Articles by Madelaine Panganiban
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Ford Motor Company Wins $1.3B Tariff Refund in Major Government Reversal
Ford Motor Company expects a $1.3 billion tariff refund after a Supreme Court ruling, boosting profits despite ongoing trade cost pressures.
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Elon Musk Accuses Sam Altman of 'Bait and Switch' in High-Stakes Court Case
Elon Musk accused Sam Altman of a "bait and switch" over OpenAI's direction during a heated court trial in California, escalating tensions in the high-stakes legal battle.
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SpaceX Approves Elon Musk Pay Package Linked to Mars Settlement Goal
SpaceX has approved a bold pay package for Elon Musk tied to reaching a $7.5 trillion valuation and building a permanent human colony on Mars.
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American YouTuber Shows Foreigners Chinese EVs U.S. Buyers Can't Access
An American YouTuber is showing foreign visitors China's advanced electric vehicles at the Beijing Auto Show, highlighting technology and prices not yet available to U.S. buyers.
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Tesla Reaches Deal in Wrongful Death Case Linked to Speed Limiter Dispute
Tesla has reached a settlement in a Florida wrongful death case tied to a 2018 crash involving a disputed speed limiter feature and teenage fatalities.
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Elon Musk Summoned in Paris Over Allegations Tied to X
Elon Musk has been summoned in Paris for a voluntary interview as French investigators probe allegations involving X, including deepfakes, illegal content, and possible platform misuse.
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Rivian Automotive Faces Setback as Tornado Strikes Illinois Facility
Rivian Automotive faces a setback after a tornado damages its Illinois factory, impacting R2 production operations but leaving workers safe.
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Elon Musk Suggests Federal 'Universal High Income' to Combat Job Losses From AI
Elon Musk proposes a federal "universal high income" to address AI job losses, sparking debate among economists and tech leaders.
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Nearly 1.4M Ford F-150 Units Recalled Due to Downshifting Problem
Ford Motor Company recalls nearly 1.4M Ford F-150 trucks over a downshifting issue that may increase crash risk.
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Snapchat Parent Company Lays Off 1,000 Employees Amid AI Shift
Snap Inc. is laying off 1,000 employees and closing open roles as it shifts toward AI and cuts costs in a major company restructuring plan.
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Ticketmaster and Live Nation Lose Antitrust Trial Over Alleged Monopoly Control
Ticketmaster and Live Nation lose a major antitrust trial after a jury finds they illegally monopolized the U.S. live event ticketing market.
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Mercedes-Benz Recalls Affected 2018–2020 Models Due To Drive Shaft Defect, Crash Risk Cited
Mercedes-Benz recalls over 24,000 vehicles from 2018–2020 due to a drive shaft defect that may increase crash risk, NHTSA says.
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Google Expands AI Education With New Manufacturing Training Program
Google is investing $10 million to train 40,000 manufacturing workers in AI, aiming to close skills gaps and boost productivity.
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Chinese Automakers Accelerate Global Expansion as Domestic Sales Decline
Chinese automakers boost global exports as domestic car sales decline, led by strong EV demand and expanding overseas markets in 2026.
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Elon Musk's xAI Challenges Colorado Law Restricting AI System Development
Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit to block Colorado's new AI law, arguing it violates free speech and could slow down AI development in the U.S.
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Elon Musk's xAI Rivalry Sparks OpenAI Legal Action and State Investigation Request
OpenAI asks state officials to investigate Elon Musk over alleged anti-competitive actions ahead of a major AI trial.
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Court Rules Against Elon Musk's X in High-Profile Advertising Boycott Case
Court dismisses Elon Musk's X antitrust lawsuit over alleged advertiser boycott.
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Instagram, YouTube Found Responsible for Teen's Mental Health Struggle in Historic Ruling
Jury rules Instagram and YouTube responsible for teen's mental health struggles in a landmark social media case.
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Meta Lays Off Hundreds While Forecasting $162–$169 Billion 2026 Expenses
Meta lays off hundreds of employees as it plans up to $169 billion in expenses to boost AI investments by 2026.
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Over 254,000 Ford and Lincoln SUVs Recalled for Software That Can Disable Rearview Cameras
Ford Motor Co. recalls 254,000+ SUVs over software issues that may disable rearview cameras and safety features.
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Elon Musk's AI Faces Baltimore Lawsuit Over Nonconsensual Sexualized 'Deepfakes'
Baltimore sues Elon Musk's xAI over Grok AI's alleged role in generating harmful nonconsensual deepfake images.
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Epic Games Cuts Over 1,000 Jobs as Fortnite Faces Market Pressure
Epic Games is cutting over 1,000 jobs as Fortnite faces declining engagement and rising market pressures.
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Google, Meta Addiction Lawsuit Faces Jury Split After Week of Deliberations
A jury remains divided in a landmark lawsuit against Google and Meta over social media addiction, delaying a verdict that could impact similar cases nationwide.
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Elon Musk Offers Support to TSA Workers as Airports Face Long Delays
Elon Musk offers to cover TSA workers' pay amid long airport delays caused by the government shutdown.
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Dancing Robot Turns Violent at California Restaurant, Staff Struggle to Restrain It
A restaurant robot in California caused chaos after striking a table during a performance, raising safety concerns.
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Dell Reduces Workforce Again, Citing Cost Management and Restructuring Efforts
Dell Technologies cuts workforce for the third year as it reduces costs and shifts focus toward AI-driven growth.
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Elon Musk Faces Jury as Twitter Shareholders Accuse Him of Deception in $44B Deal
Elon Musk faces a jury verdict as Twitter shareholders accuse him of misleading investors during the $44 billion acquisition deal.
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SEC Clarifies Crypto Laws as New Rules Define Securities vs Non-Securities
The SEC issues new guidance defining which cryptocurrencies are securities and introduces safe harbor rules for crypto startups.
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Hyundai Investigates 2-Year-Old Girl's Death, Pauses Palisade SUV Sales
Hyundai pauses 2026 Palisade SUV sales and issues a recall after a 2-year-old's death linked to power-folding seats.
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TikTok Teams Up With iHeartMedia to Launch TikTok Radio Nationwide
TikTok Radio launches nationwide with iHeartMedia, bringing music, trends, and creators together.
