Texas

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 Shri Thanedar has withdrawn his impeachment resolution.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.

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.