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Elon Musk Leaning Toward Conspiracy Theories About Texas Mall Shooter: Elon Musk is agreeing with right-wingers who believe that the Texas mall shooter ...
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Elon Musk Leaning Toward Conspiracy Theories About Texas Mall Shooter
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Allen Shooting: Elon Musk Responds to “Psyop” Claim About Shooter: Right-wing figures are questioning the authenticity of the gunman’s alleged neo-Nazi posts.
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Allen Shooting: Elon Musk Responds to “Psyop” Claim About Shooter
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Elon Musk Leaning Toward Conspiracy Theories About Texas Mall Shooter: Elon Musk is agreeing with right-wingers who believe that the Texas mall shooter ...
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Elon Musk Leaning Toward Conspiracy Theories About Texas Mall Shooter
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Allen Shooting: Elon Musk Responds to “Psyop” Claim About Shooter: Right-wing figures are questioning the authenticity of the gunman’s alleged neo-Nazi posts.
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Allen Shooting: Elon Musk Responds to “Psyop” Claim About Shooter
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Musk Fuels Unfounded Texas Shooter Conspiracy Theories—Doubting Shooter’s Far-Right Connections
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‘Psyop’: Elon Musk spreads misleading claims about Texas mall gunman: The billionaire suggested revelations about the shooter’s background could be a ...
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‘Psyop’: Elon Musk spreads misleading claims about Texas mall gunman
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Tesla share takes off in double digits: This is how Elon Musk can convince the stock market
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
  • Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.

  • Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.

  • Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.

  • Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
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Could Australia ban X (formerly Twitter) or is it untouchable? The worst-case scenario for Elon Musk
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Could Australia ban X (formerly Twitter) or is it untouchable? The ...
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Musk Is Once Again Richer Than Zuckerberg as Fortunes Reverse: Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune plunged $20 billion as shares of Meta Platforms Inc. tumbled ...
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Musk Is Once Again Richer Than Zuckerberg as Fortunes Reverse
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South Korean woman conned out of US$50,000 by fake Elon Musk she fell in love with on Instagram
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Quick Glance: South Korean Woman Falls Victim to $50k Elon Musk Deepfake Scam
  • A South Korean woman was convinced to invest 70 million won ($50,770) after watching a fabricated video portraying someone who looked like Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, as reported locally on Tuesday.

  • Jeong Ji-sun, identified by the pseudonym at KBS, disclosed her experience as a victim of a romance scam on KBS's 'In-Depth 60 Minutes.' During the episode on April 19, Jeong narrated her initial interactions with the scammer posing as Musk.

  • Jeong's initial hesitations dissipated swiftly. The scammer forwarded his identification and a workplace photo to Jeong. Moreover, he discussed aspects such as his children and commuting to Tesla or SpaceX via helicopter. He further mentioned his sporadic outreach to fans.

  • The program highlighted the prevalent use of AI in these romance scams. The swindler engaged in a form of deception known as 'pig butchering,' as explained by the producer. This approach involves gradually enticing victims to increase their contributions to an apparently legitimate investment before the perpetrator vanishes.
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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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Tesla needs to fire Elon Musk as CEO if it wants to save itself: Tesla is in trouble: sales are falling and competition from China is ramping up ...
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Tesla needs to fire Elon Musk as CEO if it wants to save itself
Quick Glance: Elon Musk must be removed as CEO to save Tesla
  • Tesla is struggling with declining sales, layoffs, and issues in China.

  • Elon Musk is blamed for the company's state and his departure could save Tesla.

  • Tesla has failed to craft a strategy for chaotic times, resulting in a shrinking market share in China.
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Elon Musk apologizes to laid off Tesla employees for a major mistake: Musk just informed his Tesla employees of an issue that was brought to his attention.
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Elon Musk apologizes to laid off Tesla employees for a major mistake
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Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear Crack Down on UT Students' Gaza Protest: "Why do we even have these institutions of higher learning if we won't let ...
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Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear Crack Down on UT Students' Gaza Protest
Quick Glance: Student-Led Demonstrations: US Colleges Surrounded by Tents Amid Pro-Palestine Protests
  • Students in the US are using tent encampments to express opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza.

  • The presence of tent camps and demonstrations has resulted in conflicts with law enforcement.

  • Pro-Palestinian groups are urging colleges to sever ties with Israel and companies backing the Gaza conflict.

  • Campus protests were sparked by the October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel, leading to significant casualties and hostages.
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Tesla’s profits are being sunk by a tide of electric cars: First-quarter profits for Elon Musk’s company have more than halved, with the EV market awash with ...
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Tesla’s profits are being sunk by a tide of electric cars
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Elon Musk and Tesla: Is the CEO’s controversial behavior responsible for company’s struggles?
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Tesla: Influence of CEO's divisive behavior on company's challenges
  • The wealthiest individual globally freely voices his opinions, often sparking debate.

  • Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has attacked U.S. election integrity, embraced White-supremacist propaganda, and accused President Joe Biden of treason.

  • Experts suggest that Musk's conduct may deter potential customers, but larger issues impact his company. With growing competition in the electric vehicle market, his polarizing personality could lead to more significant long-term damage.

  • While Musk may be damaging Tesla’s image with some consumers, the primary focus remains on the product and its dependability. Many consumers do not base their purchasing decisions on the political views of the company's leader.
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Elon Musk's Earnings Call Was a Marketing Master Class: On the wild earnings call yesterday. Plus: A new approach to drug discovery.
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Elon Musk's Earnings Call Was a Marketing Master Class
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Elon Musk finally the 'adult in the room,' Tesla headed for growth: Wedbush: "Elon Musk finally stepped up as the adult in the room and laid the foundation for ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk Leads Tesla to Growth: Wedbush
  • Elon Musk is referred to as the 'adult in the room' and lays the foundation for Tesla's growth strategy, according to Wedbush analysts.

  • Tesla stock could be headed for better days, as Elon Musk finally steps up as the 'adult in the room' to calm investors amidst various headwinds, noted Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives.

  • The company particularly reiterated its guidance on the Model 2, a lower-cost electric vehicle set to roll out next year, eagerly awaited by Wall Street to boost sales. This cheaper model will be crucial for Tesla's success, focusing on sales volume in the near term, as highlighted by Ives.

  • Despite short-term headwinds, Tesla is on a good trajectory in the long run, as mentioned by Wedbush. Ives added that the company has a 'golden vision' regarding its full self-driving technology, pivotal for Tesla's strategy over the next decade.
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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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Tesla’s in its flop era: Tesla is in trouble. Sales are down, its stock is tumbling, and the company’s future appears to be in doubt ...
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Tesla’s in its flop era
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Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
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Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus ...
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Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package
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Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's ...
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Tesla posts its biggest revenue drop in 12 years — but the stock pops as Elon Musk promises cheaper EVs soon
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Tesla posts its biggest revenue drop in 12 years — but the stock pops as ...
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Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at UT-Austin: Authorities told students they could face criminal trespass charges if they didn’t disperse ...
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Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at UT-Austin
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Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and hungry’: Billionaire says ‘there is nothing I hate more’ than cutting staff as more than ...
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Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and ...
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Meta's Threads now has more daily US users than Musk's X: Launched less than a year ago as a rival for Twitter, Threads is continuing to gain ground with users.
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Meta's Threads now has more daily US users than Musk's X
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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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Elon Musk's SpaceX seems to have a workplace injury problem: A new report found that employees are getting injured at higher rates than at other space companies
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Elon Musk's SpaceX seems to have a workplace injury problem
Quick Glance: Injury Rates at SpaceX Exceed Industry Average
  • Injury rates at SpaceX facilities surpassed industry average in 2023.

  • Injuries at SpaceX locations worsened compared to 2022.

  • Experts raise concerns about the quality of work at SpaceX.

  • SpaceX and Musk have not publicly addressed safety record in detail.
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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 Is in Panic Mode. Can Elon Musk Turn the Company Around? : The carmaker's profits fell 55% in the first quarter of 2024. Elon Musk faces major challenges ...
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Tesla Is in Panic Mode. Can Elon Musk Turn the Company Around? 
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Tesla Announces Steep Employee Cuts Amid Revenue Drop: Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is laying off more than 6,000 employees after reporting a 9% drop in ...
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Tesla Announces Steep Employee Cuts Amid Revenue Drop
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UT-Austin students plan new pro-Palestine walkout: UT-Austin President defended the response but faculty criticized the presence of armed state troopers ...
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UT-Austin students plan new pro-Palestine walkout
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Tesla asks shareholders to help Elon Musk get paid $56 billion: Tesla's stock has slumped in 2024 amid concerns about middling demand for EVs
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Tesla asks shareholders to help Elon Musk get paid $56 billion
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
  • Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.

  • The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.

  • Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
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Elon Musk cancels trip to India over 'heavy Tesla obligations': Elon Musk shared the announcement in an X post on Saturday, just three days before Tesla's Q1 ...
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Elon Musk cancels trip to India over 'heavy Tesla obligations'
Quick Glance: Elon Musk postpones India trip due to Tesla issues
  • Elon Musk has delayed his planned trip to India due to Tesla facing challenges.

  • The Tesla CEO was set to travel to India next week to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

  • While not revealing many specifics about the trip, Musk reportedly intends to announce an investment of $2 to $3 billion in India. He aims to establish a new factory in India, where the electric vehicle market is small but growing.

  • Musk's decision to delay the trip coincides with Tesla's earnings release on April 23, where Musk and investors will address the company's tumultuous start to 2024.
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Big victim or big mouth? Time for Australia to put Elon Musk in his place: At its heart, this case is about Australian sovereignty over a company that has a deep ...
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Big victim or big mouth? Time for Australia to put Elon Musk in his place
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Texas court halts poverty relief program after Paxton’s ’emergency’ petition: In his campaign to block a Houston-area guaranteed basic income program ...
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Texas court halts poverty relief program after Paxton’s ’emergency’ ...
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Tesla profits have slumped by half. How much is Elon Musk to blame?: The carmaker has announced a big fall in profits as demand for electric vehicles stalls ...
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Tesla profits have slumped by half. How much is Elon Musk to blame?
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Musk promised cheaper Teslas: What if no one wants one?: Tesla investors are celebrating news of cheaper vehicles on the horizon. That assumes lots of people ...
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Musk promised cheaper Teslas: What if no one wants one?
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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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Elon Musk says he 'would know' if there are aliens out there: Musk's rocket company, SpaceX operates a satellite internet system called Starlink ...
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Elon Musk says he 'would know' if there are aliens out there
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Casts Doubt on Alien Existence
  • Elon Musk expressed his skepticism about the existence of aliens, emphasizing that he had not seen any evidence.

  • The billionaire responded to a recent interview where Tucker Carlson shared his views on aliens.

  • Musk has previously publicly pondered the topic of aliens and highlighted the importance of space exploration.

  • His involvement in SpaceX and the Starlink project has positioned Musk as a significant player in the aerospace industry.
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Threads reportedly has more daily active users than Twitter: Mark Zuckerberg's plan to overtake Elon Musk's X with Threads is slowly bearing fruit ...
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Threads reportedly has more daily active users than Twitter
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Texas lawmakers establish new school safety policies: Texas lawmakers have mandated armed guards at every public school, panic buttons in classrooms and more ...
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Texas lawmakers establish new school safety policies
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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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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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Tesla's future is riding on Elon Musk believers: Tesla reported a drop in revenue during its first quarter earnings call, falling short of expectations and ...
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Tesla's future is riding on Elon Musk believers
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Tesla slashes car and self-driving software prices after chaotic week: Three models are $2,000 cheaper in the US, while the self-driving software now costs $8 ...
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Tesla slashes car and self-driving software prices after chaotic week
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Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses: Students can generally peacefully protest, regardless of their viewpoint ...
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Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses