Starting September 1, the state of Texas will restrict real estate ownership and leasing by foreigners from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Bill SB 17 was signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
The tenth test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket was successful, deploying satellites and splashing down in the Indian Ocean. The Super Heavy booster successfully landed in the Gulf of Mexico.
Elon Musk's startup xAI has filed a lawsuit in a US court against Apple and OpenAI. The accusations concern an illegal conspiracy to impede competition in the field of artificial intelligence.
American giant Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire Dutch company JDE Peet's, known for the Jacobs coffee brand, for $18 billion. This acquisition aims to create a global coffee giant that will compete with market leader Nestlé.
The launch of SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 rocket has been canceled 17 minutes before liftoff. The reason was problems with ground systems; the launch has been postponed to August 25.
Donald Trump said he stopped the conflict between Azerbaijan and Albania, likely confusing the latter with Armenia. He also claims that Barack Obama gave Crimea to Russia - "a huge piece of land in the middle of the ocean."
US President Donald Trump ordered the southern border wall to be painted black so that it would become too hot for migrants to touch. This is also intended to extend the steel's lifespan by slowing down the rusting process.
Latvia, Finland, and Lithuania have banned or restricted real estate purchases by Russian citizens for national security reasons. Estonia, Norway, and the state of Texas are also considering similar measures.
Since 2000, Vladimir Putin has met with five US presidents approximately 48 times. These meetings included discussions on nuclear security, arms reduction, and conflicts that shaped relations between the countries.
The meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska did not yield public results regarding an end to the war in Ukraine. Details of the conversations, particularly in the limousine, remained undisclosed, raising concerns about possible agreements.
SpaceX is preparing for the tenth test flight of Starship on August 24 from the Starbase site. This launch is a key stage in preparing the spacecraft for NASA's lunar missions.
Several sheriff's deputies were wounded while executing arrest warrants in Virginia. The suspect surrendered and is in custody, awaiting charges.
The average home price in the US rose by 1. 7% to $429,000 in the second quarter of 2025, reaching record levels. However, growth slowed in 75% of markets, and 24% of markets recorded price declines, especially in Florida.
A serviceman has been detained in the US for attempting to transfer confidential information about the M1A2 Abrams tank to Russia. 22-year-old Taylor Adam Lee had access to "top secret" level information.
In South Korea, 10 people died and 9 went missing due to four days of heavy rains and landslides. The most affected area was Sancheong County, where 793.5 mm of precipitation fell.
Pornhub has ceased operations in France for the second time due to the re-enactment of the age verification law, which requires a third-party verification system. Aylo, the owner of Pornhub, states that the new requirements are ineffective and create risks for user privacy.
A massive flood in Texas has claimed the lives of at least 129 people, including 36 children. US President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in Kerr County, where over 100 casualties have been recorded
US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg stated the necessity of a "Marshall Plan" for Ukraine's reconstruction after the ceasefire. He highly praised the actions of President Zelenskyy and his team.
In central Texas, a search operation is ongoing for the sixth day after a sudden flood on July 4. 109 people have died, and over 160 are missing, mostly in Kerr County.
The sudden flood on July 4 in Texas Hill Country has killed at least 109 people, many of them children. Authorities are searching for over 180 missing persons, most of whom are in Kerr County.
Western Europe recorded its hottest June ever, with an average temperature of 20. 49°C. This is 2.81°C above the 1991-2020 average, indicating increased heat stress in the region.
Sudden floods caused by torrential rains devastated the Himalayan valley between China and Nepal. 8 people died, 31 people are missing, including employees of a Chinese depot.
The death toll from the devastating flood in Texas has reached 104, with dozens still missing. Rescue operations continue along the Guadalupe River, which has risen to the height of a two-story building.
Rains continue in some parts of Texas, where five million people in the central region, including San Angelo and Austin, remain at risk of flooding. US President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in Kerr County due to intense rainfall.
In Texas, 91 people died as a result of the flood. US President Donald Trump plans to visit the state later this week, likely on Friday.
In Texas, at least 82 people have died as a result of catastrophic flooding, and dozens are considered missing, including 10 girls and a counselor from the "Mystic" camp. A new wave of rains is expected, which could worsen the situation.
The White House called "disgusting" claims of improper staffing of the meteorological service during the massive flood in Texas. The Trump administration plans to cut 800 jobs at NOAA and its budget by 30%, which has drawn criticism.
In Texas, the death toll from the massive flood has risen to 80 people, including 28 children. US President Donald Trump has promised federal support and is considering visiting the state.
The death toll from the Texas flood has reached 67, including 21 children. 11 girls from the camp remain missing, with searches continuing for the third day. President Trump has declared a state of emergency in Kerr County.
Kit Kellogg, Trump's special envoy, commented on the conversation between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine. He noted Trump's readiness for cooperation and thanked Zelenskyy for his condolences regarding the floods in Texas.
