Instagram introduced custom app icons for its teen accounts, but not everyone is thrilled. In replies to the company’s post on X, users criticized the feature for being age-gated, arguing that adults…
Border Report – NYC woman says she lives in ‘constant fear’ after months-long ICE detention
NEW YORK CITY (WPIX) – Larysa Kostak was at a routine court hearing when three masked officers grabbed her, put her in shackles, and dropped her in a crowded holding room at…
Texas Monthly – Trump taps Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell for assistant secretary of defense
The U.S. Senate must confirm the appointment. The Granbury Republican previously announced he would not seek another Texas Senate term. Read: Read More
Border Report – ‘Every illegal must be found, detained, and deported.’ Texas Attorney General Office arrests 35 immigrants
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Office of the Attorney General announced Wednesday it detained 35 immigrants present in the country illegally and turned them over to federal law enforcement for deportation. The…
Tech Crunch – Tinder will require new users in the US to verify their identity with a selfie
The facial verification feature, known as Face Check, requires new users to verify their identity by submitting a short video selfie. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – GM is bringing Google Gemini-powered AI assistant to cars in 2026
GM is the latest automaker to lean into generative AI-based assistants that promise to respond to driver requests in a more natural-sounding way. Stellantis is collaborating with French AI firm Mistral, Mercedes…
KTSM News – Charges dismissed against woman in DWI crash that killed 2 children
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A significant legal development took place on Friday, October 17, as the case against Christina Escobedo Arriaga was dismissed in Las Cruces District Court. Arriaga, who was…
Tech Crunch – Meta cuts 600 AI jobs amid ongoing reorganization
Meta continues to restructure its AI efforts after poaching more than 50 researchers from competing labs this summer. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – UK designates Apple and Google as having ‘strategic market status,’ opening door for more regulation
The U.K.’s competition regulator has designated Apple and Google with “strategic market status” in their mobile platforms, giving the regulator new powers to enforce competition in areas like app stores, browsers, and…
Tech Crunch – GM to introduce eyes-off, hands-off driving system in 2028
GM said Cruise’s technology stack, including its AI models trained on five million driverless miles and simulation framework, feed directly into the automaker’s next-generation driver assistance and autonomy programs. Read more: Read…