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Elon Musk Says He Won’t Leave His Companies To Any Of His 10 Children

Alexandra Sakellariou — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 22:30:08 GMT

Elon Musk is currently the richest person in the world, but that doesn’t mean he plans to leave his empire to his 10 children.

Elon Musk Is The World’s Richest Person Again After Losing Title Months Ago

Alexandra Sakellariou — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:30:36 GMT

Elon Musk is back to being the world’s richest person after he briefly lost his spot late last year, and it’s all thanks to a spike in Tesla shares.

Elon Musk To Spend $2 Billion On Starship After Last One Exploded

Alexandra Sakellariou — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 23:30:22 GMT

Elon Musk isn’t letting his latest explosion stop him from launching another starship into space, as the SpaceX founder has reportedly committed $2 billion towards developing a new rocket.

Twitter Has Lost Over Half Its Value Since Elon Musk Bought It

Alexandra Sakellariou — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:30:33 GMT

Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition has been a financial blunder, and the numbers prove it Since taking over the social media platform in October 2022 in a $44 billion deal, Twitter has lost over half of its value, the billionaire admits.

Elon Musk Is Building A Tiny Town For His Employees

Alexandra Sakellariou — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:30:17 GMT

Elon Musk is known for his bizarre ideas (and putting money behind him), but this may be one of his most ambitious projects. The billionaire is reportedly developing a small town for his employees in Texas.

Elon Musk Sells Old Twitter Memorabilia As Company Hemorrhages Millions

Alexandra Sakellariou — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 01:30:39 GMT

Elon Musk has already introduced a series of controversial ways to make money at Twitter, but his latest venture may be the most creative. The billionaire reportedly auctioned off thousands in old Twitter memorabilia.

Twitter Will Suffer If Elon Musk Won’t Make Debt Payment

Alexandra Sakellariou — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:30:06 GMT

Elon Musk is already facing a big struggle with trying to make Twitter profitable, but he could find the company in an even bigger hole if he tries to skip its next debt payment.

Tesla Investors Claim Elon Musk’s Tweets Cost Them Billions

Alexandra Sakellariou — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:30:36 GMT

Tesla investors are becoming increasingly frustrated with Elon Musk, and the billions of dollars his antics are allegedly costing them may explain why they’re so upset.

Elon Musk’s Jet Flew 130 Times, Spent $1.1 Million On Fuel In 2022

Alexandra Sakellariou — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 03:30:26 GMT

Many celebrities have been criticized over their jet fuel emissions, and Elon Musk is the most recent one being roasted, after it was revealed his private jet flew nearly every other day in 2022.

Elon Musk Becomes First Person To Ever Lose $200 Million

Alexandra Sakellariou — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:30:21 GMT

Elon Musk is one of the richest people in the world, but he’s no stranger to financial difficulties. Most recently, the billionaire became the first person ever to lose $200 million – and his expensive twitter acquisition may be to blame.

Elon Musk Sued For Not Paying Rent At Twitter Headquarters

Alexandra Sakellariou — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:30:47 GMT

Twitter continues to be the subject of controversy, with multiple reports confirming the social media platform and its CEO Elon Musk are being sued for unpaid rent.

Elon Musk Reportedly Sells Off Over $3.5 Billion of Tesla Stock

Ashlee Manalang — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 03:57:03 GMT

An entrepreneur and businessman. He is the founder, CEO and chief engineer of SpaceX; CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; owner and CEO of Twitter, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI; and president of the philanthropic Musk Foundation. Elon Musk disclosed that he sold $3.58 billion worth of Tesla stock this week, per the Associated Press.

Elon Musk Sells Another $3.6 Billion in Tesla Stock, Suggests Financial Woes

Alexandra Sakellariou — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 02:45:55 GMT

Elon Musk has sold billions of dollars in Tesla shares even after promising he wouldn’t offload more, including a whopping $3.6 billion in stock he offloaded earlier this week.

Elon Musk Reportedly Announced Twitter Will Release 1.5 Billion Inactive Usernames

Ashlee Manalang — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:15:18 GMT

Business magnate and investor. He is the founder, CEO and chief engineer of SpaceX; angel investor, CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; owner and CEO of Twitter, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI; and president of the Musk Foundation, Elon Musk said that Twitter would soon remove 1.5 billion inactive users. He said on Thursday that deletions would leave the “name space” of dormant accounts vacant.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Reportedly Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Animal Act Violations

Ashlee Manalang — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:56:02 GMT

Elon Musk Reveals ‘$1 Billion’ Democrat Donation Theory After Bitcoin And Crypto Exchange Collapse

Ashlee Manalang — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:22:15 GMT

Business magnate and investor. He is the founder, CEO and chief engineer of SpaceX; angel investor, CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI; president of the Musk Foundation; and owner and CEO of Twitter, Inc. Elon Musk has suggested the disgraced former chief executive of collapsed bitcoin and crypto exchange FTX donated far more money to Democrats than previously thought.

Elon Musk Confirms That Kanye West’s Twitter Account Was Suspended After Posting Regarding Swastika

Ashlee Manalang — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 13:14:50 GMT

Stephen Colbert Reportedly Consoles Elon Musk After Losing Over $100 Billion

Ashlee Manalang — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:25:14 GMT

American late-night news and political satire talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert offered Elon Musk some advice after the billionaire’s 2022 wealth loss exceeded $100 billion following several Twitter and business mishaps. As shares of Tesla Inc. dropped to the lowest level in two years, Colbert announced the troubling news on last night’s episode of The Late Show: “After a series of very public setbacks, Elon Musk’s 2022 wealth loss exceeds $100 billion.”

Elon Musk Reportedly Announced Twitter Premium Service Relaunch

Ashlee Manalang — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:57:18 GMT

Business magnate and investor. He is the founder, CEO and chief engineer of SpaceX; angel investor, CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI; president of the Musk Foundation; and owner and CEO of Twitter, Inc. Elon Musk announced the move on Friday, weeks after suspending paid verifications. The previous service allowed all users to purchase the coveted blue check for $8 a month; however, Twitter paused the option shortly after its rollout, as a growing number of accounts started abusing the offer to impersonate celebrities, athletes, and companies.

Elon Musk Is Being Sued For Twitter’s Mass Lay-Offs

Alexandra Sakellariou — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:40:07 GMT

Elon Musk fired nearly half of Twitter’s workforce in a bid to help the social media platform cut down on expenses. But it looks like he’ll have to spend on legal fees after a lawsuit was launched over the terminations.

Billionaire Elon Musk Living In Rented $50K Home

Omar Letson — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:01:11 GMT

Media headlines of billionaire Elon Musk's assets going up on the market have circulated for the past few months. With the third richest man selling off all his assets, people wondered where exactly the CEO of Telsa will be laying his head.

Elon Musk's Last Remaining House Goes On Sale For $37.5 Million

Omar Letson — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:14:16 GMT

Imagine lounging in a mansion that was formerly owned by one of the most well-off men in the entire world. Well, Elon Musk recently put his last remaining home on the market. The 47 acre mega home can be yours for the hefty price of $37.5 million.

Elon Musk: The Teenage Years

Leena Nas — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:17:26 GMT

The man we all know as Elon Musk seems truly larger than life. His life experiences are 'out of this world,' by every definition, and most people can't even begin to relate to the level of success and wealth that he has achieved. It's easy to assume his life has always been one of privilege, but the younger version of Elon Musk didn't have the same experiences as the man we know now. His childhood was filled with struggle, and as reported by Vox, he has always been a little bit 'different,' making his childhood a very difficult one to maneuver. Here's the story of how Elon Musk, as we know him, came to be...

Elon Musk Pledges Support For Cryptocurrency Vs. Fiat Currency

Camille Carminia S. Heimbrod — Sat, 22 May 2021 18:53:11 GMT

Elon Musk recently weighed in on the ongoing debate about cryptocurrencies. On his Twitter account, the Tesla CEO said that he supports cryptocurrencies in the battle against fiat currencies.

Bernard Arnault Takes Elon Musk's Spot For Second Richest Man In The World

Omar Letson — Thu, 20 May 2021 21:01:46 GMT

It looks like Elon Musk is going to have to settle for third place as chairman/CEO of Louis Vuitton Bernard Arnault takes over the number 2 spot for the richest man alive. Arnault's then estimated net worth of $161.2 billion beat Musk by just a few million dollars.

Elon Musk Tweets That Tesla No Longer Accepts Bitcoin, Price Declines

Leena Nas — Thu, 13 May 2021 18:01:24 GMT

Elon Musk has been known to be controversial when he Tweets to the public, and this time seems to be no exception. It was just recently that he announced Tesla was accepting payment in the form of Bitcoin, and now he's back-stepping and trying to shuffle out of that statement by declaring the polar opposite news update. As of this week, Elon Musk has just announced that Tesla is no longer accepting Bitcoin, citing increased use of fossil fuels as being among the reasons of concerns. Bloomberg reports that as quickly as he Tweeted this update, Bitcoin saw an astounding 15% drop in price.

Elon Musk Asks Twitter If Tesla Should Accept Dogecoin

Sekhmet El — Wed, 12 May 2021 17:46:44 GMT

Elon Musk took to Twitter yesterday to survey his millions of followers on whether or not Tesla should accept the latest crypto-trend, Dogecoin. According to reports, the self-proclaimed "Dogefather" had major success with Bitcoin payments for Tesla vehicles back in March this year and came out with more revenue from the sale of the cryptocurrency than the car sales themselves.

Elon Musk Announces That Space X Will Accept Dogecoin As Payment

Leena Nas — Mon, 10 May 2021 14:48:33 GMT

Elon Musk has just made an announcement that is truly out of this world. Those without vivid imaginations and the ability to think outside of the box will surely have a difficult time wrapping their minds around this one. He has just announced that SpaceX is accepting payment by Dogecoin, forever changing the world of currency, and truly taking cryptocurrency to new heights. Daily Mail reports that SpaceX has already accepted payment in this form to put a small satellite in lunar orbit in 2022, and he's moving full steam ahead, not only normalizing the use of this meme-based currency, but also making it a ground breaking movement towards the future.

The Wealthiest Saturday Night Live Hosts, Ranked

Mina Elizabeth Robertson Elwell — Mon, 10 May 2021 13:28:56 GMT

Saturday Night Live made headlines for their decision to ask Tesla CEO Elon Musk to host – but he is not the first businessman or even the first billionaire to come to 30 Rock. Over the years, many successful celebrities, from comedians and actors to pro athletes and presidential candidates have hosted, with varying degrees of success.

Elon Musk Sends Pete Davidson To Mars In Polarizing SNL Hosting Gig

James Guttman — Sun, 09 May 2021 13:13:50 GMT

From Wario to Mars Colonizer, Elon Musk showed a wide range during his controversial hosting stint on Saturday Night Live last night. The Tesla CEO and SpaceX Founder had no issues mocking himself and some of the giant leaps for mankind that his company has been taking.

Elon Musk Asking Twitter Followers For SNL Sketch Ideas

Leena Nas — Sun, 02 May 2021 21:23:46 GMT

Elon Musk has been slated to host one of the most controversial episodes of Saturday Night Live that the show has seen in a very long time. Deadline reported on how rare it is for them to ask a business person from the technology world to host the show, and its even more shocking that they selected Elon Musk, of all people, to fill these shoes.

Battle of the Billionaires: The Clash Between Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos Over NASA

Grant Phillips — Sat, 01 May 2021 14:26:53 GMT

On April 16, 2021, NASA announced that they had selected Elon Musk and his SpaceX program to be the recipient of a new $2.89 billion contract to secure the first woman and next man on the moon in 2024. SpaceX seemed like an obvious choice for NASA as they had previously collaborated in November of 2020 when the Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich was successfully sent into orbit via the SpaceX Falcon. But this time, SpaceX faced competition from the Bezos funded space venture Blue Origin.

Elon Musk Giving Away $100 Million In XPrize Carbon Removal Competition

James Guttman — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 03:14:29 GMT

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is putting up $100 Million for whomever can find a way to deal with global warming by removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Wins $2.89 Billion Contract To Land Astronauts On The Moon

Leena Nas — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:32:46 GMT

Nasa's new mission is to send another man to the moon, but their next landing on the lunar surface is designed to do far more than just that. They're also looking to shatter records by landing the first ever woman on the moon, as well as the first person of color. They accepted bids to determine which organization would build the lander required to send the next human visitors to the moon, and Elon Musk has come out on top. He will be the mastermind behind the Artemis mission. According to the BBC, "SpaceX was competing against a joint bid from traditional aerospace giants and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, as well as Alabama-based Dynetics." Winning a $2.89 billion contract, Elon Musk makes history once again, and is setting to embark on an 'out of this world' experience.

Inspired By Tesla, Built For Survival: A Look Inside Luxury Bunkers

Mara Ganz — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:32:23 GMT

COVID-19 and the year that was 2020 got lots of people to start thinking about their emergency preparedness plans. For many of us, that means stocking up on canned goods and putting together some basic in case of emergency supplies. For the rich and powerful, it means building a luxury bunker with all the bells and whistles.

Tech Giants Dominate Forbes 2021 Billionaires List

James Guttman — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:24:50 GMT

It's time for the 35th Annual Forbes World's Billionaires List and tech giants are dominating the rankings. Between familiar faces and notable names, the top of the top all come from a world of innovation that many see as the future of society.

Elon Musk's Tweets Say You Can Now Buy A Tesla Using Bitcoin

Leena Nas — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:16:11 GMT

Elon Musk has just taken to Twitter to reveal that Tesla vehicles can now be purchased using a very unconventional method. Rather than using typical forms of payment such as bank and credit card transactions, Elon Musk has just announced that Tesla has advanced to accepting payment in the form of Bitcoin. This shocking news came without warning, and the Tesla founder seemed enthusiastic about sharing this exciting news with consumers around the world. Market Watch declares that Bitcoin prices were just given a huge boost, and investors are eager to see how the market responds to this news. There's just one thing Musk seems to have overlooked... the world of cryptocurrency continues to be a very controversial one, and some consumers seem to be far less enthusiastic about it than he is.

Throwback 2004 Pic Featuring Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos Goes Viral, Musk Reacts

James Guttman — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 20:59:06 GMT

Two of the world's richest men shared a meal in 2004 and a Twitter user is showing the world a glimpse of that magical conjunction.

Here's Everything You Need To Know About Tesla's Self-Charging Model Y Yacht

Param Davies — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:07:58 GMT

Tesla has been doing great in the automotive industry, and their new move could be in a new direction - superyachts. Elon Musk, the CEO and founder of Tesla, has been offering the world a futurism pathway. Some of his projects include the Hyperloop, the Boring Company, SpaceX, Neuralink, and of course, the newest car models being produced one after the other by Tesla.

'Stripe' Founders' Valuations Surpass Elon Musk's SpaceX

Sekhmet El — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:45:14 GMT

Age is just a number for two of the richest millennials in the world today. Self-made billionaires, 30-year-old John, and 32-year-old Patrick are the epitome of brotherly love when it comes to the bank.

Investor Sues Elon Musk, Tesla Over "Erratic" Tweets

Leena Nas — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:00:56 GMT

Elon Musk continues to not only be a world leader when it comes to independent wealth and innovative automotive technologies, but he has also made a name for himself as being a man shrouded with controversy. Musk has found himself tangled in another law suit over his apparent inability to think before hitting the 'send' button on a number of emotionally-charged tweets. Failing to think of the ramifications his messaging may have on the Tesla corporation and its share holders, Musk is now facing litigation. His "erratic tweets" that are said to have violated a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which Tech Crunch says "requires oversight of his social media activities."

Indian Tycoon Gautam Adani Surpasses Bezos & Musk's Wealth Gains

Sekhmet El — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:17:04 GMT

This first-generation entrepreneur has managed to surpass the net worth of the reigning richest people of 2021, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, during an otherwise financially critical year for most businesses.

Elon Musk Sets One Day $25 Billion Net Worth Increase Record

Leena Nas — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 02:38:36 GMT

Elon Musk is one of the richest men alive, and he certainly doesn't need an income boost. Yet in one day, he saw his income catapult by a jaw-dropping $25 billion, and the best part about it, is that this enormous addition to his already incomprehensible wealth was generated without him having to do a single thing.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship, Worth & Features Explained

Sekhmet El — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:48:42 GMT

Get ready to imagine yourself on a seven month journey to Mars along with 99 travel companions courtesy of Elon Musk. Back in 2019 the Tesla giant released photos of a highly anticipated yet criticized prototype of SpaceX Starship. In conjunction with a future city that boasts inter-planetary travel amenities, Musk is definitely unbothered by critics.

Tesla Built A $5 Billion Factory, Here's Why

Leena Nas — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:01:02 GMT

Elon Musk has passionately thrown himself into the inner workings of all aspects of Tesla, and is known for his extensive work hours and laser sharp focus on catapulting technology to the next level. Always ten steps ahead of everyone else, and proving that Tesla stands in a league entirely their own, this giant enterprise has invested $5 billion in a Gigafactory that is dedicated to the production of batteries. The idea is to continue to build Gigafactories and to dominate the market when it comes to the production of the batteries and vehicle components required for the manufacturing of all Tesla vehicles.

6 Innovative Features In Elon Musk's Future City, Cost Ranked

Param Davies — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:35:41 GMT

Elon Musk's future city has a list of innovative features that can leave the masses awestruck.

Elon Musk, Kanye West, Joe Biden Twitter Accounts Hacked In Suspected Bitcoin Scam

Mark Lugris — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:21:29 GMT

In a statement, Twitter announced that "a coordinated social engineering attack" targeting several of its employees was behind the breach to its system that ended up hacking the accounts of several celebrities, including presidential candidate Joe Biden, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and rapper Kanye West.

Elon Musk: 10 Best Tesla Cybertruck Memes on the Internet

Gabriela Ciobanu — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:30:16 GMT

It goes without saying that the new Cybertruck has generated a huge number of varied reactions. And we slowly but surely get closer to a new decade, the mass reinterpretation of important events in history into comedic memes is becoming the new normal for internet culture.

10 Celebrities Who Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

TR Staff — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 14:00:14 GMT

Getting judged goes hand-in-hand with being under the spotlight. We tend to lump celebrities into one group, branding them all as self righteous and overpaid. While there are certainly a few bad apples, those who relish the idea of fame and fortune above all else and will do just about anything to get their faces on television, there are also plenty who prefer to keep level-headed, using their status for charitable and humanitarian causes.