Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware’s operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Lawsuit to be filed against El Paso over recall signature requirement
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Community organizer Josh Dagda announced he plans to file a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in district court against the El Paso City Clerk. He argues…
Tech Crunch – Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation
Hadrian is building automated factories to mass produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It’s backed by a long list of well-known investors. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to rapid data center development, backlash
The Texas agriculture commissioner has openly criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for not taking a stronger stand against data center development. The governor has ignored him. Read: Read More
The Border Chronicle – Welcome to Indian Country: 250 Years of Democracy and Authoritarianism in the U.S.
Worried about the future of democracy in the United States? Look to Indigenous histories; they have much to teach us about the struggle between liberty and empire. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it
Ford’s CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a “Model T moment” for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn’t…
Tech Crunch – Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups
Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users
OpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Appeals court rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to overturn Texas State Fair gun ban
The fair banned firearms in 2024 after a shooting at Fair Park. Paxton’s lawsuit has faced multiple setbacks, the latest from a court appointed entirely by Gov. Greg Abbott. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Naïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of setting up and running a company
Taking vibe-coding a step further, Naïve claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business. Read more: Read More