Twitter Sued : Claims Over $14 Million in Unpaid Bills
In the latest development of the ongoing saga between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Twitter, it has been revealed that some of the alleged unpaid bills relate to work done by the social media platform to close the contentious acquisition deal with Musk himself. As the deal came together last fall, Twitter executives were reportedly racing to complete it and arranged last-minute charter flights for then-Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Berland. However, after the deal closed, Twitter refused to pay for the flights, with head of global strategic sourcing Marty O'Neill arguing that only designated representatives were allowed to book flights through the charter. Another Twitter worker claimed that former CEO Parag Agrawal had approved the flights, but O'Neill responded that "new management is not going to budge." In response, the air-charter company, Private Jet Services Group, filed a lawsuit seeking $197,725, which has now been voluntarily dismissed with no comment from either side. Meanwhile, Tesla had been facing its own financial challenges, with CEO Elon Musk stating that the company was not behind on payments to suppliers because of a lack of funds but because it was "arguing whether the parts are right." The automaker had also been seeking rent reductions from some landlords in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic as it, along with many other companies, scrambled to conserve cash.
20 Feb 202312min
Tesla Faces Allegations of Union-Busting After Firing Buffalo Plant Employees
In this episode, we'll be discussing the recent controversy surrounding Tesla's firing of at least 18 employees, including several leaders of a unionization campaign. Workers have alleged that the company used hardball tactics against union organizers and retaliated against those involved in the unionization effort. While Tesla denies the allegations, this is not the first time the company has faced criticism over its anti-union stance. Join us as we explore the implications of this story and what it means for the future of unionization efforts in the tech industry. With Tesla reportedly exploring a takeover of Sigma Lithium Corp, a Canada-based battery metals miner, the electric vehicle giant is making bold moves towards securing its own supply chain. In this episode, we'll explore the implications of this potential acquisition and the larger trends shaping the electric vehicle industry's push towards greater sustainability.
19 Feb 20238min
High Times on Twitter: The Impact of Cannabis Ads on Social Media
Twitter has announced that it will now allow cannabis advertisements on its platform, starting today. The company previously allowed advertisements for CBD topical products that targeted some US users. This policy change means that Twitter will now allow more cannabis ads compared to other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. #elonmusk #twitter #news
17 Feb 20238min
Twitter Boosts Elon Musk's Tweets 1000x After Urgent Request
Twitter has deployed code to artificially boost Elon Musk's tweets by a factor of 1,000 after the billionaire complained about the lack of engagement his posts were receiving. According to a report from Casey Newton at Platformer, after a tweet about the Super Bowl received less engagement than President Joe Biden's, Musk took to Slack to issue an urgent request for help from engineers. Late on Sunday, Musk addressed his team in person and warned them they would all lose their jobs if the engagement issue was not resolved. By Monday, Twitter had deployed code to "greenlight" all of Musk's tweets, and artificially boost them, allowing his posts to bypass Twitter's filters designed to show people the best content possible. This "power user multiplier" now applies only to Musk, and the code allows Musk's account to bypass Twitter heuristics that would otherwise prevent a single account from flooding the core ranked feed, now known as "For You." #elonmusk #twitter #tesla
16 Feb 20238min
SpaceX Starship Launch Date Revealed By NASA + Tesla Workers Union in Buffalo, NY
NASA has given a tentative launch date of March 11th for SpaceX's highly anticipated Starship orbital flight test, which has been eagerly anticipated by space enthusiasts for months. The announcement was made through the agency's WB-57 plane, which will be used to track the rocket's progress during the mission. SpaceX has been conducting full-scale tests throughout January and February of this year, and the most recent test saw the Super Heavy booster fire up all 33 engines, with 31 of them fully lighting up. This was a significant milestone for SpaceX, as it sets the stage for the upcoming orbital flight test. ABOUT The Elon Musk Podcast The Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk. ABOUT STAGE ZERO STAGE ZERO is the YouTube home for all things Elon Musk and the STAGE ZERO Podcast Network. STAGE ZERO features over 10 years of SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter news as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like The Elon Musk Podcast.41
15 Feb 202311min
SpaceX Starship update: Orbital Test Flight
SpaceX Starship's first orbital test flight is expected to launch once SpaceX completes a successful test of all 33 Raptor 2 engines, and makes environmental adjustments to Starbase, the planned launch site, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Subscribe to the Elon Musk Podcast Youtube - https://youtube.com/@theelonmuskpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the Full Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/elonmuskpodcast FOLLOW STAGE ZERO PODCASTS ON SOCIAL Space News Pod on Twitter - https://twitter.com/spacenewspod STAGE ZERO Podcasts on Patreon - https://patreon.com/stagezero ABOUT The Elon Musk Podcast The Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk. ABOUT STAGE ZERO STAGE ZERO is the YouTube home for all things Elon Musk and the STAGE ZERO Podcast Network. STAGE ZERO features over 10 years of SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter news as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like The Elon Musk Podcast.
14 Feb 202337min
Elon Musk's Tesla Vs. Ford Motor Co Battery Factory - spacex starship update
Ford Motor Co. and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) are set to build a multibillion-dollar battery plant in Michigan, according to sources familiar with the matter. The plant, located about 100 miles west of Detroit, is expected to create approximately 2,500 jobs. The project has been mired in geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Despite the uncertainty around the interpretation of requirements in President Joe Biden’s signature climate package, the Inflation Reduction Act, Ford is moving ahead with the project. The White House has reportedly requested that Tesla makes its extensive charging network available to other electric vehicles, according to two sources familiar with the situation. The request was made during a private meeting between two senior White House officials, tasked with implementing President Biden's clean energy packages, and Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, and other company officials at the company's D.C. office on Jan. 27. Subscribe to the Elon Musk Podcast Youtube - https://youtube.com/@theelonmuskpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the Full Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/elonmuskpodcast FOLLOW STAGE ZERO PODCASTS ON SOCIAL Space News Pod on Twitter - https://twitter.com/spacenewspod STAGE ZERO Podcasts on Patreon - https://patreon.com/stagezero ABOUT The Elon Musk Podcast The Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk. ABOUT STAGE ZERO STAGE ZERO is the YouTube home for all things Elon Musk and the STAGE ZERO Podcast Network. STAGE ZERO features over 10 years of SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter news as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like The Elon Musk Podcast.
13 Feb 202316min
Elon Musk poised to reclaim title of world’s richest person + SpaceX MASSIVE Test
Elon Musk is on the cusp of reclaiming his position as the world’s richest person after a surge in Tesla’s share price. The static fire test took place on Thursday, February 9, with the Booster 7 prototype standing tall on the launch mount at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. As hoped, there were plenty of jaw-dropping visuals to go around and plenty to think about as SpaceX pushes forward with its ambitious Starship program. https://patreon.com/stagezero
11 Feb 202316min
