McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A nun who was taken into immigration custody last month in Texas said Thursday that she went into a cold sweat as two armed men approached her while…
Border Report – Trump to impose new double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries
President Trump will impose double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries over forced labor violations, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced Thursday. The action will cover 99.4 percent of U.S. imports and…
Tech Crunch – Sam Altman’s biometric startup World raises $52.5 million via crypto sale
Sam Altman’s side project — which seeks to scan the world’s eyeballs and turn them into unique digital identifiers — has raised some fresh cash through a crypto sale. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Building linked to the Gulf cartel scheduled for auction in September
A building linked to the Gulf cartel may be sold to the highest bidder in September. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – As US weighs response to Chinese AI, industry urges against broad open-weight restrictions
AI companies including Nvidia and Mistral urge policymakers to avoid broad restrictions on open-weight AI models as Washington debates responses to Chinese AI and alleged model distillation. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – LeBron James signing with Philadelphia 76ers
After weeks of speculation, NBA star LeBron James announced he is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Roommate reportedly stabbed ‘ex-military friend’ 26 times at Anthony RV park
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A man accused of repeatedly stabbing his roommate at an RV park in Anthony, New Mexico, remains jailed after a judge ruled he poses a danger to…
Tech Crunch – Rivian sues the US government for ‘full refund’ of Trump tariffs
The carmaker has said it’s owed a refund in the “tens of millions of dollars.” Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie expands into an open social research tool
Users can now ask Attie questions about news, trends, and conversations on Bluesky and other apps on the AT Protocol. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star
The AI lab Midjourney continues to expand its purview beyond image and video generation. Read more: Read More