Tesla Chooses Texas For 2nd US Vehicle Assembly Plant
Electric car maker Tesla has chosen Texas as the site for its largest auto assembly plant that will employ at least 5,000 workers.
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Electric car maker Tesla has chosen Texas as the site for its largest auto assembly plant that will employ at least 5,000 workers.
Some labor activists and workers at Tesla's California factory say the company is threatening to fire employees who haven't returned to work since the plant reopened because they're afraid of catching the coronavirus.
Just over six months ago, Tesla only had one factory turning out cars. It could soon have as many as five -- with one of those possibly in Texas.
Texas is reportedly among the finalists for a new Tesla assembly plant.
The mayors of Dallas and Fort Worth have taken notice of CEO Elon Musk's frustration with orders that shut down production at Tesla's factory in California.
Over the weekend Elon Musk threatened to move Tesla headquarters to Texas and filed a lawsuit against Alameda County, California, after local officials refused to let the company reopen its factory.
A prototype of a SpaceX ship meant to one day take humans to the moon and Mars has passed a key test at a facility in Texas, according to founder and CEO Elon Musk.
For the first time in almost a decade, American astronauts will launch into space on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station.
After three deadly crashes involving Tesla vehicles the company's autopilot driving system is facing increased scrutiny.
The SpaceX prototype upper stage built as a pathfinder for SpaceX's planned human-rated Starship rocket exploded during a pressurization test in Texas.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears poised to transform the company's electric cars into driverless vehicles.
Shares of Tesla Inc. tumbled Wednesday after the company cut vehicle prices and announced 4th quarter sales figures that fell short of Wall Street estimates.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk settled a fraud suit with the Securities and Exchange Commission by agreeing to pay a $20 million fine and he will step down as chairman of Tesla's board in 45 days.
A British diver who helped rescue youth soccer players trapped in a cave in Thailand is suing Elon Musk, alleging that the Tesla CEO falsely accused him of being a pedophile.
Tesla is dropping two of the seven standard colors it had offered to customers as it tries to streamline production.
Shares of Tesla slipped on the first day of trading after the electric vehicle maker said it won't consider going private after all.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced via Twitter on Tuesday that he is considering taking the electric car maker private, causing the company's stock to spike.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has apologized for calling a British diver involved in the Thailand cave rescue a pedophile, saying he spoke in anger.
Last week, Elon Musk showed "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King the couch he sleeps on when he works late at his Tesla Model 3 factory. The internet was not pleased with the piece of furniture.
Electric car maker Tesla increased the production of its Model 3 mass-market car in the first quarter, but still fell far short of the numbers that it had promised last summer.
Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, says the company is planning to launch a spacecraft to Mars and return it to Earth as soon as early 2019.
SpaceX's big new rocket blasted off Tuesday on its first test flight, carrying a red electric sports car aiming for an endless road trip past Mars.
It's almost showtime for SpaceX's big new rocket with a cherry-red sports car on top. The Falcon Heavy rocket is poised to blast off this afternoon.
A recycled SpaceX capsule is back at the International Space Station, just in time for Christmas.
After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs — and, more recently, solar panels — Tesla Inc. wants to electrify a new type of vehicle: big trucks.
The union said financial losses have mounted for the airline since the COVID pandemic and operational performance is behind its competitors.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
The union said financial losses have mounted for the airline since the COVID pandemic and operational performance is behind its competitors.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, which houses families and children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Playing in this year's Super Bowl was Rockwall legend Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the Rockwall community couldn't be prouder of him.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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