CFPB workers are reinstated after a court order, but many still can’t work
CFPB workers are reinstated after a court order, but many still can't work CFPB workers are reinstated after a court order, but many still can’t work Terminated employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have been brought back to work in response to a judge’s order — sort of. Probationary employees (a class of […]
The head of a Biden program that could help rural broadband has left
The head of a Biden program that could help rural broadband has left Evan Feinman is out as the director of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, reports ProPublica‘s Craig Silverman in a Bluesky post today. BEAD aims to bring high-bandwidth internet to underserved areas of America, much of which is […]
Tesla registrations — and public opinion — are in free fall
Tesla registrations — and public opinion — are in free fall Briefly, here’s what’s up with Tesla over the past few weeks: its stock is down more than 50 percent since December; Tesla sales in California are plummeting; Cybertruck deliveries are reportedly paused because the vehicles are falling apart; protesters are demonstrating outside Tesla showrooms […]
Judge orders DOGE to release records on an ‘expedited basis’
Judge orders DOGE to release records on an 'expedited basis' Judge orders DOGE to release records on an ‘expedited basis’ Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) must comply with a request to disclose its internal records. In a ruling on Monday, US District Court Judge Christopher R. Cooper wrote that DOGE is likely covered […]
Flying is still safe for now — but the FAA isn’t
Flying is still safe for now — but the FAA isn't Flying is still safe for now — but the FAA isn’t I was on a flight back to New York the other day, and something really odd happened when we landed: the passengers burst into applause. I’ve only ever seen that happen after a […]
New email tells federal employees to list recent accomplishments weekly
New email tells federal employees to list recent accomplishments weekly Federal workers started getting emails on Friday night, “asking them to provide a list of accomplishments from the week,” reports The New York Times. According to the outlet, the message told workers they’ll now be expected to provide such a list every Monday by 11:59PM […]
Elon enters the circus
Elon enters the circus The shadow president paced around the stage after his speech, sunglasses on, mouth frozen in a grin, raising a chainsaw overhead to the delight of an adoring crowd as a large rectangular canvas made its way from the back of the audience toward him. He grabbed the painting, visibly thrilled. On […]
Tesla reportedly launches FSD in China — or has it?
Tesla reportedly launches FSD in China — or has it? Tesla is starting to push a software update to its customers in China that appears to fulfill a long-gestating goal for the company to offer its controversial Full Self-Driving features in its largest car market. Or does it? According to Not a Tesla App, its […]
‘Tesla Takedown’ wants to hit Elon Musk where it hurts
'Tesla Takedown' wants to hit Elon Musk where it hurts ‘Tesla Takedown’ wants to hit Elon Musk where it hurts Not fans of Elon Musk. | Image: Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge On a recent Saturday afternoon, around 50 sign-wielding protesters stood outside the Tesla showroom in Manhattan’s Meatpacking neighborhood, screaming insults at passing […]
Grok blocked results saying Musk and Trump “spread misinformation”
Grok blocked results saying Musk and Trump "spread misinformation" Grok blocked results saying Musk and Trump “spread misinformation” Grok, Elon Musk’s ChatGPT competitor, temporarily refused to respond with “sources that mention Elon Musk/Donald Trump spread misinformation,” according to xAI’s head of engineering, Igor Babuschkin. After Grok users noticed that the chatbot had been given instructions […]