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X removes blue checkmarks from several Iranian regime figures as apparent support of protesters

After reporting the accounts to X, WIRED reports that several blue checkmarks were removed from Iranian government accounts, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

X logo over an Iranian flag.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026.

UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access

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Elon Musk plans to develop SpaceX’s first smartphone

Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Persian flag (Illustrative).

US transported 6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran since January - WSJ


Brawls, black eyes and drug use: A look at Elon Musk's departure from the White House

Elon Musk reportedly physically brawled other officials in the White House before his messy departure from US President Donald Trump's inner circle.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.

Elon Musk's chatbot comes to Telegram – in a deal worth $300 million

Elon Musk and his AI company xAI are partnering with Telegram in a deal worth $300 million. As part of the agreement, the smart bot Grok will be integrated into the app for a year.

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Musk’s efficiency model fails, Israel needs excellence - opinion

In a nation known worldwide for innovation, shouldn’t our governmental systems reflect the same ingenuity that powers our most successful sectors?

 ELON MUSK applauds during an event with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London, in 2023.

Trump says Musk to face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democrats

Musk and Trump began exchanging insults this week, as Musk denounced Trump's bill as a "disgusting abomination."

 Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump stand before the White House covered in cracks in an illustrative picture.

Trump says no plans to speak to Musk, may 'get rid' of his Tesla

Trump said a review of Musk's extensive contracts with the federal government was in order.

 ELON MUSK listens to US President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House.

Elon Musk responds 'yes' to post calling for Trump's impeachment as pair exchange barbs

Their sparring hammered shares of Musk's electric vehicle maker Tesla, which lost about $150 billion in value, closing down 14.3% for the day.

Elon Musk stands in the Oval Office to attend a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.

Musk calls Trump's tax-cut and spending bill 'a disgusting abomination'

Musk's public slam of Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' comes shortly after his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency.

Elon Musk receives the key to the White House from US President Donald Trump during a press conference in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025

Jewish entrepreneur Jared Isaacman won’t helm NASA after Trump yanks nomination

Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Jared Isaacman, a Jewish entrepreneur who has traveled privately to space himself, to helm NASA.

 Sept. 15, 2024, shows Jared Isaacman, mission commander, stepping out of the manned Polaris Dawn mission's "Dragon" capsule after it splashed down off the coast of Dry Tortugas, Florida, after completing the first human spaceflight mission by non-government astronauts of the Polaris Program.

Trump, Musk offer show of unity as Tesla CEO departs government

Friday's White House event was intended as a show of unity after Musk prompted frustration among White House officials this week by criticizing Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill as too expensive.

Elon Musk stands in the Oval Office to attend a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.

Without Musk, DOGE likely to fizzle out, says ex-staffer

“So much of the appeal and allure was Elon.” He said he expected DOGE staffers to “just stop showing up to work," a former DOGE employee said.

 Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk pauses during an in-conversation event with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London, Britain, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.