Lora Kolodny
@lorak.bsky.social
reporter at cnbc.com. email: [email protected] - 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
Pinned
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.)
the question on my mind is… what took so long to get this started? and why is the investigation launched in 2023 into X still only partly completed? www.cnbc.com/2026/01/26/e... (thinkin of regulators & judges WITH existing laws to uphold- can there ever be “agile” enforcement?)
Elon Musk’s X probed by EU over sexually explicit images on Grok
The European Commission on Monday said it opened an investigation into Elon Musk's X over the spreading of sexually explicit material by the AI chatbot Grok.
www.cnbc.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:59 PM
the question on my mind is… what took so long to get this started? and why is the investigation launched in 2023 into X still only partly completed? www.cnbc.com/2026/01/26/e... (thinkin of regulators & judges WITH existing laws to uphold- can there ever be “agile” enforcement?)
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
Federal officers just came in and cleared the protest with tear gas. One officer asked press why we didn’t call 911 when the protesters were destroying the hotel and told us that we are bad Americans. Full video to come on @statuscoupnews.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Federal officers just came in and cleared the protest with tear gas. One officer asked press why we didn’t call 911 when the protesters were destroying the hotel and told us that we are bad Americans. Full video to come on @statuscoupnews.bsky.social
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
This is one of the things that I find is most shocking to people outside Minnesota who don’t realize it yet—the scale at which everyone who isn’t white has been forced into a spectrum of hiding.
Very good article drawing out the Tahrir Square comparison.
Very good article drawing out the Tahrir Square comparison.
January 26, 2026 at 4:01 AM
This is one of the things that I find is most shocking to people outside Minnesota who don’t realize it yet—the scale at which everyone who isn’t white has been forced into a spectrum of hiding.
Very good article drawing out the Tahrir Square comparison.
Very good article drawing out the Tahrir Square comparison.
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
I truly, truly get it why a lot of good people are saying that Minneapolis is not about left or right, democrats or republican, now. I understand. But I’m sorry it actually is
January 26, 2026 at 4:46 AM
I truly, truly get it why a lot of good people are saying that Minneapolis is not about left or right, democrats or republican, now. I understand. But I’m sorry it actually is
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
A number of responders were quite opposed to the idea of giving ridealongs to The Atlantic (I understand their frustration with the outlet).
But I drove these guys around for two hours and they witnessed abductions, confrontations with the public, tear-gassings.
The lesson: let the world see.
But I drove these guys around for two hours and they witnessed abductions, confrontations with the public, tear-gassings.
The lesson: let the world see.
The Atlantic Magazine just dropped a tremendous story on the Minnesota Resistance. The author is a war correspondent & sees the echoes of leaderless community empowerment around the globe: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202... (supposed to be a gift link, might not work, it’s in Apple News, too.)
Welcome to the American Winter
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:21 AM
A number of responders were quite opposed to the idea of giving ridealongs to The Atlantic (I understand their frustration with the outlet).
But I drove these guys around for two hours and they witnessed abductions, confrontations with the public, tear-gassings.
The lesson: let the world see.
But I drove these guys around for two hours and they witnessed abductions, confrontations with the public, tear-gassings.
The lesson: let the world see.
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
stop using AI to do your research. it hallucinates too often. if you want an answer to something, post something arrogant on the appropriate subreddit. something like: "this item performs 10% better than everything else. only idiots deny this." this will bait nerds into doing your research for you.
January 26, 2026 at 7:53 AM
stop using AI to do your research. it hallucinates too often. if you want an answer to something, post something arrogant on the appropriate subreddit. something like: "this item performs 10% better than everything else. only idiots deny this." this will bait nerds into doing your research for you.
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
Ukraine war latest: EU approves ban on buying Russian gas in blow to Putin
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
Ukraine war latest: US gives update on next peace talks with Kyiv
President Zelensky said a US security agreement for Ukraine is now ‘100 per cent ready’
www.independent.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Ukraine war latest: EU approves ban on buying Russian gas in blow to Putin
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
US-owned TikTok is a greater threat than Chinese-owned TikTok.
BREAKING: Now that TikTok is under US-based ownership, the social media app potentially collects more detailed information about its users, including precise location data.
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:57 PM
US-owned TikTok is a greater threat than Chinese-owned TikTok.
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
Gift link:
Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...
Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...
Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Gift link:
Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...
Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
"Last year the UN Human Rights Council released its inquiry into genocide, which found that comments made by Isaac Herzog were evidence of genocidal intent."
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Lawyers request AFP probe into Israeli president as Australian visit looms
The Australian Centre for International Justice has formally requested a police investigation into Israel's president for alleged incitement to genocide. He is expected to visit to Australia next mont...
www.abc.net.au
January 26, 2026 at 3:54 AM
"Last year the UN Human Rights Council released its inquiry into genocide, which found that comments made by Isaac Herzog were evidence of genocidal intent."
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
This morning, I recorded a video on TikTok about why DHS’s arguments for the power to enter homes without judicial warrants in immigration cases are bunk.
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
This morning, I recorded a video on TikTok about why DHS’s arguments for the power to enter homes without judicial warrants in immigration cases are bunk.
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.
January 26, 2026 at 1:40 AM
I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
signs left at alex pretti’s memorial in minneapolis: “i love you so much / i’ll miss you forever” photo with a friend, “i would have done the same. RIP alex,” a stethoscope and “we’ll take it from here, alex” and a tshirt for the minnesota nurses association
January 25, 2026 at 11:49 PM
signs left at alex pretti’s memorial in minneapolis: “i love you so much / i’ll miss you forever” photo with a friend, “i would have done the same. RIP alex,” a stethoscope and “we’ll take it from here, alex” and a tshirt for the minnesota nurses association
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
God, tired of working in mysterious ways:
January 25, 2026 at 7:03 PM
God, tired of working in mysterious ways:
💕
Being a journalist is sick: I just contacted a pre-eminent jaguar conservationist in Argentine with a question that has been weighing on me for ages and he wrote back right away with an informed answer.
January 25, 2026 at 11:46 PM
💕
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
The @wsj.com in an editorial wrote today: "...Pretti attempted, foolishly, to assist a woman who had been pepper-sprayed by agents"
According to the WSJ, it's "foolish" for a nurse to assist a person in medical distress. Incredible
www.wsj.com/opinion/time... (gift link)
According to the WSJ, it's "foolish" for a nurse to assist a person in medical distress. Incredible
www.wsj.com/opinion/time... (gift link)
Opinion | Time for ICE to Pause in Minneapolis
Alex Pretti made a mistake, but he wasn’t a ‘domestic terrorist.’
www.wsj.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:27 PM
The @wsj.com in an editorial wrote today: "...Pretti attempted, foolishly, to assist a woman who had been pepper-sprayed by agents"
According to the WSJ, it's "foolish" for a nurse to assist a person in medical distress. Incredible
www.wsj.com/opinion/time... (gift link)
According to the WSJ, it's "foolish" for a nurse to assist a person in medical distress. Incredible
www.wsj.com/opinion/time... (gift link)
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
Germany's paper of record (not exactly a paragon of progressiveness) comes out in favor of boycotting the World Cup.
Fußball-WM 2026: Sollte der DFB über einen Boykott nachdenken?
Die Fußballwelt als Staffage: An Donald Trumps Politik wird auch die Weltmeisterschaft nichts ändern. Die Positionierung des DFB scheint klar.
www.faz.net
January 25, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Germany's paper of record (not exactly a paragon of progressiveness) comes out in favor of boycotting the World Cup.
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
DHS has shot 12 people during immigration enforcement operations since September:
January 25, 2026 at 4:27 PM
DHS has shot 12 people during immigration enforcement operations since September:
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
Gov. Walz: "What side do you want to be on? The side of an all-powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace, and kidnap its citizens off the street, or the side of a nurse for a VA hospital who died bearing witness to such government?"
January 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Gov. Walz: "What side do you want to be on? The side of an all-powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace, and kidnap its citizens off the street, or the side of a nurse for a VA hospital who died bearing witness to such government?"
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
This should go without saying, but apparently it does. What officials say happened is not the news. What actually happened is the story. And headlines should reflect the truth as you can verify it, not the official lie.
January 25, 2026 at 12:26 AM
This should go without saying, but apparently it does. What officials say happened is not the news. What actually happened is the story. And headlines should reflect the truth as you can verify it, not the official lie.
where Elon Musk is building out xAI’s infrastructure…
This administration is unleashing fear and chaos in other American cities, too, only much more quietly—and those good people, too, are stepping up to help their neighbors. @motherjones.com reporter @samanthamichaels.bsky.social spent time in Memphis, where all of this is STILL HAPPENING.
I'm a veteran criminal justice reporter. I've never seen anything like ICE-occupied Memphis.
“It’s about as sad as you can possibly imagine."
www.motherjones.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:59 PM
where Elon Musk is building out xAI’s infrastructure…
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
Scoop: Trump admin plans to remove ~400 individuals, including children and families, to Mexico in first known restart of controversial “Remain in Mexico” policy during Trump’s 2nd term, sources tell me and Jake Traylor @ms.now
They’re set to be removed as early as Tuesday from TX and AZ to Mexico
They’re set to be removed as early as Tuesday from TX and AZ to Mexico
January 25, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Scoop: Trump admin plans to remove ~400 individuals, including children and families, to Mexico in first known restart of controversial “Remain in Mexico” policy during Trump’s 2nd term, sources tell me and Jake Traylor @ms.now
They’re set to be removed as early as Tuesday from TX and AZ to Mexico
They’re set to be removed as early as Tuesday from TX and AZ to Mexico
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
Professor Rubin is spinning in his grave fast enough to trigger gravitational reference frame dragging right now.
(Rubin would rap my knuckles for the hyperbole, sit patiently through the reference frame dragging explanation, and tell me to tighten it up to fit 800 words.)
(Rubin would rap my knuckles for the hyperbole, sit patiently through the reference frame dragging explanation, and tell me to tighten it up to fit 800 words.)
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Professor Rubin is spinning in his grave fast enough to trigger gravitational reference frame dragging right now.
(Rubin would rap my knuckles for the hyperbole, sit patiently through the reference frame dragging explanation, and tell me to tighten it up to fit 800 words.)
(Rubin would rap my knuckles for the hyperbole, sit patiently through the reference frame dragging explanation, and tell me to tighten it up to fit 800 words.)
Reposted by Lora Kolodny
