Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Democratic Representative from Texas Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda. They were accused of receiving nearly $600,000 in bribes in schemes benefiting an Azerbaijani state energy company and a Mexican bank.
Gasoline prices in the US have fallen to $3 a gallon, the lowest level since May 2021. This drop is due to cheaper crude oil and weak consumer demand, although the price is still significantly higher than Trump's pre-election promise of $2 a gallon.
Storms, heavy rains, and snow disrupted millions of Americans' travels. A tornado destroyed dozens of homes in Texas, and new heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in the South.
American Bitcoin co-founder Eric Trump posted a video from a mining farm in Texas. The facility uses American energy to mine Bitcoin and mines approximately 2% of the world's Bitcoin supply daily.
Google has unveiled a new version of its artificial intelligence, Gemini 3, and stated that it is our smartest model.
Google plans to invest $40 billion in three new data centers in Texas by 2027 to increase AI computing power. These centers will create thousands of jobs and provide student training, as well as support energy initiatives.
Toyota Motor Corp. is investing up to $10 billion in its U.S. operations over five years. The company launched a new $13.9 billion lithium-ion battery plant in North Carolina, creating 5,100 jobs.
The US plans to acquire at least 1 million drones for the army over the next two to three years. This is a response to the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and concerns about dependence on Chinese-made components.
A Texas court has dropped the criminal case against Boeing regarding the 2018 and 2019 737 MAX crashes, which killed 346 people. This followed an agreement with the US Department of Justice, under which the company will pay over $1.1 billion.
Music producer Benny Blanco posted a photo from a romantic walk with Selena Gomez, calling her a "true Disney princess. " The couple celebrated a month of marriage, spending their honeymoon along the California coast and in Texas, seeking privacy.
Scientists have discovered a new exoplanet GJ 251c, located 18 light-years from the Solar System, which may have liquid water. This super-Earth orbits the red dwarf Gliese 251, which is located in the "habitable zone."
Tesla is recalling 12,963 Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in the US due to a potential battery defect. This could lead to a sudden loss of engine power, increasing the risk of an accident.
The United States and Australia have entered into an agreement to expand the supply of rare earth and critical minerals, which includes an investment of $8. 5 billion in Australian projects. This partnership aims to reduce dependence on China, which controls a significant share of the extraction and processing of these materials.
At Hong Kong Airport, an Emirates Boeing 747 cargo plane collided with a ground service vehicle, veered off the runway, and crashed into the sea. Two employees died as a result of the incident.
As part of the American Innovation program, the US Mint will issue a dollar coin featuring Steve Jobs in 2026. The coin will represent California and will bear Jobs' quote "Make something wonderful."
SpaceX successfully launched its 11th Starship rocket from Texas, which landed in the Indian Ocean. This is the last flight before the test launch of a new version of the rocket, designed for missions to the Moon and Mars.
In Fort Worth, Texas, a plane crashed into trucks and trailers, causing a fire. Two people were killed; their identities and the plane's departure location have not been established.
The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago have sued the Trump administration over its decision to deploy National Guard troops to control protests, alleging it is illegal and politically motivated. The lawsuit comes after a federal judge blocked a similar National Guard deployment in Portland.
SpaceX has announced the flight date for the Starship Flight 11 mega-rocket for October 13 at 7:15 PM ET. The launch will take place from the SpaceX Starbase spaceport in South Texas, with the broadcast starting 30 minutes before launch.
US President Donald Trump, Vice President J. D. Vance, and Republican leaders are blaming Democrats for a possible government shutdown. Democrats, in turn, believe public opinion is on their side and are seeking concessions on healthcare.
In Michigan, a man crashed a car into a church, opened fire with an assault rifle, and set the building ablaze, killing at least four and injuring eight. The assailant, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, a former Marine, died in a shootout with police.
The US Department of Defense is preparing to appeal to President Donald Trump to approve the execution of Nidal Hasan, who committed a shooting at Fort Hood in 2009. This could be the first execution of a US serviceman in over six decades.
Two Republican US congressmen are proposing to issue 400,000 silver dollar coins featuring the image of deceased conservative activist Charlie Kirk. This potentially violates a century-old tradition of national currency, as an 1866 law prohibits depicting living people on American banknotes and coins.
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced the creation of five new artificial intelligence data centers in the US as part of the Stargate project. The project involves investments of over $400 billion over three years and the creation of 25,000 jobs.
Sixteen US states and the District of Columbia offer property tax relief for seniors. Another 18 states provide tax credits, five have implemented tax freezes, and six offer deferral programs.
Ukrainian photographer Illya Ratman tragically died in a car accident on the highway between Albuquerque and El Paso. A car crashed into his motorcycle, and the photographer died at the scene.
Tesla reported three accidents involving its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, which occurred within the first month of operation. The company, which has only about 12 vehicles in its fleet, has classified most of the details of the incidents.
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne EV will have a wireless charging option using an induction platform. The system operates with 90% efficiency and charges the car as fast as a cable up to 11 kW.
Tesla's Robotaxi app is now available to all iPhone users. The company is expanding services beyond Austin, Texas.
Lithuania has installed concrete "Dragon's Teeth" barriers at unused border crossings with Russia and Belarus. This is part of the planned measures of the Baltic Defense Line, aimed at restricting the entry of military equipment.
