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Converse apologized and removed the advertisement featuring Karina after criticism over associations with the Ku Klux Klan. Experts called it insensitive.
SpaceX has scheduled Starship’s first orbital launch for September 22 from the Starbase spaceport. The mission is also expected to deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites.
The Coast Guard and the FBI inspected the VL Prosperity following suspicions of a foreign cyberattack. No casualties or operational disruptions were reported.
About 70% of Americans do not want data centers near their homes. Republican candidates are changing their positions ahead of the Senate elections.
Donald Trump plans to actively campaign for Republicans in the fall. He also dismissed the need for a deal with Iran in the protracted conflict.
After an hour-long flight, Starship splashed down in the Indian Ocean and remained suitable for recovery. The spacecraft is being transported to Texas for analysis.
Meta will pay up to $18 billion and strengthen restrictions for minors on Facebook and Instagram. The company did not admit fault.
SpaceX plans to build the 50,585-hectare Starbase complex in Louisiana for thousands of Starship launches each year. It will have its own infrastructure.
In the state of Oklahoma, lightning struck the Glenpool tank farm operated by Explorer Pipeline, igniting three tanks containing natural gasoline. The company halted operations, and the incident could cause disruptions in the fuel market.
The Trump administration suspended work on a border security project in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The decision was made after criticism from environmentalists and a lawsuit over possible harm to nature.
Two people were killed in the crash of an AH-64 Apache military helicopter in Texas. A fire broke out after the crash, leading to the evacuation of homes.
Russia pardoned the 32-year-old American on humanitarian grounds after four years in prison. He is headed to a military hospital in Texas for treatment.
The U. S. Army is awarding AeroVironment a contract for Locust systems to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles. This is the Pentagon's first production contract for laser weapons against drones.
SpaceX will build gas-fired power plants and battery systems for the Terafab facility in Texas. The $16.8 billion project will create 3,000 jobs.
SpaceX shares lost half their value from the June peak, investors fear exaggerated prospects. Musk will answer questions during the first financial report after going public.
In the United States, the first hearing of the Court for the Removal of Foreign Terrorists took place. The first case was the deportation of a 47-year-old resident of Texas, who is accused of supporting ISIS.
Tesla filed a lawsuit in a U. S. federal court, demanding urgent access to the Angstrom Automotive Group plant in Texas to retrieve equipment. Without it, the company will not be able to manufacture thousands of ordered Cybertruck electric pickups.
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.