$23 billion in a day:Elon Musk’s bet on Trump has paid off spectacularly

$23 billion in a day:Elon Musk’s bet on Trump has paid off spectacularly

The world’s richest man just got a whole lot richer – and he is now set to be one of the most influential figures in Trump’s White House.

  • byJames Titcomb

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Superb Day of the Jackal remake is one of the best TV shows of the year

Superb Day of the Jackal remake is one of the best TV shows of the year

The details are different but this 10-part series about an assassin is faithful to the spirit of Frederick Forsyth’s novel and the film it spawned.

  • byKarl Quinn
‘Delete,delete,delete’:Musk’s political plans put millions of Americans at risk

‘Delete,delete,delete’:Musk’s political plans put millions of Americans at risk

Elon Musk’s company stewardship gives us some clues about what his role in a Trump administration might look like,and it’s not good news – for anyone.

  • byDavid Swan
Three mothers,11 kids:Elon Musk’s plan for a secret family compound

Three mothers,11 kids:Elon Musk’s plan for a secret family compound

On a quiet street of multimillion-dollar properties in Austin,Texas,one stands out.

  • byKirsten Grind,Ryan Mac andSheera Frenkel
Prodding for a penalty
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Prodding for a penalty

And praying for a safe pair of hands.

‘They’re trying to save their tails’:The billionaires scrambling to influence the US election

‘They’re trying to save their tails’:The billionaires scrambling to influence the US election

Extremely rich people are confronted with unusual opportunities and invisible perils in the tightest,most dramatic,chaotic and highest stakes political battle in modern times.

  • byDavid Streitfeld
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Elon Musk’s bromance with Donald Trump could cost him billions

Elon Musk’s bromance with Donald Trump could cost him billions

The world’s richest person has a lot riding on the outcome of the US election.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
‘Visionary’ Elon Musk is back in his prime,and we should be excited

‘Visionary’ Elon Musk is back in his prime,and we should be excited

An action-packed month for Musk reminded me of the old futurist Elon,the visionary who wanted to change the world.

  • byWilliam Bennett
Billionaires behaving bizarrely:Is Richard White Australia’s own Elon Musk?

Billionaires behaving bizarrely:Is Richard White Australia’s own Elon Musk?

Both appear to have engaged in behaviour deemed to be socially inappropriate and at odds with governance convention.

  • byElizabeth Knight
Musk accused of illegally paying for votes with $US1 million election giveaway

Musk accused of illegally paying for votes with $US1 million election giveaway

The tech billionaire,who is campaigning on behalf of Donald Trump,said he would give a $US1 million cheque to a registered voter in Pennsylvania every day until the November 5 poll.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
Elon Musk donates $105 million to re-elect Donald Trump

Elon Musk donates $105 million to re-elect Donald Trump

The Tesla boss has launched a super political effort to make sure Trump lands back at the White House.

  • byBrian Slodysko