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☆ Trump’s turn to bask in Musk’s reflected glory
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX visionary, has spent the last two weeks basking in Trump’s reflected glory at Mar-a-Lago. He’s around so much it’s almost like he’s family, and he even made it into a photo of Trump’s extended clan. Trump’s growing cultural cloutTrump’s visit to Musk’s launchpad was also the latest occasion since the election when he has inserted himself into high-profile photo-ops. The hit perhaps reflects Trump’s starry-eyed infatuation with Musk’s amazing array of spaceships and limitless ambition. With Musk, Trump might get more than he bargained for.

Persons: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, —, “, ”, Trump, Rushmore, Donald Jr, Texas Sen, Ted Cruz, Ronny Jackson, Musk, it’s, ” Trump, Greg Autry, Vivek Ramaswamy, Chandan Khanna, It’s, Kena Betancur, Joe Rogan, Theo Von, Musk’s launchpad, who’s, Anna Moneymaker, Kim Jong Un, MAGA, Elton John, DOGE, Andrew Harnik, Tim Pawlenty, CNN’s Erin Burnett, “ Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, Emmanuel Macron, Kim Organizations: CNN, Elon, SpaceX, Texas, White, Trump, University of Central, of Government, Fox News, Tesla, UFC, Madison, Getty, YouTube, Barstool Sports, Republican Party, House Republicans, Hyatt, Minnesota Gov Locations: Texas, Washington, New York, Great State of Texas, He’s, Trump, Gulf of Mexico, United States, University of Central Florida, AFP, Novi , Michigan, Korean, Washington ,, Mar, Minnesota, Russia, Paris

Four years after the radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico collapsed, a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is shining a light on the unprecedented failures that caused its destruction. The zinc gradually lost its hold on the cables suspending the telescope’s main platform over the reflector dish. The telescope was built in the 1960s with money from the Defense Department amid a push to develop anti-ballistic missile defenses. Following a few other cable failures, the federal agency decided to begin a plan to decommission the telescope in November 2020. In 2022, the National Science Foundation said it would not rebuild Puerto Rico's renowned radio telescope.

Persons: Roger L, McCarthy Organizations: Arecibo, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, University of Central, National Science Foundation, Arecibo Observatory, Defense Department Locations: Puerto Rico, University of Central Florida, Puerto

☆ This Texas city is the No. 1 college town in the U.S.—here are the top 10
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Austin, the state capital of Texas, can add another title to its name: best college town in the U.S., according to a recent ranking by WalletHub. The city is home to a number of schools, including the University of Texas at Austin, which is one of the largest research universities in the U.S. and has a student population of over 51,000. The city itself is located in central Texas and home to nearly 980,000 people, with a median household income of $86,556, per the latest available U.S. Census data. To generate its list of best college towns, WalletHub used data from a number of sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to analyze 415 cities and towns of various sizes across America. Plus, the cities tend to come with a lower cost of living than larger cities like New York or Los Angeles.

If González’s advantage over Dalmau prevails, the pro-statehood New Progressive Party would make history as the first in Puerto Rico to secure a third consecutive term. Back-to-back pro-statehood governors have held office in Puerto Rico since 2016, when Ricardo Rosselló was elected. Local political parties are largely divided based on the issue of Puerto Rico’s territorial status. An unprecedented shiftNo winner has been certified yet, Jessika Padilla, president of the Puerto Rico Elections Commission, said during a news conference early Wednesday. The Puerto Rico Elections Commission is so far reporting a 58% voter turnout in this year’s election.

Persons: Jenniffer, Juan Dalmau —, “, ” González, González, Dalmau, Ricardo Rosselló, Pedro Pierluisi, Rosselló’s, Wanda Vázquez, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, ” Gonzalez, Maria, Jessika Padilla, Jesús Manuel Ortiz, Ortiz, Fernando Rivera, Puerto Ricans, Harris Organizations: New Progressive Party, Puerto Rican Independence Party, Citizens, Puerto Ricans, Puerto, Puerto Rico Elections Commission, Local, Trump Cabinet, Popular Democratic Party, Dalmau, “ Alianza ”, Puerto Rico Research, University of Central, Trump, Democratic, Republican Locations: Puerto Rico, Puerto, González, “ Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican, Dalmau, University of Central Florida, U.S

Trump’s Hispanic vote percentage beat the previous record, set by George W. Bush's in 2004, when Bush won as much as 44% of the Hispanic vote. Pennsylvania voter Regino Cruz, 25, said Tuesday that he voted for Trump, believing the former president could improve the economy. In the battleground state of Pennsylvania, 4 in 10 Latino voters supported Trump, up from 3 in 10 in 2020. Carlos Odio, co-founder of Equis Research, a Democrat-leaning polling and research company, said Latino voters who backed Trump liked his prioritization of the economy. “Trump is going to put an end to that.”Hispanic men were key in propelling Trump to victory and a historic Latino vote share.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, George W, Bush, Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, joe Biden, Harris underperformed Biden, underperformed Biden, Regino Cruz, ”, Cruz, John B, Puerto Rico, Harris, Sen, Ted Cruz of, Ethan Miller, Eduardo Gamarra, ” Gamarra, Biden, Carlos Odio, ” Odio, “, Odio, Justin Hamel, Artemio Muniz, Muniz, Kalman Nunez, “ Trump, Fernando Rivera, Danny Martinez, Yahaira Rodríguez, ” Christianea Valentine, Vianca Rodriguez Organizations: House, Republican, NBC, Trump, Stetson Middle School, Puerto, Telemundo, CNBC, Democratic, Republicans, Ted Cruz of Texas, Department, Florida International University, Equis Research, Democrat, National Guard, Border Patrol, Bloomberg, Getty, Federation of Hispanic Republicans, Puerto Rico Research, University of Central, “ Locations: Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, Puerto Rican, Northern Philadelphia, Starr County , Texas, Miami, Dade , Florida, Clark, Las Vegas, U.S, ”, New York, New Jersey, Mexico, Sasabe, Milwaukee, Puerto Rico, University of Central Florida, Philadelphia

☆ Downtown Orlando Halloween shootings: Police search for a motive after gunfire left 2 dead in crowded nightlife district. Here’s what we know
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Paradise Afshar | Andy Rose | Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

This was the 27th mass shooting in Florida this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, with more than 400 nationwide. About 100 officers were working a detail in the area, which allowed for a quick response but did not appear to deter the shooter, Smith said. and Orange Ave., where a shooting occurred during Halloween festivities on November 01, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. “Shortly after reported shots fired, a shooting suspect was located and taken into custody at Washington and Orange,” Smith said. Bloodstains were seen on the sidewalk along Orange Ave., where a shooting occurred during Halloween festivities on November 01, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.

Persons: Marlei Martinez, Eric Smith, Smith, ” Smith, “, Andrew Bain, ” Bain, Gerardo Mora, Sofia Alcala, WKMG, ”, Buddy Dyer, ” Dyer, Shan Rose, ” Rose, Bloodstains, I’m, Florida –, Anthony Berry, could’ve, Joseph Ibrahim, Berry Organizations: CNN, Orlando, Police, Orlando Regional Medical, Authorities, Central Blvd, Getty, University of Central Florida, Health Locations: Florida, Orange, Orlando , Florida, Washington, Orlando

☆ A college student who tracks Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's private jets says his Threads accounts have been suspended
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Jack Sweeney's Threads accounts that track the flight paths of private jets have been suspended. AdvertisementJack Sweeney, a college student who tracks the private jets of several high-profile people, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, says his Threads accounts have been suspended. He said he received no warnings or communications from the Big Tech company before the accounts were suspended. AdvertisementThe college student first made headlines in 2022 after Musk offered him money to stop publicly sharing his flight information. In December 2022, Sweeney's jet-tracking accounts were suspended by X. Musk, who took over the social media company months earlier, called the accounts a "physical safety violation."

Persons: Jack, Elon Musk, Taylor Swift, —, Jack Sweeney, Mark Zuckerberg, Sweeney, Kim Kardashian, Donald Trump, Zuckerberg, Swift, Musk Organizations: Meta, Service, Elon, Big Tech, Meta's, Business, US Federal Aviation Administration, Twitter, University of Central, X Locations: University of Central Florida, Orlando

☆ Elon Musk wants to put people on Mars by 2030. Don't count on it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk set out SpaceX's timeline for getting humanity to Mars this week. He said SpaceX plans to send five Starship rockets to Mars in 2026, with crewed missions following two to four years later. AdvertisementElon Musk has set out his latest timeline for getting humans to Mars, and experts say it's a classic SpaceX move. The SpaceX founder said in a recent post on X that the company plans to launch around five uncrewed Starship rockets to Mars in 2026. AdvertisementSpaceX is planning to launch five uncrewed Starship rockets to Mars in the first window in 2026, according to Musk.

Persons: Elon Musk, —, Musk, Philip Metzger, Metzger, Peter Hague, Hague, Matthew Weinzierl Organizations: SpaceX, Service, NASA, Planetary Science, University of Central, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Harvard Business School Locations: Mexico, University of Central Florida, Mars

☆ Panthers-Raiders game marks a first for the NFL with two women presidents at the helm
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"I'm really proud of this moment," Carolina Panthers President Kristi Coleman told CNBC ahead of the game. The game is the first time two female presidents will go head-to-head in professional football. When the Carolina Panthers take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, it will mark a historic first for the National Football League. The NFL says 22 women currently hold full-time coaching positions in the NFL. As part of growing and developing that pipeline of women, the NFL holds an annual Women's Forum.

Persons: Kristi Coleman, David Tepper, Dave Canales, Coleman, Sandra Douglass Morgan, Mark Davis, Douglass Morgan Organizations: Carolina Panthers, CNBC, NFL, Las Vegas Raiders, National Football League . Carolina Panthers, Bank of America, Panthers, Tepper Sports & Entertainment, NFL League Office, The Institute, Diversity, University of Central Locations: Charlotte , North Carolina, Sport, University of Central Florida

☆ US employers have good reasons not to hire more workers now
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Bryan Mena | Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

That’s because employers might be putting some of their hiring plans on hold — and for good reason. Businesses consider many factors when deciding to hire, but across a wide spectrum of industries, the economic outlook carries always great deal of weight. Both those factors are prompting employers to think twice about hiring more workers now, according to economists and recent comments from businesses around the country. But she’s proposing raising the corporate tax rate to 28%. So when interest rates are as elevated as they are right now, monthly debt payments could be too costly for many firms.

Persons: there’s, ” Kathy Bostjancic, Reserve Banks, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Trump, Harris, ”, Sean Snaith, Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter’s, ” Pollak, “ It’s, Pollak Organizations: CNN, Labor Department, Federal Reserve, Nationwide, “, Reserve, Trump, America, Economic, of New, Institute for Economic, University of Central, Fed, Treasury Locations: China, of New York, University of Central Florida

☆ It’s not the end of the world if the Fed doesn’t cut rates tomorrow
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —The Federal Reserve is all but certain to hold interest rates steady at its meeting this week. That’s why Torsten Slok, Apollo Global’s chief economist, is maintaining his prior forecast that the Fed won’t cut rates at all this year. “There are still two more CPI releases before the September 18 [Fed] meeting, so we have to wait and see if the downtrend in inflation continues,” he told CNN. Fed officials have signaled that September will be when they finally lower interest rates. The difference between a few months for that initial cut “really doesn’t matter unless there’s some big shock that hits the economy in that time,” Fed Governor Christopher Waller said earlier this month.

Persons: Alan Blinder, Paul Krugman —, Blinder, what’s, Brandon Bell, Torsten Slok, Apollo, ”, Sean Snaith, it’s, Christopher Waller, Waller Organizations: New, New York CNN, Federal, CNN, ” University of Central, ” Locations: New York, ” University of Central Florida, Iran, Israel

☆ 2 ways to deal with annoying emails and messages at work, according to psychology and etiquette experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If your day has ever been clouded by a coworker being annoying over email or Slack, you're not alone. In fact, 44% of employees participating in a recent Kickresume survey said that written communication, which includes messages or emails, is a common site of workplace annoyance. These small annoyances are related to the concept of incivility, which Bowling describes as "low-level aggression" that manifests as rudeness. I think if you think about what is most kind or considerate and respectful to your colleagues, then that's what you should do." Here are two ways to deal with annoying emails and messages, according to Bowling and Meier.

Persons: micromanaging, Nathan Bowling, Myka Meier, Meier Organizations: University of Central Locations: University of Central Florida, New York City

☆ I've studied past assassination attempts in US politics. The most similar one to Trump's resulted in a loss in the election.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

For the 1912 election, Taft had the official Republican Party nomination, but Roosevelt decided to run as a third-party independent candidate. JFK and Robert Kennedy's assassinations had different electoral outcomesAfter John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson became president. Johnson enjoyed significant popularity — over a 75% approval rating — on the coattails of Kennedy's assassination. AdvertisementRobert Kennedy's assassination meant Johnson's vice president, Hubert Humphrey, had an easier time securing the Democratic nomination. Ford pardoned Nixon and tried to move past Watergate, but the Republican Party couldn't overcome Nixon's stink and Ford's dismissal of his wrongdoings.

Persons: —, David Head, Donald Trump, I'm, John F, Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Republican William Howard Taft, Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Trump, Wilson, Robert Kennedy's, Lyndon B, Johnson, Robert F, Nixon, Hubert Humphrey, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ford, Republican Party couldn't, Kamala Harris, Biden, it's Organizations: Service, University of Central, Business, Trump, Republican, Republican Party, Democratic, Republicans, JFK Locations: University of Central Florida, Orlando , FL, Milwaukee, Taft, Vietnam, Los Angeles

☆ Is election stress affecting your sexual health? An expert explains
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Chronic stress can also lead to other health issues that indirectly affect sexual health, such as cardiovascular problems, sleep disorders and mental health issues. All these factors combined can create a cycle in which stress has a negative impact on sexual health, leading to further stress and health complications. Erectile dysfunction and anxietyAnxiety is another common byproduct of election stress. How to get election stress out of your sex lifeTo manage election stress and maintain sexual health, it’s essential to engage in relaxing activities. Even when you’ve done all you can do, know that election stress is real and can have surprising effects on your sexual health.

Persons: Jamin, you’ve Organizations: Orlando Health, University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine, CNN, Pew Research Center, International

☆ What men can do to maintain a healthy sex life
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

If we don’t take care of our health today, we won’t enjoy a healthy sex life tomorrow. Studies have shown that men with emotional problems or stress are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction in the form of either premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and/or low sexual desire. Side effects of certain medicationsCertain medications, including those for hypertension and depression, can cause sexual dysfunction as a side effect. They may adjust your dosage or switch you to a different medication that has fewer effects on sexual health. Diabetic men, for instance, are three times more likely to experience erectile dysfunction compared with nondiabetic men.

Persons: Jamin, don’t, Peter Dazeley, you’re, isn’t, It’s, you’ve, You’ve, — Organizations: Orlando Health, University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine, CNN, American Heart Association, Bank, Getty, Health

☆ CPI report: Inflation slowed in May, hinting at welcome relief for consumers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Falling gas prices kept inflation in check following a 0.3% gain in April. “Adding to the good inflation news, core services inflation (excludes energy services) printed its mildest monthly increase since September 2021,” Kathy Bostjancic, Nationwide’s chief economist, wrote in a note issued Wednesday. On an annual basis, shelter inflation slowed a tenth of a percentage point to 5.4%, which is its lowest rate since April 2022. Still, those costs continue to run hot for consumers, with transportation services prices up 10.5% from a year ago and car insurance up 20.3%. Soft CPI boosts chances for Fed cutsThe CPI, which tracks average change in prices for a basket of goods and services common to consumers, is the most widely cited inflation metric.

Persons: ” Philip T, Powell, They’re, ” Kathy Bostjancic, Indiana University’s Powell, it’s, ” Sean Snaith, ” Preston Caldwell, Tool, “, ” Scott Anderson Organizations: CNN, Inflation, Federal, Bureau of Labor Statistics ’, Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Federal Reserve, CPI, Transportation, University of Central, Soft, Fed, Morningstar, BMO Bank Locations: “, Indiana, University of Central Florida

☆ Disney and DeSantis-backed board ‘come to their senses’ in new agreement
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Natasha Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“Walt Disney World is inextricably intertwined in the fabric of the state of Florida. And the success of Walt Disney World is the success of Central Florida, and vice versa,” he said. The Disney World resort is currently home to four theme parks and two water parks. It’s been 26 years since Disney has opened a new theme park in Florida,” said Dennis Speigel, owner and founder of International Theme Park Services, a global consultant for theme park projects. Orlando is the Mecca of the theme park industry, and for it to function, Disney and Florida have to function together.”

Persons: Disney, Ron DeSantis, “, ”, Aubrey Jewett, Brian Aungst Jr, Walt, Jeff Vahle, CFTOD, It’s, Dennis Speigel, DeSantis, Bob Chapek, Walt Disney, ” Jewett, Reedy, Jewett, Speigel Organizations: CNN, Disney, Walt Disney, University of Central, Walt Disney World, Walt, World, Park, Universal, Improvement, ” Locations: Florida, Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Reedy, Disney, Orlando, Mecca

☆ Black creators were instrumental in building TikTok. Now they fear they'll be hit the hardest by a ban.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

But largely, TikTok is a place Black creators found where they could thrive and reach new audiences and customers for their growing businesses. It wasn't that the content wasn't good, Ford said, it was that Instagram "just wasn't a place for Black creators, minority creators, to excel." Some Black creators suspected their Black Lives Matter content was suppressed in 2020 after George Floyd's death ignited a wave of protests. AdvertisementBlack TikTokers have also expressed an "undertone of anti-Blackness" in the platform's algorithm, where white creators benefited from the trends started by Black creators. AdvertisementThis is disheartening, Black creators told BI, because so many top trends and ideas come from their community.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, TikTok, Tenyse Williams, It's, Funmi Ford, Ford, Nya, I've, Étienne, Keith Lee, entrepreneurialism, Kahlil Dumas, Dumas, George Floyd's, Jalaiah Harmon, Black TikTokers, Williams, Imani Bashir, Bashir, We're, isn't Organizations: Service, Senate, Business, Consulting, University of Central, Columbia University, George Washington University, Pew Research Center, An, Free, Black, New York Times, Forbes, YouTube, BI Locations: University of Central Florida, Instagram, An Oxford, Atlanta

☆ Male infertility contributes to about 40% of cases of infertility. What to do about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

I think the possibility that the man could have fertility issues can be more than just a clinical concern. That isn’t the case, which is why it’s crucial to broaden our focus and address male infertility. Within this context, male infertility plays a significant role, contributing to around 40% of cases of infertility. Treating male infertilityTreating your male fertility issues can start right now. Don’t stay silentTackling male infertility requires care that extends beyond the confines of medical treatment.

Persons: Jamin, That’s, “, you’re, what’s Organizations: Orlando Health, University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine, CNN, Consulting Locations: Alabama, United States

☆ AstroForge: How this startup plans to make asteroid mining a reality.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Amy Gunia | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Now the California-based startup is attempting to make asteroid mining a reality. That makes AstroForge the only company with a refinery that can turn M-type asteroids into PGMs in space, he adds. Some in the scientific community are skeptical that the private sector will be able to afford asteroid mining. Its all-or-nothing, lower-cost approach may help push asteroid mining closer to reality. “I hope if nothing else,” Gialich says, “we’re known as a space company that went for it.”

Persons: Matt Gialich, Gialich, Jose Acain, “, ”, we’re, “ We’re, AstroForge, Edward Carreon, “ that’s, –, Dan Britt, REx, James Cameron, Larry Page, Britt, “ I’m, ” Gialich, NASA's, Aubrey Gemignani, ” Britt, AstroForge’s Organizations: CNN, Virgin, SpaceX, NASA, Companies, Apple, Center, University of Central, JAXA, United, United Arab Emirates ’ Space Agency, UAE Space Agency, AP NASA, Planetary Resources, Titanic, Google, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Getty Locations: California, University of Central Florida, China, United Arab, United Arab Emirates, Utah, Los Angeles, Florida

As the physical toll of conflict mounts for Gazan civilians, so too does the emotional and psychological suffering. Yara M. Asi, an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida, believes that we need new language and ways to understand the depth of trauma currently faced by Palestinians in Gaza. In this audio essay, she argues that Western perspectives and diagnostics for mental health are insufficient for measuring and understanding the short- and long-term impact of sustained conflict on civilians. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Yara Organizations: University of Central Locations: University of Central Florida, Gaza

☆ Twitter employees monitored Elon Musk's jet-tracking account to see when he'd be in the office
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Twitter staff also took to watching a social-media account that tracks Musk's planes, according to a new book about the company. Musk's jet travels made Sweeney's jet-tracking account @Elonjet more active than ever. Musk also reached out directly to Sweeney about the jet-tracking account. AdvertisementSince then, the college student has set up an account on the site that posts Musk's flight data with a 24-hour delay. The college student also posts flight data associated with other celebrities, including Taylor Swift and Mark Zuckerberg.

Persons: —, Elon, Musk, Jack Sweeney —, Kurt Wagner, Wagner, Elon Musk, Sweeney, he'd, Lars Moravy, Andrej Karpathy, Parag Agrawal, Agrawal, Vijaya Gadde, Jack Dorsey, Alex Spiro, Dorsey, Taylor Swift, Mark Zuckerberg, Grimes Organizations: Service, Twitter, Bloomberg, Business, SpaceX, Tesla, Gulfstream, Super, University of Central, University of Central Florida Locations: San Francisco, Texas, California, University of Central Florida

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When it comes to dealing with a Florida college student who uses public data and social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and other celebrities, Taylor Swift apparently can't just shake it off. In that message, he emphasized that while he has never intended to cause harm, he also believes strongly in the importance of transparency and public information. “One should reasonably expect that their jet will be tracked, whether or not I’m the one doing it, as it is public information after all,” he wrote. A spokesperson for Swift echoed the legal complaint, saying that “the timing of stalkers” suggests a connection to Sweeney's flight-tracking sites. At one point Sweeney had more than 30 such accounts on Twitter, now known as X after Elon Musk purchased the site for $44 billion in 2022.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Swift's, Jack Sweeney, Venable, Sweeney, ” Sweeney, ”, Swift, Sweeney “, Elon Musk, Musk, tweeting Organizations: FRANCISCO, University of Central, Associated Press, Federal Aviation Administration, Swift, FAA, Twitter, Elon Locations: Florida, University of Central Florida

☆ Elon Musk says Taylor Swift should be concerned about the college student who tracks celebrity jets
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Taylor Rains | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk weighed in on Taylor Swift's concerns about jet tracking. Musk, who has spoken out against the student who tracks his jet, said Swift should be "concerned." "Taylor Swift is right to be concerned." Taylor Swift is right to be concerned. Sweeney told BI he's never meant any harm to the people whose jets he tracks, but created the accounts because he believes in "transparency and public information."

Persons: Elon Musk, Taylor, Swift, —, Taylor Swift, Jack Sweeney, Sweeney, Musk, Ian Miles Cheong, — Elon, stalkers, Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerburg Organizations: Elon, Service, University of Central Florida, Federation Aviation Administration, FAA

☆ Taylor Swift threatened to sue the college student who tracks her private jet
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Grace Kay | Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementTaylor Swift has threatened to take legal action against the college student who tracks her private jet and manages social-media accounts that publish its flights. Sweeney told BI that he appreciates Swift's music and has no intention of harming those he tracks. Advertisement"I think the people are interested," Sweeney told BI over text. Swift has faced backlash for her private jet travel, even topping a list of celebrities whose private planes emitted the most carbon in 2022. Swift's spokesperson previously told BI the singer had purchased carbon credits to offset her jet use.

Persons: Jack Sweeney, Taylor Swift, Sweeney, Swift, —, Jack Sweeney —, stalkers, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Tom Cruise, James Slater, Slater, Tree Paine, Swift's, Mark Cuban, Musk Organizations: Service, University of Central Florida, Elon, Washington Post, Business, Post, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Federal Aviation, FAA, BI Locations: Florida

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