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Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s

Weekly measles cases have hit a new record in the U.S., surpassing previous outbreaks, particularly the troubling 2019 peak.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

The latest on measles outbreak cases in the U.S.

The United States is facing a significant measles outbreak, primarily impacting unvaccinated individuals, with cases reported predominantly in West Texas.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Texas may ban THC products just a few years after legalization started a big business

Texas may ban most hemp products due to public health concerns raised by lawmakers regarding safety and marketing to youth.
Public health
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Large number of measles cases being missed, CDC says

The CDC acknowledges underreporting of measles cases amid a record outbreak, complicating efforts to control the situation.
Public health
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says

CDC halts plan to assist Texas schools in fighting measles due to staff layoffs and funding issues.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s

Weekly measles cases have hit a new record in the U.S., surpassing previous outbreaks, particularly the troubling 2019 peak.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

The latest on measles outbreak cases in the U.S.

The United States is facing a significant measles outbreak, primarily impacting unvaccinated individuals, with cases reported predominantly in West Texas.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Texas may ban THC products just a few years after legalization started a big business

Texas may ban most hemp products due to public health concerns raised by lawmakers regarding safety and marketing to youth.
Public health
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Large number of measles cases being missed, CDC says

The CDC acknowledges underreporting of measles cases amid a record outbreak, complicating efforts to control the situation.
Public health
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says

CDC halts plan to assist Texas schools in fighting measles due to staff layoffs and funding issues.
#privacy
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Apple's Tim Cook called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to personally lobby against online child safety bill

Tim Cook lobbies against Texas child safety bill, citing privacy concerns for users.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Google agrees to pay Texas $1.375bn over data-privacy claims

Google has reached a $1.375 billion settlement with Texas over data privacy violations.
#education
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago
NYC parents

Internet's Divided: Mom Is Livid That School Charged $15 To Get Her Son's Confiscated Phone Back

fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Texas attorney general investigates Austin ISD for allegedly teaching 'critical race theory' - Austin Monitor

fromTODAY.com
1 day ago
NYC parents

Internet's Divided: Mom Is Livid That School Charged $15 To Get Her Son's Confiscated Phone Back

fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Texas attorney general investigates Austin ISD for allegedly teaching 'critical race theory' - Austin Monitor

#real-estate
#elon-musk
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Texans to vote on turning SpaceX headquarters into city named Starbase

Residents of South Texas will vote to make the SpaceX area a city named Starbase, reflecting changes brought by SpaceX's presence.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX gets a company town in Texas

South Texas voters approved the creation of 'Starbase', a new city near SpaceX's Boca Chica launch site, heavily supported by SpaceX employees.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Texans to vote on turning SpaceX headquarters into city named Starbase

Residents of South Texas will vote to make the SpaceX area a city named Starbase, reflecting changes brought by SpaceX's presence.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX gets a company town in Texas

South Texas voters approved the creation of 'Starbase', a new city near SpaceX's Boca Chica launch site, heavily supported by SpaceX employees.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk says he's refocusing on Tesla. Satellite images show Musk's growing business empire in Texas.

Elon Musk has relocated all major companies to Texas, indicating his pivot towards a more favorable business environment.
Toronto startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

The home of Elon Musk's SpaceX could become an official Texas city called Starbase

Elon Musk's effort to establish a city called Starbase in Texas appears poised for success, primarily due to voter support from his employees.
Toronto startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Voters Approve Incorporation of SpaceX Hub as Starbase, Texas

The South Texas community officially incorporated as Starbase, fulfilling Elon Musk's vision and highlighting strong local support for SpaceX's presence.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Fear, hope and loathing in Elon Musk's new city: It's the wild, wild west and the future'

Elon Musk is creating a new municipality in Texas, raising questions about corporate governance and its implications for local communities.
#religious-discrimination
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Proposed Muslim development in Texas brings inquiries by DOJ and state officials

The DOJ is investigating the EPIC City housing project for religious discrimination concerns.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

Proposed Muslim development in Texas brings inquiries by DOJ and state officials; community members feel stereotyped

The DOJ is investigating potential religious discrimination against a proposed Muslim housing development in North Texas called EPIC City.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Proposed Muslim development in Texas brings inquiries by DOJ and state officials

The DOJ is investigating the EPIC City housing project for religious discrimination concerns.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

Proposed Muslim development in Texas brings inquiries by DOJ and state officials; community members feel stereotyped

fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta adds another 650 MW of solar power to its AI push | TechCrunch

This is the fourth solar deal that Meta has announced this year, all in Texas, highlighting its commitment to renewable energy for its expanding data centers.
European startups
#immigration
fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

Texas sheriff discovers a dozen migrants hidden inside hay bales during traffic stop of apparent human smuggler

fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

Texas sheriff discovers a dozen migrants hidden inside hay bales during traffic stop of apparent human smuggler

#legislation
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Texas aims to become the most restrictive state for social media use by minors

Texas is set to implement strict regulations on social media access for minors, requiring parental permission and potentially banning account creation altogether.
US politics
fromThe Daily Dot
3 weeks ago

Is Texas really outlawing political memes? Not exactly. Here's what's really going on with HB 366

Texas lawmakers passed a bill requiring disclaimers on altered political media, igniting controversy among meme enthusiasts.
Law
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Texas Anti-Abortion Bill Includes Provision Barring Judicial Review of Its Legality

Texas's anti-abortion bill could impose severe penalties while limiting court reviews of its constitutionality, raising significant legal and ethical concerns.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago

Texas's War on Abortion Is Now a War on Free Speech

S.B. 2880 seeks to restrict information on abortion pills and related discussions.
The bill's design empowers citizens to sue those sharing abortion information, threatening free speech.
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Texas aims to become the most restrictive state for social media use by minors

Texas is set to implement strict regulations on social media access for minors, requiring parental permission and potentially banning account creation altogether.
US politics
fromThe Daily Dot
3 weeks ago

Is Texas really outlawing political memes? Not exactly. Here's what's really going on with HB 366

Texas lawmakers passed a bill requiring disclaimers on altered political media, igniting controversy among meme enthusiasts.
Law
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Texas Anti-Abortion Bill Includes Provision Barring Judicial Review of Its Legality

Texas's anti-abortion bill could impose severe penalties while limiting court reviews of its constitutionality, raising significant legal and ethical concerns.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago

Texas's War on Abortion Is Now a War on Free Speech

S.B. 2880 seeks to restrict information on abortion pills and related discussions.
The bill's design empowers citizens to sue those sharing abortion information, threatening free speech.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Sangha Renewables Launches 20 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility Powered By Solar Energy

Sangha Renewables is launching a sustainable bitcoin mining facility in Texas, merging renewable energy with digital asset creation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Blue Land of Enchantment Lures Unhappy Texans

Texas liberals are migrating to New Mexico for its progressive politics and appealing lifestyle.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Syntrio to Launch Fiber Network in Aledo, Texas

Access to high-speed internet is vital for communities to thrive, supporting essential activities such as hybrid work, virtual learning, and telemedicine.
Toronto startup
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

This Little-known Texas Destination Is Home to One of the Largest Wine-growing Regions in the U.S.-and It's Not the Hill Country

The Llano Estacado is a major wine grape-growing region in Texas, producing 80% of the state's wine grapes.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Mom charged after buying ammo for teen son obsessed with mass killings, police say

A Texas woman faces charges for buying tactical gear for her son, linked to potential school violence.
#cultural-heritage
#highway-incident
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Dallas Cowboys

Coin toss! $800,000 in loose dimes spill onto highway in tractor-trailer accident, sparking 14-hour cleanup

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Cars

Wild video shows towed car swinging around highway - with terrified driver inside: 'Like a scene from Fast & Furious'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Dallas Cowboys

Coin toss! $800,000 in loose dimes spill onto highway in tractor-trailer accident, sparking 14-hour cleanup

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Cars

Wild video shows towed car swinging around highway - with terrified driver inside: 'Like a scene from Fast & Furious'

fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Texas Releases Notice of Funding Availability for BEAD and TMAP

The NOFA for the BEAD and TMAP programs aims to expand broadband access to unserved or underserved areas in Texas, encouraging project inclusivity and affordability.
Fundraising
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

What to know about Blake Shelton's 'For Recreational Use Only'

Blake Shelton's new album 'For Recreational Use Only' shows his ability to reinvent himself, blending classic and modern country styles.
Music
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Church volunteer, 44, sent to prison for molesting son's 13-year-old friend, including at her kid's party

A Texas mother received a five-year prison sentence for molesting her son's friend, exposing severe breaches of trust.
#google
Privacy technologies
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims over user data collection

Google will pay $1.4 billion to Texas over unauthorized data collection.
The settlement serves as a warning to tech firms about user privacy violations.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims over user data collection

Google will pay $1.4 billion to Texas over unauthorized data collection.
The settlement serves as a warning to tech firms about user privacy violations.
fromEater Dallas
2 weeks ago

Where Do You Think Tom Cruise Should Eat Barbecue in Dallas?

Tom Cruise is set to visit Texas to screen his latest film, and the excitement is palpable as fans anticipate his barbecue destination.
Dallas Cowboys
#buc-ees
#severe-weather
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Texas child found dead after being swept away by floodwaters

A 10-year-old girl was tragically found dead after being swept away by floodwaters in Texas, highlighting the dangers of severe weather.
#accident
#college-baseball
#earthquakes
#starbase
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How Trump's love for crypto threatens US residents' peace: I just want quiet'

Cryptocurrency mining operations are significantly impacting residents' quality of life in Texas.
The influx of bitcoin miners has escalated noise pollution and energy consumption in the area.
#nursing-student
#crime
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Twisted son allegedly murdered mom then shared photo on Snapchat: 'It was an exorcism'

A Texas man allegedly killed his mother and dog during a delusional exorcism ritual, later sharing photos of the crime on social media.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

Karmelo Anthony renting $900K home in gated community with family, bought new car after release on bond in Austin Metcalf murder case: report

SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Twisted son allegedly murdered mom then shared photo on Snapchat: 'It was an exorcism'

A Texas man allegedly killed his mother and dog during a delusional exorcism ritual, later sharing photos of the crime on social media.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

Karmelo Anthony renting $900K home in gated community with family, bought new car after release on bond in Austin Metcalf murder case: report

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

How One Texas County Has Profited Off of Migrant Deportations

Texas's immigration enforcement's financial implications for migrants highlight systemic issues in the response to border crossings.
fromCardplayer
3 weeks ago

Hometown Hero Wins PokerGO Tour Texas Poker Open Main Event

In the thrilling conclusion to the 2025 PokerGO Tour Texas Poker Open, Ravee Sundara emerged victorious, securing $283,143 and the coveted belt buckle trophy.
Poker
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Dozens put on 'do not sail list' after massive brawl breaks out on Carnival Cruise ship

The incident occurred in the debarkation area under the authority of U.S. Customs and Border (Protection), further illustrating the serious nature of the brawl.
Black Lives Matter
#public-safety
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
San Francisco Giants

Texas man smuggles rare baby spider monkeys across border - but gets caught trying to sell them on Facebook: officials

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Austin

Wascally wabbit! Cops hunt for pot lover who hid weed-filled Easter eggs around Texas town - and posted clues online

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
San Francisco Giants

Texas man smuggles rare baby spider monkeys across border - but gets caught trying to sell them on Facebook: officials

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Austin

Wascally wabbit! Cops hunt for pot lover who hid weed-filled Easter eggs around Texas town - and posted clues online

#murder
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Texas mom arrested after giving spiked Jell-O shots to class of 5th-graders

After bringing Jell-O shots to her daughter's school party, 15 children consumed them, resulting in numerous reports of stomach aches and one child passing out.
NYC parents
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

Texas Awards Lyte Fiber $43.3M More in BOOT Round II

"This investment in broadband expansion is not solely about laying fiber; it's about supporting economic growth, educational opportunities, healthcare access, and an overall enhanced quality of life for Texans in rural and underserved areas."
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I've been to all 63 national parks. These 4 are my favorites - but these 3 didn't impress me much.

Alaska's Gates of the Arctic is a transformative wilderness, showcasing vast caribou migrations, wild rivers, and the majestic Brooks Range, offering an unforgettable experience.
Beer
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

College baseball Week 10: Top 25 rankings and what to watch

Texas remains No. 1 this week after sweeping Auburn at home, but it hosts rival Texas A&M this weekend in a series that is sure to have plenty of fireworks.
Atlanta Braves
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Only State Without A Single Dairy Queen Location Is Known For Ice Cream - Tasting Table

Texas stands tall with 535 Dairy Queen locations, representing 13% of all DQ outlets in the U.S., a testament to the state's ice cream affinity.
Beer
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Austin Metcalf's dad trashes 'anti-white hate' protesters who held rally for slain teen: 'They don't give a s-t about my family'

"That's all they are: Race baiters. F-ing people that wanna spew their narrative for their own agenda. They don't give a shit about my family."
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Students at Dallas high school plagued by two shootings in a year remain afraid to return

It was very traumatic, honestly, and it was the second time that happened, Deliyah Martin, a junior, shared how the repeated events left her fearful to return.
SF parents
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

CDC scientist: Texas measles outbreak response hurt by funding cuts

Funding cuts are hampering Texas's response to a serious measles outbreak, which constitutes 90% of U.S. cases.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Texas man charged after 3 pit bulls fatally maul neighbor - one day after he was accused of murder

Marshall Garrett, 38, is charged with multiple felonies, including murder, after his dogs fatally mauled neighbor Harriette Phillips, who tried to fend them off.
Pets
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Surprise teams, contenders and OU's quest to five-peat: Big questions for the rest of the softball season

If you're a one-season-at-a-time person, however, then with college hoops wrapping up last week, you might only now be dipping your toe into the diamond sports waters.
Atlanta Braves
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Karmelo Anthony allowed to walk free on $250K bond, house arrest in stabbing death of Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony's bond was reduced to $250,000, allowing him to await trial at home after allegedly stabbing another teen to death.
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