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In West Texas, an unvaccinated child died of measles, the first fatal case in the United States in a decade. The outbreak has spread to two states, infecting more than 130 people, mostly children.

TIME magazine has published its annual list of the 13 most influential women of 2023. The list includes activists, actresses, athletes, and other women who are changing the world through their actions and decisions.

KFC's headquarters is moving from Louisville to Plano as part of Yum Brands' reorganization. The move will affect 100 employees, but some offices will remain in Kentucky.

A second strain of D1. 1 avian influenza has been detected in cows in Nevada, following an outbreak of version B3.13 in 16 states. The virus has already caused one human death and a serious illness in a 13-year-old girl in Canada.

Large-scale demonstrations were held in the United States against the first actions of the new Trump administration and the appointment of Musk. The protesters opposed immigration policy, restrictions on rights and access to confidential data.

Meta is in talks to re-register outside of Delaware, possibly in Texas. The company is also planning to relocate its trust and security staff from California to Texas as part of a content moderation review.

Tesla plans to launch a self-driving taxi service in Austin in the summer of 2025. The company has also announced the release of the Optimus robot and large-scale production of cyber taxis by 2026.

US immigration authorities have launched an operation to arrest about 270 illegal immigrants in Chicago. The raid is being conducted with the participation of the FBI and other federal agencies as part of a new immigration policy.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to immediately close the southern border to illegal migrants. The document provides for the expulsion of violators and restrictions on the ability to apply for asylum.

Brent and WTI crude oil fell by 0. 5-0.6% after Trump's statements about the energy emergency and plans to increase production. Investors are also concerned about the possible imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.

OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle are teaming up to develop a large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States. The project will create 100 thousand jobs and receive an immediate investment of $100 billion from SoftBank.

Former US Director of Intelligence John Ratcliffe spoke about Russia's attempts to compete with the US in hypersonic technology. He noted that Russia's Texas-sized economy forces it to choose narrow areas of competition.

Actor Taylor Kitsch has received an offer to return to the relaunch of the Friday Night Lights series. He said that he would agree to appear in one episode, possibly as a coach of the rival team.

Mark Zuckerberg has announced large-scale changes in content moderation on Meta platforms. The company is abandoning fact-checking services and introducing a “community notes” system to expand freedom of speech.

The US Congress has officially confirmed Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. The counting of 304 electoral votes went without objection, and the inauguration is scheduled for January 20.

The CDC reports alarming mutations in the avian influenza virus after the first severe case in the United States. A total of 65 cases have been reported in 10 states, including 37 in California.

A 17-year-old girl poisoned a rival goat at a competition with a pesticide, believing its owner to be a fraud. The animal died 21 hours after the poisoning, and the suspect faces up to 2 years in prison.

A powerful weather system caused tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi and heavy rains in the Carolinas. Four people were killed and dozens of homes and infrastructure were damaged.

Donald Trump received 304 electoral votes, which exceeds the required 270 for victory. The decisive votes were 40 from the state of Texas, and the official approval of the results by Congress will take place on January 6, 2025.

ABC News has agreed to pay Donald Trump $15 million for defamation after the anchor's false statement about rape. The channel is also to publish an official apology on its website.

China has released three American citizens, including one sentenced to death. In response, the United States returned four people wanted by the Chinese authorities.

October 2024 was the driest month in US history, with record highs at 80 climate stations. The drought level covered 87.16% of the country, the highest in 25 years.

Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon, the former head of the WWE, to be Secretary of Education. McMahon has already worked in the first Trump administration.

SpaceX has conducted the sixth test flight of the Starship rocket from the spaceport in Texas. The purpose of the flight was to circle the Earth and then land in the Indian Ocean in 1.5 hours.

At Dallas Love Field Airport, a bullet hits a Southwest Airlines passenger plane near the cockpit during departure preparations. Flight 2494 was canceled, passengers were transferred to another flight, and no one was injured.

In an 8-round boxing match in Arlington, 27-year-old blogger Jake Paul defeated the legendary 58-year-old Mike Tyson. The judges unanimously awarded the victory to Paul with the scores of 80-72, 79-73, 79-73.

At a weigh-in ceremony before a fight in Texas, 58-year-old Mike Tyson punched 27-year-old boxer-blogger Jake Paul in the face. Paul reacted to the incident by jokingly calling Tyson an “evil little elf.

Donald Trump is planning to appoint South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. Noem is known for her tough stance on border security and her support for Texas in resolving the border crisis.

According to preliminary estimates as of 04:00 (Kyiv time), Donald Trump is leading with 177 votes to Kamala Harris' 99. Trump won in 15 states, Harris - in 8 states.

Three astronauts on the ISS cast early votes in the U. S. presidential election through NASA's Space Network. They were part of the 1.2 million early voters in Harris County, Texas.