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Wendy's Closes 200 U.S. Locations, Impacting Seven States Significantly

Wendy's Closes 200 U.S. Locations, Impacting Seven States Significantly

Wendy's Closes 200 U.S. Locations, Impacting Seven States Significantly
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SpaceX Assembles First Starship V3, Marking Milestone for Future Space Travel

SpaceX Assembles First Starship V3, Marking Milestone for Future Space Travel

SpaceX has successfully assembled the first full Starship V3 stack at its Starbase facility in Texas. This marks a significant milestone in the company's mission to advance space travel, particularly with its ambitions to reach Mars. The Starship V3, standing at 124 meters tall, is the tallest rocket ever built and features the new Raptor 3 engines. These engines provide 22% more thrust than their predecessors, making the rocket more powerful and efficient. The V3 model also includes stretched propellant tanks and improved heat-shield tiles, enhancing its capabilities for space missions. The assembly of Ship 39 atop Booster 19 sets the stage for the debut orbital flight, targeted for no earlier than May 12.
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Waymo Recalls Vehicles to Address Flooding Navigation Issues

Waymo Recalls Vehicles to Address Flooding Navigation Issues

Waymo Recalls Vehicles to Address Flooding Navigation Issues
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Lowe's and Home Depot Implement License Plate Readers Amid Privacy Concerns

Lowe's and Home Depot Implement License Plate Readers Amid Privacy Concerns

Lowe's and Home Depot Implement License Plate Readers Amid Privacy Concerns
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National Weather Service Warns of Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding in Texas

National Weather Service Warns of Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding in Texas

Residents across parts of Texas are facing a dangerous mix of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for damaging winds, large hail, and life-threatening flooding. A severe thunderstorm warning is active until Monday morning, affecting several coastal and near-coastal counties, including Aransas, Calhoun, Nueces, San Patricio, Refugio, and Kleberg. The storm line is moving southeast at approximately 45 mph, impacting cities such as Corpus Christi and Rockport. A separate flash flood warning is in effect for east central Lee County. The storms could produce wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail the size of a quarter. Slow-moving systems have already dumped 4 to 5 inches of rain overnight, with more expected. The NWS warns of significant risks to property and life, including hail damage, wind damage, and flash flooding.
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Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border

Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border

A medical examiner believes heat stroke led to the deaths of six people thought to be immigrants found inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo, Texas
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How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

By Joseph Ax May 11 (Reuters) - Several Republican-led states across the South are rushing to redraw their congressional maps ahead of November's midterm elections in a bid to help save their party's narrow majority in the U.S.
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Oregon Governor's Adviser Suggests Revisiting Corporate Activity Tax Amid Economic Concerns

Oregon Governor's Adviser Suggests Revisiting Corporate Activity Tax Amid Economic Concerns

Oregon Governor's Adviser Suggests Revisiting Corporate Activity Tax Amid Economic Concerns
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Waymo Expands Self-Driving Rideshare Service to San Antonio

Waymo Expands Self-Driving Rideshare Service to San Antonio

Waymo Expands Self-Driving Rideshare Service to San Antonio
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Severe Weather Strikes Southern U.S., Affecting Texas and Mississippi

Severe Weather Strikes Southern U.S., Affecting Texas and Mississippi

Severe weather conditions are currently impacting the southern United States, with reports of dangerous storms stretching from Texas to Mississippi. According to ABC World News Tonight, the region is experiencing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and the potential for localized flooding. These conditions are part of a broader weather system moving through the area, which has already caused disruptions and raised concerns about safety. The storms are expected to persist, with meteorologists closely monitoring their development and potential escalation.
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Heatstroke Suspected in Deaths of Six Found in Texas Rail Yard

Heatstroke Suspected in Deaths of Six Found in Texas Rail Yard

Six individuals were discovered deceased in a train boxcar at a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday, May 10, 2026. According to the Laredo Police Department, the victims, believed to be immigrants, likely succumbed to heatstroke. Dr. Corinne Stern, the Webb County Medical Examiner, confirmed hyperthermia as the cause of death for one victim, a 29-year-old Mexican woman, and suspects the same for the others pending further examination. Identification documents and cellphones found at the scene suggest the victims may be from Mexico and Honduras. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about smuggling operations and the dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Union Pacific has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.
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Governor Abbott Activates Emergency Resources as Severe Storms Threaten Texas

Governor Abbott Activates Emergency Resources as Severe Storms Threaten Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has activated state emergency resources in response to a severe storm system threatening Texas with hurricane-force winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes. The storm is expected to impact a wide area, including West, North, East, Central, and South-Central Texas, with wind gusts possibly exceeding 75 mph and hail larger than 2 inches in diameter. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, with some areas potentially receiving up to 6 inches of rain. In preparation, the governor has deployed search-and-rescue teams, swiftwater boat squads, helicopters, and other state assets to assist local officials. Residents are advised to monitor local forecasts and avoid driving through flooded roadways.