A group of hacktivists have claimed responsibility for a distributed denial-of-service attack, which has affected several Ubuntu and Canonical websites, and prevented users from updating the Linux-based operating system. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Rep. Greg Casar unveils bill targeting utility costs as part of progressives’ “affordability agenda”
The proposal is part of a package from the Casar-led Congressional Progressive Caucus focused on cost of living. It’s unlikely to go anywhere but could give Democrats a campaign blueprint. Read: Read…
Tech Crunch – Musk v. Altman is just getting started
Elon Musk spent the better part of three days on the witness stand this week in his lawsuit against OpenAI, and it’s already getting messy. Emails, texts, and his own tweets are surfacing in court, and there are plenty…
KTSM News – Firefighters respond to small fire at Cielo Vista Mall
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A fire broke out at Cielo Vista Mall early Friday morning, May 1. A spokesperson for the El Paso Fire Department stated that the incident was a trash…
El Paso Matters – El Paso aerospace firm partners on drones; 600 students awarded vouchers
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. El Paso Aerospace Firm Partners With AI…
Tech Crunch – People are finally using Reddit’s search
The company saw a 30% year-on-year jump in the number of people using search every week, CEO Steve Huffman said on Thursday. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Help Texans Shape Our Future
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Texas Monthly – ICE warrants were central to Abbott’s immigration dispute with Texas cities. Here’s how they work.
Unlike criminal warrants, ICE administrative warrants don’t require approval from an independent judge. ICE defends the practice, but legal experts say they can have errors and risk wrongful detention. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Dan Patrick eyes closing “gambling loophole” for prediction markets. The feds stand in Texas’ way.
A Trump administration agency has sued other states that sought to regulate Kalshi, Polymarket and other prediction operations under their gambling laws. Read: Read More
Border Report – Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump swiftly signed a bipartisan legislation Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, shortly after the package won…