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Breaking news: Elon Musk leads bid to buy OpenAI for $97.4 billion

It escalates a yearslong tussle between Musk and Sam Altman, OpenAI's chief executive.

View in browser Feb. 10, 2025, 4:32 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Kenny Holston/The New York Times Elon Musk Leads Bid to Buy OpenAI for $97.4 Billion The move escalates a yearslong tussle between Musk and OpenAI's chief executive, Sam Altman, and complicates the start-up's plan to change its nonprofit status. Read more More coverage President Trump's declaration allows Elon Musk's efficiency team to skirt open records laws. → Will a Time magazine cover drive a wedge between President Trump and Elon Musk? → Young aides are emerging as enforcers in Elon Musk's broadside against the government. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018

Breaking news: Judge rules that White House defied order to unfreeze grants

It's the first time a judge has declared that the Trump White House disobeyed a judicial mandate.

View in browser Feb. 10, 2025, 3:11 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Doug Mills/The New York Times Judge Rules the White House Failed to Comply With Court Order It was the first time a judge had declared that the Trump administration was disobeying a judicial mandate, setting up a showdown over frozen federal grants. Read more More coverage President Trump has mused about a third term over and over again. → President Trump has ordered the Treasury secretary to stop minting pennies. → Will a Time magazine cover drive a wedge between President Trump and Elon Musk? → How could the National Weather Service change under President Trump? → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018