As Elon Musk’s DOGE team continues to rampage through United States federal agencies, Trump administration efforts to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) seem to be furthest along. The impacts of the agency’s dismantling on humanitarian relief, public health, and human rights work, combined with the wider 90-day State Department pause on… Continue reading The Collapse of USAID Is Already Fueling Human Trafficking and Slavery at Scammer Compounds
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The Far Right Has a New Hero: Elon Musk
Elon Musk has overtaken President Donald Trump as the hero of America’s far-right movement. A WIRED review of message boards, encrypted channels, social media platforms, online search trends, and public statements from influencers and lawmakers suggests that Musk and the actions of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) organization have come to dominate discussions among… Continue reading The Far Right Has a New Hero: Elon Musk
‘The biggest heist in American history’: DC is just waking up to Elon Musk’s takeover
‘We have got to tell Elon Musk, nobody elected your ass.’ by Lauren Feiner Photos by Stephen Voss for The Verge Feb 5, 2025, 5:36 PM UTC ‘We have got to tell Elon Musk, nobody elected your ass.’ by Lauren Feiner Photos by Stephen Voss for The Verge Feb 5, 2025, 5:36 PM UTC Lauren… Continue reading ‘The biggest heist in American history’: DC is just waking up to Elon Musk’s takeover
VW and Audi dealers are suing Scout over its no-dealers plan
A group of Florida dealers want to block Scout from selling directly to consumers. A group of Florida dealers want to block Scout from selling directly to consumers. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily… Continue reading VW and Audi dealers are suing Scout over its no-dealers plan
AI’s biggest stage awaits – TechCrunch Sessions: AI tickets available
AI is heating up, and we’re diving in! TechCrunch Sessions: AI is officially open for registration. Secure your spot now and save up to $300 on select tickets before prices rise From startup founders to AI investors to aspiring innovators — TC Sessions: AI is where the entire AI ecosystem comes together. Whether you’re building,… Continue reading AI’s biggest stage awaits – TechCrunch Sessions: AI tickets available
Waymo just popped up on the Uber app in Austin ahead of robotaxi launch
Uber customers in Austin may notice a new offer when they open the app and hail a ride: an invitation to signal their interest in a Waymo robotaxi. For now, this doesn’t translate into a Waymo picking them up. But it will soon. The “interest list,” which launched Wednesday, is part of a partnership between… Continue reading Waymo just popped up on the Uber app in Austin ahead of robotaxi launch
Beats Studio Buds Plus are matching their record low with $50 off
Plus, there’s still time to preorder RetroRemake’s PSOne-style emulator at a discounted price. Plus, there’s still time to preorder RetroRemake’s PSOne-style emulator at a discounted price. Quentyn Kennemer is a writer who helps The Verge’s readers save money by surfacing the best tech deals and presenting the latest product recommendations from our experts. He has… Continue reading Beats Studio Buds Plus are matching their record low with $50 off
DJI explains why it won’t stop drones from flying over the White House — and what happens in a US ban
The world’s biggest drone maker answers our burning questions about its future in the US. The world’s biggest drone maker answers our burning questions about its future in the US. Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes… Continue reading DJI explains why it won’t stop drones from flying over the White House — and what happens in a US ban
Uber to Austin: get ready for Waymo
Uber is inviting customers to join an interest list if they want to ride in a Waymo robotaxi. Uber is inviting customers to join an interest list if they want to ride in a Waymo robotaxi. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His… Continue reading Uber to Austin: get ready for Waymo
Reddit TSLA group moves to fire Elon, Tesla insurance discounts, and big solar
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we look at a group of $TSLA shareholders on Reddit who want Elon Musk fired as CEO of Tesla – and they’re using his own public words against him. Plus the new Model Y arrives in US showrooms and FSD users can get a break on insurance. Plus the Volvo… Continue reading Reddit TSLA group moves to fire Elon, Tesla insurance discounts, and big solar