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.
SpaceX has received approval from U. S. regulators to increase the number of Starship launches from Texas. The company plans to expand the rocket's development for a flight to Mars.
May 6 is World Asthma Day, aimed at raising awareness of the disease. Also, International No Diet Day, which promotes a positive attitude towards the body.
The city of Starbase, where Elon Musk's SpaceX is based, has been officially created in Texas. Residents of Boca Chica elected a mayor - SpaceX Vice President Robert Peden.
The US Armed Forces have created a new military zone in Texas along the border with Mexico. The troops will be able to temporarily detain migrants, who will be handed over to the border patrol.
Demand for electricity from AI may overload US power grids, increase gas prices and create problems for LNG plants. At the same time, insufficiently updated infrastructure contributes to outages and price volatility in the United States.
French luxury brand Louis Vuitton has raised prices in the US by approximately 4% due to the recent imposition of a 10% tariff on imports. Analysts expect other brands to follow suit.
Tesla has launched a robotaxi service for employees in San Francisco and Austin. The company has received permission in California and plans to launch a fully autonomous service in 2025.
Tesla's revenue fell to $19. 34 billion due to production upgrades, discounts, and Trump's tariffs. The company plans to launch a robotaxi service in Texas and robot production.
Meteorological satellites recorded a large dust storm over New Mexico, Texas, and Northern Mexico. A cold front caused strong winds that stirred up sand and dust.
Against the background of Trump's customs policy, JCB is doubling its plant in Texas. Despite this, developers are canceling billion-dollar projects due to uncertainty, especially in the field of electric vehicles.
Tesla will open a retro restaurant, a car cinema and 30 Supercharger stations in Los Angeles. The project is almost complete.
The CDC is considering recommending the updated COVID vaccine only to risk groups, which may affect sales of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. A final decision is expected in June.
Jeff Bezos sends the first all-female crew in history into space on a Blue Origin rocket. Among them: Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez and others.
Elon Musk again criticized White House adviser Peter Navarro, calling him ignorant for statements about Tesla's production. The White House allowed "sparring", acknowledging different views.
As a result of floods and tornadoes in a number of US states, 20 people have died. Most of the victims are in Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky, the storm is moving east, causing rain and thunderstorms.
Robert Habeck said Elon Musk's comments on zero tariffs are a sign of fear. He called on Musk to demand that Trump end the trade war.
At least seven people have died in Missouri, Indiana and Tennessee due to bad weather in the United States. A state of emergency has been declared in the states of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Severe storms and floods in South Texas have resulted in deaths and destruction. Record rainfall has caused mass evacuations and power outages.
The killer of 23 people at a Walmart store is offered a plea deal. This would allow him to avoid the death penalty and receive a life sentence, a decision supported by the majority of victims' families.
In Harris County, Texas, four sheriff's deputies (one active and three former) have died by suicide in six weeks. Psychologists attribute this to the specifics of law enforcement work.
At least 37 people have died in several US states due to tornadoes and strong winds. Trump has activated the National Guard in Arkansas, and authorities are helping those affected by the disaster.
The USS Gravely destroyer, which fought the Houthis, is now patrolling the US-Mexico border. This is part of the Trump administration's efforts to suppress migration policy.
At least 17 people have died and hundreds of thousands are without power as a result of severe storms in the southern and midwestern United States. Most of the victims are in Missouri.
During the eighth test flight, the Starship rocket exploded a few minutes after launch in Texas. The first stage successfully returned, but the second lost stability and was destroyed over South Florida.
SpaceX has canceled the scheduled launch of Starship Flight 8 on March 3, 2025, due to technical issues with the booster and upper stage. A new launch date will be announced later.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has successfully landed on the Moon and sent back the first images. The vehicle carries 10 NASA scientific instruments to study the lunar soil in Mare Crisium.
