Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Hemp industry in court to argue for an extended pause on intoxicating hemp ban
A temporary restraining order to prevent the enforcement of new rules from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) that would ban smokable intoxicating hemp expires on May 1. The hemp industry…
Tech Crunch – Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI
Uber announced several new features on Wednesday during its annual event, which push far beyond the company’s original ride-hailing purpose and deeper into its users’ lives. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Investigation ongoing in ‘Unattended Death’ in South-Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Police officers responded to an unattended death in South-Central El Paso Wednesday morning, April 29, according to a notification from El Paso Police Department. Police officials stated…
Texas Monthly – Texas voters can face confusion as political parties run primary as they wish
Local GOP and Democratic county leaders have control, taxpayers foot the bill and voters have little recourse. But lawmakers are unlikely to change how Texas’ primary elections work. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – U.S. Supreme Court weakens key pillar of Voting Rights Act
While the court did not strike down the provision entirely, Justice Elena Kagan said Wednesday’s ruling made Section 2 of the VRA “all but a dead letter.” Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Apple loses bid to pause App Store fee changes as case heads to Supreme Court
Apple lost its bid to pause court-ordered App Store payment changes, keeping external purchase links in place as its case with Epic heads toward the Supreme Court. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Earth AI is vertically integrating the search for critical minerals
When Earth AI started hitting months-long delays in its search for critical minerals, it decided to take matters into its own hands. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – El Paso motorcycle, vehicle crash shuts down US-54 North
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle have left all lanes between Exit 27 and Hondo Pass closed, according to the El Paso Police Department. Officials…
Tech Crunch – Sri Lanka discloses another missing payment, days after hackers stole $2.5M from its finance ministry
The government of Sri Lanka has lost more than $3 million in two recent, separate cybersecurity incidents as the country continues to recover from its 2022 debt crisis. Read more: Read More