EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The nightmare in a Mexican town a two-hour drive south of Columbus, New Mexico, is not over. Chihuahua state police and forensic experts returned this week…
Border Report – DOJ sues Illinois, Chicago over ‘sanctuary city’ laws
President Trump’s Justice Department sued the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago and local officials Thursday over laws creating a sanctuary city. Accusing the officials of impeding federal immigration enforcement efforts,…
Tech Crunch – Fintech Ramp lands Eagles’ Saquon Barkley as investor and Super Bowl commercial star
Philadelphia Eagles’ star running back Saquon Barkley has not only become an investor in fintech startup Ramp, he is also the star of the company’s first Super Bowl commercial. Interestingly, it was…
Tech Crunch – EU details which systems fall within AI Act’s scope
The European Union has published guidance on what constitutes an AI system under its new AI Act. The risk-based framework for regulating applications of artificial intelligence came into force last summer —…
Tech Crunch – Spyware maker Paragon terminates contract with Italian government: media reports
Following allegations of potential abuse, Paragon Solutions has cut off Italy from its spyware systems. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Texas school district warns Border Patrol may board buses and question students about citizenship
(The Texas Tribune) — The Alice Independent School District in South Texas warned parents in a letter Wednesday that U.S. Border Patrol agents may be checking the immigration status of students on…
Tech Crunch – Mark Zuckerberg’s charity insists its not abandoning its DEI efforts
Mark Zuckerberg’s charity has told its employees it will remain committed to DEI even as Meta eliminates its DEI programs, The Guardian reports. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), founded and co-led by Zuckerberg…
KTSM News – City of Socorro establishes pecan shell ordinance
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of Socorro established an ordinance last month regarding the use, treatment, and disposal of pecan shells to prevent infestation along with penalties for those who…
Border Report – No ‘chaos’ in Starr County despite disaster declaration, judge says
STARR COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County Judge Eloy Vera assured residents they should not be alarmed by the county’s recent disaster declaration over immigration. He said there is no major problem…
Texas Monthly – Why oil and gas companies want state oversight for carbon dioxide injection
Environmentalists are worried the state — known for a lax approach to regulation — is not prepared for the added responsibility of regulating certain carbon capture projects. Read: Read More