Now that Meta released its Muse Spark model, more people are downloading the Meta AI app. And if you join the app, your friends will probably get an Instagram notification about it. Read…
El Paso Matters – $5 million boost for El Paso law school; county sues ICE over records
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 Law Firm Commits $5 Million…
Tech Crunch – Snap gets closer to releasing new AI glasses after years-long hiatus
Specs has long been teasing the next version of its augmented reality glasses. A new partnership with Qualcomm promises some movement in that department. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Here’s how to cast a ballot in Texas’ May 2 local elections
In-person early voting runs from April 20-28. The last day to apply to cast a ballot by mail is April 20. Read more about who qualifies for that option, which is limited…
Texas Monthly – Texas’ ban on sodas, candies for SNAP benefits troubles diabetics and hypoglycemics
Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions. Read: Read More
Border Report – Man who co-founded Jalisco cartel with ‘El Mencho’ pleads guilty in US to conspiracy charge
A California man who co-founded one of Mexico’s most powerful and violent drug cartels pleaded guilty on Tuesday in the U.S. to a federal narcotics conspiracy charge. Read: Read More
Border Report – Miner rescued after 2 weeks in flooded Sinaloa mine
A miner was rescued Wednesday after being trapped for nearly 14 days following a collapse in the northern Mexican state of Sinaloa, authorities said in a statement. Read: Read More
Border Report – A Nevada judge ruled ICE can’t lock up everyone facing deportation. Here’s what it means.
The Trump administration reversed decades of immigration policy last summer when it determined that ICE must lock up nearly everyone facing deportation, even if they’ve lived in the country for decades and…
Border Report – Congo to receive third-country deportees from US under new deal
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo will receive some migrants as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program, its government said Sunday, the latest such African nation to receive…
Border Report – Guatemalan man pleads guilty in truck crash that killed over 50 migrants
The Justice Department statement said the dead included unaccompanied children. Read: Read More