A report from Reuters on Wednesday, May 15, found that Elon Musk’s company, Neuralink, knew about the possibility of tiny wires coming loose from its experimental brain implant device years before the first human patient experienced the issue. The company became aware of the issues with the device, which gives paralyzed patients the ability to…

Climate activists reportedly tried to storm a Tesla plant in Germany on Friday, May 10. Around 800 activists gathered in near the Berlin-Brandenburg Gigafactory in hopes of halting the planned expansion of the facility. In efforts to expand, Tesla will reportedly have to cut down 250 acres of forest near a nature preserve to build…

A recent move by Tesla may have made it harder for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to charge their cars, even if they own a model from a different brand. Just weeks after cutting 10% of its global workforce, the automaker announced another round of layoffs. Tesla said it will part ways with with almost the…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unexpectedly visited Beijing, coinciding with the city’s first major auto show in four years. During his visit, Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. This meeting follows Tesla’s announcement that local Chinese authorities have lifted restrictions on its cars after they passed China’s data security standards. Tesla is also partnering with…

Several people, including an infant, are dead after tornadoes sweep through the Midwest. Also, demonstrations by dueling groups turn physical on the campus of UCLA. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 29, 2024. Several dead after tornadoes sweep through Midwest At least four people, including a young child, are dead…

Tesla is navigating a turbulent start to 2024 as it grapples with product defects and financial hurdles, marking its most challenging period since the onset of the pandemic-induced auto industry downturn. However, the company’s CEO Elon Musk still remains optimistic, hinting at the possibility of both new and cheaper Tesla models coming in the near…

With Congress passing the $95 billion foreign aid package, including a bill on TikTok, it now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk. A year after a deadly school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers approve a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in school. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  Senate…

In the wake of deadly stabbings in Australia, the country’s leaders asked social media platform X to ban violent videos from the attacks. X CEO Elon Musk said if his company complies, it could set a dangerous precedent. The Australian government asked the platform to remove videos of the April 15 stabbing at a church…

Nearly 4,000 Tesla Cybertrucks, with a total value of around $240 million, are being recalled by the automaker after reported safety problems with their accelerator pedals. Drivers have been complaining about instances of these pedals getting stuck stuck all the way down, putting the almost 7,000 pound vehicle at an unexpected full throttle speed. The…