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Excited to buy Twitter, despite overpaying, says Elon Musk
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Excited to buy Twitter, despite overpaying, says Elon Musk

A US judge earlier this month suspended litigation in the saga over Musk's proposed takeover of Twitter, giving the parties until 28 October to finalize the on-again, off-again megadeal

Elon Musk mulls laying off 10% of Tesla workers; company's shares tumble 9%
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Elon Musk mulls laying off 10% of Tesla workers; company's shares tumble 9%

Tesla had around 100,000 employees worldwide according to recent regulatory filings, including its subsidiaries

Nine things we want from Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner
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Nine things we want from Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner

Elon Musk’s job with Twitter won’t be easy. He is no longer dealing with machines of the future. He is now dealing with human societies of the future.

Elon Musk buys 9.2% stake in Twitter, sending social media company's stock soaring
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Elon Musk buys 9.2% stake in Twitter, sending social media company's stock soaring

The investment is worth about $2.9 billion based on Friday's share price. Musk is currently the world's richest man, with a net worth of $287.6 billion, according to Forbes.

Elon Musk lives up to Twitter promise, sells $1.1 billion in Tesla shares to pay taxes
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Elon Musk lives up to Twitter promise, sells $1.1 billion in Tesla shares to pay taxes

The sales, disclosed in two regulatory filings late Wednesday, will cover tax obligations for stock options granted to Musk in September.

SpaceX launches its first batch of 60 Starlink satellites for the new year
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SpaceX launches its first batch of 60 Starlink satellites for the new year

The landing was crucial as the winds in the landing zone where the recovery ship was stationed exceeded the safety window.

First untethered hop test of SpaceX Starhopper aborted after spacecraft refuses to 'hop'
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First untethered hop test of SpaceX Starhopper aborted after spacecraft refuses to 'hop'

The real problem for SpaceX, as far as the Starhopper is concerned, is sticking to its timeline.

SpaceX's Starship test rocket knocked over due to strong winds in Texas
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SpaceX's Starship test rocket knocked over due to strong winds in Texas

SpaceX has been developing the Starship prototype since the holidays.

Tesla to stop selling the base-variants of the Model S and X, says Elon Musk
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Tesla to stop selling the base-variants of the Model S and X, says Elon Musk

The starting price for a new Tesla Model S will be $94,000 and that of the Model X will be $97,000.

Elon Musk announces the first Tesla Gigafactory outside US, in Shanghai
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Elon Musk announces the first Tesla Gigafactory outside US, in Shanghai

High-volume Model 3 production in Tesla Gigafactory 3 is expected to start sometime in 2020.

Elon Musk unveils The Boring Company underground tunnels, offers first rides to VIPs
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Elon Musk unveils The Boring Company underground tunnels, offers first rides to VIPs

Elon Musk's underground transportation is his answer to what he calls "soul-destroying traffic."

Elon Musk to purchase $20 million stock of Tesla in the next trading session
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Elon Musk to purchase $20 million stock of Tesla in the next trading session

Tesla and Musk agreed to pay $20 million each as fine as part of a settlement with the US SEC.

US investigates Tesla CEO Elon Musk's statement on taking company private
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US investigates Tesla CEO Elon Musk's statement on taking company private

DOJ asked Tesla for documents about Musk's announcement describing it as a “voluntary request.”

Elon Musk says development of a Mad Max inspired 'Cyborg Dragon Tesla' is almost done
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Elon Musk says development of a Mad Max inspired 'Cyborg Dragon Tesla' is almost done

Elon Musk had mentioned about building a 'cyber dragon' in a tweet a while back.

Increase in “competition for artificial intelligence (AI) superiority” may cause WWIII, predicts Elon Musk
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Increase in “competition for artificial intelligence (AI) superiority” may cause WWIII, predicts Elon Musk

Musk speculated that an AI system could choose to start a war "if it decides that a pre-emptive strike is most probable path to victory".

Hawthorne Council has granted Elon Musk permission to start digging a two-mile tunnel under the city
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Hawthorne Council has granted Elon Musk permission to start digging a two-mile tunnel under the city

The extended tunnel will be running between 22 to 44 feet below the surface of ground and have an external diameter of 13.5 feet and internal of 12 feet.

Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars, merge the human brain with AI, dig tunnels under major cities and more
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Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars, merge the human brain with AI, dig tunnels under major cities and more

Much of what Elon Musk dedicates his life to revolves around his vision to change the world and humanity.

Elon Musk presents study of SpaceX plans for a self sustaining city on Mars
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Elon Musk presents study of SpaceX plans for a self sustaining city on Mars

The paper provides a comprehensive review of a system architecture required for a rocket and spaceship capable of transporting people and supplies to Mars.

Musk excited about India's electric car goals for 2030, Mahindra invites competition
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Musk excited about India's electric car goals for 2030, Mahindra invites competition

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk took to Twitter to show his interest in entering the Indian automobile market following the Indian government's plans of selling only electric cars by 2030.