RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal agents have now arrested more than 250 people during a North Carolina immigration crackdown centered around Charlotte, the state’s largest city, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
Tech Crunch – Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue
Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms
Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a sever winter storm could push the grid over the edge. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.
With Texas’ new map blocked by a federal court, California Democrats are emerging victorious — though the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in. Read: Read More
Border Report – Trump proposes to narrow Endangered Species Act protections
The Trump administration is proposing to axe protections for some animals and plants under the Endangered Species Act. The administration argues that the current rules are too stringent and stifle economic development,…
Border Report – 23 migrants found in stash houses; 7 smugglers in custody
The flow of migrants to the U.S. border remains at record lows, but people are still coming in search of the American dream and smugglers are waiting for them. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – What’s next after a court blocked Texas’ gerrymandered maps
The state is expected to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily pause the ruling, which would allow Texas to use the more recent map while the appeal plays out. Read: Read…
Tech Crunch – Why January Ventures is funding underrepresented AI founders
While everyone’s chasing the next AI infrastructure play in San Francisco, some of the most defensible AI companies are being built by founders with deep expertise in legacy industries — and they’re…
El Paso Matters – El Paso families turn to FAFSA info sessions for help with 2026-27 financial aid
Veronica Flores’ son expects to graduate from Coronado High School in June. He has completed his portion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, but she needed help to…
Tech Crunch – Subletting startup Kiki paid over $152K to settle charges after violating NYC short-term rental laws
Kiki Club, a subletting startup that matches listers and renters, violated NYC laws and had to pay the city over $152,000 to settle charges. Read more: Read More