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Elon Musk welcomes 14th child, his fourth baby with partner Shivon Zilis

Zilis took to her X account to announce the birth of their fourth child, 'Seldon Lycurgus'. However, she did not reveal when the baby was born

Tesla's first India showroom to open in Mumbai's BKC, Delhi next in line

Tesla signs lease agreement for first India showroom in Mumbai's BKC, paying Rs 35 lakh per month for a 4,000 sq ft space; Delhi showroom also planned amid hiring spree

Federal workers start to get new email demanding their accomplishments

Federal employees are starting to receive another email requiring them to explain their recent accomplishments, a renewed attempt by President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to demand answers from the government workforce. The plan was disclosed by a person with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. Originally expected to go out Saturday, the new request began landing in the inboxes of some employees late Friday. The first email, which was distributed a week ago, asked employees what did you do last week? and prompted them to list five tasks that they completed. Musk, who empowered by Trump is aiming to downsize agencies and eliminate thousands of federal jobs, said anyone who didn't respond would be fired. Many agencies, meanwhile, told their workforces not to respond or issued conflicting guidance. The second email was expected to be delivered in a different way, according to the person with

Tesla seeks first approval to offer robotaxi service in California

esla would need additional permits from the California DMV and CPUC in order to operate the service without safety drivers in the vehicles, or to charge customers

USAID workers begin to leave amid Trump's final push to dismantle agency

US Agency for International Development workers many in tears carted away belongings through cheering crowds in a final visit to their now-closed headquarters Thursday as the Trump administration's rapid dismantling of the congressionally authorized agency moved into its final stages. Notices sent out in mass mailings this week are terminating over 90% of USAID's contracts for humanitarian and development work around the world, and the Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a judge's order requiring the administration to release billions of dollars in foreign aid. The administration notified most USAID staffers in recent days that they were on leave or being fired, then gave thousands of those who worked in the Washington headquarters 15-minute time slots to clear out their desks under the escort of federal officers. Some staffers wept as they carried out grocery bags and suitcases with what was left from their life's work. Heartbreaking, 25-year-old Juliane Alfen said, carrying a

USAID workers get 15 mins to clear out workspaces as agency gets dismantled

Thousands of US Agency for International Development workers who have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency were being given a 15-minute window Thursday and Friday to clear out their workspaces. The first USAID workers arrived under heavily overcast skies for what appears likely to be their final visit to the now-closed Washington headquarters of the 6-decade-old aid agency. A small and sombre group of supporters greeted them. Large numbers of federal officers also were waiting outside, with at least seven intercepting one of the first workers who appeared, rolling a suitcase behind him, to escort him inside. While larger bureaus at the agency are urging supporters to turn up to clap out staffers over the next two days, a Trump administration ban on USAID staffers speaking publicly also has many fearing retaliation if they speak publicly. USAID placed 4,080 staffers who work across the globe on leave Monday. That was joined by

Providing 'tech support,' fixing US 'govt computer systems', says Elon Musk

Musk added that he had received "a lot of death threats," over the work he has been doing, which has involved hundreds of people losing their jobs

Musk, his tech support effort get star turn at Trump's Cabinet meeting

Elon Musk took a star turn at the first Cabinet meeting of President Donald Trump's new term, holding forth in a black Make America Great Again campaign hat on Wednesday about his role as humble tech support for the federal government and laying out dire stakes if his cost-cutting efforts fail. If we don't do this, America will go bankrupt, Musk told department heads assembled around a large wooden table in the Cabinet Room. Trump, not one to easily share the spotlight, seemed happy to turn the top of the hour-plus meeting over to Musk for a little summary of what the Department of Government Efficiency has been up to, saying that Musk's team had found evidence of horrible things afoot in the government. He's sacrificing a lot, Trump said of Musk, referencing the time the world's richest man is taking away from his many business ventures. He's also getting hit." Musk, for his part, said his lightning-fast efforts to right-size the government had drawn death threats and he jokingly

US federal workers who ignore Musk risk their jobs, President Trump warns

The president suggested some agencies could see dramatic job reductions, saying Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin was considering eliminating 65 per cent of his staff

Wisconsin SC candidates spar over Musk, Soros donations in high-stakes race

The Republican-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court race who has received the support of Elon Musk said Wednesday that it's more concerning that his Democratic-supported opponent is benefiting from donations by liberal philanthropist George Soros. I don't think these two things compare, Brad Schimel told reporters. I don't think they equate at all. The race for ideological control of the battleground state's highest court is nonpartisan in name only, with Republicans lining up behind Schimel and Democrats backing Susan Crawford. The election on April 1 will determine whether liberals maintain their 4-3 majority on the court with major cases dealing with abortion, union rights, election law and congressional redistricting already under consideration by the court or expected to be argued before it soon. It could be the most significant US election since November, as it will serve as an early litmus test for Republicans and Democrats after President Donald Trump won every swin

Trump administration orders more layoffs as Musk meets with cabinet

The memo calls for a "significant reduction" in headcount, but does not specify how many workers should be laid off, beyond the 100,000 who have already taken a buyout or been fired

Trump shares Gaza plans through AI video: Gold statues, cocktails, luxury

Trump's AI Gaza video stirs controversy with Netanyahu, men in bikinis & luxury, reimagining the war-torn region as a futuristic paradise with golden skyscrapers

280,000 Canadians want Elon Musk's citizenship revoked: Here's why

Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump have raised concerns in Canada, especially as the US President has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports

Elon Musk tops superbillionaires index; Ambani, Adani join exclusive club

Superbillionaires hold over 16 per cent of the total wealth among billionaires, a sharp rise from just 4 per cent a decade ago in 2014, according to Altrata data

Trump's approval rating tops Biden; support for immigration policy grows

The poll also revealed that 38% of those surveyed held a favourable opinion of tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been actively involved in Donald Trump's government restructuring efforts

Elon Musk in politics? His father Errol says 'he will struggle to connect'

Speculation about Elon Musk's political ambitions has grown post-Trump era, fuelled by his presence at key government meetings and informal political gatherings

Tesla sales plunge globally as anti-Elon Musk backlash takes hold

In California, Tesla sales fell 12 per cent last year as Musk attacked leaders of a state that played a pivotal role in the carmaker surviving its tumultuous early years

Who is Amy Gleason, DOGE's acting administrator named by White House?

The White House has clarified that billionaire Elon Musk, despite his involvement in overseeing the initiative, does not hold the legal role of DOGE head

US lawmakers warn that China could use Elon Musk to influence Trump

China's Washington embassy said China welcomed mutually beneficial cooperation" with people from all walks of life in the United States

Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US federal workers

The confusing back-and-forth has rippled through the federal bureaucracy, with some agencies instructing workers to comply and others not