Self-driving truck startup Waabi’s billion-dollar fundraise isn’t just about trucks. The deal, for $750 million up front plus another $250 million from Uber tied to deployment milestones, marks a major expansion into robotaxis for the…
Border Report – Senate set to pass government funding bill Friday after Graham pledges to lift hold
The Senate is on track to pass a government funding package Friday afternoon after Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told colleagues that he will release his hold on the massive spending bill if…
Border Report – Rock legend says he’s ‘thinking twice’ about performing in US: ‘America is a dangerous place’
English musician Brian May, the lead guitar player for Queen, hinted that the band probably wouldn’t perform in the United States in the near future, if at all. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Las Cruces community to protest against ICE
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces community is gathering on Friday morning, Jan. 30, to support the call from Minnesota-based Black and Somali student organizations and stand against the U.S….
Border Report – Masked agents, face scans and a question: Are you a citizen?
Experts warn the expanding use of those systems risks sweeping up citizens and noncitizens alike, often with little transparency or meaningful oversight. Read: Read More
Border Report – Trump on pulling back federal presence in Minnesota: ‘Not at all’
President Donald Trump signaled Thursday that his administration would not pull back immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota, contradicting comments made earlier in the day by border czar Tom Homan about a “drawdown”…
Border Report – Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong
As Native Americans around the country rush to secure documents proving their right to live in the United States, many see a bitter irony. Read: Read More
Border Report – Jeffries: ‘Zero basis’ to arrest Lemon
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) condemned the news that former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested Thursday evening. “Don Lemon is an accomplished journalist whose urgent work is protected by the…
Tech Crunch – Anthropic brings agentic plugins to Cowork
Anthropic has extended its plugin system to operate within Cowork, the newly launched agentic platform. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands
Bluesky’s first transparency reports tackle moderation, regulatory compliance, account takedowns, and more. The number of government legal requests went up fivefold. Read more: Read More