Share Happy July everyone! We’re back from summer break. Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning for our live roundup discussion on our reporting this week, and on the latest news…
Tech Crunch – Google took a month to shut down Catwatchful, a phone spyware operation hosted on its servers
Google has suspended the Firebase account of Catwatchful following a TechCrunch investigation. The spyware operation was caught using Google’s own servers to host and run its surveillance app, which was stealthily monitoring…
Tech Crunch – Lyft to add autonomous shuttles in 2026 as Uber inks more self-driving deals
It’s one of just a few similar partnerships Lyft has struck, while rival Uber has an increasingly long list of robotaxi deals. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – Opinion: Birthright citizenship, anchored in the Constitution, is vital for El Paso
Being born in the United States means you are a U.S. citizen. This has been cemented in U.S. history, written into the Constitution in the 14th Amendment and upheld over the years…
Texas Monthly – In Kerr County, some summer camps are reopening after the devastating July 4 flood
At least two summer camps in the Texas Hill Country have invited campers back after sustaining little to no damage from the flood. Other camps are still combing through the rubble. Read:…
Tech Crunch – Tesla is reportedly bringing a limited version of its robotaxi service to San Francisco
There will be an employee in the driver’s seat — a big change from how things have been working in Austin. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Apple broadens App Store’s age rating system
Apple has expanded its age rating system to include 13+, 16+, and 18+ ratings, in addition to the existing ratings for younger users. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year
Tesla is behind on its goal to produce at least 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots by the end of 2025. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – Adair Margo honored, Clint ISD raises approved, TTHEP to launch Ph.D. program
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. El Paso’s Adair Margo Selected for Texas…
Tech Crunch – Meta to stop selling political ads in the EU from October
In response to the European Union’s incoming regulation of political advertising, Meta said on Friday that it would stop selling and showing political ads in the EU from October 2025. Read more: Read…