The death toll from floods in south-central Texas has reached 52, including 15 children. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and residents are asked to provide information about missing persons.
In Kerr County, Texas, the death toll from floods has reached 43, including 15 children. 27 children from Camp Mystic are still considered missing.
Heavy rains caused floods in Texas Hill Country, leading to the death of 24 people and the disappearance of dozens, including over 20 girls from a summer camp. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll may rise.
In central-south Texas, a sudden flood along the Guadalupe River has led to the death of at least 13 people. Around 20 children from a local summer camp are considered missing after the camp was submerged by water.
OpenAI has signed a deal with Oracle to lease 4. 5 GW of computing power worth $30 billion per year to expand the Stargate project. Oracle will build several data centers in the US to fulfill the contract, which is one of the largest deals in the cloud services industry for AI.
During a concert in Houston, a red Cadillac with Beyoncé, flying over the crowd, unexpectedly got stuck. The singer grabbed a rope, continued singing, and then asked for the car to be lowered. No one was injured, and the show continued.
A Tesla Model Y electric car independently drove from the factory to a customer's home in Austin, Texas, without a driver or remote control. The trip, which covered city roads and highways, demonstrates the company's progress in autonomous driving.
Tesla's Robotaxi service, launched in Austin, has encountered regular incidents, including driving errors and unpredictable stops. Reddit users have recorded 11 videos of robotaxi malfunctions.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that SpaceX rocket launches in Texas have polluted the country's territory, and the government is studying the consequences. Rocket fragments have already been found in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
House member Al Green initiated Trump's impeachment over strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities without Congressional approval. Green accuses the president of abuse of power and threatening democracy, citing unconstitutional usurpation of legislative branch powers.
The US federal regulator has contacted Tesla regarding documented traffic violations by its self-driving taxis. The company lags behind competitors by relying solely on cameras, raising questions about the safety of the technology.
Tesla launched limited testing of its Robotaxi service on June 22 in Texas, allowing rides only to invited individuals accompanied by "safety monitors. " The service uses adapted Model Y vehicles and operates in a restricted area, while the full-fledged Cybercab model is not expected until 2026 at the earliest.
Tesla is launching its first robotaxi service in Austin with a limited fleet of vehicles and only in certain areas. The project aims to restore investor confidence and the market after falling sales, relying on autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
Tesla is launching a Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, with a "safety monitor" in the front seat, Electrek reports. The service, which will operate from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM, will not operate in "adverse weather."
Texas lawmakers have urged Tesla to postpone the launch of robotaxis in Austin until September due to a new autonomous driving law. They are asking the company to provide proof of compliance with the law if the launch takes place this month.
SpaceX's Starship super-rocket exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase base in Texas. This was the second test of the prototype engine, which has led to a significant delay in future test flights.
The Trump administration has eased requirements for unmanned vehicles, which facilitates the launch of Tesla Cybercab. The company plans to expand the robotaxi fleet in Austin, using Model Y and Cybercab.
Texas Deploys National Guard to Maintain Order Amid Protests. California Governor Criticizes Trump for Excessive Use of Force Against Protesters.
Tesla showed a video of a self-driving Model Y car in Austin. The company plans to launch a robotaxi service in the capital of Texas as early as June 12.
Tesla shares fell nearly 10% after Elon Musk criticized Donald Trump's tax bill. Investors are concerned about the conflict between Musk and Trump.
In the state of Nigeria, more than 100 people died as a result of flooding caused by heavy rains and a dam breach. A rescue operation is underway, the number of victims may increase.
Donald Trump hosted a closed event for 220 crypto investors who bought his memecoin. This has raised concerns about potential corruption and using his position for enrichment.
Texas regulators have warned of the risk of an environmental disaster due to excessive wastewater disposal in the Permian Basin. This could lead to the cessation of oil production.
TikTok Shop, a ByteDance division, has announced staffing and organizational changes in the US. The company strives to create a more efficient operating model, despite political and market risks.
American actor Joe Don Baker, known for his roles in James Bond films, has died at the age of 90. The actor is remembered for his roles as a villain and a CIA agent.
Progressive Democrats in the U. S. House of Representatives have abandoned the initiative to impeach Trump after pressure from fellow party members. Shri Thanedar has withdrawn his impeachment resolution.
SpaceX conducted a 60-second fire test of the Starship upper stage, preparing it for its ninth flight. The next launch is expected to take place within a few weeks.
Google is facing a wave of civil lawsuits in Europe worth more than 12 billion euros. The company denies any grounds for the lawsuits.
Google has agreed to pay Texas $1. 375 billion to settle lawsuits alleging privacy violations of user data. The deal concerns incognito mode, location history and biometric data.
A NOAA study has revealed the accumulation of metals from satellites in the stratosphere, which could destroy the ozone layer and destabilise the Earth's climate. However, funding for further research has been suspended.
