WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. officials killed in a vehicle crash as they returned from destroying a clandestine drug lab in a rugged region of Mexico over the weekend were working for…
Border Report – House GOP resists passing Senate DHS bill until after ‘skinny’ ICE, Border Patrol funding
House Republican leaders are resisting calls to bring up a bipartisan Senate bill to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and are insisting on first passing a “skinny”…
Border Report – Gunman kills 1, injures 13 tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico
The shooting took place shortly after 11:30 a.m., when dozens of tourists were at the top of the Pyramid of the Moon. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – El Paso firefighters talk expanded pay as city weighs taxpayer cost
While negotiations are in the early stages, the El Paso firefighters’ proposed collective bargaining agreement would cost the city – and taxpayers – about $66 million over the contract’s four-year term if…
El Paso Matters – New EPWater tool helps residents save water and lower bills
In the Chihuahuan Desert, water conservation is part of everyday life. For decades, El Pasoans have played an important role in helping the region stretch its water resources through smart water use…
Tech Crunch – A look at Tim Cook’s 15-year legacy as CEO of Apple
Cook, who joined Apple in 1998, succeeded Steve Jobs as CEO in 2011 and went on to transform Apple into a $4 trillion powerhouse. Read more: Read More
El Chuqueño Blog – We’re Still Bombing New Mexico: Nuclear Cycle Victims on the Long Road to Justice
Downwinder leader Tina Cordova speaks at the Valle de Oro Community Earth Day event. Seated to Cordova’s immediate left is Loretta Anderson and next to her is Gina Grimes. (Photos by Kent…
Tech Crunch – Clarifai deletes 3 million photos that OkCupid provided to train facial recognition AI, report says
The photo deletion comes after an FTC settlement with Clarifai. The company had asked OkCupid — whose executives had invested in Clarifai — to share data in 2014, according to court documents. Read…
El Paso Matters – Do U.S. soldiers need clearance to visit Ciudad Juárez?
Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters partners with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. Yes. Military commanders may declare establishments or geographic areas off-limits to service…
El Paso Matters – Opinion: El Paso purposefully planned for a future with water
By Anna Gitter Across Texas, communities are facing water challenges that feel sudden and unexpected, but in reality, they are years in the making. Anna Gitter, El Paso Public Service Board member…