Stories from United States

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed during the Q1 2026 earnings call that the company has started production of its Cybercab robotaxi. Musk cautioned that initial output levels will be slow before the company begins ramping up production later this year. This move marks a significant step in Tesla's transition toward autonomous transport services. This release fulfills a commitment made during a 2024 presentation to begin production in the second quarter. The vehicle is designed for complete autonomy without manual controls. The vehicle was previously described during a 2024 presentation as having a target price of less than $30,000. The vehicle is expected to enter production in the second half of 2025. During a 2024 presentation, Musk stated the car would cost less than $30,000.

Microsoft is planning its first-ever voluntary employee buyout targeting up to 7% of its U.S. workforce. The company has been increasing capital spending on data centers to meet growing cloud computing demands. This move follows recent large-scale layoffs within the tech sector. This figure represents a fraction of Microsoft's most recent quarterly profit of nearly $32 billion. About 7% of the company's US-based employees are eligible for the buyout program.

The EPA, FBI, CISA, and NSA have issued a joint advisory regarding cyberattacks on water systems linked to Iranian-affiliated actors. The advisory highlights vulnerabilities in state and local government infrastructure under the current federal cyber strategy. The advisory warns of escalating threats to critical infrastructure.

The US stock market has achieved a new all-time high, driven by strong performance in technology sectors, particularly those related to Artificial Intelligence. This surge indicates investor confidence in the market's growth prospects. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 are among the indices reaching record levels.

Admiral Paparo revealed that the US military is currently running a Bitcoin node. This development highlights increasing institutional and governmental interest in decentralized blockchain infrastructure. Concurrently, Goldman Sachs has filed with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund, indicating growing institutional interest in the cryptocurrency.

A hiker in San Bernardino County discovered a human skull on Wednesday morning. Authorities have identified the remains as human, and investigations into the identity and cause of death are pending. The discovery occurred in the vicinity of Twentynine Palms. Unofficial reports indicate that two skulls were found at the site. It is currently unclear whether the discovery represents a single burial or a mass grave.

NASA is preparing facilities at Kennedy Space Center for the upcoming launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The launch is expected to take place as early as September via a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This mission aims to expand astronomical observations of the deep universe. The telescope is equipped with solar panels and wide-angle lenses. It is designed to observe tens of thousands of new planets and thousands of supernovae. The telescope is equipped with infrared thermal imaging technology to detect light from celestial bodies billions of years old. Data from the mission will be integrated with existing datasets from the James Webb Space Telescope.

A Department of Justice watchdog has launched a review into how the agency is complying with laws regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. The investigation aims to ensure transparency and adherence to legal mandates. This follows ongoing scrutiny regarding the handling of sensitive documents related to the late financier. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee on May 29th. Members of the panel confirmed the development on X today.

A vehicle collided with a residence in Sacramento on Thursday afternoon. The impact caused significant damage to the home's garage and a gas meter. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

AI company Anthropic has expanded its Claude assistant by adding personal app connectors for services including Spotify, Uber Eats, Instacart, and TurboTax. This move aims to position Claude as a central AI operating system by allowing direct interaction with user data across various platforms. The update follows similar integration steps taken by competitors like ChatGPT. Anthropic's Claude AI can now connect directly to Adobe Photoshop, Blender, and Ableton.