Elon Musk's recent claims about astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Eilmore being stranded due to political reasons sparked backlash from the astronaut community. Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen, and Scott Kelly defended themselves against Musk's insults, while Mark Kelly criticized Musk for not having the courage to climb into a rocket.
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US President Trump announced Microsoft as a potential acquirer of TikTok's US operations, alongside other unnamed companies. A revised merger proposal by Perplexity AI suggests creating a new entity excluding TikTok's core algorithm. Concerns over national security have prompted these moves, with a new ownership deadline set to April 4.
Britain will introduce new sanctions targeting individuals close to the Russian government, banning those who provide significant support to the state. Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized these oligarchs are no longer welcome. Meanwhile, PM Starmer is heading to Washington for discussions with President Trump focused on Ukraine.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has declared he will not support the confirmations of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence and RFK Jr as health secretary. Fetterman, who previously faced backlash for backing Pam Bondi, emphasized his careful consideration of the stakes involved in these nominations. Both Gabbard and Kennedy Jr were subjects of skepticism in their hearings.
A US biotech company successfully edited genes in mouse embryos to produce thick, woolly hair, marking a step towards creating a mammoth-like elephant. Colossal Biosciences aims to use similar modifications on endangered Asian elephants, sparking debates about the true impact of such de-extinction efforts.
Like thousands of senior citizens in Ukraine, Zinaida Gyrenko was spending the sunset years of her life in a shelter, her retirement upended by Russia's invasion. She now stays at a dormitory-turned-shelter for senior citizens called Velyka Rodina, meaning Big Family, in Kharkiv city further north. The invasion launched by the Kremlin more than three years ago has disproportionately affected Ukraine's seniors.
Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, revealed that she has left the US and is now in Japan, studying languages in Tokyo. The 20-year-old said she is financially independent and does not take money from Elon Musk. An aspiring translator, Viviana said she had not spoken to Musk in the last five years.
David Sacks and Elon Musk discuss the need for H-1B visa reforms, emphasizing exceptional talent and addressing misuse. Sacks defends venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan's appointment amid criticisms, highlighting a rift among Trump's allies over immigration policies for skilled workers.
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