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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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Trump has started selecting candidates for key positions in the future administration: the names have become known

Trump's advisers gathered in Florida to plan the transition and select candidates for top positions. Potential candidates include Marco Rubio, Rick Grenell, Tom Cotton and other influential Republicans.

News of the World • November 7, 04:13 PM • 16203 views
Trump Media and Tesla shares rise after Trump's second election victory

Following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, Trump Media shares rose by 30% and Tesla by 15%. Market indices hit historic highs amid expectations of tax cuts.

Economy • November 6, 01:17 PM • 26203 views
Bitcoin hits a new record high of more than $75,000 amid the US election

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin has reached a new high of more than $75,000 after Trump's victory in the US election. The growth occurred against the backdrop of his promises to make the United States the “bitcoin superpower of the world.

Economy • November 6, 10:08 AM • 34990 views
“Ferrari is flying off the track": shares of the sports car manufacturer lose 5% due to a drop in supplies to China

Ferrari shares fell by 5% after the publication of the quarterly report due to a 2. 2% decline in deliveries. The largest drop was recorded in China - by 29%, despite overall stable financial performance.

News of the World • November 6, 08:34 AM • 23769 views
Camera instead of a call: a video of Harris allegedly pretending to talk to a voter is circulating on social media

A video of US Vice President Kamala Harris imitating a conversation with a voter appeared on social media. Her phone screen showed only an open camera instead of an active call.

News of the World • November 6, 01:56 AM • 26648 views
Trump to spend election night with Elon Musk - NYT

Elon Musk plans to join Donald Trump at a private event in Mar-a-Lago to observe the election results. Earlier, Musk donated about $75 million to support Trump's election campaign.

News of the World • November 5, 11:22 PM • 20150 views
Pennsylvania court allows Musk to give away $1 million to voters

A judge in Philadelphia rejected a prosecutor's attempt to block Musk's $1 million-a-day payments to undecided voters. The payment program will run until the November 5 presidential election.

News of the World • November 5, 12:21 AM • 22210 views
Musk's alleged conversations with putin continue to raise concerns among U.S. officials

American officials are concerned about Elon Musk's communication with putin because of Musk's access to classified information. Musk has a high level of security access due to SpaceX's contracts with the US government.

News of the World • October 31, 03:30 PM • 18500 views
Ilon Musk failed to appear in court in the case of handing out $1 million to voters: what he now faces

A billionaire has ignored a court hearing in Pennsylvania in a case about handing out money to voters before the election. Musk faces contempt of court penalties as he tries to move the case to federal court.

News of the World • October 31, 03:00 PM • 19430 views
Musk is summoned to court for distributing a million dollars to voters

A judge orders Elon Musk to appear in court in Philadelphia over the distribution of money to voters. The district attorney accuses the billionaire of trying to influence the presidential election.

News of the World • October 31, 06:48 AM • 17344 views
Truth Social surpassed X in value: Trump's social network is worth more than $10 billion

The Truth Social social network owned by Donald Trump is now valued at more than Elon Musk's X. Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group have quadrupled since September, reaching a valuation of $10 billion.

News of the World • October 30, 05:50 PM • 20545 views
Boston Dynamics shows a robot that can autonomously sort engine parts

Boston Dynamics has introduced a new robot with an autonomous system for sorting car engine parts. The robot is able to detect changes in the environment and adapt to them using sensors.

News of the World • October 30, 05:17 PM • 19640 views
Putin's movements tracked using his bodyguards' sports app - Le Monde

Le Monde journalists tracked Putin's movements through the Strava app used by his bodyguards. The app recorded their jogging near the secret residences and meeting places of the Russian president.

News of the World • October 30, 12:15 AM • 22395 views
The founder of TikTok became the richest man in China: what is known about his wealth

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.

News of the World • October 29, 03:09 PM • 18638 views
Bitcoin exceeds $71,000 for the first time since June amid US elections

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.

Economy • October 29, 01:54 PM • 16214 views
Washington Post: Ilon Musk worked in the U.S. illegally in the 1990s

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.

News of the World • October 27, 01:51 PM • 24104 views
“Daughter” of VW Scout revealed its vision for electric cars, including a model with a gas-powered generator

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.

Economy • October 25, 02:42 PM • 20725 views
Elon Musk has been in secret talks with Vladimir Putin since 2022 - WSJ

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.

Politics • October 25, 06:35 AM • 16278 views
Tesla is testing a robot taxi service: Musk promised its launch next year

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.

Economy • October 24, 10:24 AM • 17815 views
Musk's distribution of $1 million to voters may be illegal - US Department of Justice

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.

News of the World • October 24, 07:31 AM • 15508 views
A luxurious motorhome was presented in the United States, the cost of which starts from $750 thousand

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.

UNN Lite • October 23, 06:19 PM • 100605 views
Musk tested the first Starlink on a Qatar Airways plane

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.

Technologies • October 23, 07:19 AM • 16543 views
Bill Gates secretly donated $50 million to support Kamala Harris - NYT

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.

News of the World • October 23, 05:31 AM • 17119 views
Meta suspended accounts that tracked celebrities ' private jets

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.

News of the World • October 22, 10:51 AM • 16568 views
Elon Musk promised to raffle off $1 million daily among the signatories of a petition in support of amendments to the US Constitution

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

News of the World • October 20, 01:54 PM • 22380 views
Russians are installing Starlink on “chess” - KFI explained why

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”.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 11:16 AM • 13151 views
Musk donates about $75 million to Trump's campaign - Financial Times

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.

News of the World • October 16, 09:17 AM • 14180 views
India plans to create a bridgehead in the fight for commercial space - Reuters

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.

News of the World • October 14, 07:15 AM • 14866 views
Historic landing: SpaceX successfully returns Starship Super Heavy to the launch pad

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.

News of the World • October 13, 01:45 PM • 21361 views
Illegal Starlink terminals help Russia in its war against Ukraine - The Washington Post

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.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 11:22 PM • 44683 views