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Global Protests Erupt Against Musk Over Tesla's Leadership

3/31/2025

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Musk Faces Protests

Elon Musk is under fire as global protests erupt against Tesla, fueled by a suspected arson fire at a Rome dealership. Demonstrators are voicing their anger over Musk's connections to the Trump administration and its effects on social services. The significant turnout underscores a rising tide of public discontent with Musk's leadership and policies.

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Musk Revamps COBOL

Elon Musk's DOGE team aims to overhaul the Social Security Administration's antiquated COBOL systems, a daunting task involving 60 million lines of code, transitioning to Java in mere months. Experts caution that this hasty migration could jeopardize benefits for over 65 million Americans, endangering the livelihoods of the most vulnerable.

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Musk Faces Protests

Elon Musk is under fire as global protests erupt against Tesla, fueled by a suspected arson fire at a Rome dealership. Demonstrators are voicing their anger over Musk's connections to the Trump administration and its effects on social services. The significant turnout underscores a rising tide of public discontent with Musk's leadership and policies.

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