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Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk as an advisor in the White House ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The discussions between Trump and Musk have focused on how Musk could provide “formal input” on issues such as the border, the economy, and preventing voter fraud. Although the exact details have not been finalized, the two have been speaking “several times a month” and Musk has previously expressed his opposition to President Biden’s administration. Musk has not previously donated heavily to presidential campaigns, but he has contributed to both Republicans and Democrats in the past.

SpaceX is aiming for Wednesday, June 5, for the fourth test launch of its Starship rocket. The launch is contingent upon approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), but the company is optimistic about launching with short notice. The 120-meter-tall Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built and consists of the Super Heavy booster and the upper-stage Starship spacecraft. The first three test flights have met varying degrees of success, but the goal remains to develop a fully reusable system for missions to the moon and Mars.

Kabosu, the iconic Shiba Inu behind the famous “doge meme” and the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency, passed away recently. News of her death was announced by her owner, Atsuko Sato, who shared that Kabosu battled chronic health conditions in her later years. Dogecoin creator Billy Markus also paid tribute to Kabosu, acknowledging her significant impact on the cryptocurrency community.Elon Musk, recently acquired the micro-blogging platform, expressed his condolences on X (formerly Twitter), stating “Rest in peace”. Netizens requested that Musk change the X logo to Kabosu’s photo in her honor, a request that has not yet been fulfilled.

Responding to a viral post on X, Elon Musk acknowledged the issue of disappearing content when the feed refreshes. He confirmed that the company is working to resolve this problem. Many users expressed their frustration with this ‘bug’ on the platform.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX announced that its Starlink satellite internet service has surpassed 3 million customers globally. Starlink provides high-speed internet access to nearly 100 countries, including regions that lack reliable connectivity. The service was launched in beta in 2020 and has rapidly expanded its reach, driven by the company’s ambitious goal of connecting underserved areas with satellite internet. SpaceX has deployed thousands of satellites into orbit to support Starlink’s operations, enabling it to provide low-latency, high-speed internet to residential, business, and government customers. While Starlink has faced criticism for its potential impact on astronomy and concerns over its use by the Russian military in Ukraine, SpaceX continues to make progress in its mission to bridge the digital divide and bring internet access to remote and underserved communities around the world.

Following his visits to China and Indonesia, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk met with Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali. During the meeting, they discussed the potential implementation of Starlink internet services in Sri Lanka, bringing connectivity to rural areas and expanding access to education and economic opportunities. Musk’s visit was significant as he was scheduled to make major announcements in India regarding EV manufacturing and Starlink, but his visit was abruptly canceled due to pressing Tesla obligations.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to a video released by his company, urging shareholders to vote on two important proposals at its upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The proposals include the ratification of Musk’s 2018 CEO Performance Award and the reincorporation of Tesla in Texas. Musk’s proposed $56 billion pay deal and the company’s relocation to Texas are set to be voted on by shareholders.

Neuralink has reportedly received approval for implanting its device into a second patient. The company has also addressed an error that occurred during its first trial, according to the Wall Street Journal. The new trial will involve implanting the device’s 64 wires deeper into the brain to prevent them from moving out of place. Neuralink aims to conduct the next implant in June 2023 and plans to carry out a total of 10 implants this year. While the company has not disclosed details about the second patient, the first patient to receive an implant, Noland Arbaugh, was able to control a computer cursor with his thoughts after the procedure.

Elon Musk’s recent visit to Indonesia to launch Starlink internet services has sparked discussions about a potential trip to Sri Lanka. While Musk had planned to visit India in April, the trip was canceled due to heavy obligations, and no update has been provided on Tesla’s entry into the Indian market. Despite Musk’s active foreign trips, including a surprise visit to China, India awaits official plans for Tesla’s domestic entry.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, has reacted to a viral social media post claiming that Saudi Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud has purchased a new Cybertruck. The post, which featured a photo of the prince beside the car, sent the internet into a frenzy after Musk responded with the one-word caption “Cool.”