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Fact check: No, the EU is not eroding European democracy

European countries, including EU member states, tend to dominate democracy indexes, even as democracy faces threats worldwide.

Tech News

How Elon Musk boosted Europe's hard-right on social media

Musk is a kingmaker on the platform he acquired in 2022, and European political figures have taken note.

Business

Elon Musk's Tesla signs €14 billion chip deal with Samsung Electronics

Elon Musk confirmed in a post on X that the South Korean giant’s US-based foundry will produce chips used in Tesla's self-driving cars, a record-breaking deal for both Samsung and American chipmaking.

Tech News

Elon Musk’s Starlink network hit with worldwide internet outage

Some countries and governments, such as Ukraine’s army, rely on Starlink for internet access

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Business

Tesla sales and profits continue to drop, with no relief in sight

The fallout from Elon Musk's plunge into politics a year ago is still hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits continued to drop sharply in the latest quarter.

Health news

Neuralink implants brain-computer device into ninth participant

The device works by connecting a person’s nervous system to devices that can interpret their brain activity, allowing them to use computers using only their thoughts.

Tech News

Musk’s X says French probe into algorithm is ‘politically motivated'

France alleges that X’s algorithm was being used for foreign interference.

Tech News

An AI anime girlfriend is the latest feature on Elon Musk’s Grok

Elon Musk’s controversial artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has launched two new companions, including Ani, a Japanese girlfriend that responds to explicit user commands.

Tech News

Tesla opens first showroom in India, but too expensive for locals

Tesla pressed Indian authorities to cut import taxes on EVs.

Tech News

Elon Musk’s X hit with complaint over use of personal data for ads

The European Commission began investigating alleged breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in December 2023.

Tech News

EU Commission talking to X about Grok’s antisemitic comments

Elon Musk’s platform X needs to comply with the EU’s online platform rules, the Commission said.

Tech News

X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years of running platform

In a post on the platform, Yaccarino said she was "immensely grateful" to Elon Musk for hiring her.

Tech News

Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok under fire for antisemitic, anti-Turkey posts

After a code update last week, Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot released a string of controversial answers against the Jewish community and several world leaders, leading to restrictions in Turkey.

Business

Virgin Atlantic signs Wi-Fi deal with Starlink in a double UK first

Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to offer streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers in a new deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Culture news

Grimes delivers scathing and viral rant aimed at ex-partner Elon Musk

Grimes, who shares three children with Elon Musk, has returned to social media and lashed out at the platform owned by her ex-partner. The post has gone viral - amassing nearly a million views.

USA

Trump says Musk ‘gone off the rails’ after America Party announcement

The South African-born billionaire said over the weekend the party would fight what he described as a system “bankrupting our country with waste and graft.”

Tech News

Elon Musk announces his own political party called the America Party

The announcement comes a day after Trump signed his sweeping tax cut and spending bill, which Musk has fiercely opposed.

Business

Tesla sales fell sharply in the last three months — is Musk to blame?

Tesla sales fell 13% in the period between April and June, as its CEO Elon Musk faces backlash and competition is taking a toll on the company's dominance.

Space

US greenlights billions for Moon missions despite Musk’s opposition

The US is granting $10 billion (8.5 billion) for Moon missions that go against what SpaceX boss Elon Musk hopes to see from NASA.

USA

Trump threatens Musk with DOGE and deportation as feud reignites

Former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk have reignited their public war of words, just a month after their relationship began to unravel.