Texas is becoming a major producer of peanuts, with all four types grown in the state, thanks to increased demand for protein and research from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension to develop peanuts…
Border Report – Americans exposed to Ebola outbreak in the Congo, CDC says. Here’s how it spreads
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk to the American public remains low. Read: Read More
Border Report – This week on The Hill: Immigration funding takes center stage as June 1 deadline looms
Both chambers are rushing to finalize a package that would fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol before lawmakers leave for a scheduled recess at the end of the week….
Border Report – White House: China to buy at least $17B in US agricultural products per year
The White House said Sunday that China is set to purchase at least $17 billion in agricultural products from the U.S. per year, a move that comes after President Trump’s recent China…
Border Report – GOP lawmakers battle as conservatives press for third budget reconciliation bill
Conservatives are calling on the House to pass a third GOP-only bill through the special reconciliation process to boost Pentagon funding and address alleged fraud in federal programs by the August recess…
Tech Crunch – Kin Health raises $9M to build an AI notetaker for patients
The app is similar to a meeting notetaker: you can record doctor visits, and it will return an AI summary of the meeting, with the next steps, all of which you share…
KTSM News – EPPD: Crash hospitalizes 3, I-10 West at Yarbrough Exit shut down
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Officers responded to a collision involving multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck Monday morning, May 18, according to a notification sent out by the El Paso Police Department….
Tech Crunch – Amazon’s new Alexa+ powered feature can generate podcast episodes
Amazon’s Alexa+ can now generate custom AI podcasts on demand, as the company expands its assistant into a personalized AI content platform. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Open source tool maker Grafana Labs says hackers stole its code, refuses to pay ransom
The open source project said hackers stole its codebase and threatened to publish its source code if the company did not pay. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – Early voting in El Paso primary runoff elections starts Monday
Early voting for the May primary runoff election begins Monday, May 18, and runs through Friday, May 22. Voters can cast ballots at any of El Paso County’s 38 polling sites. Hours…