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Trump's "Major Address" Made Absolutely Zero Sense

The president's address on the war with Iran was confusing and lacked clarity on the conflict's status and objectives.

3 hours ago

Trump Doubles Down on Iran Threat in New Interview After His Shocking Post: If There's No Deal We're Blowing Up the Whole Country'

Trump claims the Iran war will end in days, threatening severe consequences if no deal is reached.

World politics

fromEsquire

Trump's "Major Address" Made Absolutely Zero Sense

The president's address on the war with Iran was confusing and lacked clarity on the conflict's status and objectives.

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

The cofounder shakeup at xAI is vintage Elon Musk

Ross Nordeen's departure from xAI marks the eighth cofounder exit in three months, raising concerns about the company's stability ahead of SpaceX's IPO.

#trump

fromAdvocate.com

7 hours ago

World news

Donald Trump telegraphs war crimes in profanity-filled Easter Sunday Iran threat

France politics

Macron hits out at Trump telling him to be serious' after wife jab

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship

US Elections

Trump Takes Victory Lap Over Jobs Report Gives Thanks To MR. TARIFF!' in New Rant

fromThe Atlantic

Washington DC

What Trump's Address to the Nation Revealed

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Left-wing politics

Trump Booster Miranda Devine Warns President His Wartime Poll Numbers Are Looking a Lot Like' Biden's

World news

fromAdvocate.com

7 hours ago

Donald Trump telegraphs war crimes in profanity-filled Easter Sunday Iran threat

Threats to Iranian infrastructure by Trump raise concerns over potential violations of international law regarding civilian targets.

France politics

Macron hits out at Trump telling him to be serious' after wife jab

Macron criticizes Trump's inconsistent messaging on the Iran war after Trump mocks him and his wife.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship

Trump Takes Victory Lap Over Jobs Report Gives Thanks To MR. TARIFF!' in New Rant

President Trump celebrated job growth and a decrease in the trade deficit while threatening Iran amid escalating tensions.

fromThe Atlantic

What Trump's Address to the Nation Revealed

Trump's first national address during the Iran war left many confused about the direction and goals of U.S. involvement.

Trump Booster Miranda Devine Warns President His Wartime Poll Numbers Are Looking a Lot Like' Biden's

Trump's poll numbers are declining similarly to Biden's after the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an IPO, focusing on orbital data centers as a key future initiative.

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO | Fortune

SpaceX plans a massive IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

fromwww.bbc.com

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

SpaceX plans to go public with an IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

fromTNW | Next-Featured

SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO as conflicts of interest mount

SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire with a valuation of $1.75 trillion.

SpaceX confidentially files to go public on stock market, reports say

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially seeking a valuation over $1.75 trillion.

Science

4 hours ago

Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an IPO, focusing on orbital data centers as a key future initiative.

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO | Fortune

SpaceX plans a massive IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

fromwww.bbc.com

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

SpaceX plans to go public with an IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

fromTNW | Next-Featured

SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO as conflicts of interest mount

SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire with a valuation of $1.75 trillion.

SpaceX confidentially files to go public on stock market, reports say

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially seeking a valuation over $1.75 trillion.

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.

California

10 hours ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.

Right-wing politics

Voters Who Dislike Both Parties Are Turning Against Trump

Republicans may struggle in the 2026 midterms due to strong Democratic leanings among voters who dislike both major parties.

London music

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12 hours ago

Keir Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates

Kanye West's headlining at Wireless Festival raises concerns due to his history of antisemitic remarks and actions.

Mobile UX

fromThe Verge

Waiting for Trump Phone

The Trump T1 Phone has missed multiple ship dates, remaining unlaunched over nine months after its announcement.

Business

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.

Trump calms markets to fight longer and always uses the military assets he deploys as more combat power heads to Iran, Mideast expert says | Fortune

Trump's military strategy in the Middle East is intensifying as he faces critical decisions regarding Iran's military capabilities and U.S. domestic implications.

Podcast

fromWIRED

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.

You're Going to Want to See this Result!' Smerconish Alerts Trump To His Viewer Poll on Leaving Iran War

A CNN poll shows 54% support seizing Iran's enriched uranium before ending hostilities.

World politics

Trump calms markets to fight longer and always uses the military assets he deploys as more combat power heads to Iran, Mideast expert says | Fortune

Trump's military strategy in the Middle East is intensifying as he faces critical decisions regarding Iran's military capabilities and U.S. domestic implications.

Podcast

fromWIRED

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.

You're Going to Want to See this Result!' Smerconish Alerts Trump To His Viewer Poll on Leaving Iran War

A CNN poll shows 54% support seizing Iran's enriched uranium before ending hostilities.

more#iran

#donald-trump

Unconstrained' Trump seems to be on a quest to name the most after himself

Donald Trump is rapidly increasing the number of entities named after him, surpassing previous presidents in branding efforts.

World news

fromenglish.elpais.com

Trump asks weary public for patience over a war that will end shortly'

Donald Trump assured that the conflict with Iran is nearing its end and emphasized the achievement of military objectives.

Karoline Leavitt Claims Trump Is Always' the Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Donald Trump is always the most informed person in any room, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

US politics

Letters: Tech Bros should beware of fickle Donald Trump

Unconstrained' Trump seems to be on a quest to name the most after himself

Donald Trump is rapidly increasing the number of entities named after him, surpassing previous presidents in branding efforts.

World news

fromenglish.elpais.com

Trump asks weary public for patience over a war that will end shortly'

Donald Trump assured that the conflict with Iran is nearing its end and emphasized the achievement of military objectives.

Karoline Leavitt Claims Trump Is Always' the Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Donald Trump is always the most informed person in any room, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

US politics

Letters: Tech Bros should beware of fickle Donald Trump

Toronto startup

Elon Musk's coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats | Fortune

Law

Elon Musk is escalating his feud with a Delaware judge over a 'heart' on a LinkedIn post | Fortune

Tech industry

Mark Zuckerberg offered to 'help' Elon Musk with DOGE in 2025

fromTESLARATI

Silicon Valley

Elon Musk calls out $2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation as 'BS'

Business

Banks working on the SpaceX IPO reportedly have to subscribe to Grok

fromFast Company

Law

Musk vs the "like" button: Tesla CEO challenges judge over LinkedIn activity

Elon Musk's coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats | Fortune

Elon Musk's companies face increasing pushback in Baltimore, including a lawsuit over AI risks and a withdrawal from a tunnel project proposal.

Law

Elon Musk is escalating his feud with a Delaware judge over a 'heart' on a LinkedIn post | Fortune

Elon Musk's legal battles continue as Chancellor McCormick reassigns cases after denying recusal due to alleged LinkedIn post support.

Tech industry

Mark Zuckerberg offered to 'help' Elon Musk with DOGE in 2025

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg had a friendly exchange in early 2025 regarding government efficiency and potential collaboration on OpenAI.

fromTESLARATI

Elon Musk calls out $2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation as 'BS'

Elon Musk dismissed reports of SpaceX's IPO targeting a $2 trillion valuation as unreliable and labeled them as 'BS'.

Business

Banks working on the SpaceX IPO reportedly have to subscribe to Grok

Elon Musk requires banks and firms working on SpaceX's IPO to subscribe to Grok, despite its controversial nature.

Law

fromFast Company

Musk vs the "like" button: Tesla CEO challenges judge over LinkedIn activity

Elon Musk's lawyers requested a judge's recusal due to her liking a LinkedIn post celebrating a verdict against him.

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.

fromThe Nation

Silicon Valley

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.

fromThe Nation

fromwww.independent.co.uk

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley's anti-intellectualism dismisses the value of deep intellectual work, impacting perceptions of music creation and higher education.

more#silicon-valley

UK politics

Trump's relationship with Starmer significantly damaged' in Iran war fallout

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

SF politics

fromLos Angeles Times

President Trump bashed State Farm on social media: Why it didn't come out of the blue

Victims of the January 2025 wildfires are dissatisfied with insurers, prompting lawsuits and support from President Trump.

Ana Kasparian Blasts AOC Over 'Trump-Like Attacks' On Media

Kasparian argued Ocasio-Cortez appears to have taken a page or two out of President Donald Trump's political playbook, based on the lawmaker's response to a shot on social media from Kasparian.

US politics

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Elon Musk's X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

X introduces auto-lock for accounts making first crypto posts to combat phishing attacks.

Bernie Sanders calls out Bezos, Musk, Bloomberg and Buffett in billionaire tax push: 'The richest people in America have never ever had it so good' | Fortune

Wealth taxes are proposed to address economic inequality and provide financial relief to working Americans.

Social justice

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires aims to fund public services and education, reflecting growing support for taxing the wealthy.

The candidate that Silicon Valley built is now the one they want to tear down | TechCrunch

Tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal announced his candidacy for California's 17th congressional district to challenge Representative Ro Khanna, likely creating a heavily funded primary race over Khanna's wealth tax proposals.

Bernie Sanders calls out Bezos, Musk, Bloomberg and Buffett in billionaire tax push: 'The richest people in America have never ever had it so good' | Fortune

Wealth taxes are proposed to address economic inequality and provide financial relief to working Americans.

Social justice

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires aims to fund public services and education, reflecting growing support for taxing the wealthy.

The candidate that Silicon Valley built is now the one they want to tear down | TechCrunch

more#wealth-tax

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.

Education

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

fromKqed

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.

Environment

fromFast Company

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

fromKqed

Intellectual property law

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.

more#california

fromNextgov.com

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.

Media industry

Fox News Has a Growing Trump Iran War Problem: How to Cover an Unpopular Populist

Fox News faces challenges as Trump's approval ratings drop amid the Iran war, complicating its historically successful business model.

#tesla

Cars

End of an era: Elon Musk says Tesla is no longer producing the Model S and X

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

Toronto startup

Tesla's Little Miracle

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.

Tesla Stock Hasn't Looked This Cheap in a While

Tesla's future hinges on its AI and robotics innovations despite current bear market challenges.

Tesla shares drop after EV sales fall short of expectations

Tesla's Q1 2026 EV sales missed expectations, selling 358,023 vehicles, impacting share price amid a challenging market for electric vehicles.

Cars

End of an era: Elon Musk says Tesla is no longer producing the Model S and X

Tesla has ceased production of the Model S and X, marking the end of an era for the automaker.

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

Tesla's Little Miracle

Tesla's Q1 sales fell short of expectations, but steady deliveries suggest potential market share gains despite challenges.

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.

Tesla Stock Hasn't Looked This Cheap in a While

Tesla's future hinges on its AI and robotics innovations despite current bear market challenges.

Tesla shares drop after EV sales fall short of expectations

Tesla's Q1 2026 EV sales missed expectations, selling 358,023 vehicles, impacting share price amid a challenging market for electric vehicles.

more#tesla

fromYahoo Finance

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar

Companies are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.

Right-wing politics

fromTruthout

Trump Relies on Centuries-Old Notions of Whiteness to Activate His MAGA Base

The AI-generated image of the Obamas as apes reflects deep-rooted anti-Black racism and provokes justified outrage within the Black community.

SpaceX IPO Fever Hits -- Here's the One Space Stock You Should Buy Now

Rocket Lab is the only publicly traded company delivering significant progress across the entire space value chain, achieving record revenue and expanding margins.

Inside the rise of Trump's favorite online brawler

Alex Bruesewitz connects celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump to enhance Trump's appeal to younger audiences through digital strategies.

Science

fromSilicon Canals

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want data centers in orbit - four engineering barriers stand in the way - Silicon Canals

The race for orbital data centers is about controlling the future of computing on Earth, not just computing in space.

Philosophy

Muskism by Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff review how Elon Musk is reshaping the world

Muskism represents a modernizing project focused on technology and self-reliance, but ultimately increases dependence on Musk's infrastructure.

SF politics

fromThe Verge

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.

fromFuturism

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.

AI's Bad Reputation Gives Democrats a Golden Opportunity

AI funding in politics is viewed as toxic, and Democrats should avoid it to maintain trust and authority.

#trump-administration

fromAbove the Law

Trump Gets Brutal News Flash: The White House Ain't Mar-A-Lago - Above the Law

Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration's East Wing demolition for a ballroom, emphasizing presidential limitations on national landmarks.

Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot

Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as US attorney general, frustrated with her performance despite her loyalty and reshaping of the justice department.

fromAbove the Law

Trump Gets Brutal News Flash: The White House Ain't Mar-A-Lago - Above the Law

Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration's East Wing demolition for a ballroom, emphasizing presidential limitations on national landmarks.

more#trump-administration

Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot

Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as US attorney general, frustrated with her performance despite her loyalty and reshaping of the justice department.

SF politics

fromAxios

Inside David Sacks' new role shaping Trump's AI agenda

Republicans are questioning the White House's AI strategy as Sacks steps back from his role but retains influence.

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic's political activities have ramped up as the company continues to be enmeshed in a nasty legal battle with the Defense Department. The dispute erupted earlier this year over the government's use of Anthropic's AI models and what guidelines (if any) should exist for that usage.

Artificial intelligence

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.

Silicon Valley

For Democrats, fighting Trump isn't enough anymore

The Democratic Party's unity against Trump masks underlying ideological divisions that are resurfacing in primary challenges.

Rachel Maddow Reveals What She Would Ask Trump if She Ever Got to Interview Him

Maddow stated, 'I am very disinterested in him as a person.' She emphasized that she does not have an interest in his opinions or in putting him on camera.

US Elections

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

2 years after Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a cage match, they were texting about DOGE and a joint OpenAI bid, court records reveal | Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk communicated about collaborating on government efficiency efforts and the potential acquisition of OpenAI.

Right-wing politics

The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump - San Francisco Bay Times

President Trump exhibits signs of malignant narcissism, characterized by a mix of narcissism, antisocial personality disorder, paranoia, and sadism.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Wall Street set for lower open after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes | CBC News

Wall Street indexes are set for a lower open due to increased military tensions in the Middle East, impacting oil prices and market sentiment.

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.

CNN Twists the Knife on Trump Using His Own Rants on Gas Prices

CNN's Manu Raju pointed out that Donald Trump frequently touted low gas prices during his presidency, but when prices rose under Biden, he shifted to attacking the current administration. Raju stated, 'And the person who liked to talk about it a lot was none other than Donald J. Trump.'

US Elections

fromThe Atlantic

2 months ago

Elon Musk Cannot Get Away With This

A chatbot feature on X enabled mass nonconsensual sexualized image generation, producing widespread harassment including sexualized images of women and children.