Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE’s peak market cap, and Musk being vocal about his…
KTSM News – ACLU Texas: Abbott’s student protest punishment is ‘unconstitutional’
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas issued a statement on Friday, Feb. 6, saying that “government officials cannot punish students simply because they dislike their message,”…
Tech Crunch – Reddit says it’s looking for more acquisitions in adtech and elsewhere
Reddit said during earnings it’s looking to buy ‘capabilities’ and ‘companies.’ Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Here’s how Roblox’s age checks work
The company says it has continuous age check systems running in the background to ensure age accuracy. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Senator, who has repeatedly warned about secret U.S. government surveillance, sounds new alarm over ‘CIA activities’
The two-line letter to the CIA’s director is the latest warning in recent years from a long-serving Democratic senator with knowledge of secret government programs and intelligence operations. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Top Democratic appropriator in House pitches funding TSA, FEMA as DHS shutdown looms
House Appropriations Committee ranking member Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) said she would support funding agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that don’t deal with immigration enforcement while lawmakers negotiate reforms to…
Border Report – House Democrats launch investigation into DHS use of ‘less lethal’ weapons after string of injuries
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee on Friday launched a probe into the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) arsenal of “less lethal” weapons, citing a string of serious injuries, including during…
Texas Monthly – After years of silence, Texas Medical Board issues training for doctors on how to legally provide abortions
The course includes examples of when abortion is permitted to protect the life of the patient, but many experts say the complications women face in pregnancy are impossible to capture in a…
KTSM News – Man wanted on warrant arrested after traffic stop in Horizon
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An 18-year-old was arrested after police discovered he was wanted for an outstanding warrant during a traffic stop last week in Horizon, according to the Horizon City…
Tech Crunch – The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a pricey but pretty e-ink color tablet with AI features
The price point hurts, but the device is nice: Meet the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. Read more: Read More