Amazon has formed a new group within AWS dedicated to creating AI agents, systems that help people automate parts of their lives, Reuters reported on Tuesday. In an email to staff seen…
Border Report – More National Guard members authorized to arrest migrants
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — A new batch of National Guard members has the authority to arrest migrants. Chief Patrol Agent Lloyd Easterling, of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Big Bend Sector,…
Tech Crunch – X updates Communities with new filters, sorting options, and a way to see your own posts
X is bringing more attention to Communities, a feature that allows X users to connect and engage in discussions around a given topic, similar to how it’s done on Reddit. Today, tabs…
Tech Crunch – African VC LoftyInc Capital launches third fund for seed and Series A, reaches $43M first close
One of Africa’s most active investors, known for early bets on unicorns like Flutterwave, Andela, and Wave, has secured fresh capital to invest in startups across the continent. This comes as funding…
KTSM News – NM treasurer: Tariffs will have ‘real, disastrous consquences’
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya said tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on Mexico will have “real, disastrous consequences for New Mexicans and industries across…
Tech Crunch – Andy Dunn’s new app Pie uses AI to help you make friends
“We’re a long way from pants,” Andy Dunn, founder of online fashion retailer Bonobos, told TechCrunch. Now, the former CEO is taking on a completely different challenge: He wants to help people…
KTSM News – President Trump addresses Congress amid trade tensions
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – President Donald Trump will deliver an address to a joint session of Congress. Republican and Democratic lawmakers will be in attendance. The address offers the president a chance to…
Border Report – Trump threatens increased tariffs if Canada retaliates
(The Hill) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to add additional taxes on Canada if the U.S.’s northern neighbor Canada retaliates with its own after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed…
KTSM News – Semitruck overturns on Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A semi-truck overturned on Transmountain Road on Tuesday morning, March 4. The crash happened just before 7:30 a.m. along Transmountain East at Mile Marker 20. The Texas…
El Paso Matters – Is a teaching certificate required to teach in a Texas District of Innovation?
Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. No. Districts of Innovation in Texas may hire teachers who have…