Whispers and murmurs filled the packed Socorro Independent School District board room last week as trustees voted to lay off 300 employees, eliminate elementary fine arts programs and increase class sizes in…
The Border Chronicle – A Report from Limbo: Asylum Seekers Face the New Trump Era
This is The Border Chronicle’s second on-the-ground report this week examining what has been happening on the Mexican side of the border after Donald Trump’s inauguration. Please also check out Melissa’s Tuesday…
Tech Crunch – Apple introduces new child safety initiatives, including an age-checking system for apps
Apple on Thursday announced a range of new initiatives designed to help parents and developers create a safer experience for kids and teens using Apple devices. In addition to easier setup of…
Border Report – El Paso man sentenced to 15 years for dealing fentanyl
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso man was sentenced in a federal court to 15 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and other illicit drugs, according to the United States…
Tech Crunch – Meta’s new AR glasses for research can measure heart rate
Meta has unveiled the next generation of its Project Aria augmented reality glasses for research: Aria Gen 2. Aria Gen 2, which arrives roughly five years after the first-generation Aria device, adds…
Tech Crunch – Archipelo comes out of stealth with $12M funding to secure human and AI-driven code
When it comes to AI software, you can build something clever, but that’s not always the same as building something that is secure. With so much software now getting written by AI,…
The Athletic MiLB News – Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge is no banjo hitter, despite bluegrass in his blood
At 19, Eldridge reached Triple A and at 20, he appears close to an MLB debut. But he’s just the latest prodigy in a talented family. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez headed to space on Blue Origin mission
Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, announced the crew for its next mission on Thursday, which can only mean one thing: more random rich people are going to space. The crew most…
KTSM News – El Paso man sentenced to 15 years for dealing fentanyl
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso man was sentenced in federal court to 15 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and other illicit drugs, according to the United States Attorney’s…
Texas Monthly – A year after Texas’ largest wildfire, Panhandle residents tugged between hope and anxiety
The Panhandle town of Canadian is determined to move beyond the deadly fire. And yet, they are reminded almost daily another catastrophe is possible. Read: Read More