Snap said today that it has signed a deal with AI-powered search engine Perplexity to power a new chatbot. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 million in cash…
KTSM News – FAA to list airports where it is reducing flights during the government shutdown
Travelers through some of the busiest U.S. airports can expect to learn Thursday whether they’ll see fewer flights as the government shutdown drags into a second month. The Federal Aviation Administration will announce the…
Texas Monthly – Cornyn “open to” changing Senate filibuster, Hunt and Paxton back Trump’s call to scrap it
The president has sharpened his calls for Senate Republicans to kill the longstanding legislative maneuver, saying the GOP’s electoral success could hinge on it. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead
Even voters in Austin, one of the state’s most liberal cities, shot down a measure to raise property taxes. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Anker-backed hybrid RV startup Evotrex comes out of stealth
Evotrex joins startups like Lightship, Pebble, and Grounded in trying to disrupt the RV market, which is skewing younger. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors, has raised another $64 million
The Lagos-based firm and one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors is targeting a final close of $75 million for its second fund. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Discord’s Family Center update now lets parents monitor weekly purchases
Discord has rolled out updates to its Family Center, giving guardians more insights into their teens’ usage patterns, including purchases, top interactions, and time spent. The goal is to help parents monitor…
KTSM News – Docs: Father turns daughter in for fatal crash involving TSA officer
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The father of the 19-year-old woman, who struck and killed a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer back in September in Central El Paso, allegedly turned his daughter…
KTSM News – Socorro ISD facing immediate consequences from ‘Penny swap’ defeat in VATRE election
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The effects of Socorro ISD’s “penny swap” tax rate proposal failing at the election polls may be felt immediately after, with the school board set to discuss…
Border Report – Police officers in border community get new authority to pursue law breakers
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Border Report) – Police officers in a community abutting the Mexican border just got new authority to pursue lawbreakers and assist in rescues beyond city limits. Doña Ana County…