Elon Musk

SpaceX asks FAA to return Falcon 9 rocket to launching after mishap

July 17, 2024 2:35pm CDT

The Falcon 9 had a near flawless record until last week, when SpaceX suffered a rare failure after launching from California. With 364 successful Falcon 9 launches, SpaceX hasn’t suffered a mission failure since a cargo resupply mission in 2015 exploded after liftoff from Florida.

Elon Musk moving X HQ to Austin, SpaceX HQ to Texas

July 16, 2024 9:22pm CDT

Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that X, formerly known as Twitter, is moving to Austin, and SpaceX headquarters will also move to Texas.

Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California

July 16, 2024 3:05pm CDT

Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.

Elon Musk’s mother Maye says flexitarian diet keeps her fit at 76

July 6, 2024 9:04am CDT

Maye Musk was photographed for the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Elon Musk’s $44.9B pay package restored after Tesla shareholder vote

June 13, 2024 11:01pm CDT

Tesla shareholders have voted to restore CEO Elon Musk’s record $44.9 billion pay package that was thrown out by a Delaware judge earlier this year.

Elon Musk accused of $7.5 billion insider trading in lawsuit from Tesla shareholder

June 1, 2024 8:43am CDT

A Tesla shareholder claims Musk used inside information to offload Tesla stock before prices dropped

Trump weighs White House advisory role for Elon Musk: report

May 29, 2024 5:56pm CDT

Former President Trump is considering offering billionaire Elon Musk an advisory role in the White House if Trump reclaims the presidency in this fall's election, according to a report.

Neuralink knew for years that tiny wires in brain were an issue, Reuters says

May 17, 2024 3:29pm CDT

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has long known about significant durability and reliability issues with its tiny wires, which are designed to detect and stimulate neural activity, yet deemed the risk too low for a redesign despite evidence from animal testing, Reuters reports.

Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than 'all humans combined' by 2029

March 13, 2024 6:00pm CDT

Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.

Elon Musk slams MacKenzie Scott for donating billions to charities

March 7, 2024 10:07am CST

The Space X founder is taking issue with MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy and the causes she’s giving money to.

Elon Musk emails Tesla employees to support Jeremy Sylestine for Travis County DA

March 5, 2024 3:35pm CST

Elon Musk has reportedly emailed his Tesla Inc staff to urge them to vote for a new district attorney in Travis County.

Jeff Bezos dethrones Elon Musk to become the world's richest person again

March 5, 2024 6:42am CST

Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Travis County DA primary: Elon Musk weighs in

February 28, 2024 3:39pm CST

Elon Musk weighed in on the upcoming Democratic primary for Travis County District Attorney.

Neuralink's 1st human patient can control mouse with thoughts, Elon Musk says

February 20, 2024 7:10am CST

Neuralink’s first human patient in the trial is able to move a computer mouse around the screen just by thinking, founder Elon Musk said.

Backed by Elon Musk, Gina Carano sues Disney over ‘Mandalorian’ firing

February 7, 2024 6:51am CST

Gina Carano is suing over her 2021 firing, saying she was let go from the series for expressing right-wing views online. Elon Musk’s X is helping to fund the lawsuit.

Tesla employee arrested for making online threats against Joe Biden, Elon Musk

February 4, 2024 10:17am CST

The Tesla employee posted threats to kill President Joe Biden and Elon Musk on his X account, court documents say.

Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well

January 30, 2024 8:13am CST

Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.

Elon Musk privately visits Auschwitz-Birkenau site in response to accusations of antisemitism on X

January 22, 2024 3:06pm CST

Elon Musk has been accused of allowing antisemitic messages on his social media platform X. Musk was expected to make the visit Tuesday and take part in a memorial service together with political figures.

Elon Musk lashes out at WSJ report alleging illegal drug use

January 8, 2024 2:18pm CST

Elon Musk clapped back at the Wall Street Journal after its report alleging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had used illegal drugs, triggering concern from some of the leadership of his companies.