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06:19 PM • 2962 views03:49 PM • 4714 viewsElon Musk updated his profile on X, changing his nickname and adding a Pepe the Frog meme image. This caused a rise in the value of the eponymous meme coin PEPE on the cryptocurrency market.
The 500 richest people in the world have reached a combined capital of 10 trillion dollars. Ilon Musk is the leader with a fortune of 442.1 billion dollars, having increased it by 213 billion over the year.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the future of the country will be decided by citizens, not social media owners. Vice Chancellor Habeck accused Musk of trying to weaken Europe for the sake of business interests.
Articles about Elon Musk received 1. 03 billion views, which is 120% more than in 2023. His figures are three times higher than the total traffic of nine other top CEOs.
Elon Musk ironically commented on the news of an additional $2. 5 billion in US aid to Ukraine. The billionaire sarcastically supported the comment about Zelenskyy's “biggest money theft”.
Elon Musk rents a Banyan cottage near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The world's richest man moved in on Election Day and is trying to influence the future president's decisions.
“Kyivstar has signed an agreement with Starlink to provide satellite mobile services in Ukraine. The SMS service is scheduled to launch in Q4 2025, followed by voice and data services.
Elon Musk has stated the need to attract foreign specialists to technology companies due to the lack of local talent. This drew criticism from far-right activist Laura Loomer and supporters of the MAGA movement.
Donald Trump threatens to demand the return of control over the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce transit fees. Panamanian President Mulino said that the sovereignty of the canal is not subject to discussion.
Donald Trump has denied suggestions that Elon Musk has “usurped” power after a week of political confrontations. Musk actively opposed the initial government funding bill, publishing more than 100 objections.
X increases the cost of Premium+ subscription by 37. 5% to $22 per month. The changes will affect users around the world, with the largest growth in Nigeria and Turkey.
Elon Musk said on social network X that the AfD party is the only one that can “save Germany. ” German politicians criticized this statement and accused the billionaire of interfering in the election.
In Magdeburg, an attack on a Christmas market killed 4 people and injured 205. The suspect is a 50-year-old psychotherapist from Saudi Arabia, known for criticizing Islam and supporting the AfD.
The US House of Representatives rejected the Republican spending bill by a vote of 174 to 235. 38 Republicans voted against the package, despite Trump's support.
Elon Musk's fortune is growing rapidly and is approaching the $500 billion mark. In 2024, he earned $245 billion thanks to the growth in the value of his companies' shares.
Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan budget deal in Congress after criticizing Elon Musk. Musk called the bill a “theft of tax dollars” and incited Republicans to oppose it.
OpenAI has released correspondence that shows Elon Musk's intentions to gain absolute control over the company. Musk is trying to block the commercialization of OpenAI through the court, while he has launched a competing AI company xAI.
Waymo will start testing self-driving taxis in Tokyo in early 2025 in collaboration with GO and Nihon Kotsu. The test will cover seven key areas of the city and will be the company's first experience with left-hand traffic.
SpaceX lawyers warned Musk that he could not obtain the highest level of security clearance for US government information. The reasons were his contacts with world leaders and suspicions of drug use.
The EU has signed contracts to create an IRIS2 network of 290 satellites by 2030. The €10.6 billion project will be implemented through a public-private partnership involving SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat.
Sam Altman of OpenAI announced a $1 million donation to Trump's inaugural fund. He was followed by Amazon and Meta, which also pledged $1 million each, despite previous conflicts with Trump.
Trump's team proposes to cancel the NHTSA rule on mandatory reporting of accidents involving autopilots. Tesla, which reports the largest number of incidents, may benefit the most from this decision.
Experts question the effectiveness of Trump's tax initiatives due to the record $1. 83 trillion budget deficit. Most of the proposed benefits are focused on voters rather than long-term economic growth.
The SEC is preparing numerous charges against Elon Musk and has given him 48 hours to settle the case. The billionaire must either pay a fine or face serious charges.
Ilon Musk's fortune has reached a record $439. 2 billion after the sale of SpaceX shares. The growth of capital was due to Trump's election victory and the success of his companies Tesla, SpaceX and xAI.
George Maloney is recognized as the most powerful person in Europe by Politico. Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, and Mark Rutte topped other categories of the ranking.
Viktor Orban met with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, where Elon Musk and Michael Volz were also present. The Hungarian prime minister, known for his pro-Russian stance, called the meeting “the beginning of the future.
US President-elect Donald Trump has arrived at the Elysee Palace to meet with Emmanuel Macron. Later, the opening of Notre Dame Cathedral and meetings with world leaders will take place.
American billionaire Elon Musk is expected at Le Bourget Airport to attend the opening of the restored Notre Dame. Earlier, Donald Trump had already arrived in Paris to participate in a diplomatic meeting of world leaders.
The Pentagon has signed a contract with SpaceX to connect 2,500 Starlink terminals in Ukraine to the Secure star shield network. The contract will be valid until 2025 and will provide more secure military communications.
