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Ex-Texas Officials Believed Phone Calls, Not Sirens, Enough for Flood Alert

TL/DR - Several former officials in Texas believed that informal phone calls, as opposed to warning sirens, would be adequate in the event of a flood. This comes amid criticism over the handling of recent flood recovery efforts in the state, which left more than 100 people dead. There is also scrutiny over the decision to reject a flood warning…

Tesla Stock Drops as Trump Criticizes Musk’s Political Party Plan

TL/DR - Elon Musk has indicated the formation of a new political party which is purported to be pro-gun and pro-bitcoin. Following this announcement and criticism from Donald Trump, Tesla's stock experienced a significant drop. It is yet unclear how the formation of Musk's political party would become a reality. Tesla stock plummets following…

Musk Launches Political Party Following Trump Tax Cut Disagreement

TL/DR - Elon Musk has announced that he is forming a new political party following a fallout with President Trump. The move comes after a disagreement over Trump's signature tax cuts law which Musk opposed. The name of the new party is reportedly the 'America Party' and there is already interest from figures such as Mark Cuban and Anthony…