TikTok is systematically converting its discovery engine into a transaction layer, which both deepens user retention and opens entirely new revenue streams for its new owners. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Dessn raises $6M for its production focused design tool
A new startup called Dessn has raised $6M to build AI-powered design tools that work directly with production codebases. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Spotify’s launches a Wrapped-style recap of your entire listening history
Spotify’s new feature will show you the number of unique songs that you listened to until now Read more: Read More
El Paso Herald Post – El Paso Named In Latest Drug Trafficking Federal Indictment Involving El Chapo
NEW YORK, May 12, 2026: Late last month the United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York unveiled a sealed indictment charging the governor of Sinaloa, a […] The…
Texas Monthly – Christian Menefee, Alex Mealer lead Houston-area congressional runoffs, new poll finds
The two contests are among the most closely watched U.S. House runoffs in Texas. Menefee, newly elected to Congress, faces longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in a matchup spawned by GOP redistricting….
Tech Crunch – AI voice startup Vapi hits $500M valuation after winning Amazon Ring over 40 rivals
Vapi says its enterprise business has grown 10-fold since early 2025 as companies shift customer support and sales calls to AI agents. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Companies moving their legal homes to Texas is good PR, but don’t expect many new jobs
A company’s legal home determines which state taxes and laws governing corporations it will be subject to. Some are fleeing Delaware in search of a friendlier environment in Texas. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Republicans spent years courting Indian voters. Then came talk of the “Indian takeover.”
A North Texas city has become the epicenter of a collision between the GOP’s efforts to win over Indian American voters and some conservatives’ nativist agenda. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Amazon launches 30-minute delivery across the U.S.
Amazon says its new ultra-fast delivery option brings groceries, household essentials, and other items to customers’ doors in 30 minutes. Read more: Read More
Border Report – State Sen. Blanco seeks input on possible renaming of Cesar Chavez Border Highway
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas state Sen. Cesar Blanco, D-El Paso, wants to hear from El Paso about possibly renaming the Cesar Chavez Border Highway. Blanco said he wants input from…