The executive order comes after the Legislature ended a special session without the House, Senate and governor agreeing on restrictions. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides
A former public school teacher, Talarico has emerged as one of Texas Democrats’ strongest communicators. He joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the primary. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – OpenAI denies that it’s weighing a ‘last-ditch’ California exit amid regulatory pressure over its restructuring
OpenAI executives are discussing a potential relocation out of California as increasing political resistance threatens the company’s efforts to convert from nonprofit to for-profit status, according to The WSJ, but the company…
Texas Monthly – Video of clash over gender-identity content in Texas A&M children’s lit class leads to firings
After the video fueled outrage, two college leaders were removed from their administrative roles for approving plans to teach content inconsistent with the course’s published description. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – ReOrbit lands record funding to take on Musk’s Starlink from Europe
Finnish startup ReOrbit, has raised a record €45 million Series A for the country to offer “sovereign” satellites. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Nepal reverses social media ban as protests turn deadly
Nepal has reversed its social media ban following nationwide “Gen Z” protests and public backlash. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Snap breaks into ‘startup squads’ as ad revenue stalls
CEO Evan Spiegel just announced the company is restructuring around small “startup squads” of 10 to 15 people to regain agility against larger competitors. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Escobar critical of Supreme Court ruling backing immigration raids in California
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, was sharply critical of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Monday, Sept. 8 that lifted a federal judge’s order prohibiting government agents…
Border Report – Mexico expels US fugitive wanted on drug charges
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities have expelled an American citizen wanted on drug charges and other crimes in the United States. Agents with the National Migration Institute (INM) and…
Border Report – US border shutdown forces other countries to deal with migrants
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Latin American nations accustomed to seeing their citizens migrate are taking on the role of host countries, as the U.S. shuts down its borders and individuals…