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Elon Musk
The owner of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter
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Elon Musk's social-media platform X faces scrutiny in Europe
X has been blocked in Brazil and could be banned in the EU if it fails to comply with the bloc's laws.
After Brazil's X ban, what social media alternatives exist?
After Brazilians found themselves blocked from Elon Musk's X last week, many were left searching for alternatives.
Brazil: Supreme Court upholds blocking Elon Musk's X
A Supreme Court panel has upheld the decision to block X in Brazil until the company complies with court orders.
Brazil blocks access to Elon Musk's X
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has been blocked in Brazil following a judge's order to ban the service.
Elon Musk and X
Since Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022, the popular social media platform has been involved in a number of scandals.
Brazilian judge orders suspension of Elon Musk's X
The decision came after the social media platform's CEO, Elon Musk, did not name a legal representative in Brazil.
What X's alleged ties to Russian oligarchs mean for Musk
A US court filing has forced X owner Elon Musk to reveal the identities of the social media platform's investors.
Brazil: Musk's X faces shutdown as court deadline expires
Elon Musk has been facing off against a Brazilian Supreme Court judge for months over moderation on the platform X.
The true costs of EVs
They require servicing less frequently and have fewer parts, but are EVs really more economical?
Polaris Dawn: another small step to Mars?
A private venture aims to perform a spacewalk in the hazardous Van Allen Belts and break a record for the highest orbit.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest not political — Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said there was "no political motive" behind the arrest of the Telegram founder.
Supporters demand release of Telegram boss in France
French authorities accuse Pavel Durov of failing to stamp out criminal activity on Telegram and have arrested him.
REV – The Auto & Mobility Show
BYD outsells Tesla, European countries ban short flights, and safe transport for women in Pakistan
X shuts Brazil operations over 'censorship' orders: Musk
A feud between X owner Elon Musk and a Brazilian top court judge has culminated in closure of the Brazil operations.
First German woman set to fly into space with SpaceX
Robotics researcher Rabea Rogge is expected to become Germany's first female astronaut after being selected by SpaceX.
Campaign cash: Will corporate America decide US election?
The US election campaign is a costly affair, aided by donations from the superrich. Does money decide the outcome?
Trump attacks Democrats, praises Putin in Musk interview
Will the two-hour talk between X owner Elon Musk and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump matter to voters?
Musk and Trump's chat on X hit by glitches, misinformation
The former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump and Elon Musk had a cordial "chat" on X.
Venezuela's Maduro cracks down on X, election dissent
Venezuela is increasingly silencing critics — and social media — after President Nicolas Maduro's disputed reelection.
Venezuela's Maduro suspends X after Musk election 'attack'
President Nicolas Maduro has moved to block X for 10 days, accusing Elon Musk of an "attack" on his disputed reelection.
How Elon Musk uses X to meddle in world politics
The billionaire is using his social media platform to weigh in on debates from the UK to Germany to Venezuela.
Is wealth a threat to democracy?
Money means power, economically and politically. Can too much wealth endanger democracy?
AfricaLink News: 12 July 2024
Nigeria: several dead in collapse +++ Kenya: mass rejection of cabinet dismissal +++ DRC: M23 attacks despite truce
Elon Musk's X platform in breach of EU rules
The European Commission said the X media platform was in violation of EU content laws with its blue tick checkmarks.
Germany: Tesla factory missing 65,000 coffee mugs
The cups were one of many contentious items on the agenda at a recent staff meeting.
Germany: Tesla given go-ahead for Berlin factory expansion
German authorities have granted Elon Musk's Tesla permission to expand its Gigafactory just outside Berlin.
The XPENG G6: A new Chinese electric SUV
The XPENG G6 electric SUV is expected to hit the market in August. REV puts it to the test.
Bitcoin scam: A look back at the Twitter hack
Hackers post fake Bitcoin offers on celebrity accounts. One scam saw success on Twitter in 2020.
How to recognize and avoid AI investment scams
Online investment scams are on the rise globally. How can you protect yourself?
Tesla investors back Musk's multibillion-dollar pay package
Tesla shareholders have voted to reinstate a lucrative all-stock compensation package for CEO Elon Musk.
REV – The Auto & Mobility Show
Chinese EV producers battle to survive price wars and tariffs. And the world’s largest model railway
The Chinese E-mobility battlefield
With fierce price wars at home and steep tariffs abroad, which Chinese EV producers will survive?
Indonesia: Starlink launch to give millions Internet access
Elon Musk and Indonesian officials have launched Starlink in Bali in a bid to give internet access to remote islands.
Tesla: Court win for German protesters amid expansion vote
Police may not remove a forest encampment erected by environmentalists opposing Elon Musk's planned factory expansion.
Germany: Tesla protests end with arrests and dismantled camp
Protesters are waiting to see if the the US carmaker will be allowed to expand the site before taking action again.
Berlin Tesla activists say civil disobedience is only option
Police are braced for further protests against expansion at the Tesla factory site in Grünheide near Berlin.
Protesters attempt to storm Tesla's factory near Berlin
A police spokesperson said the situation remained "dynamic."
Pickup trucks are popular worldwide – except in Europe
Pickups are popular worldwide – except in Europe. REV looks at what’s behind this phenomenon.
Taking on Tesla — Fight for the Forest
Dispute over Elon Musk's Tesla plant near Berlin. What is more important: nature or jobs?
Battling Tesla's Gigafactory
Tesla builds its best-selling electric car in Brandenburg, Germany. Environmentalists are protesting the expansion.
Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People
In Kherson, Ukraine, a doctor is trying to save his patients.
BYD targets the European EV market
To reduce China’s EV overproduction, domestic e-car manufacturer BYD has set its sights on Europe.
Slump in EVs: Tesla layoffs
Crisis in EVs: Chinese imports are piling up in the ports, Tesla is laying off employees. Why?
Next major Tesla recall hits plagued Cybertruck
The move comes after Tesla recalled millions of cars earlier in the year.
X blocks posts in India after election commission order
The posts included unverified claims about political opponents, India's election commission said.
Argentina's Milei meets Elon Musk at Tesla factory
The two like minded men bonded over free markets and the need to defend liberty.
Musk feuds with Brazil's top judge over X
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has accused a Brazilian Supreme Court justice of censoring X, his social media platform.
Olaf Scholz backs Tesla Germany expansion despite protests
The German chancellor also said an attack which impacted Tesla's Bradenburg factory was "an act of terrorism."
Is India doing enough to woo Tesla, other e-car makers?
Tesla has long eyed India, but it didn't want to invest there until New Delhi addressed tariff issues.
US: China-based Canadian accused of stealing Tesla secrets
A Canadian resident of China has been arrested in the US for allegedly pilfering technology from a US-based EV company.
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