Federal officials on Monday charged a man believed to be the captain of a boat carrying migrants that capsized near San Diego, killing four passengers. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled
Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform
The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal agents have now arrested more than 250 people during a North Carolina immigration crackdown centered around Charlotte, the state’s largest city, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
Tech Crunch – Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue
Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms
Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a sever winter storm could push the grid over the edge. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.
With Texas’ new map blocked by a federal court, California Democrats are emerging victorious — though the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in. Read: Read More
Border Report – Trump proposes to narrow Endangered Species Act protections
The Trump administration is proposing to axe protections for some animals and plants under the Endangered Species Act. The administration argues that the current rules are too stringent and stifle economic development,…
Border Report – 23 migrants found in stash houses; 7 smugglers in custody
The flow of migrants to the U.S. border remains at record lows, but people are still coming in search of the American dream and smugglers are waiting for them. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – What’s next after a court blocked Texas’ gerrymandered maps
The state is expected to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily pause the ruling, which would allow Texas to use the more recent map while the appeal plays out. Read: Read…