India has launched a pilot to let users shop and pay directly through AI chatbots, starting with ChatGPT. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Apple prepares to comply with Texas age assurance law, but warns of privacy risks
Apple speaks out about how the Texas age assurance law was written, saying it affects the privacy of users. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Trump expects Israeli hostages to be released on Monday
(The Hill) — President Donald Trump says he expects the remaining hostages to be released from Gaza on Monday as part of the first phase of Trump’s 20-point peace plan. “The big…
Texas Monthly – Texas court blocks execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson
Roberson was scheduled to be executed Oct. 16 after being convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his two-year-old daughter Nikki. Read: Read More
The Border Chronicle – La Junta de los Ríos: Reporter’s Notebook from Presidio and Big Bend
Subscribe now As I was leaving my hotel in Marfa, Texas, the front desk clerk asked me where I was headed next. “Presidio,” I told him. Perhaps he expected me to say…
Tech Crunch – How AI is shaping the future of mobility with Uber’s CPO and Nuro’s co-founder at Techcrunch Disrupt 2025
From ride-hailing at massive global scale to autonomous delivery bots on neighborhood streets, AI is reinventing how people and goods move. Uber Technologies’ Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal and Nuro Co-Founder Dave…
Tech Crunch – SoundCloud gets more social by adding a way to see the songs your friends like
SoundCloud is evolving into a more social platform with new features like playlists based on the likes of friends or favorite artists you follow. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – China tightens export controls on rare earth minerals once again
As the race to make ever faster semiconductors intensifies, China has once again notched up export controls on rare earth minerals as well as related mining and refining technology. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – City begins search for Animal Services director as advocates demand accountability in city shelter operations
The city is seeking a new El Paso Animal Services director after the previous leader’s abrupt departure – a move that comes as animal welfare advocates call for greater transparency in how…
El Paso Herald Post – Is Austin State Representative Gina Hinojosa Running For Texas Governor?
AUSTIN Tx., October 9, 2025: It’s been two weeks since Axios in a “scoop” wrote that Austin State Representative, Gina Hinojosa (D-49), will be announcing that she is running in […] The…