Several House and Senate Democrats will skip President Trump’s State of the Union address next week to attend counterprogramming events near the U.S. Capitol highlighting the impact of the administration’s policies. Trump…
Tech Crunch – Mastodon, a decentralized alternative to X, plans to target creators with new features
Mastodon is looking to grow its open source, decentralized social network with new features aimed at creators. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Data breach at fintech giant Figure affects close to a million customers
The Figure data breach allowed hackers to steal customer names, dates of birth, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Google debuts $499 Pixel 10a
The smartphone is available for preorder now with shipments starting March 5. It comes in Lavender, Berry, Fog, and Obsidian. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas sues Dow, claiming “habitual” pollution violations at Gulf Coast chemical plant
Local citizens who are preparing their own lawsuit against the chemical giant say Attorney General Ken Paxton’s suit could shield Dow from bigger penalties. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide
The San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from a staffer admitting to having an affair with Gonzales. The staffer died last year after setting herself on fire in Uvalde. Read:…
Texas Monthly – Fort Worth ISD students see gains. Will Texas keep the superintendent behind them?
As Texas takes control of the North Texas school district, the future remains uncertain for Superintendent Karen Molinar and her reforms. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Man, woman evade deputies near Homestead Meadows North, Sheriff says
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man and woman were arrested after they tried to evade deputies on Tuesday, Feb. 17, near Homestead Meadows North, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s…
Tech Crunch – Audible’s new ‘Read & Listen’ feature syncs your Kindle ebooks with audiobooks
The feature will require customers to buy both versions of the title, but at a discounted price. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – X continues to bet on vertical video with its latest update
X’s new immersive video player is designed to offer a more mobile-friendly experience, optimized especially for portrait-oriented videos. Read more: Read More