OpenAI says its latest model offers increased capabilities across a broad variety of categories. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Meta to cut 10% of jobs, or 8,000 employees, report says
According to an internal memo, Meta plans to begin its sweeping layoffs on May 20. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – The number of child care deserts in Texas is growing
While East Texas areas are struggling with a chronic lack of care, hope is being seen in the South and West. Read: Read More
Border Report – Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in lead up to World Cup
Officers with bomb-sniffing dogs circled cars and searched bags of tourists filing into historic pyramids outside of Mexico City on Wednesday just days after a man opened fire on tourists. Read: Read More
Border Report – Mexico’s government keeps contradicting itself over role of CIA agents in Chihuahua operation
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities on Wednesday continued to muddle the official account over the role of two CIA agents in a counternarcotics operation in northern Mexico and the extent to…
Border Report – Canada’s prime minister says US does not get to dictate terms for trade agreement
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Washington doesn’t get to dictate the terms of a continental trade deal known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, speaking…
Texas Monthly – Study finds toxic benzene emissions along the Texas Gulf Coast are among the highest in the nation
Researchers found that state policy and oil refineries’ failure to fix leaks contributed more to high benzene emissions than the size or capacity of the refineries. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Bluesky now supports better quality photos
The max size is now 2MB and max resolution is 4000×4000. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Abbott tells Texas cities to work with ICE or lose millions in grants
“I don’t want to lose that grant money,” Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said. “And I believe we are in compliance.” Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of U.S. employees
If a worker’s years of service at Microsoft plus their age equals 70 or more, they will be eligible for a voluntary retirement buyout. Read more: Read More