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The Cybercriminals Who Organized a $243 Million Crypto Heist

How luxury cars, $500,000 bar tabs and a mysterious kidnapping attempt helped investigators unravel the heist of a lifetime.

By Mitch Moxley

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How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans

Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.

By Mike Isaac

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How Elon Musk and the Right Are Trying to Recast Reporting as ‘Doxxing’

Right-wing influencers are criticizing journalists who have published public information about government employees.

By Ken Bensinger

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Elon Musk’s Playbook for DOGE Has a Precedent: X

Mr. Musk is wielding his X account to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. He has used this method before.

By Kate Conger