Tesla, under Elon Musk’s leadership, replaced thousands of laid-off American workers with foreign employees on H-1B visas, according to reports from employees and data from the U.S. Department of Labor. The layoffs earlier this year affected approximately 15,000 U.S. workers, primarily in Tesla’s Texas and California operations.
Elon Musk’s rise to prominence and wealth places him in a position where his influence stretches across various sectors, from electric vehicles with Tesla to space exploration with SpaceX, and even social media with X (formerly Twitter). Musk’s career has often mirrored that of historical figures like Jacob Fugger, a 16th-century financier who became one of the most powerful men in Europe. Both men are risk-takers who transformed industries and were disliked by the establishment for their boldness and influence.
Two NASA astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) since June are facing at least another month in space. NASA announced on Tuesday that SpaceX's Crew-10 mission launch has been postponed to no earlier than late March.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker announced that he will resign on January 20. The resignation comes as he has accused SpaceX of violating FAA regulations.
One of the few areas of collaboration between global nuclear powers, the International Space Station (ISS), is set to end its operational life by 2030. The ISS, a joint effort between NASA, Roscosmos (Russia), ESA (Europe), JAXA (Japan), and CSA (Canada), has been a hub for groundbreaking experiments since its launch in 1998. However, its decommissioning marks the conclusion of an era in international space cooperation.
A Delaware court upheld its decision to block Tesla’s 2018 compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, valued at over $100 billion today. Chancellor Judge Kathaleen McCormick ruled on Monday that the compensation package was improperly approved, despite overwhelming shareholder support.
(News) – Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and Twitter, made waves last week with his announcement of a new CBD product, MicroBio CBD Gummies, claiming it offers groundbreaking benefits for dementia. The reveal, made during a live broadcast, drew sharp criticism from News host Martha MacCallum, who accused Musk of breaching contracts and jeopardizing sponsorships.
President-elect Donald Trump visited SpaceX’s testing facility in Brownsville, Texas, on Tuesday to witness a test of the company’s Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft. Trump’s appearance alongside SpaceX CEO Elon Musk signals growing ties between the incoming administration and private space ventures.
President-elect Donald Trump has moved quickly in building his administration, naming SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new initiative called the "Department of Government Efficiency."
