Google is launching Lyria 3 Pro, an upgraded music model that generates longer, more customizable tracks, as it expands AI music tools across Gemini, enterprise products, and other services. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Russia arrests alleged owner of cybercrime forum LeakBase, report says
Russian state-owned media reported that police in Russia arrested the administrator of LeakBase, a large hacking forum. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Waymo relies on firefighters and police to bail out stuck robotaxis
In at least six instances identified by TechCrunch, first responders have had to take control of Waymo vehicles and move them out of traffic during emergency situations. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Ken Paxton assails acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock as “loser,” calls for his removal amid fiery grudge match
In a Tuesday letter, Hancock criticized the attorney general for not using all the tools at his disposal to go after groups he says are affiliated with Muslim terrorist groups. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – Mayes Middleton nabs former opponent Aaron Reitz’s endorsement in GOP attorney general runoff
Reitz, a former aide to Texas AG Ken Paxton, had sharply criticized both Middleton and Chip Roy on the campaign trail. Read: Read More
Border Report – ‘Agony’: Savannah Guthrie opens up about mom’s disappearance in ‘Today’ interview
Guthrie, in an upcoming interview with her “Today” colleague Hoda Kotb, opened up about the anguish that she and her family have experienced since her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her…
Border Report – Army ups maximum enlistment age to 42, relaxes rules on drug convictions for recruits
The current maximum enlistment age was 35. It’s about to move back. Read: Read More
Border Report – Tears and tough choices: TSA officers describe working without pay
Tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers are set to receive another $0 paycheck this week. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Reddit takes on the bots with new ‘human verification’ requirements for fishy behavior
Reddit will require suspected automated accounts to verify they’re human, as it ramps up efforts to curb bot-driven spam and manipulation. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – How soap opera-TikTok hybrids became a billion-dollar business
Over the past few years, a new category of mobile apps has quietly exploded into a multi-billion dollar business. They’re called “micro dramas” — short-form, mobile-first scripted shows designed to be watched vertically on your…