QtrendsElon Musk in the spotlight: SpaceX debut, race posts, and controversy
Elon Musk remains a dominant figure in headlines, with SpaceX making its stock market debut and raising questions about his personal wealth. Meanwhile, reports show Musk posted about race almost daily in January, drawing scrutiny. He also made controversial remarks about journalists, further fueling public debate.
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Elon Musk posted about race almost every day in January
(The Guardian)
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