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On this episode of the Elon, Inc. podcast,we discuss Tesla's biggest layoffs to date and why Elon Musk's rationale may be more than just about cost reduction ... Show more   omny.fm/shows/elon-inc/the-most-important-earnings-of-elons-life
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Oracle plans to move headquarters to Nashville: Oracle plans to move its headquarters to Nashville, four years after departing Bay Area
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Oracle plans to move headquarters to Nashville
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TikTok ban expected to become law, but it's not so simple. What's next? : The Senate is poised to pass the bill the House advanced over the weekend ...
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TikTok ban expected to become law, but it's not so simple. What's next?
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
  • The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

  • In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

  • San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says: Tesla's humanoid robot is still in the lab, but it may be ready to sell as soon as ...
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Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year ...
Quick Glance: Tesla aims to potentially launch its humanoid robot Optimus next year, Elon Musk suggests
  • Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of Tesla introducing its humanoid robot Optimus to the market next year. The company plans to deploy the robot in its own factory by the year's end.

  • Not long ago, Tesla revealed “Optimus Gen 2”, a new iteration of its humanoid robot designed to assume repetitive human tasks.

  • Tesla's confidence in achieving this stems from its utilization of AI technologies in the self-driving vehicle sector and its proficiency in battery and electric motor innovations. The notion that its vehicles are essentially robots on wheels was posited.

  • Envisioning a future where households incorporate a Tesla Optimus robot that assumes various manufacturing and service roles, the CEO's perspective is clear.
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In-N-Out proposes second Clark County location in east Vancouver: California fast-food chain In-N-Out has proposed a second restaurant in Clark County — this one ...
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In-N-Out proposes second Clark County location in east Vancouver
Quick Glance: In-N-Out Proposes Second Location in Clark County's East Vancouver
  • In-N-Out has proposed a new location in Clark County to meet the growing demand in East Vancouver, as indicated by the pre-planning documents submitted.

  • The proposed property currently hosts a vacant Rite Aid building and is set to make room for a modern development with a new restaurant if the planning application is approved.

  • The plans include a spacious building accommodating 84 guests, along with a well-designed drive-thru lane for 30 cars and ample parking spaces for 74 vehicles.

  • In addition to the stucco building, the restaurant will feature a patio with seating and will operate from 10:30 a.m. until midnight on weekdays and until 1:30 a.m. on weekends.
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The pink moon is here and will appear full for several days this week, from Monday morning to Thursday morning, according to NASA ... Show more   abcnews.go.com/Site/fullpage/page-unavailable-61369435
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Tesla launches new souped-up Model 3 as it battles slumping sales: Tesla announced a new version of its Model 3 Performance sedan ahead of its quarterly earnings ...
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Tesla launches new souped-up Model 3 as it battles slumping sales
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Tesla recently recalled almost 4,000 Cybertrucks, just months after the automaker began delivering the EVs.
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What happened to Tesla? Weak sales, layoffs and recalls weigh on outlook.: The company is facing its greatest set of challenges since a series of unforced errors ...
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What happened to Tesla? Weak sales, layoffs and recalls weigh on outlook.
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Musk Plays Up ‘Sentient Humanoid’ Robots as Tesla Flounders: Perhaps investors will ignore falling profits and revenues in favor of a sexy—though not yet ...
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Musk Plays Up ‘Sentient Humanoid’ Robots as Tesla Flounders
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Cheaper Teslas are arriving sooner than planned: Tesla said cheaper models are coming sooner than it had planned. The move comes as it reported a steep Q1 ...
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Cheaper Teslas are arriving sooner than planned
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Here's what Tesla's Uber competitor would look like: Elon Musk's Tesla is emphasizing its self-driving and robotaxi businesses as EV demand softens ...
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Here's what Tesla's Uber competitor would look like
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Tesla to lay off nearly 2,700 employees in Texas factory, notice shows: Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, the electric vehicle maker said ...
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Tesla to lay off nearly 2,700 employees in Texas factory, notice shows
Quick Glance: Tesla to Lay Off Nearly 2,700 Employees in Texas Factory
  • Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, as indicated in a notification.

  • The layoff was done under the WARN Act, a U.S. labor law requiring companies with 100+ employees to notify ahead of planned closings or mass layoffs.

  • Tesla announced that the layoffs will begin on June 14, amidst falling sales and an escalating price war.

  • The global job cuts include 285 employees in Buffalo, New York, as part of another round of layoffs cutting over 10% of jobs.
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Tesla’s $939 Billion Valuation Lead Over Toyota Is Almost Gone: Two and a half years ago, Tesla Inc. was worth almost $1 trillion more than Toyota Motor Corp. ...
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Tesla’s $939 Billion Valuation Lead Over Toyota Is Almost Gone
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Meta's new AI assistant wanted to answer users' questions and now it's getting on their nerves
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Meta's new AI assistant wanted to answer users' questions and now it's ...
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Tesla’s earnings plunge, but the company promises cheaper car model: Tesla reported its first quarter adjusted earnings plunged 48%, falling short of lowered ...
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Tesla’s earnings plunge, but the company promises cheaper car model
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Ben Stiller was blindsided over ‘Zoolander 2’ failure: I ‘really f--ked this up': Ben Stiller said that the epic failure of "Zoolander 2" changed his ...
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Ben Stiller was blindsided over ‘Zoolander 2’ failure: I ‘really f--ked ...
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the ...
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Is Elon Musk's robotaxi dream plunging Tesla into chaos and jeopardizing its vision of a cheap EV? @EdLudlow reports www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-21/tesla-tsla-cybertruck-recall-is-latest-setback-to-stock-s-rough-2024
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck Recall and Stock Decline 2024
  • Elon Musk's underlings at Tesla Inc. are accustomed to chaos, but this year has been particularly turbulent. The stock price has plummeted, there has been confusion around product decisions and price cuts. Tesla's position in the Chinese EV market is under threat, and a meeting with India's Prime Minister for a planned investment announcement was abruptly called off.

  • Tesla is expected to report a significant drop in operating profit and its first revenue decline in four years. Musk has ordered massive layoffs and is staking the company's future on a self-driving vehicle concept called the robotaxi. Many employees are unsettled by the changes the CEO wants to implement.

  • Musk has been discussing the concept of an autonomous taxi service for at least eight years, but Tesla has not yet built the infrastructure required for it. The focus is now on the robotaxi instead of a cheaper mass-market vehicle that many investors deem crucial. Key managers have left the company, and analysts are concerned about Tesla's strategy.

  • Musk has announced that more than 10% of the workforce will be laid off. Transitioning to the robotaxi service is risky, as regulation at the state and local level can be challenging. Nevertheless, Musk is betting on Tesla making robotaxis a reality by promoting FSD and cutting prices. Some of the Tesla layoffs were poorly organized and perceived as humiliating.
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She was saving money to move back to Nicaragua. Then she was killed on a Metro train.
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Tesla profits fell 55% to $1.13 billion in the first quarter from the same year-ago period as a protracted EV price-cutting strategy continued to cut into the ... Show more   techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/tesla-profits-drop-55-company-says-ev-sales-under-pressure-from-hybrids/   #TechCrunch   #technews   #Tesla   #ElonMusk
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Tesla sees biggest revenue drop since 2012 but company shares still surge: Shares are up despite a revenue decline of 9% after company said it expects to release ...
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Tesla sees biggest revenue drop since 2012 but company shares still surge
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Elon Musk vague when asked if he would step back from Tesla in 3 years: Elon Musk did not give a direct answer on Tuesday about whether he plans to reduce his ...
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Elon Musk vague when asked if he would step back from Tesla in 3 years
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Meta is putting AI front and center in its apps, and some users are annoyed: Meta’s artificial intelligence-powered assistant is suddenly everywhere in its ...
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Meta is putting AI front and center in its apps, and some users are ...
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Several Crew Members Injured in Crash on Set of Eddie Murphy Film ‘The Pickup’: Eddie Murphy and the film’s other stars, Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson ...
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Several Crew Members Injured in Crash on Set of Eddie Murphy Film ‘The ...
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Block (SQ) Finishes Development of Bitcoin Mining Chip: Digital payments company Block Inc., formerly known as Square, has finished the development of its ...
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Block (SQ) Finishes Development of Bitcoin Mining Chip
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Tesla (TSLA) Global Job Cuts Includes Layoffs in Austin: Tesla Inc. plans to cut more than 6,000 jobs across Texas and California as part of Chief Executive ...
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Tesla (TSLA) Global Job Cuts Includes Layoffs in Austin
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Weak business figures: Tesla's quarterly profit falls by 55 percent: The US electric car manufacturer Tesla is struggling with falling sales figures ...
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Weak business figures: Tesla's quarterly profit falls by 55 percent
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Apple sinks to 3rd place in China as iPhone sales slide: The sales slump marks the iPhone's worst performance in China since 2020 and signals increasingly tough ...
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Apple sinks to 3rd place in China as iPhone sales slide
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X planning smart TV app, promising ‘immersive entertainment’: Social platform X is planning to roll out an application for users on smart TVs ...
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X planning smart TV app, promising ‘immersive entertainment’
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Tesla mass layoffs impact Bay Area, with over 2,750 jobs lost: Tesla mass layoffs slam Bay Area workers in Fremont and Palo Alto facilities, with over 2 ...
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Tesla mass layoffs impact Bay Area, with over 2,750 jobs lost
Quick Glance: Tesla Layoffs Impact Bay Area with Over 2,750 Jobs Lost
  • Tesla mass layoffs hit Bay Area's Fremont and Palo Alto facilities, resulting in over 2,750 job cuts. The job cuts are part of a broader 10% workforce reduction at Tesla, affecting various locations.

  • The layoffs are set to commence on June 14, impacting employees across multiple sites in Fremont and Palo Alto. In addition, significant job losses will occur in Lathrop, Burbank, and Austin, totaling thousands of affected workers.

  • Tesla's decision to eliminate a large portion of its workforce stems from the need to reduce costs amidst industry challenges. CEO Elon Musk emphasized the necessity of these layoffs despite their impact on employees and communities.

  • The company's restructuring plan reflects a shift in focus and operational strategies to address market dynamics, including declining stock value and competitive pressures in the electric vehicle sector. Tesla's future direction aims to navigate these challenges while maintaining its position in the industry.
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Meta earnings preview: What Wall Street expects from Facebook parent: Wall Street is upbeat heading into Meta Platforms' first-quarter earnings ...
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Meta earnings preview: What Wall Street expects from Facebook parent
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Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, says bullying over his weight drove the star off social media
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Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, says bullying over his weight drove the star ...
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Mark Zuckerberg spilled the beans on his new chain necklace look: Mark Zuckerberg's been in the spotlight recently thanks to his chain necklace ...
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Mark Zuckerberg spilled the beans on his new chain necklace look
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Nvidia is also there: Will these 2 AI stocks actually crash by up to 65% soon?: On Friday, AI stocks like Nvidia suffered a severe setback on the stock exchanges ...
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Nvidia is also there: Will these 2 AI stocks actually crash by up to 65% ...
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IBM Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Software Provider HashiCorp: International Business Machines Corp. is in advanced talks to acquire software company HashiCorp ...
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IBM Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Software Provider HashiCorp
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Tesla's chaotic layoffs leaves workers nervous about future: In the wake of Tesla's week of layoffs some workers say they feel as if they've been left in limbo.
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Tesla's chaotic layoffs leaves workers nervous about future
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Tesla to lay off more than 3,000 employees in California, notices show: Tesla is set to cut 3,332 jobs in California, the electric-vehicle maker said in multiple ...
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Tesla to lay off more than 3,000 employees in California, notices show
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Google has fired 50 employees after protests over Israel cloud deal, organizers say
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Quick Glance: Google dismisses workers following protests on technology deal with Israeli government
  • Following protests regarding the technology supplied to the Israeli government, Google has terminated employees, heightening tensions around a sensitive contract.

  • The confirmed dismissals by Google on Wednesday occurred after nine individuals were detained during sit-in demonstrations in New York and Sunnyvale, California, a day subsequent to police intervention.

  • Demonstrations are predominantly coordinated by a faction known as No Tech For Apartheid. Google states that Nimbus is not utilized for weaponry or intelligence purposes.

  • Stated in a blog post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai implied a close supervision of employees as the company enhances efforts in advancing its AI technology, marking a crucial phase in the industry and potentially humanity.
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A Tiktok ban is a win for Mark Zuckerberg: Mark Zuckerberg is likely paying close attention to the possible ban or forced sale of TikTok ...
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A Tiktok ban is a win for Mark Zuckerberg
Quick Glance: Congress Approves Potential TikTok Ban: What's Next?
  • Congress has passed a law that could result in a nationwide TikTok ban. President Biden is expected to sign the bill, forcing TikTok to find a new owner or be banned from the US.

  • The law gives TikTok's Chinese parent company 270 days to sell the app. Biden could extend the deadline by 90 days. The law was attached to a foreign aid package to expedite its passage.

  • Since Biden has supported the law, he is likely to sign it. TikTok has vowed to take the government to court if the bill is signed.

  • Experts suggest that a TikTok ban could violate free speech rights. A court challenge could temporarily block the law, but TikTok would need to comply if no injunction is granted.
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Henry Cavill net worth: How he makes and spends his millions: Thanks to Superman, "The Witcher," and endorsements Henry Cavill is making bank ...
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Henry Cavill net worth: How he makes and spends his millions