The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.
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Luís Roberto Barroso, Brazil’s Chief Justice, Defends Supreme Court’s Expanded Power
The chief justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court, Luís Roberto Barroso, defended the court in the face of growing debate over its aggressive role in politics.
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.
Can the Government Get People to Have More Babies?
Japan has been trying to boost its fertility rate for 30 years. Now the rest of the rich world is, too.
Brazil Unblocks X After Musk Backs Down
Brazil’s Supreme Court said Tuesday that Elon Musk’s social network could return in the country after a monthlong ban because the company had complied with the court’s orders.
Tesla Sales Increase, Suggesting Electric Car Demand Is Rebounding
The automaker reported a gain of 6.4 percent for the latest quarter, its first such increase this year.
Elon Musk’s X Backs Down in Brazil
In an abrupt reversal, the social network’s lawyers said it was complying with court orders that it had previously defied. Brazil’s Supreme Court could allow the site to return next week.
Elon Musk’s X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many Users
Elon Musk’s social network used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Regulators expected to restore the block soon.
Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’
The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.
Brazilian Court Makes One Musk Company Pay Fines of Another
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice said that because Elon Musk controlled both X and Starlink, one company was responsible for the fines of the other.