Meta is laying off 10% of staff in its Reality Labs division, which is core to developing the company’s VR and metaverse products. Read more: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Twins top 40 prospects for 2026, led by Walker Jenkins, Kaelen Culpepper and Emmanuel Rodriguez
Trade deadline pickups help the Twins rank among MLB’s best farm systems and most of their top prospects are on the doorstep of the majors. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – The “Little Stinker” Behind the Smell of Desert Rain
Where it rains very little, you learn to be attuned to any sign the weather could turn wet—any sign that relief is imminent. Gray clouds move in, dimming the sky. The air…
Tech Crunch – SkyFi raises $12.7M to turn satellite images into insights
The Austin-based marketplace offers imagery from more than 50 space-based imagery providers. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texts among Kerr County officials show confusion about missing campers during July 4 floods
Hundreds of newly released messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly floods. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Why Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s endorsed candidates always win
No GOP candidate for the Texas Senate has ever defeated a Patrick-endorsed primary opponent since he became the state’s second-in-command over a decade ago. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – The Daily Crossword: January 14, 2026
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Texas Monthly – Word Wrangler: January 14, 2026
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Border Report – Trump administration revoked over 100K visas in 2025
The U.S. State Department confirmed that it revoked more than 100,000 visas from foreign nationals in 2025, marking a sharp increase as the Trump administration prioritizes immigration enforcement. Read: Read More
Border Report – Starbucks baristas fired over pig drawing on deputy’s cup
“All I wanted was caffeine, but instead I left feeling uneasy.” Read: Read More