Lora Kolodny
@lorak.bsky.social
reporter at cnbc.com. email: lora.kolodny@versantmedia.com - ex-wsj, techcrunch & all over. i cover: elon musk cos. mostly tesla (some climate tech startups). my posts here are my own. optimistic on the inside. dm me on signal: lorakolodny.55
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Lora Kolodny
@lorak.bsky.social
· Nov 11
I report on Elon Musk & his companies at CNBC. If you work/ed for him and want to share your POV on his becoming "co-president," or anything else- let's talk on or off the record. Happy to answer q's about working w/ reporters. On signal: lorakolodny.55 (or DM me here and lmk how to get in touch.)
Wrote a story about the results of the Tesla proxy vote giving Elon Musk a historically massive pay package. I explained how the vote came out in favor of the pay plan both with and without insiders' shares voted. A reader wrote to me saying the story was "negative bias" because...
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Wrote a story about the results of the Tesla proxy vote giving Elon Musk a historically massive pay package. I explained how the vote came out in favor of the pay plan both with and without insiders' shares voted. A reader wrote to me saying the story was "negative bias" because...
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this somehow feels like some end times shit
More than 15 Senate Democrats join GOP to advance nationwide ban on hemp products, including CBD gummies,
oh the paul amendment is going down 78-22
November 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
this somehow feels like some end times shit
they’re very widely read here already…
The BBC is making a play in the US. Can it find a market?! 🦋
www.cjr.org/analysis/bbc...
www.cjr.org/analysis/bbc...
The BBC is making a play in the US. Can it find a market?
The BBC is making a play in the US. Can it find a market?
www.cjr.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
they’re very widely read here already…
this this this
They're measuring their data centers now in gigawatts (power burned) instead of in exaflops (computational capacity). It seems irresponsible.
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
this this this
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"truly it was out of curiosity"
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
"truly it was out of curiosity"
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Top European ministers will travel to Ukraine next month in a show of support for the country’s application to join the EU, a move that comes as allies work around delays caused by opposition from Hungary.
Ukraine will host EU summit to unblock membership bid
Diplomats are looking at ways to move Kyiv’s application forward despite Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s veto.
www.politico.eu
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Top European ministers will travel to Ukraine next month in a show of support for the country’s application to join the EU, a move that comes as allies work around delays caused by opposition from Hungary.
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absolutely. which is why this was the definition for AI that @mjcrockett.bsky.social and I included in our recent TiCS article
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
absolutely. which is why this was the definition for AI that @mjcrockett.bsky.social and I included in our recent TiCS article
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Russian state media are today alleging that a Bellingcat reporter was involved in an attempt to hijack a Russian fighter plane.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Russian state media are today alleging that a Bellingcat reporter was involved in an attempt to hijack a Russian fighter plane.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
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For anyone who was sleeping, major political news last night: a judge chose a new map for Utah that will deliver a seat to Democrats.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
Just now: The plaintiffs who were arguing that Utah GOP's congressional map is illegal won in court.
The judge orders one of the two maps submitted by the plaintiffs ('map 1') be used.
The ruling, if it stands, guarantees that Democrats will pick up a congressional seat in Utah next year.
The judge orders one of the two maps submitted by the plaintiffs ('map 1') be used.
The ruling, if it stands, guarantees that Democrats will pick up a congressional seat in Utah next year.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For anyone who was sleeping, major political news last night: a judge chose a new map for Utah that will deliver a seat to Democrats.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
ghosts of war in a wisconsin forest - read it every year on veterans day newrepublic.com/article/1556...
Ghosts of War in a Wisconsin Forest
An Afghanistan veteran's struggle with ecology and memory
newrepublic.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
ghosts of war in a wisconsin forest - read it every year on veterans day newrepublic.com/article/1556...
stat is bonkers - and why isn’t greater efficiency a competitive aim & boasting point in this field…?
"In an internal memo from September, CEO Sam Altman said that OpenAI’s “audacious long-term goal is to build 250 gigawatts of capacity by 2033.” If Altman achieves this goal, OpenAI will need almost exactly as much electricity as India’s 1.5 billion people"
Great @truthdig.com piece on chips ->
Great @truthdig.com piece on chips ->
The Ecological Cost of AI Is Much Higher Than You Think - Truthdig
As the demands of AI grow, each generation of microchips requires more energy, minerals and water to produce, driving a ruinous cycle.
www.truthdig.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
stat is bonkers - and why isn’t greater efficiency a competitive aim & boasting point in this field…?
support for STEM education seems dedicated to making little worker bee software engineers of us all & not to supporting say marine or wildlife biologists, ecologists, meteorologists and their conservation efforts…
"22 of Earth's 34 'vital signs' are flashing red, new climate report reveals — but there's still time to act" | Nice article on our new #Bioscience article by @saschapare.bsky.social for @livescience.com: www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
22 of Earth's 34 'vital signs' are flashing red, new climate report reveals — but there's still time to act
Earth's systems are nearing tipping points that could plunge the planet into a "hothouse" regime — but there's still time to prevent that from happening, scientists say.
www.livescience.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
support for STEM education seems dedicated to making little worker bee software engineers of us all & not to supporting say marine or wildlife biologists, ecologists, meteorologists and their conservation efforts…
icymi- www.cnbc.com/2025/11/11/t... Tesla sales in China ⬇️ Sales fell 35.8% in October from a year earlier - down from September's figure of 71,525 when Tesla began deliveries of the Model Y L, a longer-wheelbase and six-seat version of its best-selling Model Y SUV until now only available in China.
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
icymi- www.cnbc.com/2025/11/11/t... Tesla sales in China ⬇️ Sales fell 35.8% in October from a year earlier - down from September's figure of 71,525 when Tesla began deliveries of the Model Y L, a longer-wheelbase and six-seat version of its best-selling Model Y SUV until now only available in China.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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going on twitter now is like the dark world part of link to the past, where the shape of things is roughly the same only now instead of the friendly villagers there's some demihuman freak snarling at you going "welcome to the village of assholes!! we hate you!!" also the trees shoot bombs now
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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“The consequences extend beyond lost money. Hazardous gambling is correlated with increased rates of anxiety and depression, and young men who engage in it are more likely to slide into a full-blown gambling addiction. Boys who frequently gamble miss more classes, perform worse in school”
The rise of sports betting is a growing public health crisis
Sports betting is more addictive than ever, and millions of young Americans are paying the price.
www.statnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“The consequences extend beyond lost money. Hazardous gambling is correlated with increased rates of anxiety and depression, and young men who engage in it are more likely to slide into a full-blown gambling addiction. Boys who frequently gamble miss more classes, perform worse in school”
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BREAKING: President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to overturn a $5 million civil judgment that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll.
Trump requests Supreme Court overturn verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation case
An appeals court last year upheld a lower court's judgment that Trump sexually abused Carroll in the 1990s, and later defamed her after she went public with her allegations.
nbcnews.to
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
BREAKING: President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to overturn a $5 million civil judgment that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll.
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China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
take me back to the weekend
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 AM
take me back to the weekend
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If you feel overwhelmed, remember that you can still make a difference doing little things. A compliment or word of encouragement, a tip to a favorite takeout place, a donation to a local charity, an email to your favorite author, time with a pet, a walk outside, or a phone call to a loved one.
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
If you feel overwhelmed, remember that you can still make a difference doing little things. A compliment or word of encouragement, a tip to a favorite takeout place, a donation to a local charity, an email to your favorite author, time with a pet, a walk outside, or a phone call to a loved one.
A Chinese rescue mission is improbable as the Shenzhou-20 crew faces no immediate danger and China could simply launch Shenzhou-22 earlier as a replacement, if needed.
www.theregister.com/2025/11/10/c... (Musk fanbois want a different thing but…)
www.theregister.com/2025/11/10/c... (Musk fanbois want a different thing but…)
SpaceX and Musk called on to rescue China's Shenzhou-20 crew
: Technical and political obstacles block collaboration following suspected space debris strike on craft
www.theregister.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
A Chinese rescue mission is improbable as the Shenzhou-20 crew faces no immediate danger and China could simply launch Shenzhou-22 earlier as a replacement, if needed.
www.theregister.com/2025/11/10/c... (Musk fanbois want a different thing but…)
www.theregister.com/2025/11/10/c... (Musk fanbois want a different thing but…)
the vibe - but milestones that appeal to fanatics & threats to take your ball & go home mixed in there
How does one get a compensation bump from $56 billion to $1 trillion? Like, hey boss, last year I made 50k, so this year I think it should be $1 million.
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 AM
the vibe - but milestones that appeal to fanatics & threats to take your ball & go home mixed in there
tldr; tesla & musk had ~6-7% less of “disinterested” shares supporting the unprecedented, ginormous ceo pay plan from one stage to the next. (memestonk wonders never cease.) that’s after sales declines, cybertruck recalls, a consumer backlash to the “roman salute,” doge & c. (reposted to fix typo)
When you take out execs & board members' shares voted - investor support for Elon Musk's $1 trillion 2025 pay plan was lower than for his $56 billion 2018 CEO pay plan. . . www.cnbc.com/2025/11/10/t...
Tesla investor support for Elon Musk's massive pay plan was lower in 2025 than in 2018
Tesla CEO Elon Musk received less support from shareholders for his trillion-dollar pay plan than he did when his prior package was put up for a vote.
www.cnbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
tldr; tesla & musk had ~6-7% less of “disinterested” shares supporting the unprecedented, ginormous ceo pay plan from one stage to the next. (memestonk wonders never cease.) that’s after sales declines, cybertruck recalls, a consumer backlash to the “roman salute,” doge & c. (reposted to fix typo)
When you take out execs & board members' shares voted - investor support for Elon Musk's $1 trillion 2025 pay plan was lower than for his $56 billion 2018 CEO pay plan. . . www.cnbc.com/2025/11/10/t...
Tesla investor support for Elon Musk's massive pay plan was lower in 2025 than in 2018
Tesla CEO Elon Musk received less support from shareholders for his trillion-dollar pay plan than he did when his prior package was put up for a vote.
www.cnbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
When you take out execs & board members' shares voted - investor support for Elon Musk's $1 trillion 2025 pay plan was lower than for his $56 billion 2018 CEO pay plan. . . www.cnbc.com/2025/11/10/t...