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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has announced its plans to launch a robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, this June, proclaiming “the future is autonomous.” However, this ambitious move faces skepticism from industry veterans and analysts. What Happened: The company’s official X account...

Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM) is making headlines for announcing that Kentucky Fried Chicken will soon be based in Texas. While the company has Kentucky in its name, its not the first brand to be headquartered in a different state. What Happened: Kentucky Fried Chicken, which was founded by Harland...

Prominent venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has moved his recent business incorporations to Nevada citing concerns over Delaware’s judicial system and its impact on Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) shareholders, marking a potential shift in corporate domicile preferences. What Happened: In a...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining reportedly helped Texas avoid $18 billion in energy costs by eliminating the need for new gas peaker plants. What Happened: The findings were made in a Monday report by the Digital Assets Research Institute, which credited the efforts of Electric Reliability...

Power grids across the South face an extraordinary challenge Tuesday as snow blankets regions typically prepared for summer heat waves, not winter whiteouts. What Happened A fierce winter system has upended daily life from Texas through the Carolinas, forcing Gulf Coast weather forecasters to issue...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) paused commercial drone delivery last Friday in Texas and Arizona to fix the aircraft’s software. The suspension followed the crash of two of its latest models at a testing facility in rainy weather, Bloomberg reports. Amazon and Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) have...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is reportedly in early discussions with officials of the city of Austin, Texas, to roll out its autonomous vehicles for testing as early as 2025. What Happened: Elon Musk-led Tesla's driverless vehicle ambitions could get a boost if its discussions with Austin City bear...

In a move that mirrors President-elect Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency vision, a bill proposing a strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve was put forth in the state of Texas on Thursday. What Happened: Texas Republican Rep. Giovanni Capriglione introduced the bill, also called the...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) has directed state agencies to cease investments in China and divest existing ones. This decision, announced in a letter dated Nov. 21, highlights security and financial risks associated with Chinese investments, What Happened: Abbott’s directive...

In a strategic move to enhance vehicle sales in the fourth quarter, EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is leveraging its Tesla Electric utility service. The initiative aims to attract more buyers through a unique incentive. What Happened: Tesla launched the Tesla Electric service in...

Billionaire Elon Musk previously sold all his homes so he could live a more minimalistic life, moving to Texas to be closer to his many business operations there. Musk is now looking to build a secret compound for his kids and their mothers, according to a new report. What Happened: Musk has...

Global superstar Beyoncé is set to appear alongside Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Houston, Texas, Friday night as the presidential candidate enters the final stretch ahead of the 2024 election. What Happened: Reports of Beyoncé performing or appearing at the Democratic...

TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) shares are trading higher premarket Friday. The company reached an agreement with Lewis Energy Group to acquire a 45% stake in its dry gas-producing assets in Texas’ Eagle Ford basin for an undisclosed amount. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition...

The presidential race is heating up in Florida and Texas, with former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris running neck and neck. What Happened: A poll released on Friday by Emerson College Polling/The Hill reveals a tight race in both states, within the...

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, calling it a significant move for free speech, amidst increasing crackdowns by governments. What Happened: On Thursday, Cruz expressed his views on the recent developments surrounding Musk’s social media platform, X,...