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Elon Musk has sparked a social media storm after expressing outrage over the state-mandated euthanisation of Peanut, a beloved pet squirrel and internet sensation. In a string of fiery posts on his X account, the tech mogul criticised the decision, which saw New York state officials seize Peanut from his owner’s home before euthanising the animal. Referring to the incident as a case of “government overreach,” Musk didn’t hold back, describing Peanut’s seizure as a "kidnapping" and his death as an "execution." Musk’s indignation on the matter has quickly drawn attention from his followers and sparked passionate discussions online, with...