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Elon Musk to strike a balance between protecting free expression and fighting hate speech at a meeting on Monday after weeks of controversy over antisemitic content on Musk's social media platform X. Earlier this month, Musk attacked the Anti-Defamation League, accusing the non-profit that works to fight antisemitism of primarily causing a 60% decrease in US ad revenue at X, without providing evidence.

By Sheila Dang and Ari Rabinovitch

Elon Musk, the head of electric carmaker Tesla, to establish a factory in Turkey. Erdogan, is currently in the US to attend the UN General Assembly. During the meeting, the two of them discussed about potential cooperation between Musk's space exploration firm SpaceX and Turkey's space program.

By Chandni Shah and Daren Butler

Elon Musk and SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network. She wants to know why he refused the Ukrainian military’s demand that he turn on Starlink over a blacked-out SpaceX, Crimea, Russia, US sanctions portion of the Black Sea near Russian-controlled Crimea to guide a submarine drone attack on Russian ships. “No one is supposed to make foreign policy for the United States other than the United States government," Ms.

Elon Musk. By Walter Isaacson. Simon & Schuster; 688 pages; $35 and £28 Judging by the umpteen biographies written about Elon Musk, the world’s richest man is also among its most intriguing.

Simply put: Elon Musk can be a real jerk. And that has probably helped and hurt him in business, according to a new biography by Walter Isaacson. In “Elon Musk," out Tuesday, Isaacson puts forth the idea of “demon mode" to explain the temperamental impulses behind some of the tycoon’s successes—and setbacks.

Elon Musk's satellite company,Starlink, may soon receive approval from the telecom ministry to offer its services in India. According to a TOI report, a high-level meeting scheduled for later this month is expected to address Starlink's proposal for a global mobile personal communication by satellite (GMPCS) services license. While approval seems likely, potential last-minute issues could still cause delays. Once Starlink secures the GMPCS license, it will need additional approvals from various government departments and the Department of Space before it can officially accept orders and move forward with its operations.

Elon Musk's decision to deny Ukraine access to Starlink internet services for a potential attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has prompted discussions about the need for clearer language in future contracts with the US military, specifying how procured services or products may be employed in wartime scenarios. As per a report by AP, excerpts from a recent biography of Elon Musk, as reported by The Washington Post last week, disclosed that in September 2022, Ukrainian authorities had requested Starlink support for a potential offensive against Russian naval vessels stationed at Sevastopol, located in Crimea.

Telesat on Monday said it has signed a agreement with SpaceX to launch its low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellation called Lightspeed starting in 2026, with the aim of providing global broadband service from space in late 2027. LEO satellites operate 36 times closer to Earth than traditional ones so they take less time to send and receive information, leading to better and faster broadband service even in remote areas.

Nasa's Psyche mission is gearing up for a voyage to the metal-rich asteroid bearing the same name. The spacecraft is set to depart from Nasa's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on October 5th, equipped with its solar arrays in a folded position and loaded with xenon gas, the essential fuel for its journey to the asteroid belt. Measuring approximately 280 kilometers at its broadest point, the asteroid Psyche could potentially be a component of a planetary building block, known as a planetesimal, from the early stages of planet formation. Upon reaching Psyche, situated in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, the spacecraft will spend around 26 months orbiting the asteroid.

Elon Musk, the billionaire and CEO of multiple companies has often appealed to both Ukraine and Russia to stop war and find a peaceful solution to age-old problems. Musk has supported Ukraine by providing internet to Ukraine through its Starlink satellite system. However, a biography on Elon Musk, which is set to be released by Simon & Schuster on September 12, has highlighted how Musk prevented war nuclear war between Ukraine and Russia.

Elon Musk tapped SpaceX, the rocket maker he oversees as chief executive, for a $1 billion loan around the time he was acquiring the social-media company formerly known as Twitter. The unusual loan is the latest example of how the world’s richest man has drummed up cash from his empire of companies without having to permanently part with shares, enabling him to raise funds for his wide array of endeavors. SpaceX approved the loan, which was backed by some of his SpaceX stock, in October, and Musk drew all of it down the same month, according to documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

Wall Street Journal. Last October, SpaceX approved the $1 billion loan which was backed by some of Elon Musk's SpaceX stock. He drew all of it down in the same month he took ownership of Twitter.

(Reuters) -SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tapped the rocket maker for a $1 billion loan around the time he was acquiring social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, publicly endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy, the emerging United States Republican presidential candidate. On August 18, 2023, Musk responded to a post by Tucker Carlson on Twitter, stating, «He is a very promising candidate.» Carlson's original tweet even highlighted Ramaswamy as the «youngest Republican presidential candidate ever» and emphasized his significance in the current political landscape.

Globalstar has bought launches from Elon Musk-run SpaceX worth $64 million.Apple is reimbursing Globalstar for 95 per cent of the capital expenditures related to the satellites, including the launch costs, reports TechCrunch, citing regulatory filings.

Elon Musk, is facing 2,200 arbitration claims from former employees of the company. According to a CNBC report citing court records, the case is Chris Woodfield v. Twitter, X Corp.

Elon Musk to be an adviser in his administration if he gets elected as the US president next year. He made these remarks on Friday at a town hall in Iowa when he was asked about whom he would want as advisers for his potential presidency, PTI reported, citing NBC News. He also admired the mass layoffs conducted by Elon Musk after taking over Twitter last year.

Bitcoin holdings, the repercussions of this move resonated far beyond its initial impact. The reverberations of SpaceX's decision sent shockwaves through the market, sparking a chain reaction of sell-offs that contributed to the downward trajectory. However, it's essential to acknowledge that this is just one piece of a complex puzzle contributing to the current market dynamics. Beyond the SpaceX announcement, other influencing factors also have played a role in shaping up the recent market trends. One noteworthy factor is the waning interest in Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Additionally, macroeconomic factors, such as global economic conditions and governmental policies, are exerting their influence on the cryptocurrency space. On Friday, the selling pressure intensified ahead of the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s imminent speech. This anticipation of Powell’s speech has led many market participants to shift away from riskier assets, and this cautious sentiment isn't limited to cryptocurrencies alone. Traditional markets are also experiencing the impact of this uncertainty.

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued SpaceX, the rocket company founded and run by Elon Musk, for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and people seeking or already granted asylum