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🚀 TikTok Suing US Government
PLUS: Elon Musk lays off Tesla's Supercharger team, Boeing crisis deepens as 10 new whistleblowers emerge.
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TikTok fights back, suing US government over unconstitutional law mandating app separation from ByteDance
Elon Musk lays off Tesla's Supercharger team despite $17M in federal grants, sparking concerns about future charging infrastructure and sustainability commitment
Boeing crisis deepens as 10 new whistleblowers emerge amid suspicions of foul play in deaths of two predecessors.
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TikTok Sues The US Government
TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government, challenging the law that mandates the app's separation from ByteDance or face a US ban. The company argues that Congress's actions are unconstitutional and would lead to a shutdown by January 19, 2025. TikTok asserts that the ban would isolate US users and hinder its operations. The lawsuit seeks a judgment declaring the law unconstitutional and preventing its enforcement by the attorney general.
Elon Musk Fired Supercharger Team
Elon Musk laid off Tesla's Supercharger team despite receiving over $17 million in federal charging grants. This move has left many questioning Musk's strategy, especially as Tesla was a significant beneficiary of federal EV charging grants and had plans to expand its Supercharger network. The decision to dismiss the team has raised concerns about the future of Tesla's charging infrastructure and its commitment to sustainable transport amidst ongoing industry changes.
Boeing Faces Growing Troubles
Boeing, the world's largest aerospace firm, faces a growing crisis as 10 more whistleblowers come forward. This follows the sudden deaths of two previous whistleblowers, Joshua Dean and John Barnett, sparking speculation about foul play. Lawyers are seeking investigations into their deaths, fearing retaliation against other whistleblowers. Boeing denies any retaliation, but its safety issues and CEO resignation have fueled doubts about transparency and accountability.
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