Elon Musk

The Italian government is negotiating a €1. 5 billion contract with SpaceX for telecommunications security. The agreement provides for encryption of government and military communications for 5 years.

American podcaster Lex Friedman had a three-hour conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The podcast episode is scheduled to be released on Monday.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz commented on the criticism and support of Ilon Musk for the AdG party. He urged to keep cool, but expressed concern over the billionaire's interference in the German elections.

George Meloni called Elon Musk a “brilliant man” and “a great personality of our time. ” The Italian prime minister criticized those who changed their attitude to the billionaire because of his position.

Elon Musk may sue the media over reports that a Tesla Cybertruck exploded near a hotel in Las Vegas. The investigation found that the incident was an act of suicide by a military officer, not a vehicle malfunction.

Tesla reported a decline in annual sales in 2024 to 1. 79 million vehicles compared to 1.81 million in 2023. The decline is attributed to increased competition from Chinese and European manufacturers.

Chang Guang Satellite Technology has achieved 100 Gbps data transmission speeds via laser communication from the satellite to the Earth. This is 10 times faster than the previous record and outpaces the capabilities of Starlink.

Lily Phillips, 23, rented an apartment in London to film an intimate marathon with 101 men. Due to violations of Airbnb's rules on commercial pornography and the number of guests, the model may be blocked from the platform.

The leader of the SPD faction, Rolf Mützenich, criticized Elon Musk's statements about the German president. He called on the government to find out whether Musk is acting on behalf of the United States.

A terrorist driver drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 15 people. The FBI is investigating a possible link between this attack and the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck near the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.

A Tesla Cybertruck explodes in Las Vegas, which could have been caused by fireworks or a bomb. Elon Musk links the incident to the terrorist attack in New Orleans, and Biden ordered an investigation.

Elon 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.