Spotify credits Claude Code and its internal AI system Honk with speeding up development. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – A new version of OpenAI’s Codex is powered by a new dedicated chip
OpenAI calls the new coding tool the “first milestone” in its relationship with the chipmaker. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Lawmaker, lieutenant governor candidate calls for review of Texas’ ICE cooperation
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, has raised concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s tactics – including home searches, detentions of U.S. citizens and deportations – and called on Wednesday for a…
Tech Crunch – Aurora’s driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers
CEO Chris Urmson called it a “superhuman” moment, adding that Aurora’s trucks can now carry freight 1,000 miles in 15 hours — faster than what a human driver can legally accomplish. Read more:…
Border Report – Judge blocks Hegseth, Pentagon bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon’s efforts to censure Sen. Mark Kelly and lower his retirement rank in the wake of a video in which the Arizona senator and other…
Border Report – Democrats reject White House counterproposal to keep DHS operating
Senate Democrats on Thursday rejected the counterproposal the White House submitted to keep the Department of Homeland Security funded beyond Friday and avoid a partial government shutdown. White House negotiators submitted their…
KTSM News – Trial continues Thursday in Las Cruces Young Park shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The trial for 20-year-old Tomas Rivas in the Las Cruces Young Park 2025 shooting is set to continue on Thursday, Feb. 12. On Wednesday, a testimony from…
El Paso Matters – El Paso Democrats will select 3 nominees for district court judgeships
Democratic primary voters will select candidates for three district judge positions in the March 3 primary. Because two of the positions have no Republican candidates, the winner of the Democratic primary will…
KTSM News – Juarez woman dies after struck by vehicle on I-10 West
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 60-year-old woman from Juarez has died after she was struck by a vehicle on I-10 West at Transmountain Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, according to El Paso…
Texas Monthly – UT-Austin to consolidate race, ethnic and gender study programs
More than 800 students are pursuing degrees in the affected departments, which include African, Latino and gender studies. Read: Read More