The Verge - Apple October 17, 2026

Elon Musk settles lawsuits over $1 million voter giveaway

In 2024, Elon Musk promised to give away $1 million a day to a randomly selected registered voter in a swing state. That prompted legal challenges, raised questions about its legality, and drew lawsuits from two Arizona residents claiming the lottery was a fraud. Musk has now agreed to settle the tw…

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Meta removes language that may have allowed it to scrape news sites

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Pikmin 4 is $20 off ahead of its $10 Nintendo Switch 2 update

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