Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, is down for the second time this week. Nearly 80,000 reports have spiked on Down Detector since around 10am ET Friday morning. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Police search for juveniles in NMSU burglary, vandalism case
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The New Mexico State University Police Department is looking for four juveniles believed to be responsible for burglarizing and vandalizing the NMSU campus over the winter break….
Tech Crunch – Chinese EVs inch closer to the US as Canada slashes tariffs
The country is dropping its import tax from 100% to just 6.1%, with an initial annual cap of 49,000 cars. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics
These controversial topics include self-harm, abortion, suicide, and domestic and sexual abuse. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges amid a boost in app installs
Bluesky adds new features to its app amid a boost in installs due to the deepfake drama on X. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases
Italy has launched two investigations into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard, alleging the company has engaged in “misleading and aggressive” sales practices for its popular smartphone games “Diablo Immortal” and “Call of Duty Mobile.” Read…
Tech Crunch – The rise of ‘micro’ apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them
A new era of app creation is here. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it’s fleeting. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – El Paso honors MLK with service events, Senior Games registration opens
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. El Pasoans to Honor Martin Luther King…
Texas Monthly – LGBTQ+ San Antonio residents criticize city’s plan to replace rainbow crosswalks with rainbow sidewalks
After a lawsuit failed to stop the crosswalk’s removal, caused by a threat to funding, some residents called its replacement a consolation that ignores a larger fight in the state. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – How teaching middle school in one of Texas’ poorest neighborhoods spurred James Talarico’s U.S. Senate bid
Talarico’s two years as a public school teacher is central to his Democratic Senate campaign after shaping his policy goals and driving his political rise through the Texas House. Read: Read More