EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says they have been sounding “the alarm regarding budget and staffing challenges” since Sheriff Oscar Ugarte took over. The Sheriff’s Office…
Tech Crunch – Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes
The IRS has used Palantir’s software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Officials say fire in Gila will continue to grow
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A fire burning in the Gila, about 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, is expected to continue to grow, fire officials said Friday, Apirl 24. The…
Border Report – Amnesty International, rights groups issue World Cup travel advisory for US
Amnesty International and dozens of U.S. civil and human rights groups issued a “World Cup travel advisory” Thursday. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses…
KTSM News – Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 45-year-old man, identified as a suspect in a drug investigation, is dead after an officer-involved shooting on Friday afternoon, April 24 in Las Cruces, police there…
Border Report – Trump’s $1 million ‘gold card’ visa granted to just 1 person so far, White House says
resident Donald Trump’s “gold card” visa, where a foreigner can shell out at least $1 million to legally live and work in the U.S., has been approved for one person. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage
Series, a social networking app that’s grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Appeals court rules Trump’s asylum ban at border is illegal
An appeals court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border of the U.S., a key pillar of the Republican president’s plan to crack down on migration….
Tech Crunch – Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines gain
Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it’s a two-way street. Read more: Read More