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Elon Musk

CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, X
Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. At the age of 17, he moved to Canada, and later to the USA, where he earned a bachelor's degree in physics and economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a co-founder of companies such as Zip2 and PayPal, and is known as the founder and head of SpaceX, as well as the CEO of Tesla Inc. He currently also leads Neuralink, The Boring Company, xAI, and is the owner of the social network X (formerly Twitter).
1995
Co-founded Zip2, a company that developed software for news publications
1999
Co-founded X.com, an online payment company that later merged with Confinity and became PayPal
2002
Founded SpaceX, a company that develops space rockets and spacecraft
2004
Joined Tesla Inc. as an investor, becoming a key figure in the development of electric vehicles
2006
Helped found SolarCity, a solar panel manufacturing company that became a leading solar energy provider
2008
SpaceX made its first successful orbital launch of the privately developed Falcon 1 rocket
2012
SpaceX became the first private company to deliver cargo to the International Space Station using the Dragon spacecraft
2016
Co-founded Neuralink, a neurotechnology company for developing brain implants
2019
Launched the first large batch of Starlink satellites, beginning the creation of a global satellite internet network
2024
Starlink expanded internet access to remote regions and initiated the "Direct to Cell" feature
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SpaceX has lost the Starship mega-rocket again

SpaceX launched Starship on May 27, but lost both stages. Elon Musk reported a leak that led to a loss of pressure in the tank. Subsequent launches may be every 3-4 weeks.

News of the World • May 28, 05:48 AM • 3520 views
SpaceX is preparing a new Starship launch after previous failures

SpaceX plans to launch Starship on May 27 at 23:30 GMT. During the flight, the Super Heavy booster will be reused and the deployment of Starlink satellites will be tested.

News of the World • May 27, 10:11 AM • 3059 views
Tesla losing ground in Europe: sales down 49% in April - media

In April 2025, Tesla's sales in Europe fell by 49% due to competition from BYD and Musk's political position. The market is falling in key EU countries.

News of the World • May 27, 06:48 AM • 3667 views
Elon Musk returns to Tesla and Space X: The Washington Post names the reason

Billionaire Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, decided to step away from politics after criticism and arson of Tesla. He plans to focus again on managing Tesla and Space X due to concerns about his family.

Society • May 25, 04:51 PM • 5775 views
Valve CEO's Neuralink Competitor Developing Chip to More Closely Link Human Brain to PC

Gabe Newell is developing a chip that will more closely connect the brain to a computer. Starfish plans to release the brain chip in late 2025.

News of the World • May 24, 12:28 PM • 4917 views
A fire broke out in Elon Musk's X company data center near Portland: extinguishing is ongoing

A fire broke out in a data center rented by Elon Musk's company X. The fire started in the battery room, the fire did not spread, but the room was heavily smoke-filled.

News of the World • May 23, 06:48 AM • 3116 views
BYD surpasses Tesla for the first time in Europe: Chinese manufacturer leads in electric vehicle sales

In April, BYD overtook Tesla in electric vehicle sales in Europe for the first time, selling 7,231 cars. Tesla's sales fell by 49%, although the electric vehicle market grew by 28%.

Auto • May 22, 03:45 PM • 2959 views
Tesla Optimus is now cooking dinner and cleaning up: impressive robot skills

Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus has demonstrated the ability to cook dinner, clean up, and perform other everyday tasks. The robot is controlled by natural language instructions.

Technologies • May 21, 09:17 AM • 2782 views
Musk gave a big interview: it showed infantilism, rudeness and attacks on a journalist

Elon Musk gave a scandalous interview where he insulted a journalist, defended dubious decisions and lied about contacts with Putin. The billionaire behaved immaturely, dodged questions and made strange statements.

News of the World • May 21, 08:48 AM • 4592 views
Republicans Risk Losing Their Biggest Donor? Musk Says He Will Cut Political Spending

Elon Musk announced plans to significantly reduce political spending after spending approximately $300 million last year to support Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

News of the World • May 20, 05:11 PM • 54628 views
Tesla's largest investor dumped a large stake in the automaker, calling for a sell-off

Ross Gerber, a well-known Tesla investor, sold more than 26,000 shares of the company, citing problems with autopilot, falling sales and fierce competition. He does not believe in positive changes for Tesla.

Economy • May 20, 06:47 AM • 88420 views
Trump to approve "Golden Dome" missile shield development for hundreds of billions in the coming days - CNN

Pentagon provides Trump with options for developing "Golden Dome" - a missile shield system. The decision will determine space defense funding for years to come, which could cost up to $500 billion.

News of the World • May 19, 01:18 PM • 8671 views
Tesla will hardly feel the impact of Trump's tariffs on the automotive industry - Newsweek

Insurify experts believe that Tesla will be the least affected by Trump's tariffs. Prices will increase by 5%, and insurance by 3%, which is the lowest rate among brands.

Auto • May 16, 02:31 PM • 2442 views
Trump plans to sell Voice of America headquarters

The Trump administration has put the Voice of America building in Washington up for sale. This is due to the reduction of government real estate and Trump's criticism of the media.

Politics • May 15, 11:21 PM • 6269 views
Apple will support control of its devices with brain implants - WSJ

Apple is working with Synchron on technology to control the iPhone via neural signals read by brain implants. This will provide access to devices for people with disabilities.

News of the World • May 14, 10:41 AM • 3124 views
SpaceX prepares Starship for ninth test flight: conducts new tests

SpaceX conducted a 60-second fire test of the Starship upper stage, preparing it for its ninth flight. The next launch is expected to take place within a few weeks.

News of the World • May 14, 07:47 AM • 3064 views
Optimus from Tesla impresses with dance moves in Elon Musk's new video

Elon Musk has showcased a video of the dancing Optimus robot, which shows significant progress in machine learning. Previously, the robot could look after children and clean up.

Technologies • May 13, 11:37 AM • 7028 views
Leader of Russian spy network in Britain sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison

Orlin Russev was found guilty of spying for the Russian Federation and sentenced to 10 years and 8 months. The network's activities posed a serious threat to Britain's national security.

News of the World • May 12, 05:53 PM • 4042 views
The US is losing popularity after Trump's return amid China's growing image - study

A study showed a sharp decline in the authority of the United States, especially in the EU, after Trump's return. China surpassed the United States for the first time in global standing.

Politics • May 12, 10:38 AM • 5683 views
Tesla cancels production of $16,000 Cybertruck range extender

Tesla is discontinuing sales of the Cybertruck range extender. The company will refund customers who paid a $2,000 deposit.

Auto • May 8, 03:25 PM • 10063 views
Bill Gates announced that he will donate $200 billion to the poor around the world by 2045 - Reuters

American philanthropist Bill Gates has promised to give away almost all of his wealth over 20 years. He criticized Elon Musk for cutting aid to the world's poorest countries.

News of the World • May 8, 02:23 PM • 7482 views
US cuts space pollution research, Musk may benefit

A NOAA study has revealed the accumulation of metals from satellites in the stratosphere, which could destroy the ozone layer and destabilise the Earth's climate. However, funding for further research has been suspended.

News of the World • May 7, 02:43 PM • 8320 views
SpaceX receives approval to increase Starship launches

SpaceX has received approval from U. S. regulators to increase the number of Starship launches from Texas. The company plans to expand the rocket's development for a flight to Mars.

News of the World • May 7, 07:09 AM • 5168 views
Tesla car sales in Germany halved - Reuters

In April, Tesla sales in Germany fell by 45. 9% to 885 cars. However, the total number of new electric car registrations increased by 53.5%, and BYD sales increased eightfold.

Economy • May 6, 01:26 PM • 8009 views
OpenAI changes course: non-profit division will retain control over business

OpenAI has decided that the non-profit division will continue to control the commercial business. This decision was made after discussions with public leaders and attorneys general's offices.

Economy • May 6, 10:04 AM • 7874 views
Musk said that he and Trump agree "in 80% of cases"

Elon Musk said that he and Donald Trump agree on 80% of issues. Musk added that he and Trump agree on "getting rid of waste and fraud in government."

News of the World • May 5, 03:55 PM • 11644 views
Some Americans are looking to move to Europe amid concerns about Trump's policies - Reuters

After Trump's election, more and more Americans are considering moving to Europe. The number of applications for Irish passports in the US has reached its highest level in 10 years.

Politics • May 5, 07:22 AM • 11423 views
Elon Musk's SpaceX base becomes a new city in Texas

The city of Starbase, where Elon Musk's SpaceX is based, has been officially created in Texas. Residents of Boca Chica elected a mayor - SpaceX Vice President Robert Peden.

News of the World • May 4, 05:27 AM • 7049 views
The Trump administration is planning massive cuts at the CIA and other intelligence agencies - WP

The Trump administration plans to cut the CIA's staff by about 1,200 employees. Thousands will also be cut from other parts of the U.S. intelligence community.

News of the World • May 3, 07:34 AM • 4429 views
Europeans continue to shun Tesla - sales plummeted in April

Tesla sales plummeted across Europe in April, especially in Sweden (-81%). The reasons cited are the growing popularity of Chinese electric vehicles and protests against Elon Musk.

Economy • May 2, 02:07 PM • 6642 views