On April 1, 2025, internet users shared a rumor that investor Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway bought Tesla, billionaire Elon Musk's electric car company, for $1 trillion.

Day prank sparked confusion online after an article falsely claimed Buffett had acquired Tesla for $1 trillion.

Warren Buffett is not afraid to invest in younger technology companies. One company in Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio since in 2008 has started to catch up to Tesla. Tesla has been a pioneer in the electric vehicle (EV) industry,

Among the top 10 richest people in the world, only Bill Gates and Warren Buffett added to their fortunes in this period, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Yahoo News breaks down some of today’s viral pranks that publications, government officials and celebrities have put out there.