Merging SpaceX and Tesla would be a "good idea," Musk says
"I do think there's a lot of merit to combining the companies."
"I do think there's a lot of merit to combining the companies."
Xbox maker is also apparently planning its own gaming handheld for next year.
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Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.
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