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SpaceX’s Rocket Launch Site in Texas Is Now Its Own City

The site is where SpaceX conducts the launches of its Starship rockets, which are at the center of its ambitions to launch missions to the moon and Mars.

SpaceX’s Starbase rocket launch site in South Texas is now officially its own city.

Voters in the South Texas community over the weekend approved making the facility around the Boca Chica Beach area in Cameron County its own municipality. According to the Associated Press, the majority of the voters were SpaceX employees.

About 283 people were eligible to vote; the tally was 212 to 6 in support of the measure, the report said. It’s unclear if CEO Elon Musk voted in the Starbase election.

SpaceX was unable to be contacted for comment. However, Musk celebrated the approval via a tweet on Sunday night, stating: «Starbase, Texas Is now a real city!»

The election stemmed from a petition started late last year that attracted enough signatures to move forward with a vote.

The site, which sits near the Gulf of Mexico, is where SpaceX conducts the launches of its Starship rockets, which are at the center of its ambitions to launch crew and cargo trips to the moon and Mars. SpaceX also runs the Starlink satellite broadband service, which runs its rocket launches at sites elsewhere including NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Last year, the company sought to increase the launch frequency of its Starship rockets from five launches a year to 25 launches at its Starbase facility. The Federal Aviation Administration said at the time it would review the potential environmental impact of accommodating more launches, including impact on wildlife, air emissions, water quality and noise levels.

Some environmentalists contend the launches are affecting the local area. Each launch releases thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater into the environment. SpaceX has already faced more than $150,000 in fees for violations, according to an NPR report.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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