‘Prosecute/Fauci’: Elon Musk stirs yet another pot on Twitter

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3 years ago

December 12, 2022

Twitter boss Elon Musk has come under fire for suggesting U.S. infectious disease expert should be prosecuted

Health practitioners are among those condemning Elon Musk for a tweet, which suggested top U.S. infectious diseases expert, Anthony Fauci should be prosecuted.

Fauci was a senior advisor to the U.S. Government during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

On Twitter, Musk wrote “My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci.” It follows a campaign by some Republican lawmakers who are seeking to charge Dr Fauci with crimes because of his health advice.

Musk has recently removed a former Twitter policy, which targeted Covid-19 misinformation.

The policy reversal led to singer Elton John leaving the social media platform, which Musk acquired for $44 billion.

“I’ve decided to no longer use Twitter, given their recent change in policy which will allow misinformation to flourish unchecked,” the 75-year-old singer said.

Meanwhile, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly told the Twitter CEO not to “mock and promote hate toward already marginalized and at-risk-of-violence members of the #LGBTQ+ community.”

.@elonmusk Elon, please don’t mock and promote hate toward already marginalized and at-risk-of-violence members of the #LGBTQ+ community. They are real people with real feelings. Furthermore, Dr Fauci is a dedicated public servant whose sole motivation was saving lives. https://t.co/Vgu04XMGeZ
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) December 12, 2022

Kelly said Dr Fauci is a “dedicated public servant”, who was tasked with saving lives when the pandemic began.

Lawmakers have also debated Musk’s original tweet. Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar said Dr Fauci “calmly guided our country through crisis”.

Ms Klobuchar also asked Musk to “leave a good man alone in your seemingly endless quest for attention.”

However, Republican officials have sided with Musk.

Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted “I affirm your pronouns Elon”. She had been removed from the social media platform over Covid-19 misinformation.

Ms Taylor Greene is one of several Republicans who have announced a probe into Dr Fauci’s handling of the pandemic.

Dr Fauci will leave his post later this month. He has been the Director at the National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Diseases since 1984.

U.S. jobs report, Fed decisions, and Japan’s economic risks explained

January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.

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17 hours ago

February 12, 2026

Harvey Vargas

January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.

The January US jobs report shows a mixed picture for the economy, with payroll revisions and steady unemployment leaving analysts questioning the impact on Federal Reserve policy. We break down what the numbers mean for interest rates and market confidence.

US stock markets could face turbulence as investors digest the latest jobs data. David Scutt from StoneX explains how these figures may influence equities and what the outlook is for global markets.

Meanwhile, developments in Japan and a strengthening yen could spark new macroeconomic risks. From carry trades to unexpected shocks, we explore how these factors ripple across the global economy.

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Alphabet launches $20B bond to fund AI expansion

Alphabet’s $20B bond offering highlights investor confidence in AI growth, enabling funding without shareholder dilution.

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2 days ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Alphabet’s $20B bond offering highlights investor confidence in AI growth, enabling funding without shareholder dilution.

Alphabet has launched a record $20 billion bond offering to finance its massive AI infrastructure build-out, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s growth strategy. The oversubscribed sale shows that investors are betting on Alphabet’s AI potential and long-term returns.

By using debt instead of equity, Alphabet can raise funds without diluting shareholders. The money will support AI research, advanced computing, and other strategic projects, cementing the company’s leadership in the sector.

Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies explains how corporate debt is reshaping tech financing and how investors perceive AI-linked bonds. This record issuance could set a trend for other tech companies looking to fund innovation.

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AI tax tool sparks market turmoil for financial firms

Major financial firms’ stocks fell sharply after an AI tax tool launch, raising investor fears of disruption in advisory services.

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2 days ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Major financial firms’ stocks fell sharply after an AI tax tool launch, raising investor fears of disruption in advisory services.

Shares of major financial services firms tumbled after the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool. LPL Financial dropped nearly 11%, while Charles Schwab and Raymond James Financial fell more than 9%, signalling investor concern over AI disrupting traditional advisory services.

Morgan Stanley also saw a 4% decline as fears grow that AI could replace some of the most profitable offerings of established firms. Earlier this year, the introduction of other AI models already caused turbulence in software stocks, suggesting this could be a broader trend affecting multiple sectors.

The iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers and Securities ETF was down 4% on Tuesday, reflecting the market-wide uncertainty surrounding AI adoption in finance. Investors are closely watching whether AI will complement or cannibalise the industry’s core services.

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