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  "title": "Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/why-does-elon-musk-want-to-merge-tesla-and-spacex",
  "topic": "business",
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  "published": "2026-10-21T04:13:14.000Z",
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  "summary": "Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is \"a lot to be gained\" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.",
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        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "Musk pledges SpaceX share giveaway to every US child",
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        "published": "2026-10-20T11:53:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Business Insider",
        "title": "Elon Musk says money will be 'irrelevant' if his vision of a multiplanetary future comes true",
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        "outlet": "Le Monde Economie",
        "title": "Elon Musk is preparing the merger of SpaceX and Tesla, which would create one of the most highly valued companies in the world.",
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        "title": "Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?",
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        "published": "2026-10-21T04:13:14.000Z"
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