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Tech Crunch – Uber and China’s Pony.ai plan to launch robotaxis in London
The two companies said on Thursday that they would begin testing Pony.ai’s Gen-7 robotaxis in London in the coming weeks. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Vesta raises $30M to bring swarms of agents to mortgage lenders
Vesta, an AI-native software startup that helps lenders originate mortgages, announced a $30 million round led by Conversion Capital. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – ‘We have to suck it up’: Ken Paxton privately suggests cutting federal benefit programs to reduce national deficit
In a conversation that has been leaked in pieces to multiple publications, the GOP Senate nominee called for “reasonable cuts to mandatory spending,” which is driven by Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid….
Texas Monthly – Democrat Nathan Johnson pitches back-to-basics attorney general’s office after 12 years under Paxton
Johnson is hoping enough moderates are tired of Paxton-era culture wars to cross party lines. His GOP opponent, Mayes Middleton, is running as the outgoing incumbent’s ideological heir. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – What to know about Texas’ affordability crisis and how candidates want to fix it
From groceries to childcare, Texans are spending more to live here. Here’s how much costs have risen, why it’s happening and what candidates are proposing to fix it. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Que Pasa? jumps into Fall break with historical, spooky events
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Although the weather doesn’t yet feel like fall, KTSM 9’s Que Pasa? has some fantastic events planned for you! Bring the kids out during their fall break…
Tech Crunch – India rejects Elon Musk’s claim of discrimination over Starlink launch
Starlink is still awaiting security clearance before it can seek spectrum and begin commercial services in India. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Feds confirm surge in military troops, Chinook helicopters on Rio Grande Valley border
Border Report on Wednesday confirmed that “hundreds” of military troops have been repositioned from other border posts to the Rio Grande Valley and are actively patrolling from McAllen, in Hidalgo County, and…
Tech Crunch – Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia
The startup pays people to record everyday tasks. Read more: Read More