OpenAI pushed generative AI into the public consciousness. Now, it could be developing a very different kind of AI device. According to a WSJ report, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees Wednesday…
Tech Crunch – Alt Carbon scores $12M seed to scale carbon removal in India
From a struggling family tea estate to an innovative climate venture, Alt Carbon has raised $12 million in a seed round as it plans to scale its carbon dioxide removal work in…
KTSM News – List of Borderland closures on Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso, Las Cruces and the surrounding areas will see organizations and agencies that are closed or have different hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Here’s…
Texas Monthly – Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote
The House on Wednesday approved the ban, after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Bill to teach Texas kids the dangers of communism — but not fascism — OK’d by House
The bill won bipartisan support despite efforts from multiple Democrats that would have also required students to learn about fascism and Nazism. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – $12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spending
The U.S. House is poised to vote on the massive budget reconciliation bill imminently which also includes preservation of 2017 tax cuts and changes to Medicaid and SNAP. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Luminar secures up to $200M following CEO departure and layoffs
Lidar company Luminar reached a deal with Yorkville Advisors Global and another unnamed investor that could bring another $200 million into its coffers through the sale of convertible preferred stock over an…
KTSM News – Celebration to be held for newly renovated park in Canutillo
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A ribbon-cutting ceremony and a community block party will take place this weekend to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Westway Park in Canutillo, the…
Texas Monthly – Water bills face deadline threat as Texas lawmakers negotiate spending priorities
Gov. Greg Abbott and other leaders have called for a major investment to save the state’s water supply. How to spend the money has caused friction at the Capitol. Read: Read More
KTSM News – UPDATE: Fort Bliss soldier dies in motorcycle crash on Spur 601
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A man, later identified as a Fort Bliss soldier by the 1st Armored Division, is dead after a motorcycle crash early Monday morning, May 19, on Spur…