In spite of the cloud cover, we made it into the low 60s today. Tomorrow, we say good bye to the clouds for a Friday that one may describe as “perfection achieved.”…
Tech Crunch – The iPhone just had its best quarter ever
Growth in regions like China and India are credited with pushing Apple’s phone sales higher than ever. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, crashing into rock wall in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A driver was arrested on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, after El Paso police attempted to conduct a traffic stop, and the driver refused and fled, subsequently crashing…
Tech Crunch – Guys, I don’t think Tim Cook knows how to monetize AI
One intrepid Morgan Stanley analyst dared to ask how Apple will make money on its AI investments. The answer will not shock you. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida ‘Deportation Depot’ immigration detention center
MIAMI (AP) — Detainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center dubbed “ Deportation Depot ” since it opened last September. The Florida Division of…
Border Report – Trump signs executive order on combating substance addiction
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at combating drug addiction and substance abuse on Thursday, dubbing it “the Great American Recovery Initiative.” The initiative directs federal agencies to use grant funds…
El Paso Matters – Ysleta ISD board approves longtime superintendent evaluation as nearby districts work with new leaders
The Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to approve Superintendent Xavier De La Torre’s annual evaluation after a closed-door session. Though the board did not release the evaluation,…
Border Report – Sen. Susan Collins announces end to large-scale ICE operations in Maine after talks with Noem
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal immigration officials have ceased their “enhanced operations” in Maine, the site of an enforcement surge and hundreds of arrests since last week, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said…
KTSM News – El Paso nurses to hold vigil for nurse killed by federal officers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Registered nurses from the Las Palmas Medical Center will hold a vigil on Thursday evening to honor Alex Pretti — the ICU nurse who was shot and…
Border Report – Senate strikes deal to avert partial shutdown
The Senate struck a deal to fund a large portion of the government on Thursday evening, just a day before a shutdown deadline. The agreement will split the bill funding the Department…