A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey of the June primary for governor finds Congressman Eric Swalwell (D) leading the open primary with 17%. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium draws major concerts as debate over funding upgrades lingers
As music fans snap up tickets for BTS’s two-night stop at Sun Bowl Stadium this May and a tour stop featuring Post Malone and Jelly Roll days later, the University of Texas…
Border Report – Videos detailing shooting of Texas man by federal agent leave family, lawmakers pushing for more answers
An attorney representing the family of a Texas man who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent in South Padre Island last year said they have “grave concerns” about the…
KTSM News – Docs: Murder suspect lived with canal victim, did not get along with him
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Court documents obtained by KTSM show that the man who is accused of shooting and killing a 19-year-old and leaving his body in a canal in El…
Tech Crunch – EV startup Harbinger reveals a smaller work truck with electric and hybrid variants
The LA-based startup is trying to corner the commercial truck market with its electric and hybrid trucks that offer a lower cost of ownership and a better driving experience. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Meta didn’t buy Moltbook for bots — it bought into the agentic web
Meta’s Moltbook acquisition may look odd at first, but the deal could signal how Meta sees AI agents shaping future advertising and commerce on an agentic web. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens
WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for under-13 users, limiting features to messaging and calls while giving parents PIN-protected controls, alerts, and approval over contacts and groups. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers’ sites
The changes allow more merchants to participate in Amazon’s Shop Direct program, which sends Amazon customers to other retailers’ websites. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Cornyn voices support for nixing filibuster, reversing course as he courts Trump’s endorsement
Cornyn’s change of heart comes amid a grueling primary battle with Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said he’d consider dropping out if Republicans scrapped the filibuster to pass a voter ID law….
Tech Crunch – Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger
The tech giant says the new features are designed to alert users before they engage with something suspicious. Read more: Read More