Spotify says Merlin, which represents more than 30,000 independent labels and distributors, has joined Universal Music Group in backing its upcoming AI-powered remix and covers product. The paid tool will let fans…
Tech Crunch – Texas halts new data centers as governor calls for audits
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center development until an audit has been completed. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Walmart completes its acquisition of TV advertising company Vibe.co
The acquisition, which was first announced in June, brings Vibe.co into Walmart Connect, Walmart’s connected TV advertising platform. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Elon Musk spends half his time talking robots and AI on Tesla earnings calls
An analysis of the last seven years of Tesla earnings calls shows just little attention Musk pays to Tesla’s car business. Read more: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Ranking the Giants’ 5 trades at the deadline from worst to best
It was a whirlwind of a trade deadline for the Giants, who made the moves they needed to make and came away with an impressive haul. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – West Fund reopens financial aid helpline for abortion services
The only abortion fund in El Paso has returned after a four-year absence. West Fund relaunched its helpline Monday to assist abortion seekers in El Paso and West Texas pay for their…
KTSM News – Firefighters extinguish mobile home fire in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Firefighters extinguished a mobile home fire in Las Cruces, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block…
The Athletic MiLB News – After the trade deadline, these 9 young players appear primed for bigger roles
The trade deadline left some holes on selling teams’ rosters. These nine players are in position to potentially fill those spots. Read: Read More
The Border Chronicle – The Sonoran Desert’s Endemic Psychedelic: A Q&A with Writer Kimon de Greef
A new book tells the scandal-ridden tale of Sonora’s toad-smoking neo-shaman. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Professors sue Texas A&M System over limits on teaching race, gender
This is the second Texas university system sued over teaching restrictions in recent weeks. Read: Read More