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Musk settles lawsuits over $1 million-a-day election giveaway
Elon Musk and his political action committee, America PAC, have agreed to settle two proposed class action lawsuits.
TSMC Q3 profit jumps 69% to record $23.6 billion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, has reported a record third-quarter profit, beating estimates.
Dozens of US companies infiltrated by North Korean hackers
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has raised alarms over a growing trend of North Korean hackers using American citizens as accomplices to breach US companies.
US won't attack Iran before midterm elections, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump has ruled out any military action against Iran before the upcoming midterm elections on November 3.
Musk's SpaceX can now acquire wildlife refuge land in Texas
A US federal judge has refused to block the Donald Trump administration from transferring over 700 acres of wildlife refuge land to SpaceX.
Who's Bo French, Republican slammed for 'racist' posts against Indians
Bo French, the Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission, a three-member body that regulates the state's oil and gas industry, has sparked a political firestorm with his X posts.
US: Indian-origin man listed as fugitive over $93M Medicare fraud
The United States has placed Khadeer Khan Mohammed, an Indian-origin man, on its federal fugitive list.
US begins testing electric air taxis in Texas
The Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) has approved a new program to test electric and autonomous aircraft in Texas.
Iran war won't end until after November midterm elections: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said he doesn't expect the ongoing conflict with Iran to end before the midterm elections in November.
Where is Elizabeth Holmes? All about 'You Can See Everything'
The surprise premiere of Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's A24 documentary You Can See Everything at the Telluride Film Festival has thrust former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes back into the global spotlight.
Laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight, passengers injured
An American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth turned into an in-flight emergency after a passenger's laptop caught fire mid-air.
Public schools in Texas might stop hiring H-1B workers
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed a ban on public schools from hiring foreign workers through the H-1B visa program.
Tesla to build $10B solar panel factory in Texas
Tesla is planning to set up a massive solar panel factory in Texas.
Boeing has sold its electric air taxi business
Boeing has announced the sale of three of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) subsidiaries to Archer Aviation.
SpaceX's Terafab to rely on natural gas, not solar power
SpaceX has revealed its plan to build natural gas power plants to supply electricity for the upcoming Terafab semiconductor factory in Texas, according to Bloomberg.
Texas halts new data center approvals over electricity grid concerns
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has halted the approval of new data centers, citing concerns over their potential impact on the state's electrical grid.
Trump grants Starlink exemption from FCC ban on foreign-made routers
The Donald Trump administration has exempted SpaceX's Starlink routers from a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ban on foreign-made routers. The exemption is valid until February 1, 2028.
Limited-run Jeep Wrangler Laredo is a homage to Texas
Jeep has unveiled a special-edition Wrangler Laredo as part of its year-long 85th anniversary celebration.
Pentagon releases videos of unidentified objects, nuclear site incident
The Trump administration has released its fourth batch of declassified records on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).
Data breach exposes driver's license info of nearly 7M Americans
AssuranceAmerica, a leading insurance provider in the US, has suffered a major data breach.
SpaceX to build 'Starpipe' gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up to build a natural gas pipeline named 'Starpipe.'
Nick Pasqual sentenced to 32yrs to life for stabbing ex-girlfriend
Nick Pasqual, a Hollywood actor and producer known for How I Met Your Mother and Archive 81, has been sentenced to 32 years to life in prison.
This company is making artificial eggs to resurrect extinct birds
Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based company, has made a major breakthrough in its quest to resurrect extinct birds like the dodo.
Why SpaceX's Starbase facility is facing an OSHA probe
A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase launch facility in South Texas on May 15.
Politicians quietly bankroll influencers as paid political endorsements surge online
Social media influencers have become a major target for political campaigns and groups looking to push their agendas without revealing the source of their funding.
Tesla robotaxis crashed twice while being remotely controlled
Tesla's autonomous vehicles, or Robotaxis, have been involved in at least two accidents since July 2025 while being remotely controlled by teleoperators.
Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after floodwater sweeps one vehicle away
Waymo, a leading player in the autonomous vehicle industry, has announced a major recall of nearly 3,800 self-driving cars in the US.
Texas sues Netflix over how it tracks viewers
The state of Texas has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of illegally collecting and sharing user data.
Several bodies found inside train near US-Mexico border
Multiple bodies were discovered inside a Union Pacific cargo train in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday afternoon.
Alex Jones's controversial platform 'Infowars' might have a new owner
The Onion, a popular satirical website, is planning to lease Alex Jones's controversial platform Infowars.
You can now ride Tesla's robotaxis in Dallas and Houston
Tesla has announced the expansion of its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston.
US to survey data centers on electricity consumption
The US government's Energy Information Administration (EIA) is planning a nationwide survey to assess the energy consumption of data centers, according to WIRED.
Samsung is giving last chance to buy its tri-fold phone
Samsung is bringing back the Galaxy Z TriFold, but this could be your last chance to get your hands on the innovative triple-folding phone.
Why Tesla's Texas factory workforce shrank 22% in 2025
Tesla's factory near Austin, Texas, saw a major reduction in its workforce last year.
Massive explosion rocks Valero oil refinery in Texas
A massive explosion rocked the Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, on Monday. The blast sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky and shook nearby homes.
Tesla and SpaceX's 'Terafab' to build AI chips in Texas
Elon Musk has announced that his ambitious Terafab project will be built in Austin, Texas.
Uber co-founder joins growing billionaire exodus from California
Travis Kalanick, the billionaire co-founder of Uber, has announced his move from California to Texas.
Why Google, Tesla think our electrical grid is being mismanaged
A coalition of tech giants, including Google and Tesla, have come together to challenge the conventional approach toward electrical grid management.
Trump says Reliance backing first US refinery in 50 years
US President Donald Trump has announced the construction of the country's first new oil refinery in 50 years.
ICE detention facility owner is now developing AI 'man camps'
As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers grows, developers are turning to temporary villages, or "man camps," to house the hundreds or thousands of workers needed.
OpenAI, Oracle scrap plans to expand flagship data center
Oracle and OpenAI have scrapped their plans to expand a major artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Texas.
'Stop the invasion': MAGA activist has meltdown over Hanuman statue
Carlos Turcios, a conservative activist from Texas, has sparked controversy with his comments on the 90-foot Lord Hanuman statue at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land.
Worrying: Tesla's robotaxi crashed 14 times in 8 months
Tesla's autonomous driving cabs, dubbed "Robotaxi," has been involved in five new crashes in Austin, Texas.
Meta's smart glasses may soon come with controversial facial recognition
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to integrate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses, according to The New York Times.
How Trump plans to tackle environmental impact of AI industry
The Donald Trump administration is pursuing a voluntary deal with major tech companies to address the rising energy and water demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
US health official urges measles vaccination amid rising outbreaks
Dr Mehmet Oz, a senior United States public health official and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, has urged Americans to get vaccinated against measles.
Amazon delivery drone crashes into apartment building, no injuries reported
Amazon's latest delivery drone, the MK30, crashed into an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, last week.
US lawmaker claims Dallas malls feel like Pakistan, sparks outrage
Republican Congressman Brandon Gill has sparked a controversy with his remarks on the alleged "Islamisation" of parts of Texas.
US winter storm leaves millions without power, 29 dead
The United States of America is in the grips of a powerful winter storm that resulted in the deaths of at least 29 people and caused widespread disruptions.