The Humbling of Elon Musk - January 30, 2023 Issue

January 30, 2023 Issue

Elon Musk’s Epic Quest for LOLs Is Only Hurting Tesla

Elon Musk’s Epic Quest for LOLs Is Only Hurting Tesla

By Max Chafkin and Dana Hull

Bloomberg Opinion

Bloomberg Opinion

NATO Shouldn’t Let Erdogan Delay Expansion

By The Editors

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Remarks

Remarks

The Cost of US Going Over Fiscal Cliff Is Trauma Then Unending Pain

By David Wilcox

The Cost of US Going Over Fiscal Cliff Is Trauma Then Unending Pain

Is Europe Sleepwalking Into Another War?

By Andrea Dudik and Misha Savic

Is Europe Sleepwalking Into Another War?

Business

Business

The US Hasn’t Noticed That China-Made Cars Are Taking Over the World

By Tom Hancock

The US Hasn’t Noticed That China-Made Cars Are Taking Over the World

Boeing Faces Families Still Grieving From 737 Max Crashes in Court

By Greg Farrell and Madlin Mekelburg

Boeing Faces Families Still Grieving From 737 Max Crashes in Court

Giving Four Months’ Notice or Paying to Quit Has These Workers Feeling Trapped

By Josh Eidelson and Zachary Mider

Giving Four Months’ Notice or Paying to Quit Has These Workers Feeling Trapped

Technology

Technology

OpenAI Needs Billions to Keep ChatGPT Running. Enter Microsoft

By Dina Bass

OpenAI Needs Billions to Keep ChatGPT Running. Enter Microsoft

DoubleClick Deal Started ‘Google’s March to Monopoly,’ US Says

By Julia Love and Davey Alba

DoubleClick Deal Started ‘Google’s March to Monopoly,’ US Says

Finance

Finance

How Cash-Needy Private Companies Are Avoiding Dreaded Down Rounds

By Hema Parmar

How Cash-Needy Private Companies Are Avoiding Dreaded Down Rounds

A Bet on a Busted Airline Is Poised for a $100 Million Payoff

By Luca Casiraghi and Irene Garcia Perez

A Bet on a Busted Airline Is Poised for a $100 Million Payoff

Economics

Economics

Is a US Recession Near? Making the Call Is Trickier Than Ever

By Katia Dmitrieva

Is a US Recession Near? Making the Call Is Trickier Than Ever

Plans to Weaken Israel’s Judiciary Are Spooking Tech Investors

By Marissa Newman

Plans to Weaken Israel’s Judiciary Are Spooking Tech Investors

Even $370 Billion in US Incentives Won’t Solve All of Solar’s Struggles

By Brian Eckhouse

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Solutions/Innovation

Solutions/Innovation

A Green Methanol Pioneer Finally Has a Market

By Danielle Bochove

A Green Methanol Pioneer Finally Has a Market

Wind Turbines Taller Than the Statue of Liberty Are Falling Over

By Ryan Beene and Josh Saul

Wind Turbines Taller Than the Statue of Liberty Are Falling Over

A Machine That Sorts Moth-Eaten Sweaters Is Helping to Stem Textile Waste

By Dasha Afanasieva

A Machine That Sorts Moth-Eaten Sweaters Is Helping to Stem Textile Waste

Features

Features

Elon Musk’s Epic Quest for LOLs Is Only Hurting Tesla

By Max Chafkin and Dana Hull

Elon Musk’s Epic Quest for LOLs Is Only Hurting Tesla

Spyware Finally Got Scary Enough to Freak Lawmakers Out—After It Spied on Them

By Peter Guest

Spyware Finally Got Scary Enough to Freak Lawmakers Out—After It Spied on Them

How to Be 18 Years Old Again for Only $2 Million a Year

By Ashlee Vance

How to Be 18 Years Old Again for Only $2 Million a Year

Pursuits

Pursuits

Independent Watchmakers Surge as Rolex, Patek Remain Unattainable

By Andy Hoffman

Independent Watchmakers Surge as Rolex, Patek Remain Unattainable

Why People Wait Years for $100,000 Watches That Look Like Spaceships

By Andy Hoffman

Why People Wait Years for $100,000 Watches That Look Like Spaceships

Why Collectors Clamor for Jeweler Emmanuel Tarpin’s Natural Wonders

By Chris Rovzar

Why Collectors Clamor for Jeweler Emmanuel Tarpin’s Natural Wonders

The $350,000 Mercedes-AMG G63 4x4² Is an Unapologetic Joy Ride

By Hannah Elliott

The $350,000 Mercedes-AMG G63 4x4² Is an Unapologetic Joy Ride

The Best Gloves for Winter Sports Take Their Inspiration From Alaska

By Matthew Kronsberg

The Best Gloves for Winter Sports Take Their Inspiration From Alaska

Last Thing

Last Thing

Stagflation Is the Dreaded Word No One Dared Speak at Davos

By Lisa Abramowicz

Stagflation Is the Dreaded Word No One Dared Speak at Davos