YouTube is close to announcing a new lower-priced “premium lite” version of its subscription service, Bloomberg reports. The new tier is expected to launch in the United States, Australia, Germany, and Thailand…
El Paso Matters – YISD considers $25M loan for payroll gap; Esparza steps down as U.S. attorney; SISD sets community meetings, other El Paso news
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics throughout El Paso. Ysleta ISD Considers Loan to Cover Payroll…
Tech Crunch – Elon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction…
KTSM News – Diesel spill closes all lanes on I-10 West at Geronimo
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — All lanes on I-10 West at Geronimo are currently closed due to a diesel spill in the area, according to the El Paso Fire Department. Shaun Felice/KTSM…
The Athletic MiLB News – Twins’ Matt Canterino still has the stuff — and the dream: ‘I’m hoping this is the year’
He still has an electric arm and the same joy for playing as always, but Canterino knows yet another big challenge lies ahead. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Andrew Painter’s 2-year rehab changed the Phillies prospect as a person and pitcher
The time away from actual competition has made Painter even more curious about the why. Now, he can slow everything down. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Lottery ticket sales to third-party services fuel controversy and questions about the agency’s future
While the Lottery Commission says it can’t regulate sales to couriers, lawmakers want changes after two major jackpots were won using those services. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas lawmakers want to make it easier to convert office space into apartments and condos
Supporters hope easing zoning rules will entice landlords to renovate and ease the state’s housing crisis. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – OpenAI rolls out its AI agent, Operator, in several countries
OpenAI said on Friday that it is rolling out Operator, its so-called AI agent that can perform tasks on behalf of users, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan,…
KTSM News – Socorro ISD layoffs shock teachers, students
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — It has been painful several hours for the Socorro ISD community after the district’s Board of Trustees voted Wednesday night to lay off about 300 teachers and…