SpaceX conducted the 13th test flight of Starship, putting 20 next-generation Starlink satellites into orbit. The ship successfully splashed down in the Indian Ocean, while the booster fell into the Gulf of Mexico.
Since the beginning of 2026, 2,318 cases of measles have been registered in the US, surpassing the record of 2025. The increase is linked to a decline in vaccination rates and skepticism towards vaccinations.
Tropical Storm "Bertha" made landfall for the second time near the Texas-Louisiana border, causing flooding and heavy rains. Wind speeds dropped to 65 km/h, with further weakening forecast.
Taylor Farms expanded the recall of salad from Mexico due to possible Cyclospora contamination. In 2026, 1,645 cases of cyclosporiasis were confirmed in the US.
Key Republicans in the Capitol express concern over Trump's deal with Iran, believing that Iran has become stronger. Without substantial changes, the deal may not pass a vote in Congress.
Ukraine celebrates Farmer's Day, established in 2020. The UN has proclaimed the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
The Portuguese national team drew 1:1 with DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup in Houston. The African team scored its first goal and earned its first point in history.
Following SpaceX's public offering, shares rose to $166, and capitalization reached $2. 18 trillion. Elon Musk's net worth is estimated at $1.1 trillion.
Vanguard Energy plans to deliver 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba for the private sector. This would be the largest shipment from the US since 1960.
At an ICE center, a guard lost a weapon, and migrants were not tested for tuberculosis. Facts of failure to provide medical care and the concealed murder of a detainee were uncovered.
The debut of the Tesla Roadster has been pushed back to August 2026 due to the complexity of the SpaceX rocket system. The car, as advertised, will accelerate to 100 km/h in 1.1 seconds.
At Pleasure Pier, eight passengers were stranded at a height of 30 meters due to a breakdown of the Iron Shark attraction. Firefighters spent over three hours rescuing the people.
SpaceX successfully tested the Starship V3 rocket with new Raptor 3 engines. The vehicle deployed satellites into orbit and splashed down in the Indian Ocean.
SpaceX has postponed the Starship launch due to a malfunction of a hydraulic pin on the launch tower. A new launch attempt is scheduled for Friday night into Saturday.
In Texas, a 69-year-old man opened fire in a shopping mall due to a business dispute. Two people were killed, and three other wounded individuals are currently in the hospital.
FOX Sports has released a 2026 World Cup promo featuring a US victory over Brazil. In the video, Tom Brady shaves Zlatan Ibrahimović's head over a lost bet.
In Texas, two unidentified individuals opened fire at a party, leaving two teenagers dead and 10 people injured. Police are searching for the suspects.
The company earned $477 million for the quarter with revenues of $22. 39 billion. Elon Musk is preparing to launch the Roadster sports car and mass production of Optimus robots.
Elon Musk announced the launch of the Optimus robot line in Fremont in the summer of 2026. Production will begin after the dismantling of the lines of outdated car models.
Demand for Tesla electric vehicles has increased due to high gasoline prices in the US. The company plans to spend $25 billion on AI and a new Terafab chip factory.
Over 61% of US territory is affected by a record drought due to anomalous heat. This creates risks of large-scale fires and rising food prices.
The gaming platform is introducing facial age verification and parental controls for users up to 16 years old. The company will fund safety measures through an agreement with Nevada.
Musk's team is negotiating with equipment suppliers and Samsung to launch chip production. The Terafab project is expected to provide terawatts of power.
Rallies for and against war with Iran took place in Tel Aviv, Paris, and other cities. Protesters called for an end to the war machine and regime change.
A family from Honduras has filed a lawsuit over the failure to provide medical care to a sick child in Texas. Medical personnel ignored documents detailing diagnoses and refused hospitalization.
In Bulverde, a 15-year-old boy opened fire at Hill Country College Preparatory School. The attacker wounded a teacher and shot himself at the scene.
An explosion occurred at the plant in Port Arthur, causing a fire and heavy smoke. There were no casualties, and residents were urged to stay indoors due to emissions.
TotalEnergies is halting offshore wind projects in the US in favor of oil and gas extraction. An investment of $928 million will be directed to Texas.
Elon Musk announced the Terafab complex in Austin for electric vehicles and satellites. The project will provide its own production of microchips and AI processors.
Due to Iranian strikes, Qatar lost 17% of its LNG exports and $20 billion in revenue. Repairs will take up to five years, threatening gas supplies to Europe.
