Diversity, equity and inclusion has become highly politicized — and there’s no standard definition for what it is. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination
Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – AI chip startup FuriosaAI reportedly turns down $800M acquisition offer from Meta
FuriosaAI, a South Korean startup that makes chips for AI applications, has rejected an $810 million acquisition offer from Meta. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Ex-Network International execs raise $6M for Enza, an African fintech serving banks
Over the past decade, Dubai-based Network International has become one of the dominant payment processors across the Middle East and Africa, thanks in part to a pair of acquisitions. However, many large…
Tech Crunch – DNA testing company 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection, CEO resigns
Genetics testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. to initiate the sale of its assets. Alongside the announcement, the company’s co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki separately…
KTSM News – Resource event continues to help those impacted by Young Park shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Family Assistance and Resource Center will continue on Monday and Tuesday, March 24 and 25 for anyone impacted by the shooting at Young Park in Las…
KTSM News – Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash in far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A motorcyclist was seriously hurt when they collided with a vehicle Sunday afternoon, March 23 in far East El Paso, an El Paso Fire spokesperson said. A…
Tech Crunch – Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt’s new robotics startup reportedly raises another $150M
The Bot Company, the robotics startup founded by former Cruise co-founder and CEO Kyle Vogt, has raised $150 million in a round led by Greenoaks, according to Reuters, citing unnamed sources. Vogt…
Tech Crunch – Buy now, pay later . . . for a burrito?
In 2010, a programmer who was mining bitcoin famously made the comically expensive mistake of spending 10,000 bitcoin on two pizzas. As of this writing, those coins would be worth $850 million…
KTSM News – 9 Day Forecast: Chances for early spring storms, showers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Happy Sunday, El Paso! So far, this weekend has been beautiful and although warm, it’s been very calm. We can expect these conditions to continue through Tuesday…