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European leaders denounce Musk’s influence in politics

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Elon Musk of meddling in European politics, joining other continental leaders in criticising the billionaire’s support for Germany’s far-right AfD ahead of the country’s elections.

Macron accuses Musk of "directly intervening" in elections

Emmanuel Macron accuses Elon Musk of election interference, citing his support for Germany's far-right AfD and growing influence on global politics through his platform, X.

Tesla records its first annual drop in deliveries

Tesla's 2024 deliveries dropped 1.1%, missing estimates. Aging models, competition, and high costs weigh on sales, despite China growth and Cybertruck's debut. Shares fell 6%.

Tesla Cybertruck explosion kills one at Trump hotel

A deadly explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck rocked the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring several others. The FBI is now probing the incident for possible terrorist connections, following a similar attack in New Orleans.

Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Las Vegas hotel, killing driver

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside Trump Hotel Las Vegas, killing 1 and injuring 7. FBI probes possible terrorism link; Musk says blast unrelated to vehicle. Investigation ongoing.

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election

Elon Musk faces backlash in Germany for endorsing the far-right AfD ahead of February elections, sparking accusations of interference and criticism from top politicians.

OpenAI outlines new for-profit structure in bid to stay ahead in costly AI race

OpenAI plans to restructure as a public benefit corporation, aiming to attract major investments while balancing AI innovation, social good, and shareholder interests.

The right turns on Elon Musk over H1-B visa row

Elon Musk is facing backlash from the right after suggesting the U.S. needs more skilled foreign workers to address a shortage of top engineers. His comments, made amid mass tech layoffs and ongoing debates over the H1-B visa system, have sparked outrage, particularly from pro-Trump conservatives.

Elon Musk says German chancellor should resign after attack at Christmas market

Elon Musk calls for German Chancellor Scholz's resignation after deadly attack, voices support for far-right AfD in upcoming election.

Power failed at SpaceX mission control before September spacewalk by NASA nominee

A SpaceX power outage disrupted mission control during a historic private spacewalk, raising concerns over safety, transparency, and potential conflicts of interest.

OpenAI fires back at Elon Musk bid to block for-profit conversion

Elon Musk sees massive surge in wealth amid business growth

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reached another major milestone, with his net worth surpassing $400 billion. This achievement comes on the back of a significant rise in Tesla's stock this year and the growing valuation of his space exploration company, SpaceX.

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, has criticised Australia's proposed law to ban social media for children under 16 and fine social media platforms of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for companies for systemic breaches.

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Neuralink to trial brain implant in Canada, aiming to help paralysed patients control devices through thought.

Trump and Musk Watch SpaceX Launch Starship, Booster Fails to Land

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket from Texas on Tuesday, watched by U.S. President Donald Trump. While the mission reached space, the booster failed to land as planned, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico and exploding. The rest of the mission was successful.

Musk’s political rise sparks of debt recovery hopes for X

Wall Street banks are hopeful they can soon sell off $13 billion of debt tied to Elon Musk's social media platform X. They now believe that Musk's close relationship with President-Elect Donald Trump could improve X's prospects, allowing them to sell the debt without large losses.

Trump names Elon Musk to lead government efficiency drive

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency. Tasked with cutting bureaucracy and regulations, the informal roles aim to restructure federal agencies, potentially boosting Musk's influence and business interests.

Musk's ties to Trump will reverberate through Tesla, other interests

Elon Musk stands to gain from his ties to President-elect Trump, with Tesla shares surging post-election. Trump's policies, including deregulation and tariffs on Chinese imports, could benefit Musk’s businesses, including Tesla and SpaceX.

Musk's X Reportedly Struggling to Contain Election Misinformation

A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that X's Community Notes feature is ineffective in combating misinformation about the U.S. election, with 74% of misleading posts lacking visible corrections, totalling 2.2 billion views.

Musk sends more money to back Trump

Elon Musk gave about $44 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group during the first half of October

Elon Musk unveils two-door robotaxi

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a futuristic robotaxi with gull-wing doors and no steering wheel or pedals, aiming for a 2026 production at under $30,000.

Elon Musk joins Donald Trump at US election campaign rally

Elon Musk rallied in support of Donald Trump at a campaign event in Butler, declaring Trump the only candidate who can preserve democracy.