Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with Google Cloud for AI infrastructure powered by Nvidia’s latest GB300 chips, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI
Generative AI is being infused into Google’s popular feature within Maps. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Duolingo is now giving free users access to advanced learning content
Duolingo is opening up its advanced language learning content offering to free users, allowing them to acquire skills that were previously reserved to paid subscribers. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – The most interesting startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026
Google wants AI startups on its cloud and has showcased a long list of them at its annual conference. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas father among DACA recipients Trump administration now targeting for deportation
Immigrants with DACA were protected from deportation, but since Trump’s return, the government has arrested nearly 300 DACA recipients, including 75 in Texas. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas AG runoff: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy weigh in on election integrity, lawsuits and more
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of one of our primary surveys featuring candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries for U.S. Senate and attorney general. This Q&A has been edited…
Texas Monthly – Baylor University defies conservative reputation by hosting opposing political events
Baylor’s move to allow Turning Point USA’s tour stop on campus Wednesday, along with a rally featuring LGBTQ+ speakers is being called a win for diverse viewpoints by some. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Houston to vote on changes to ICE policy. Civil rights groups say the amendments would gut it.
The proposed amendment could give police more leeway for deciding when to extend the detention of people during encounters like traffic stops in order for ICE agents to arrive. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – How the Nationals plan to get their elite infield prospects to the majors
The Nationals are loaded with promising infielders at their Class-A affiliate, including No. 1 pick Eli Willits. Read: Read More
Border Report – Border Report Live: 17 people have died in ICE detention in 2026
Syracuse University professor Austin Kocher joins South Texas correspondent Sandra Sanchez and host Rudy Mireles to break down ICE detentions and deaths during this second Trump administration Kocher joined South Texas correspondent…