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Tesla just asked shareholders to approve Elon Musk's nixed $56 billion pay plan again
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Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
Tesla is planning to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal 1Q sales, multiple news outlets report
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Tesla is taking Elon Musk's feud with Delaware to a new level : In a proxy statement, Tesla is asking shareholders to okay a move to Texas and re-approve Musk's ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-shareholder-vote-delaware-texas-move-2024-4
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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
A Texas appellate court upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary charges against Donald Trump ally Sidney Powell ...
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US to award Samsung $6.4 bln in grants for Texas chip production complex: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South Korea's ...
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Tesla Semi charging corridor project is still alive despite Biden admin funding snub
techcrunch.com/2024/04/18/tesla-semi-big-rig-charging-corridor-biden-funding/
2024 Solar Eclipse: Live Updates: A total solar eclipse crosses over Mexico, Texas, Vermont, Massachusetts and 13 other U.S. states today.
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
In-N-Out heiress worked shifts at the chain when she was a teenager: Lynsi Snyder, whose grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger, started working at the chain as a ...
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Quick Glance: In-N-Out heiress started working at the chain as a teenager
- Lynsi Snyder, whose grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger, started working at the chain as an associate when she was a teenager.
- Snyder became president in 2010 at the age of just 27.
SpaceX loses latest bid to keep lawsuit against NLRB in Texas: A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected rocket maker SpaceX's latest bid to keep a ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/nlrb-attorneys-cleared-wrongdoing-spacex-case-transfer-fight-2024-04-17/
Samsung will get $6.4 billion in U.S. funding for chipmaking facilities in Texas: Samsung is investing $44 billion to build chipmaking plants in Texas
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Samsung to Unveil $44 Billion US Chip Push as Soon as Next Week: Samsung Electronics Co. is preparing to take the wraps off a $44 billion investment in US ...
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Interest in NHL expansion team in Atlanta stronger than you think: Whether it happens that the NHL sets up shop in Atlanta for a third time remains to be seen ...
ajc.com/sports/ken-sugiura/interest-in-nhl-expansion-team-in-atlanta-stronger-than-you-think/L62CABINVZFKDF6AZCX3WJ5A4Q/
Elon Musk to Meet Argentina President Javier Milei at Tesla Plant in Texas: Elon Musk will meet Argentine President Javier Milei at Tesla Inc ...
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Popular Canada-based coffee shop opening north of Fort Worth. Try the maple doughnuts
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Tesla worker laid off weeks after joining says he can't pay rent: A man told KVUE that he was hired to work at Tesla's Texas plant a few weeks ago ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-worker-laid-off-ev-transport-texas-rent-2024-4
Tesla stock slides after mass layoffs as its market cap falls below $500 billion: The company briefly dropped below a $500 billion valuation for the first time ...
qz.com/tesla-ev-layoffs-stock-elon-musk-gigafactory-1851413593
Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/
Which college has produced most Masters golf winners?: The University of Texas is the only college with three different Masters winners. The University of ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/general/article/scottie-scheffler-masters-texas-college-most-19403338.php
Cumulus Nears New Deal With Lenders After First Offer Drew Ire: Cumulus Media Inc. is nearing a deal with some of its creditors to extend the maturities of more ...
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Teen turns tables on accused robbers when mom slips him a gun in Texas home, cops say
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Biden admin announces $6.4B for Samsung to expand chip production in Texas: The massive Biden-led investment in chip production aims to reduce dependence on ...
axios.com/2024/04/15/biden-samsung-texas-chips-semiconductors
Patrick asks state to halt new concrete plant permits until 2025: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks the TCEQ to reject a permit for a proposed cement plant in Grayson ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/16/texas-cement-plant-permits-dan-patrick-letter-tceq/
Stocks Can Be Revived by Tech Earnings, What Happens If That Fails. And 5 Other Things to Know Before Markets Open.
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Politicians in MAGA world using social media to sell products: Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask how much you can save if you buy this product in the ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/11/nation/latest-trend-active-politicians-trying-sell-you-more-than-their-ideas/
Elon Wants His Money Back: Tesla to Texas, banker breakup fees, Destiny Tech100 and WhatsApp at the SEC.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-17/elon-wants-his-money-back
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Samsung owes $142 mln in wireless patent case, jury says: Samsung Electronics owes patent owner G+ Communications $142 million for infringing G+ patents related ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/samsung-owes-142-mln-wireless-patent-case-jury-says-2024-04-17/
Musk lawyer Alex Spiro faces sanctions bid in Texas defamation fight: A California man waging a defamation lawsuit against Elon Musk has asked a judge to punish ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/musk-lawyer-alex-spiro-faces-sanctions-bid-texas-defamation-fight-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Spiro Faces Sanctions Bid in Texas Defamation Fight
- Benjamin Brody seeks sanctions against Elon Musk's lawyer Alex Spiro for alleged unauthorized legal practice in a defamation lawsuit.
- Spiro represented Musk in a hearing despite not being licensed in Texas and lacking court permission.
- Brody claims Musk made false statements about him on social media, leading to a lawsuit.
- Spiro's behavior during a hearing was described as highly unprofessional, prompting demands for legal fees and sanctions.
PGA Championship to return to Ocean Course at Kiawah Island: The PGA of America announced Wednesday that the 113th PGA Championship, one of golf's four major ...
postandcourier.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-kiawah-island-ocean-course-returns/article_d1dcaf4e-fbfd-11ee-8993-7f97efbf2cee.html
We know more about where Tesla is slashing jobs: Tesla laid off 280 workers at its facility in Buffalo, New York, according to a regulatory filing in New York.
businessinsider.com/where-tesla-elon-musk-slashing-jobs-buffalo-new-york-2024-4
Young kids found abandoned in filthy apartment as mom goes on cruise, Texas cops say
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Preyor-Johnson: The STAAR takes one automated step backward for the kids: The Texas Education Agency has turned to machines to grade student essays ...
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Ashanti reveals she's pregnant and engaged to Nelly after rekindling their romance
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Quick Glance: Ashanti Confirms Engagement to Nelly After Pregnancy Announcement
- Singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly are engaged, following the announcement of their first child.
- Ashanti and Nelly, who rekindled their long-term, on-again, off-again relationship last year, have been inseparable since.
- Nelly is already a father to two adult children and has adopted two more. This will be the first child for Ashanti and the third for Nelly.
- The couple has had an eventful year, from public displays of affection in Las Vegas to sentimental moments on the red carpet.
Argentina's Milei meets with Elon Musk in Texas - Latest News: Elon Musk met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday at a Tesla plant in Austin ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Javier Milei Discuss Free Markets and Investment Opportunities
- Elon Musk and Argentine president Javier Milei met for the first time at Tesla's Texas factory.
- They discussed market liberation, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and investment opportunities.
- Milei unexpectedly won an election focused on spending cuts and inflation reduction.
- Both shared similar views on free markets and expressed support for Israel in conflicts.
North Texas Chick-fil-A reopens with dual lane drive-through, hiring for 40 new jobs
star-telegram.com/entertainment/restaurants/article287738990.html
Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back
pbs.org/newshour/arts/attempts-to-ban-books-are-at-an-all-time-high-these-librarians-are-fighting-back
Samsung to get $6-7 billion in chip subsidy next week for Texas expansion, sources say
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Quick Glance: Samsung to Receive Generous Chip Subsidies for Texas Expansion
- The Biden administration plans to award Samsung between $6 billion and $7 billion to expand its chip output in Taylor, Texas.
- These subsidies will be used for the construction of four facilities in Taylor, including a $17 billion chipmaking plant, a factory, an advanced packaging facility, and a research and development center.
- The goal of the CHIPS Act is to reduce reliance on China and Taiwan, as the share of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the U.S. has fallen from 37% in 1990 to 12% in 2020.
- As part of the deal, Samsung plans to more than double its U.S. investments to over $44 billion without taking government loans. It was not expected for President Joe Biden to attend the event.
Megachurch Pastor Responds To Accusation That He Plagiarized Apology For Sexist Joke
huffpost.com/entry/megachurch-pastor-responds-to-accusation-that-he-plagiarized-apology-for-sexist-joke_n_662127a3e4b0868a1b8ff9de
Beyoncé Becomes First Black Woman to Nab Number One Country Album With ‘Cowboy Carter’
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/beyonce-cowboy-carter-tops-country-album-chart-number-one-1234998548/
Quick Glance: Has Beyoncé Already Created Her Rock Album?
- Beyoncé blends R&B, country, and hard-hitting guitars on Cowboy Carter, hinting at a potential rock album, with some arguing that this album could already fit that genre.
- Tracks like the Prince-meets-Sheryl Crow pop-rock gem 'Bodyguard' and the spectacular Tina Turner-style anthem 'Ya Ya' support the notion, along with the proggy elements in the Jon Batiste-assisted opening track 'American Requiem'.
- However, with 27 often wildly disparate tracks, Cowboy Carter is challenging to categorize. In a new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, many tracks are discussed, speculating that Beyoncé's next album, the third in the trilogy, might be an official rock album.
- One of the album's guest stars, country singer Willie Jones, expresses excitement about collaborating with one of his biggest inspirations on the ballad 'Just for Fun' in the episode.
Gov. Newsom and California show why liberals can't be trusted with the economy: It was only a matter of time before California's economy reacted to failed tax ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/17/california-minimum-wage-gavin-newsom-economic-failure/73337780007/
New taco restaurant in Fort Worth will bring back original menu items by standout chef
star-telegram.com/entertainment/restaurants/eats-beat/article287568755.html
Man who lost son in Robb Elementary shooting criticizes Uvalde shirt sold at Walmart; store issues apology
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/18/uvalde-texas-walmart-shirt-criticism/73368450007/
Elon Musk shares “extremely false” allegation of voting fraud by “illegals”: On X, Musk shared false claim that is easily disproven by voter registration data.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/texas-secretary-of-state-debunks-election-fraud-claim-spread-by-elon-musk/
Mom accused of leaving 2 young children home alone for days to go on cruise: The Houston woman was charged with abandoning a child with intent to return.
abcnews.go.com/US/houston-mom-accused-leaving-children-home-alone-cruise/story
A 20-Person Polycule on Boundaries, Relationships and Intimacy: How they set boundaries, navigate jealousy, wingman their spouses and foster community.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/15/magazine/polycule-polyamory-boston.html
Wings Over Cowtown Air Show featuring Blue Angels delayed due to off-site incident
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🔊 'Amtrak Joe' loves trains. But does he love them enough to put a Japanese bullet train through Texas?
It's up for discussion as he meets Japan's PM Kishida ...
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Fear and loathing on America’s college campuses as free speech is disappearing: Student activists say fear and paranoia has descended on college campus around ...
inquirer.com/opinion/college-free-speech-palestine-israel-20240418.html
Tesla asks shareholders reinstate Elon Musk's pay, move to Texas: Electric vehicle giant Tesla is asking its shareholders to approve CEO Elon Musk's pay package ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/tesla-asks-shareholders-reinstate-elon-musks-pay-move-texas
Elon Musk's lawyer Spiro blasts sanctions bid in defamation case: Elon Musk has slammed a bid for court sanctions against his longtime attorney Alex Spiro ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/elon-musks-lawyer-spiro-blasts-sanctions-bid-defamation-case-2024-04-19/
Raising Cane’s is coming to another Sacramento-area spot. Here’s where you’ll find it
sacbee.com/news/local/article287518225.html
Cities desperately need money to handle the migrant surge. Congress recently gave them less | CNN Politics
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/cities-migrants-federal-funding-cut/
Arizona Supreme Court upholds law from 1864 effectively banning abortion: Arizona will soon be the latest state with a near-total abortion ban after the state ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
A Powerball player wins big in Texas. Where was the winning ticket sold?: A Powerball ticket sold in Texas matched five numbers to win $2 million ...
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287583000.html
Spanish Flowers, 2 other restaurants expanding to Woodlands soon: Spanish Flowers, The Capital Grille and Yard House are coming to The Woodlands Mall area ahead ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/woodlands/article/woodlands-mall-new-restaurants-spanish-flowers-19375754.php
In-N-Out’s billionaire heiress says she stood in line for 2 hours to land a job at her own store when she was just a teenager to shake the ‘stigma of being the ...
fortune.com/2024/04/11/in-n-out-billionaire-burger-heiress-lynsi-snyder-stigma-owner-kid/
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EPA rule to slash toxic pollution will affect 80 Texas plants: The new federal limits target six cancer-causing chemicals and aim to reduce the cancer risk of ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/09/texas-epa-rule-chemical-manufacturing-air-pollution/
Tesla asks shareholders to restore Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal: Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm says company believes in ‘big risks for the chance of big rewards’.
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/tesla-asks-shareholders-to-restore-elon-musks-56bn-pay-deal
Judge halts Texas probe into Media Matters’ reporting on X: Texas attorney general remained silent on claims of First Amendment retaliation.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/judge-halts-texas-probe-into-media-matters-reporting-on-x/
NYC vs. Texas? Actually, they’re both top destinations for tech talent right now: A new report from venture firm SignalFire shows New York City and Austin, Texas ...
fastcompany.com/91107891/nyc-austin-tech-talent-silicon-valley-relocating-report
It’s called Lazy River House, and it’s for sale in Texas. Yes — there is a lazy river
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Aramco Oil Traders Stage Walkout in Houston Over Bonus Pay: Several oil traders in Saudi Aramco’s Houston office staged a brief walkout last week after receiving ...
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Trans care restrictions force some families to travel hours, spend hundreds for treatment
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Portraying Trump as the Fascist He Is Could Save US Democracy: It comes down to Democratic framing, a truth-telling media, and the independent judiciary to ...
washingtonspectator.org/fascism-is-not-patriotism/
'Golden Bachelor' reality TV love story to end in divorce: The
reuters.com/lifestyle/golden-bachelor-reality-tv-love-story-end-divorce-2024-04-12/
Tesla tells Cybertruck employees that shifts will be shorter: An internal memo, obtained by Business Insider, describes new times for some production line shifts ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-tells-cybertruck-employees-shifts-shorter-austin-gigafactory-2024-4
Elon Musk and Argentina’s Leader Meet in Texas, Agree to ‘Defend Freedom’: “It was like love at first sight,” Argentina’s ambassador to the U.S ...
wsj.com/world/americas/elon-musk-and-argentinas-leader-meet-in-texas-agree-to-defend-freedom-fed42c4f
Adult entertainment industry asks Supreme Court to block Texas age-verification requirements for porn sites
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/supreme-court-porn-texas/
SpaceX land swap with Texas challenged in court: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is negotiating a land trade involving part of Boca Chica State Park.
texastribune.org/2024/04/10/space-x-texas-boca-chica-state-park/
Google wants Texas barred from questioning execs Pichai, Brin in lawsuit: Texas and other states suing Google over its digital ads practices should be barred ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/google-wants-texas-barred-questioning-execs-pichai-brin-lawsuit-2024-04-10/
‘This is a sideshow’: Tarrant County judge fires back at racism and misogyny allegations
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Money Stuff: The Podcast, Week 2: As I may have mentioned, there is a new Money Stuff podcast. Our second episode is out now. This week ...
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Non-stop from Houston, Texas to San Jose, Costa Rica for only $203 roundtrip: Non-stop flights from Houston, Texas to San Jose, Costa Rica for only $203 ...
secretflying.com/posts/houston-san-jose-costa-rica-254-roundtrip/
AI Chatbot ChatSDG Could Transform US MBA Programs: Deans, professors and administrators attending the world’s largest business education conference are ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/ai-chatbot-chatsdg-could-transform-us-mba-programs
Chiefs' Rashee Rice facing 8 charges in relation to high-speed wreck - ESPN: An arrest warrant has been issued for the Chiefs' Rashee Rice, who faces eight ...
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Quick Glance: Arrest warrant issued for player of Kansas City Chiefs after accident in Dallas
- An arrest warrant has been issued for Rashee Rice, a player of the Kansas City Chiefs, in connection with a high-speed crash in Dallas last month.
- Dallas police announced that Rice and another driver were speeding in their two vehicles in the far-left lane of the North Central Expressway, causing a chain reaction involving four other vehicles.
- Neither Rice nor the other driver were in custody Wednesday evening, and the passengers in their cars will not be charged, police said.
- Royce West, Rice's attorney, apologized for his client's role in the crash and stated that Rice is cooperating with authorities. The Kansas City Chiefs have yet to comment but are monitoring the situation.
US aircraft manufacturer: US aviation authority re-examines breakdown at Boeing - CEO waives bonus
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/boeing-motorbrand-zwingt-flugzeug-zum-abbruch-calhoun-verzichtet-auf-bonus-a-0471ad83-2808-4b98-a2b6-76a7d40436e0
Quick Glance: Boeing CEO receives nearly $33 million in 2023 total compensation
- Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun received nearly $33 million in total compensation in 2023, with much of it in deferred stock that decreased in value after an incident.
- Calhoun's retirement payouts were valued at over $44 million as of year-end 2023.
- Boeing underwent a management shakeup due to quality concerns from regulators and customers.
- Boeing revamped its executive compensation policies to prioritize product safety and quality after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
Skills she learned on the court paying off for Fayetteville’s McMorris: As the Final Four frenzy captivates America, Fayette County’s Latonya McMorris is ...
ajc.com/inspire/skills-she-learned-on-the-court-paying-off-for-fayettevilles-mcmorris/NFKLNYO2KZFVPGSVYP76UD6F7M/
Eclipse-watchers weren't disappointed despite Texas cloud cover: Some parts of Texas were lucky, and observers got clear views of the sun’s corona – its ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/texas-eclipse-clouds-19385638.php
Raimondo: Commerce Dept. will spend all of the CHIPS Act grant money this year: he Commerce Department is providing grant money to semiconductor companies to ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/15/gina-raimondo-commerce-will-spend-all-chips-act-money-this-year.html
Widespread 911 outages hit several states: Emergency phone services were disrupted across South Dakota and in parts of Nebraska, Nevada and Texas ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/18/911-outage-services-down-south-dakota/
Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States
- A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.
- In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.
- Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.
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