OpenAI’s Hugging Face breach has reignited debate over AI alignment and control, exposing competing views on whether increasingly capable AI should be better aligned, better contained, or both. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs
Meta on Monday said it is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads’ DMs, giving users a way to chat with the AI assistant. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Dan Patrick directs Texas Senate to study ways to further ingrain religion into public life
The lieutenant governor released seven new charges for state senators to study before the Legislature reconvenes, including ways to “inform and remind Texans of their religious liberty rights.” Read: Read More
Border Report – WATCH: Bison rams car, causing flat tire in frightening encounter at Yellowstone National Park
A bison rammed a vehicle and popped its tire in a scary encounter at Yellowstone National Park. Read: Read More
KTSM News – School Trustee accused of choking teen until ‘red, purple’
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Father’s Day barbecue in late June ended with a violent confrontation that left a 16-year-old injured and started a criminal investigation, according to court documents obtained…
Tech Crunch – Google’s AI search is rapidly becoming the default, new data shows
Google’s AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, underscoring how quickly AI-generated answers are becoming the default way people discover information online. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Floodwater delays Corpus Christi’s water emergency until fall 2028
A prolonged drought had put the Coastal Bend city months away from running short of water, but upstream storms have improved the outlook. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Power up your AI infrastructure! A first look at the Smart Systems Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the Smart Systems Stage will be where energy, infrastructure, and technology collide, covering everything from fusion breakthroughs to the grid strain AI is putting on the entire economy. Read…
Tech Crunch – This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
This $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Homan says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
President Donald Trump’s border czar said Sunday that the vetting of an immigration officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review after relatives revealed to The…