Federal agents have detained a 5-year-old boy and his father in Minnesota, taking them to a detention facility in Texas. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – A small oil company polluted Midland’s water reserve. The cleanup has dragged on for years.
Cleaning up oilfield pollution in arid West Texas is costly and complicated. The bankruptcy process allows companies to move on while the public pays the price. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Judge dismisses Texas lawsuit claiming that numbering system threatens ballot secrecy
The ruling said activist Laura Pressley’s case was moot, because the state has already banned the practice she challenged. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – Opinion: What fewer births and an aging population mean for El Paso’s health care future
By Joaquin E. Moreno A recent El Paso Matters article highlighted a decades-long pattern in El Paso consisting of fewer births and more deaths, resulting in slower natural population growth. Joaquin E….
Tech Crunch – Google’s AI Mode can now tap into your Gmail and Photos to provide tailored responses
The company notes that AI Mode doesn’t train directly on your Gmail inbox or Google Photos library. Instead, it trains on specific prompts and the model’s responses. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Can the Texas Grid Withstand This Winter Storm?
Trust in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the operator of the state’s predominant power grid, was shaken greatly by the devastating February 2021 winter storm that resulted in widespread, days-long blackouts….
Tech Crunch – Under Armour says it’s ‘aware’ of data breach claims after 72M customer records were posted online
TechCrunch obtained a sample of the stolen data, which contained names, email addresses, dates of birth, and the user’s approximate geographic location. Under Armour confirmed some sensitive information was taken in the…
Tech Crunch – Google reportedly snags up team behind AI voice startup Hume AI
Google has hired the CEO and top top behind voice AI startup Hume AI, signaling that voice is increasingly becoming the preferred interface over screens. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – From invisibility cloaks to AI chips: Neurophos raises $110M to build tiny optical processors for inferencing
Neurophos is taking a crack at solving the AI industry’s power efficiency problem with an optical chip that uses a composite material to do the math required in AI inferencing tasks. Read more:…
KTSM News – El Paso doctor pays $200K settlement over illegal prescriptions
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso doctor has agreed to pay $200,000 in a settlement after he violated the Controlled Substances Act, the False Claims Act, and the Texas Health…