Category: Musk, Elon

JPMorgan Chase Emerges as Buyer for First Republic Bank

The lending giant’s shares jumped on the news that it is buying First Republic. But investors are watching to see if the deal ends the regional banking crisis.
Elon Musk: SpaceX’s Out-of-Control Starship Struggled to Self-Destruct

In an update on the first flight of the most powerful rocket ever, Elon Musk offered a timeline of what went wrong while staying optimistic about forthcoming launches.
What Is Bluesky and Could It Replace Twitter?

Some Twitter users are rushing to join Bluesky, a social platform funded by Jack Dorsey, a founder of Twitter.
Farewell to Twitter’s ‘Stinking Badge’

And a moment of joy from TikTok
Elon Musk Ramps Up A.I. Efforts, Even as He Warns of Dangers

The billionaire plans to compete with OpenAI, the ChatGPT developer he helped found, while calling out the potential harms of artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk Ramps Up A.I. Efforts, Even as He Warns of Dangers

The billionaire plans to compete with OpenAI, the ChatGPT developer he helped found, while calling out the potential harms of artificial intelligence.
Tweets Become Harder to Believe as Labels Change Meaning

The elimination of check marks that helped authenticate accounts has convulsed a platform that once seemed indispensable for following breaking news.
Are Twitter’s Blue Check Marks Uncool Now?

Once a coveted status symbol, Twitter’s verification badge — which can be purchased for a monthly fee — is no longer fashionable, according to some users.
Twitter Removes ‘Government-Funded’ Labels From NPR and Other Media Accounts

NPR and public broadcasters in Canada, Australia and New Zealand had criticized the label as misleading. The CBC and NPR have suspended the use of their Twitter accounts in protest.
SpaceX’s Starship Kicked Up a Dust Cloud, Leaving Texans With a Mess

Residents of Port Isabel said that their city was covered in grime following SpaceX’s rocket launch on Thursday. The city said there was no “immediate concern for people’s health.”
Twitter Begins Removing Blue Check Marks From Verified Accounts

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media service, has begun to charge a subscription fee for the verification symbol.
Tesla’s Profit Dropped Sharply in First Quarter as It Cut Prices

The electric carmaker has reduced prices by thousands of dollars this year to bolster demand and fend off competition.