A look at two starting pitchers, plus a catcher who’s getting some first-round buzz. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Texas’ electoral maps by empowering voters, candidates of color
The Supreme Court weakened Section 2, the linchpin of the 1965 civil rights legislation that prohibits diluting the electoral power of voters of color. But the statute’s fingerprints can be seen all…
Texas Monthly – How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families
Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE agent killed his friend. Their mothers…
Texas Monthly – Texas’ 18th Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
The Democratic runoff for the Houston-based seat — a longtime bastion of Black political power — pits the Texas delegation’s newest member, Christian Menefee, against one of its longest-tenured, Al Green. Read:…
Tech Crunch – Ouster’s new color lidar is coming to replace cameras
A sensor that can simultaneously capture depth and image data has long been a “holy grail,” Ouster CEO Angus Pacala told TechCrunch. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Nicolas Sauvage is betting on the boring parts of AI
The portfolio he has assembled since 2019 is dotted with technologies that have become more widely interesting to VCs over the last year: Read more: Read More
Border Report – Giuliani hospitalized in critical but stable condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) has been hospitalized but is in stable condition, a spokesperson told The Hill on Sunday. “Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where…
Border Report – Trump’s disapproval rating hits new high: Poll
President Trump’s disapproval rating has reached a new high according to recent poll results. An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released Friday found that 62 percent of Americans disapprove of the president. Survey results…
Border Report – Millions may qualify for ‘significant’ IRS refunds from COVID-era, but deadline looms: Advocate
Recent court decisions could mean tens of millions of taxpayers are owed, the Taxpayer Advocate Service warns. Read: Read More
Border Report – Bills to ‘lock the clocks’ fizzle in several states
Daylight saving time ends in just six months. Read: Read More