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Elon Musk promised to gift one SpaceX share to every child in the US in 2027

Elon Musk said on X that in 2027 he will gift one of his SpaceX shares to every child in America, calling it «the first of many» steps. Details of the transfer mechanism were not disclosed. By various estimates, the promise is worth between $10.5 and $10.7 billion. The statement came a day after Anthropic announced it would transfer 5% of its shares to a «public benefit fund».

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Elon Musk funneled more than $200 million into the US midterm elections, backing Republicans

According to Federal Election Commission filings reviewed by the BBC, Elon Musk donated over $200 million in the quarter ending September 30, 2026, to help Republicans keep control of Congress. The bulk — $158 million — went to the Senate Leadership Fund, along with more than $80 million to America Pac and $10 million to Lone Star Liberty Pac. Particular attention is focused on Texas and the race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.

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Trump denied ordering restrictions on Starshield operations in Ukraine

Donald Trump said he did not order restrictions on Starshield operations in Ukraine, having learned about the reports from the morning news. Elon Musk previously said such decisions are made by the military and the president. Outlets differ on who initiated the restrictions: The Telegraph writes that Musk proposed it, Reuters reports an instruction from the White House, and AFP reports the opposite.

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Trump denies ordering suspension of Starlink access for Ukrainian Armed Forces

Donald Trump stated that he did not give orders to temporarily shut down Starlink for the Ukrainian army and does not believe Elon Musk did it either. Zelensky said the service was not fully shut down, but speed restrictions hampered military and humanitarian use, and Kyiv received signals from the White House about full restoration of operation.

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Tesla showed flying Roadster with SpaceX technologies: analysts see limited commercial value

Elon Musk demonstrated the Tesla Roadster supercar with cold-gas thrusters based on SpaceX technologies. Tesla shares rose on the hype, but analysts at Quilter Cheviot, ING and Deepwater consider the demonstration more of a PR stunt than a source of profit. Production is expected in 2028, the flying Rocket version is by invitation only, and prices have not been announced. EASA regulators point to the need for certification, while investors await the conversion of technologies into profit.

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Tesla Unveils Second-Generation Roadster with 'Flight' Versions

Nearly nine years after its announcement, Tesla has officially shown the second-generation Roadster electric sports car. The October 15 presentation at the SpaceX rocket test site in Texas took the form of a stunt show: the car, driverless and in autonomous mode, flipped on a ramp, hovered in the air, and jumped over a row of Tesla cars and a Semi truck.

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Tesla Unveils New Roadster Capable of Jumping and Flipping in the Air

On October 15, 2026, Tesla together with SpaceX held a presentation of the next-generation Roadster electric car at the SpaceX facility in McGregor, Texas. The car climbed a vertical ramp using a suction module, performed a flip in the air, and jumped over other cars using compressed-air thrusters. Three versions were presented — Performance, Thrust and Rocket; serial production, according to Elon Musk, is planned to begin in 2028. Pre-orders are already open; final prices have not been announced.

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Tesla to Unveil New Generation of Roadster Sports Car on October 15

Tesla will hold a presentation of the second-generation electric sports car Roadster on October 15, first shown in November 2017. The event was moved from October 1 due to an unfavorable weather forecast. A version with SpaceX technology is possible, but its specifications have not been officially confirmed; the timing of production and deliveries remains unknown.

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Tesla Unveils Second-Generation Flying Roadster with SpaceX Technologies

At an event near Waco, Texas, Elon Musk presented the redesigned Tesla Roadster with cold-gas thrusters from SpaceX. The car drove along an inverted ramp, performed a trick in the air, and jumped over other Tesla vehicles. Claimed figures include 0–60 mph in under one second, a range of over 300 miles, and a top speed above 230 mph. Production is scheduled for 2028; deposits range from $50,000 to $250,000.

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Starshield Shutdown for Ukrainian Military: Kyiv, SpaceX and the White House Dispute the Causes

On the morning of October 14, the Ukrainian military reported malfunctions in Starshield — the military version of Starlink needed for communication with drones. Zelensky's advisor linked the outage to the political situation amid the dispute between Zelensky and Trump. Zelensky called what happened 'their decision' and 'a big mistake.' Elon Musk stated that Starshield is controlled by the US government, while the White House denies involvement. By the morning of October 15, Ukraine's Defense Ministry reported that the system was working again. Senator Thom Tillis announced a

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Elon Musk called on Zelensky to resign

SpaceX head Elon Musk said on the social network X that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 'should step aside.' The statement came after Zelensky said in an interview with Piers Morgan that he did not want to sell his country. Earlier, Donald Trump also spoke about the need for elections in Ukraine.

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