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Tesla Stock Jumps 14.5% in Pre-Market Trading as Investors React to Trump’s Victory
Washington, DC: As the world watched in anticipation, the news broke that Donald Trump had reclaimed the White House. But long before the results were official, one of the former president’s biggest supporters was already making his presence felt in the hallowed Oval Office – Elon Musk, the billionaire behind the Tesla empire. Musk, who had poured over $100…
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Bitcoin Hits Record High as Investors Bet on Trump Victory
Bitcoin has surged to a new record high as investors speculate on a potential Donald Trump victory in the US presidential race, viewing him as a pro-crypto candidate. The cryptocurrency climbed to an impressive $75,005.08 on Wednesday morning, surpassing its previous peak of $73,797.98 reached in March. Russ Mould, an analyst at AJ Bell, highlighted that Bitcoin’s price has closely…
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Report: X’s Community Notes Failing to Curb Election Misinformation
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is under scrutiny for its “Community Notes” fact-checking tool, which a recent report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) claims is underperforming in curbing misinformation about the U.S. elections. According to CCDH, Community Notes has fallen short in addressing false claims, as the tool, intended to allow users to collaboratively flag misleading…
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Elon Musk Claims He Can Slash $2 Trillion from U.S. Federal Budget If Trump Wins
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk recently made headlines with a bold claim: he believes he can trim approximately $2 trillion from the United States federal budget, according to a Bloomberg report. Musk voiced his ambitious goal during a rally in support of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. He projected “significant government spending cuts” should Trump return to the White House…
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Elon Musk’s Past Immigration Status Resurfaces Amid Trump Support
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of companies like Tesla and SpaceX, recently made headlines for both his past immigration status and his vocal support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. A report by The Washington Post revealed that Musk may have worked illegally in the U.S. during the 1990s while attempting to establish his first company, Zip2. Musk…
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NHTSA Investigates Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Software After Four Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” software after four crashes in low-visibility conditions, including a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. The investigation focuses on whether the system can detect and respond properly to situations like sun glare, fog, or dust. The probe covers crashes between November 2023 and May 2024, including incidents in…
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UK: Labour Party Faces Backlash Over US Election Campaign Plans for Kamala Harris
London: The Labour Party is sending nearly 100 current and former staff members to the United States to support the Democrats in key swing states ahead of the November 5 election. Activists from Sir Keir Starmer’s party will spend about two and a half weeks canvassing for Kamala Harris in Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, all seen as crucial…
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Elon Musk Claims He May Face Prison if Kamala Harris Wins 2024 Election
Billionaire Elon Musk sparked controversy on Monday by suggesting that he could face imprisonment if US Vice President Kamala Harris defeats Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. Speaking during a two-hour interview with Tucker Carlson on X (formerly Twitter), Musk expressed concerns about his fate under a potential Harris administration. “If Trump loses, I’m f****d,” Musk quipped, questioning whether…
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Historic SpaceX Mission Set to Launch: Private Astronauts Prepare for First-Ever Private Spacewalk
A crew of four private astronauts is gearing up for a groundbreaking SpaceX mission set to launch early Tuesday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This ambitious mission aims to achieve the first-ever private spacewalk using newly designed spacesuits and a revamped spacecraft. The crew includes billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, retired military pilot Scott Poteet, and SpaceX engineers Sarah…
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Business
Elon Musk Set to Become World’s First Trillionaire by 2027, Says Report
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is on track to potentially become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027, according to a report from Informa Connect Academy. Following close behind, Indian industrialist Gautam Adani could achieve trillionaire status by 2028, while Asia’s wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani, is predicted to reach that milestone in 2033. Musk, currently the wealthiest individual…
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