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Trump team takes aim at Ivy League, gearing up attacks on diversity programmes

One proposal seeks to slash funding for universities that favour one racial or ethnic group or gender over another.

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AI Elon Musk as Ming dynasty official explains DOGE efficiency with kung fu

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Musk’s Neuralink to launch feasibility trial with brain implant, robotic arm

US-China relations

TikTok CEO sought Musk’s input ahead of Trump takeover, report says

The two tech CEOS did not discuss specific measures to keep the Chinese-owned app running in the US, as a potential ban looms.

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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew speaks during the Apec summit in Lima, Peru, on November 15. Photo: AP
Australia

Elon Musk slams Australia’s social media ban as ‘back door control’ of internet

Social media firms could be fined US$32 million if they fail to keep children under 16 off their platforms.

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Recap | Trump’s cabinet picks: Musk, RFK Jr, Gaetz, Dr Oz, Hegseth and more

Discover some of Donald Trump’s controversial cabinet picks for his second term, featuring figures such as Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jnr and TV’s Dr Oz.

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Elon Musk’s China ties ‘a profound threat’ to US national security: senator

The SpaceX and Tesla CEO’s business interests could be exploited by Beijing, according to testimony at cybersecurity hearing.

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Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla makes half of its cars in China, which also accounts for one-third of its sales. Photo: Aly Song
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Musk’s SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster ‘chopsticks’ catch, as Trump looks on

Super Heavy booster made an unexpected splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico instead being caught in the launch tower’s mechanical arms.

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US-China relations

Speculation over Trump’s US treasury pick reveals divergent views in transition

China tariffs in focus as president-elect’s high-profile advisers like Elon Musk push candidates who embody a break from ‘business as usual’.

Donald Trump

Trump Treasury secretary pick in flux as jockeying slows selection

Rivalry has been playing out for days as US President-elect Donald Trump picks his cabinet.

President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch a UFC fight in New York. Photo: AP
US presidential election 2024

Musk suggests Trump let public weigh in on who should lead US Treasury

The billionaire himself endorses Howard Lutnick, saying the CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald ‘will actually enact change’.

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, attends an event in Beverly Hills in May. Photo: Reuters
United States

US senators seek probe of Elon Musk’s SpaceX contracts over Putin ties

Jack Reed and Jeanne Shaheen flag national security risks after Musk reportedly held talks with the Russian president.

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US presidential election 2024

Musk met Iran UN ambassador on defusing tension under Trump, US report says

The meeting, if confirmed, would again show the immense influence of the world’s richest man, who has constantly been at Trump’s side.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is SNL host Chloe Fineman – and did Elon Musk really make her cry?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk just responded to Chloe Fineman’s claims that he made her cry during his time hosting Saturday Night Live in 2021 – but who is she exactly?

Chloe Fineman has had small parts in numerous TV shows and films, but is best known for SNL. Photo: @chloeiscrazy/Instagram
US presidential election 2024

Dogecoin soars as Trump names Musk to head new DOGE efficiency department

‘Dogefather’ Musk is a long-time fan of the cryptocurrency with the canine mascot, and a staunch backer of the US president-elect.

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Dogecoin was seen as a joke at first, but has since amassed a group of fans who have periodically sent its price soaring. Photo: Shutterstock
Xiaomi

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun marks 100,000 EV milestone with homage to Tesla’s Elon Musk

The Chinese smartphone giant reached that production landmark in just 230 days since launching its SU7 electric sedan.

US-China relations

China’s space ambitions face ‘huge test’ from Musk presence in Trump White House

Chinese observers say Beijing needs to stick to its own milestones and avoid getting into a race with the US if possible.

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Recap | Zhuhai car attack, Trump taps billionaires for China diplomacy and more top stories

These are some of our most-read stories over the past 24 hours. Find out what people have been reading.

A man lights a candle near flowers placed outside a Zhuhai sports centre on Tuesday where a car driver deliberately rammed into people exercising a day earlier. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Trump’s China dealings to rely on billionaires like Elon Musk: analysts

President-elect’s transaction-based approach to diplomacy could see informal behind-the-scenes dialogue with Beijing coming to the forefront.

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US presidential election 2024

Elon Musk’s PAC ‘spent an estimated US$200 million’ to help elect Trump

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk was one of Donald Trump’s highest-profile surrogates in the 2024 race.

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China

My Take | Musk’s bet on Trump is food for thought in debate over state vs private sector

China does not tolerate people like Musk being deeply involved in politics, but finding the right balance between state and market is tricky.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, right, jumps on stage as he joins President-elect Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5, 2024. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Ukraine war

Elon Musk took part in Trump-Zelensky call, Ukraine official says

The world’s richest man, a major backer of the US president-elect, was physically present and was handed the phone by Trump, an insider says.

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Elon Musk (centre) took part in a phone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US president-elect Donald Trump (right), a senior Ukrainian official confirms. Photos: AFP
Donald Trump

Recap | Trump’s election night bash: Elon Musk, Bryson DeChambeau, Wayne Gretzky, Caitlyn Jenner and more party with the president-elect!

Discover the big names on the guest list at Donald Trump’s election night victory party, featuring Elon Musk, golf star Bryson DeChambeau, NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, and Caitlyn Jenner. Read on to find out who else attended!

Donald Trump

Argentina’s President Milei to meet Trump and Musk next week in the US

Since his election late last year, Milei has sought close ties with the US and, since Tuesday’s US election, has stressed support for Trump.

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US presidential election 2024

Exclusive | Trade wars, Elon Musk, Taiwan: how Beijing is preparing for Trump 2.0

Experts and insiders tell the Post how officials prepared and how Beijing is bracing for a President Trump who will be stronger than ever.

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US president-elect Donald Trump on stage with Tesla CEO Elon Musk during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last month. Musk’s business ties to China have been a focus for Beijing recently. Photo: AFP
US presidential election 2024

In China, Elon Musk’s rising star raises hopes for US engagement

Musk is well known in China and has been lauded for his investment in the country.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a well-known figure in China. Photo: Reuters
Jennifer Lopez

What did Elon Musk say about J.Lo’s relationship with Diddy?

On the Joe Rogan podcast, Musk said that people should not trust J.Lo; Lopez and Combs were together from 1999 to 2001, and she’s remained silent over his arrest for sexual offences.

US-China tech war

Musk’s SpaceX asks Taiwanese suppliers to move production abroad

The US company has requested multiple satellite component manufacturers to produce outside Taiwan, sources say.

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Elon Musk
Latest news on billionaire Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter) and the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and The Boring Company.
Born
28 Jun 1971
Industry
Business, Technology
Job Title
Businessman
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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