Function, which offers blood testing and medical imaging services, recently raised $298 million in a Series B round led by Redpoint Ventures at a valuation of $2.5 billion. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised him
Until being labeled as the “radical left,” Brown was widely supported by Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously hired him as his clerk. Abbott called the ruling “clearly erroneous.” Read:…
KTSM News – Expert addresses Texas whooping cough increase
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas Health Services is reporting over 35 hundred whooping cough cases. Executive Director of Immunize El Paso Henry Brutus talks about the whooping cough virus, symptoms, and…
Border Report – Captain of migrant boat that capsized, killing 4, is charged
Federal officials on Monday charged a man believed to be the captain of a boat carrying migrants that capsized near San Diego, killing four passengers. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled
Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform
The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal agents have now arrested more than 250 people during a North Carolina immigration crackdown centered around Charlotte, the state’s largest city, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
Tech Crunch – Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue
Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms
Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a sever winter storm could push the grid over the edge. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.
With Texas’ new map blocked by a federal court, California Democrats are emerging victorious — though the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in. Read: Read More