
Sheryl Crow says goodbye to her Tesla and donates to NPR: ‘You have to decide who you are willing to align with’
Sheryl Crow says she got rid of her Tesla over Elon Musk’s involvement in politics. Sheryl Crow says she’s done with Tesla. The “Soak Up the Sun” singer shared an Instagram video on Friday that showed her waving goodbye to her black Tesla. “My parents always said… you are who you hang out with,” Crow…

Trump and Musk connect with working-class voters because they ‘understand the consumer,’ Sen. Ruben Gallego says
Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona said President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk understood working-class voters. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have found a way to connect with working-class voters because they are “engaged every day” with them, Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona said in a recent New York Times…

DOGE’s inner workings — and workers
President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk have been hitting some legal obstacles. Welcome back to our Sunday edition, where we round up some of our top stories and take you inside our newsroom. Still unsure how to get the most out of AI? We asked AI leaders at top consulting firms how they…

A German drone manufacturer backed by Peter Thiel says it will double its production capacity in Ukraine in 2025
A drone from Quantum Systems. German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has said it will double its production capacity in Ukraine in 2025. In a press release on Friday, the Peter Thiel-backed startup said the planned expansion reflected its “unwavering commitment” to ensure Kyiv gets the technology it needs amid its ongoing war with Russia. Quantum,…

Ukraine is making weapons ‘faster and cheaper’ than anywhere else in Europe — and that’s a problem, Danish PM warns
A worker assembles mortar shells at a factory in Ukraine. Denmark’s prime minister has said Ukraine is able to produce weaponry “faster and cheaper” than anywhere else in Europe despite being at war, something she said should alarm the West. Speaking on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference, attended by B-17, Danish Prime Minister Mette…

The US Army wants AI robots to build bridges under fire
Erecting a temporary bridge is one of an army’s most difficult and dangerous tasks. The US Army wants robots that can do it. Building a bridge under fire for troops and their armored vehicles is one of the most hazardous of military operations. This became evident in the Ukraine war, where Russian forces have taken…

Why it’s OK to shout out family members on LinkedIn
Sometimes a job search might involve turning to relatives for help networking on LinkedIn Brendan Ripp is a CEO. He’s also a proud relative. In December, Ripp shared with his LinkedIn network that a cousin who’d recently graduated magna cum laude was looking for a job. “Anyone in my advertising & marketing networks hiring smart…

Why Gen Z’s adulting dreams are being crushed — and what they can do about it
Life is more expensive than many young people expected. Young people are being priced out of the lives they pictured for themselves. Many Gen Zers, born between 1997 and 2012, are racking up debt and fear “adult” milestones such as becoming homeowners and having children are out of reach. “Generation Z is deeply concerned about…

Elon Musk said 2025 could be Tesla’s ‘most important year.’ Here’s what’s on the agenda.
Musk said he expects Tesla to produce “several thousand” Optimus robots by the end of 2025. The way Elon Musk sees it, 2025 could be a major year for Tesla. Musk has said that this year could be “pivotal” for the EV maker, particularly in terms of autonomous artificial intelligence, an umbrella term under which…