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The US joined Israel’s military campaign against Iran Saturday, using B-2 bombers to target three nuclear sites: Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordo. In a speech to the nation, President Donald Trump called the strikes a success, saying the military destroyed the facilities. A final assessment of the impact to Iran's nuclear program is ongoing. Watch the speech here; see images from the White House Situation Room here.
Operation Midnight Hammer began around 12 am ET Friday night, when seven B-2 bombers launched from Missouri east to Iran, with bombers also flying west as a decoy. After an 18-hour flight with minimal communication, the bombers struck Iran’s heavily fortified Fordo and Natanz facilities in the first-ever operational deployment of 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs. US submarines separately launched Tomahawk missiles at an Iranian nuclear facility in Isfahan. The stealth bomber strikes took place between 6:40 pm ET and 7:05 pm ET—around 2 am local time. No shots were known to have been fired on US aircraft or personnel.
Trump suggested if Iran does not pursue peace, the US could strike further. Iran said it is reserving all options for a response and has not retaliated as of this writing. Israel said an Iranian missile barrage early Sunday wounded at least 80 people. Democratic congressional leaders have meanwhile criticized the US strikes as a dangerous escalation.
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Tesla debuted its robotaxi service yesterday, releasing roughly 10 driverless Model Y vehicles in part of Austin, Texas. CEO Elon Musk says the rides will cost a flat share of $4.20 and hopes to ramp up to 1,000 vehicles within months.
Tesla is not Austin’s first robotaxi; Amazon’s Waymo is the industry leader, boasting over 250,000 paid trips weekly across Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Alphabet’s Zoox is available for employees and guests in Las Vegas and San Francisco. As with Waymo and Zoox, Tesla's pilot will have a driver accompanying the vehicles. The company will also monitor its robotaxi service remotely. The launch came as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a bill requiring autonomous vehicle operators to acquire a permit, beginning in September.
Tesla’s autonomous ride-hailing service is projected to become a $951B business by 2029, making up 90% of company earnings. Learn more about self-driving cars from 1440 Topics here. |
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the NBA championship last night, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the Finals. The win marks a new era for the Thunder, as the franchise lifts the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the first time since 1979, when they were the Seattle SuperSonics (the team relocated in 2008). Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton exited the game in first quarter with an injured Achilles.
The title caps a dominant season for the Thunder, who finished with a league-leading 68 wins and entered the playoffs as the top seed in the West. Adding to his accolades after being named regular-season MVP, star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (or “SGA”) was also named Finals MVP, averaging nearly 38 points, five rebounds, and four assists during the series. See photos from last night's celebrations here.
In related news, the Phoenix Suns reportedly traded 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets yesterday. |
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