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Musk brands Trump aide a ‘moron’ as 104% tariffs against China confirmed
Zuru cofounder Nick Mowbray also wades into the fray.

‘A zero tariff situation’: Musk calls for Europe-US free-trade zone after Trump tariffs
'That has certainly been my advice to the President,' says the billionaire.

Tesla’s NZ sales slump
Elon Musk's EVs see their NZ sales slide - but a number of factors are in play.

Tesla sales slump - but shares spike on report Musk leaving Doge
Analyst calls the sales figures 'a disaster on every metric'.

Elon Musk set to exit US government role
Musk's exit strategy was discussed among Trump's closest allies and Cabinet.

US senator closes in on record with 20-hour marathon anti-Trump speech
'I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis.'

OpenAI says it raised US$40b at valuation of US$300b
Biggest ever capital raise for a start-up.

‘Turning to fascism’: Napier B&B cancels bookings of American guests
'All New Zealand accommodation businesses must start to resist the Trump and Musk regime.'

Elon Musk’s SpaceX pleads with Trump for tariff exemptions
Securing a waiver would reduce the targeted tariff from 25% to 0%.

Why Elon Musk’s million-dollar pledge is stirring controversy
Musk offers US$100 to anyone signing a petition against 'activist judges'.

Albanese says he will call Australian election ‘imminently’
Elon Musk's influence raises concerns of foreign interference in Australia.

Elon Musk gets ready to enter the restaurant business
New York Times: A retro-futuristic diner is rising on Santa Monica Boulevard in LA.

Musk is positioned to profit off billions in new government contracts
New York Times: Trump, Musk allies in Government roles could deliver SpaceX boost.

Embattled Tesla recalls nearly all Cybertrucks over risk of panel detachment
More than 46,000 vehicles suffer defect.

‘Shut it down’: Trump signs order to dismantle Education Department
Democrats and educators plan legal action against the decision.

X sues Indian government over censorship, upping US pressure on Modi
Musk's companies recently made significant market inroads in India.

Tesla’s Cybertruck has become the world’s most hated car
Telegraph: Elon Musk’s angular pick-up is turning into a symbol of a divided America.

Back on Earth: Crew-9 astronauts conclude extended space stay
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the Florida coast.

Tesla halts Cybertruck sales as panels fall off ‘indestructible’ pickup
Cold weather may worsen the panel detachment issue for Cybertrucks.

More Teslas targeted by paint pest, police probe after six cars damaged in one night
Owners believe the attacks are protests against Tesla's CEO Elon Musk.

2degrees, Spark sign surprise satellite-to-mobile deals
AST SpaceMobile will compete against Elon Musk's Starlink.