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Amazon is planning an off-grid data center in Texas that will be powered by a 7.65 GW natural-gas plant, which could become the nation’s largest single source of emissions and the most polluting power facility in the United States. The project would operate independently of the regional grid, raising concerns about its compatibility with Amazon’s 2040 net-zero emissions target.
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The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that the driver of the Tesla involved in the fatal Texas crash overrode the Full Self-Driving system by pressing the accelerator pedal to 100 percent. Investigators noted the vehicle was traveling at about 70 mph when it struck the home, resulting in the driver’s death.
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A Tesla operating on its Autopilot system collided with a residence in Texas, killing the occupant of the home. Investigators will examine the vehicle’s data logs to determine whether Autopilot was engaged at the time of the crash, while Tesla maintains that the driver manually overrode the self-driving function.
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Apple will require users in Texas to verify that they are at least 18 years old, or obtain parental consent, before they can create an Apple Account or use the App Store. The age-verification requirement takes effect on June 4 and is being implemented to comply with Texas Senate Bill 2420, which mandates age-assurance measures.
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SpaceX has proposed a $55 billion investment to build a Terafab semiconductor fabrication plant in Grimes County, Texas. The project could involve total capital expenditures of up to $119 billion. The company is seeking to establish a new chip-making facility in the state.
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