Elon Musk

Science

Elon Musk hints at a crewed mission to Mars in 2029

5:55pm March 17, 2022

by Rina Torchinsky

In 2016, Musk said that a "meaningful number of people" could reach the red planet in 10 years. Now, he seems to predict a crewed Mars landing in 2029.

SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is captured this Dec. 1, 2020, file photo,

National

Elon Musk dares United Autoworkers to try to unionize Tesla

6:40pm March 03, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

Unfair labor practice charges have previously been filed against Tesla, Musk and other company executives for allegedly blocking union organizing attempts at the company.

Activists urge Tesla to close its new Xinjiang showroom

6:24am January 04, 2022

by The Associated Press

Tesla on Friday announced the opening of its showroom in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, where officials are accused of abuses against mostly Muslim ethnic minorities.

Tesla head Elon Musk talks to the press as he arrives to to have a look at the construction site of the new Tesla Gigafactory near Berlin last year.

Arts

Elon Musk is Time's 2021 Person of the Year

9:07pm December 13, 2021

by Tien Le

The magazine says it gives the title to the person who had the greatest influence for the past year. Musk, the richest person on Earth, is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla.

Two protesters from progressive group MoveON calling for higher taxes for the rich and corporations in Tampa, Fl., on May 17. Polls typically show support for increasing taxes for the wealthy.

Progressives want a wealth tax for the super rich. Here's why it's hard to pull off

12:53pm November 13, 2021

by David Gura

Progressives are pushing for a wealth tax targeted at the ultra rich like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. However, as it turns out, taxing the richest people in the world is easier said than done.

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How $6 billion from Elon Musk could feed millions on the brink of famine

8:11pm November 11, 2021

by Joanne Lu

Elon Musk reportedly made $36 billion in a single day. What if he gave a sixth of that to the World Food Programme? We ask researchers how much of a change $6 billion could bring.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk surprised his Twitter followers by asking them to vote on whether he should sell 10% of his company's stock. The majority said yes.

Politics & Government

Elon Musk asked Twitter followers if he should sell Tesla shares. They said yes

12:32pm November 08, 2021

by David Gura

Tesla shares are falling after Elon Musk proposed to sell 10% of his shares in the company if his Twitter followers agreed.

A physical imitation of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency is pictured with a $1 bank note. Cryptocurrencies are plunging over a range of factors, including the spillover impact from falling stock markets and fears about increased regulations.

Economy

Bitcoin Is Plunging. What To Know About The Wild Ride In Cryptocurrencies

5:49pm May 20, 2021

by David Gura

Weeks after setting a record high, the price for Bitcoin has fallen dramatically along with other cryptocurrencies over factors ranging from inflation to, yes, Elon Musk.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk strikes a pose at a December 2020 awards ceremony in Germany. This weekend, he hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live.

Arts

Elon Musk Takes An Awkward Turn As 'Saturday Night Live' Host

5:01pm May 09, 2021

by Eric Deggans

The Tesla CEO got to cement his image as a celebrity with pop culture cachet, appearing with the SNL cast in silly sketches that promoted his pet projects and dressing up as a video game character.

Billionaire Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, will host Saturday Night Live on May 8.

National

Elon Musk To Host 'Saturday Night Live'

7:51am April 25, 2021

by Doreen McCallister

The billionaire chief of Tesla and SpaceX will host the sketch-comedy show on May 8, NBC announced. Reaction on social media has been mixed.