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Earlier this year, Tesla and SpaceX announced plans for Terafab, a new AI chip research and manufacturing project in partnership with Intel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Earlier this year, there were concerns the US might use the renewal window to force a confrontation with Canada and Mexico, or even threaten withdrawal.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Earlier Thursday, a top White House aide said he thought Warsh would be able to convince his colleagues that rates can be lowered.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Earlier sales data had shown a sharp rebound in Tesla's European sales in 2026.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Earlier in the summer, Luma had sent word around that she expected her players to get their hair cut short, a rule that hadn’t gone over well with some of the Under Fifteens’ best players.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John