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Who does Facebook fire after a bombshell New York Times investigation?Who does Facebook fire after a bombshell New York Times investigation?
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The news leader published a damning story about the social media giant’s handling of recent scandals, so who gets the blame? If anyone.

By Kurt Wagner
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Marc Benioff says he had rabbis and imams supporting the Prop C homelessness tax — but not tech CEOsMarc Benioff says he had rabbis and imams supporting the Prop C homelessness tax — but not tech CEOs
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Business leaders are conditioned with a “Pavlovian” response against tax hikes, said the Salesforce CEO.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Josh Harder has won his congressional race to become the only venture capitalist in the House of RepresentativesJosh Harder has won his congressional race to become the only venture capitalist in the House of Representatives
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The entire race was effectively a referendum on Silicon Valley.

By Theodore Schleifer
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How a Democratic fundraiser taught everyone his Silicon Valley tricksHow a Democratic fundraiser taught everyone his Silicon Valley tricks
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RevUp CEO Steve Spinner cracked the code on raising money for politicians online. And he says it’s not so different from raising money for a startup.

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon’s HQ2 was a con, not a contestAmazon’s HQ2 was a con, not a contest
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On the latest episode of Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway talk about Amazon’s two new “headquarters,” the toxic waste of social media and the mixed bag of the 2018 midterms.

By Eric Johnson
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American capitalism broke in the 1980s. Can it be fixed?American capitalism broke in the 1980s. Can it be fixed?
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Washington Post columnist Steven Pearlstein talks about his new book, “Can American Capitalism Survive?” on Recode Decode.

By Eric Johnson
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San Francisco has passed a first-of-its-kind tax on big businesses — like Square and Stripe — to help the homelessSan Francisco has passed a first-of-its-kind tax on big businesses — like Square and Stripe — to help the homeless
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The contentious measure, Prop C, has divided tech leaders.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Full Q&A: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Recode Decode
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Earlier this year, Musk was working 120-hour weeks to ramp up production of Tesla’s Model 3. Now he’s back to a “manageable” 80-90.

By Eric Johnson
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Elon Musk: The Recode interviewElon Musk: The Recode interview
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In-depth and in-person, they discuss his crazy year of tweeting, journalist fights — and why Tesla won’t build an electric scooter and much more.

By Vox Staff
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Elon Musk on his year of costly tweets, journalist fights — and how it changed himElon Musk on his year of costly tweets, journalist fights — and how it changed him
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“Some people use their hair to express themselves; I use Twitter.”

By Theodore Schleifer
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk endorses Trump’s ‘Space Force’ ideaSpaceX CEO Elon Musk endorses Trump’s ‘Space Force’ idea
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Another Trump-like flair: Musk also criticizes “social justice warriors.”

By Theodore Schleifer
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Elon Musk says he ‘probably’ wouldn’t take money from the Saudis nowElon Musk says he ‘probably’ wouldn’t take money from the Saudis now
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But he says not all Saudis are the same.

By Theodore Schleifer
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An old-guard investment firm, CRV, has made a hire to compete for the new megadealsAn old-guard investment firm, CRV, has made a hire to compete for the new megadeals
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Matt Heiman comes from Greylock Partners, which is trying to execute a tricky generational transition.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Why the New York Times won’t sell itself to a billionaireWhy the New York Times won’t sell itself to a billionaire
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Publisher A.G. Sulzberger says he’s not interested in cutting a deal like the Washington Post did with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

By Eric Johnson
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The CEO of SoftBank says it has a ‘responsibility’ to keep investing Saudi money even as he condemns Khashoggi’s murderThe CEO of SoftBank says it has a ‘responsibility’ to keep investing Saudi money even as he condemns Khashoggi’s murder
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Masayoshi Son finally spoke about the murder of a Saudi Arabian dissident.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Is Facebook still growing?Is Facebook still growing?
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Facebook user growth was weak last quarter, and earnings were a disaster. Will things be better on Tuesday?

By Kurt Wagner
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Here’s why tech billionaires are fighting over San Francisco’s Prop C ballot measureHere’s why tech billionaires are fighting over San Francisco’s Prop C ballot measure
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Leaders in the tech community are being pulled into a debate about their corporate responsibility in San Francisco and beyond.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Why Silicon Valley investors just can’t quit Saudi moneyWhy Silicon Valley investors just can’t quit Saudi money
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People talk about money from “the Saudis.” But it’s not that simple. Who exactly are “the Saudis,” anyway?

By Theodore Schleifer
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Unlike some athletes, former NFL star Maurice Jones-Drew doesn’t want to be a venture capitalistUnlike some athletes, former NFL star Maurice Jones-Drew doesn’t want to be a venture capitalist
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MJD tells Recode’s Kurt Wagner that the low success rate in tech investing scares him: “I grew up with no money, so it’s like, I got money, I’m gonna try to keep it as long as I can.”

By Eric Johnson
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On the eve of the Saudi economic summit, we’re about to see just how damaged they are in Silicon ValleyOn the eve of the Saudi economic summit, we’re about to see just how damaged they are in Silicon Valley
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Here’s what to watch for as Davos in the Desert begins.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Silicon Valley’s Saudi money crisis illustrates a decline of ‘moral leadership’ in AmericaSilicon Valley’s Saudi money crisis illustrates a decline of ‘moral leadership’ in America
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Recode’s Kara Swisher and NYU’s Scott Galloway discuss the links between Jamal Khashoggi’s killers and the tech industry on this episode of Pivot.

By Eric Johnson
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Facebook found its new public face: Former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick CleggFacebook found its new public face: Former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
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Clegg is joining Facebook as global head of communications and public policy.

By Kurt Wagner
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Peter Thiel cut his largest check to the GOP since Trump’s 2016 winPeter Thiel cut his largest check to the GOP since Trump’s 2016 win
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Thiel is giving $1 million to the Club for Growth, a hardline conservative advocacy group.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Eyeing a 2020 run, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti explains how he (or someone else) could beat TrumpEyeing a 2020 run, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti explains how he (or someone else) could beat Trump
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Garcetti isn’t committed to running for president yet — but he’s been thinking a lot about it.

By Eric Johnson
The new hotness for tech billionaires? Do-gooder investments they can write off on their taxes.
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Sean Parker crafted a little-known part of the tax code called Opportunity Zones. Now every one-percenter in Silicon Valley wants in.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Jeff Bezos wants to send tourists into space in 2019Jeff Bezos wants to send tourists into space in 2019
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“They’ll have a day or two of training,” he said.

By Kurt Wagner
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Instagram’s Kevin Systrom on leaving Facebook: ‘No one ever leaves a job because everything’s awesome’Instagram’s Kevin Systrom on leaving Facebook: ‘No one ever leaves a job because everything’s awesome’
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Systrom has no idea what he wants to do next, but he knows he won’t just be sitting on a beach.

By Kurt Wagner
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Amazon’s HQ2 announcement is imminent. Here’s a look at the final contenders.Amazon’s HQ2 announcement is imminent. Here’s a look at the final contenders.
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Sort them by tech talent, rent and commute times.

By Rani Molla
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Steve Jurvetson, ousted from his firm almost a year ago, is building up a team in preparation for his comebackSteve Jurvetson, ousted from his firm almost a year ago, is building up a team in preparation for his comeback
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It’s likely to include Maryanna Saenko, an investor at Khosla Ventures.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Here’s how to see if your personal data was stolen in the recent Facebook hackHere’s how to see if your personal data was stolen in the recent Facebook hack
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Are you one of the 29 million people?

By Kurt Wagner
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If Silicon Valley investors cared about Saudi human rights abuses, they’d do more than snub a conferenceIf Silicon Valley investors cared about Saudi human rights abuses, they’d do more than snub a conference
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Venture capitalists should display some responsibility just like big corporations do.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Investors are betting $75 million on AllTrails and its content for hikersInvestors are betting $75 million on AllTrails and its content for hikers
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Is there a big business here?

By Theodore Schleifer
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Square CFO Sarah Friar is leaving to become the CEO of Nextdoor — which means she won’t become the CEO of SquareSquare CFO Sarah Friar is leaving to become the CEO of Nextdoor — which means she won’t become the CEO of Square
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Friar was one of Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s most valuable deputies.

By Kurt Wagner
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SoftBank has a lot to worry about if it strikes this deal with WeWorkSoftBank has a lot to worry about if it strikes this deal with WeWork
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Here are some of the hazards that could trip up either side over the next few weeks.

By Theodore Schleifer and Shirin Ghaffary
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Elon Musk’s summer of bad behavior hasn’t affected Tesla’s sales, but it has hurt its reputationElon Musk’s summer of bad behavior hasn’t affected Tesla’s sales, but it has hurt its reputation
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The new and used market for Teslas is booming.

By Rani Molla
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Facebook is looking outside the company for a new face of FacebookFacebook is looking outside the company for a new face of Facebook
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The social networking giant is on a hunt all over the globe for a new head of policy and communications.

By Kurt Wagner
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SoftBank is betting the Vision Fund on WeWorkSoftBank is betting the Vision Fund on WeWork
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About one quarter of the fund could depend on the success of one company.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Uber’s Dara Khosrowshahi thinks he has controlled his famously fractious board of directorsUber’s Dara Khosrowshahi thinks he has controlled his famously fractious board of directors
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Also, some thoughts from the CEO about Uber moving into the grocery business.

By Theodore Schleifer
Zuckerberg: The Recode interview
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Everything was on the table — and after Facebook’s wildest year yet, that’s a really big table.

By Kara Swisher
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Silicon Valley congressman Ro Khanna explains his ‘internet bill of rights’Silicon Valley congressman Ro Khanna explains his ‘internet bill of rights’
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The proposed legislation offers new rules for data portability, net neutrality and more that Democrats might push for if they recapture Congress.

By Eric Johnson