MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday he hoped Elon Musk would "clean up" Twitter following his purchase of the social media platform, urging him to get rid of "manipulation" and ensure there was no censorship. Lopez Obrador, a leftist who spoke out against Twitter after it suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump, has … [Read more...] about Mexican president says he hopes Musk will ‘clean up’ Twitter
Musk says you can’t save planet and short Tesla; ESG investors disagree
By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) - Elon Musk may not like it, but environmental credentials still come second to profit and loss for the world's sustainability-minded investors - even if that means "short-selling" shares to bet on a price drop. The chief executive of Tesla Inc tweeted over the weekend in support of Twitter users who said an alleged bet against the electric … [Read more...] about Musk says you can’t save planet and short Tesla; ESG investors disagree
Ford juices production of Lightning F-150 electric truck to meet demand
By Joseph White DEARBORN, Mich. (Reuters) -Ford Motor Co on Tuesday started regular manufacturing of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, the most prominent emblem of the 119-year-old company's drive to retool for a new century. Ford workers, top executives and a group of F-150 Lightning customers joined a party at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, … [Read more...] about Ford juices production of Lightning F-150 electric truck to meet demand
Top U.S. Senate Democrat hopes Twitter does not become a darker place under Musk
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he hoped Twitter did not become a "darker" place under the ownership of Elon Musk. "In many ways Twitter has been a dark, dark place. I hope it doesn't get any darker," Schumer told reporters when asked about Musk's purchase of the social media company. Schumer's Republican counterpart, … [Read more...] about Top U.S. Senate Democrat hopes Twitter does not become a darker place under Musk
Bitcoin last down 5.1% at $38,391.36
(Reuters) - Bitcoin dropped 5.1% to $38,391.36 on Tuesday, down $2,229.82 from its previous close. Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, is up 16% from the year's low of $32,950.72 on Jan. 24. Ether, the coin linked to the ethereum blockchain network, dipped 5.6% to $2,837.45 on Tuesday, losing $168.25 from its previous close. (Reporting by Jose … [Read more...] about Bitcoin last down 5.1% at $38,391.36