Elon Musk

Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance, increased his fortune by 43% to $49. 3 billion. Despite the pressure in the US, the company's global revenue grew by 60% last year.

Bitcoin hit $71,415 for the first time since June amid an influx of funds into ETFs and speculation about the US election. Traders predict a rise to $80,000 by the end of November.

The Washington Post reported on Musk's illegal work in the U. S. in 1995-1997 instead of studying at Stanford. The billionaire created Zip2 without having a valid work permit.

Scout Motors has announced two electric vehicles - the Traveler SUV and the Terra truck with prices starting at $60,000. The vehicles will have a range of up to 563 kilometers, and the versions with a gas generator will have a range of more than 800 kilometers.

The Wall Street Journal reports on Elon Musk's regular contacts with Putin since 2022. The billionaire discusses business and geopolitics with the Kremlin, including Starlink and Ukraine.

Elon Musk announced plans to launch Tesla's self-driving taxi service in California and Texas in 2025. The company is already testing the service with employees, but will need regulatory approval for a commercial launch.

The US Department of Justice has warned Elon Musk that his $1 million lottery for registered voters may be illegal. The contest offers money to signers of a petition in support of constitutional amendments.

Renegade has presented the XL 2025 luxury motorhome. The 13.2-meter-long car has a 600 hp diesel engine, porcelain floors, maple cabinets, and costs from $750 thousand.

Qatar Airways operated the first flight with free Starlink WiFi, reaching speeds of 215 Mbps. Musk took part in a video call with the CEO of Qatar Airways at an altitude of 38,000 feet, demonstrating the capabilities of the new system.

Bill Gates has privately donated about $50 million to a nonprofit organization supporting Kamala Harris' presidential race. The donation was made in secret and marks a change in Gates' strategy for political contributions.

Meta blocked Instagram's Threads accounts that tracked the flights of Zuckerberg, Musk and other celebrities ' private jets. The company attributed this to a violation of its Privacy Policy and the risk of physical harm.

The draw will last until the presidential election on November 5.

KFI experts explained that the Russians may use Starlink on attack drones to improve coordination during attacks. They also noted changes in the guidance system and the explosive part of the “Shahed”.

Elon Musk has allocated almost $75 million to support Donald Trump's election campaign. The world's richest man is trying to influence the outcome of next month's US presidential election.

India plans to focus on space data processing and small satellite launches. The country aims to provide cost-effective services for sectors where high-quality data is a valuable resource.

SpaceX has successfully returned the Super Heavy booster to Earth for the first time after the test launch of Starship Flight 5. A new method of return using Mechazilla metal levers was used, which confirms the effectiveness of future space travel.

The Russian military is massively using illegally obtained Starlink terminals to improve coordination of attacks on Ukrainian positions. This has helped the Russian military to narrow the technological gap.

Tesla has unveiled a prototype of the Robovan autonomous electric vehicle for transportation of up to 20 people. Production will start in 2026, with a price of less than $30,000.

The California Coastal Commission has denied SpaceX a permit to launch 50 rockets a year because of Elon Musk's political statements. Commissioners expressed concern about Musk's influence on elections and SpaceX's classification as a military contractor.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says that Starlink terminals for Ukraine are financed exclusively by Poland, not Elon Musk. Warsaw plans to continue financing their purchase for Ukraine.

Elton John called Elon Musk an “asshole” while receiving The Legacy Award at the Attitude Awards in London. The singer thanked his family and said that music saved him in happy and unhappy moments of his life.

Brazil's Supreme Court has allowed Elon Musk's X platform to resume operations in the country. The social network complied with all court decisions and paid a fine of $5.24 million for violating content moderation.

A Brazilian judge has lifted the ban on social network X after Elon Musk agreed to the court's demands. The ban was imposed in August 2024 due to the refusal to delete accounts of right-wing radicals.

The Brazilian Supreme Court stated that X paid fines to the wrong bank, which postponed the decision to resume the platform's operation. The company claims that it paid $5.24 million in fines correctly.

Social Network X has paid a fine of $5. 24 million and applied to resume operations in Brazil. The platform was previously blocked for failing to comply with court orders to moderate content and appoint a representative.

Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertruck electric vehicles in the United States due to a delay in the rearview camera image. This is the fifth recall for the 2024 Cybertruck models since January, and Tesla is releasing a software update to address the issue.

A federal judge has blocked California's new AI law, which could have forced the removal of Kamala Harris' dipstick. The author of the dipstick filed a lawsuit claiming that it was satire protected by the First Amendment.

SpaceX plans to send 5 unmanned Starships to Mars within two years. Elon Musk said that manned missions are possible in 4 years if they are successful, otherwise they will be postponed for another 2 years.

Elon Musk's social network X has appointed Rachel de Oliveira Conceição as its legal representative in Brazil. This was done in response to the requirements of the country's Supreme Court.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov claims that Elon Musk remotely disconnected the Tesla Cybertruck he received as a gift. Musk previously denied the information about the gift to Kadyrov, calling it a media lie.