European tourists are being detained by U.S. immigration authorities without explanation, raising concerns about the impact on international tourism and the message it sends to the world. The lack of transparency and evolving travel policies could create a climate of uncertainty and fear for international travelers, potentially leading to a decline in tourism and economic losses for the U.S.
The Blue Ghost Mission 1, a lunar lander launched by Firefly Aerospace, successfully completed its two-week mission on the moon, delivering 10 NASA science and delivery payloads and capturing stunning images of a lunar sunset as a farewell. The mission set a record for the longest commercial mission to the moon and transmitted 119 gigabytes of data back to Earth, including data from first-of-their-kind science and technology demonstrations.
Tesla's sales have declined for the first time in 12 years, coinciding with the rise of Chinese competitor BYD and its significantly faster charging technology. This decline is also attributed to customer dissatisfaction with CEO Elon Musk's political involvement and concerns over President Trump's foreign trade policies.
The House is expected to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act this week, a bipartisan bill that would repeal provisions reducing benefits for workers who also receive other pensions, despite a recent attempt by the Freedom Caucus to block the effort. The bill has garnered significant support and, if passed, would take effect for benefits payable after December 2023.
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, traded under the ticker DJT, experienced a sudden plunge on Tuesday, leading to a brief halt in trading on Wall Street. The volatility in DJT shares is seen as a reflection of Trump's chances of winning the November 5 presidential election, with the stock viewed as a proxy for his odds.