💊 Is Elon Musk’s drug use concerning?

It’s Monday, January 8 — people are talking about Elon Musk’s drug use, Jo Koy’s evening as Golden Globes host, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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💊 Is Elon Musk’s drug use concerning?

Elon's alleged drug use is causing a stir. Some are worried about business impact, while others say it's just Elon being Elon.

💊 Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is known for his unconventional behavior. The WSJ says concerns are rising over his drug use while on the clock — it's impacting his business leadership.

💊 Business Insider thinks the concerns rose after a particular meeting where Elon acted erratic and rambled on — definitely worrisome for his businesses.

💊 Boing Boing offers a different perspective: Musk's erratic behavior isn't drugs — it's just his nature. He's just a big jerk!

💊 Barron’s is worried about Tesla’s stock price. The WSJ’s weekend scoop about Elon’s drug use puts Tesla in a tough spot, spotlighting the risk of a company tied closely to its leader's reputation.

💊 But a different WSJ piece says that everybody in Silicon Valley is getting high — it’s not just Elon. Psychedelics (and other hard drugs) are commonly used by people during work hours.

🎤 How did Jo Koy do as Golden Globes host?

Jo Koy's hosting gig at the Golden Globes was polarizing — some think he bombed and told too many cringeworthy jokes.

🎤 Comedian Jo Koy hosted the 2024 Golden Globes. The Telegraph says he bombed hard: The night was full of cringe jokes and awkward moments.

🎤 You can watch Koy's monologue here.

🎤 The Australian Women’s Weekly also wasn't a fan — and in particular, Koy's insensitive Barbie joke was a misogynistic misfire.

🎤 But Outkick thinks Koy's Taylor Swift NFL joke was funny enough: It had a grain of truth to it!

🎤 Vogue disagrees: The Taylor Swift joke was groan-worthy. Jo Koy's lackluster performance may be a sign that award shows should embrace a hostless future.

Quick hits

📰 Al Jazeera accused Israel of targeting journalists after two of its reporters were killed in an Israeli rocket attack. (The Guardian)

🇮🇱 An Israeli strike killed a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, stoking fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. (AP News)

🏈 The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Arthur Smith after three seasons. Smith was unable to lead the team to the postseason, or to a winning record. (SI)

❄️ A major storm hit the east coast of the US on Sunday morning, and is expected to continue today. (The Guardian)

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