EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — High school football is happening across the Borderland region, and KTSM 9 News’ 9 Overtime show is getting ready for week 2. Catch all the action and…
KTSM News – Marathon to address El Paso refinery leak at community meeting
Marathon Petroleum is scheduled to hold a community meeting on October 6 at Riverside High School to discuss the August 4 contaminant release at its El Paso refinery. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Apple follows Google in adopting Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name
Apple Maps is following President Trump’s executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – AfterQuery reportedly becomes Y Combinator’s fastest-ever unicorn, now valued at $3.2B
AI model-training startup AfterQuery has reportedly raised a round that valued it at $3.2 billion, just five months after announcing its $30 million Series A at a $300 million valuation in April. Read…
Texas Monthly – Jasmine Crockett’s down-ballot slate starts to take shape as she steers clear of Senate race
The Dallas congresswoman has said she plans to focus on local races in Texas this fall rather than campaigning for James Talarico, who defeated her in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate….
KTSM News – Man wanted on child sex charge surrenders to Constable’s Office
A 37-year-old man, Jesse Castaneda, surrendered at the El Paso County Jail on Tuesday following an outstanding warrant for indecency with a child. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – Texas Legislature to consider funding formula that rewards student persistence and degrees tied to earnings
A student’s drive to stay in college semester after semester could be a key funding metric for public universities under a proposed state performance-based model to be considered in the next legislative…
Tech Crunch – Open AI’s Astra model is on the way—and very good at breaking into computer systems
OpenAI previewed the precautions it is taking as it prepares to release Astra, its newest, cyber-critical LLM. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Google’s Android update tackles motion sickness, accessibility, and more
The new features coming to Android are aimed at reducing motion sickness, helping blind users navigate their surroundings, and more. Read more: Read More
The Border Chronicle – Immigration Policy Is Maternal Health Policy
Research in Texas confirms what border communities already know: that harsh immigration policies harm maternal health. As border-style enforcement spreads across the United States, its consequences for mothers and infants will spread…