Deputies conducting a traffic stop in Tampa, Florida, found that a Canadian woman accused of falsely identifying herself had 12 fraudulent ID cards, according to authorities. Read: Read More
Border Report – Trump orders limits on birthright citizenship, targets ‘birth tourism’
President Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders again aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, an apparent attempt to circumvent a recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld the constitutional protection. In late June,…
Tech Crunch – Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims
Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US
Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware’s operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Lawsuit to be filed against El Paso over recall signature requirement
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Community organizer Josh Dagda announced he plans to file a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in district court against the El Paso City Clerk. He argues…
Tech Crunch – Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation
Hadrian is building automated factories to mass produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It’s backed by a long list of well-known investors. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to rapid data center development, backlash
The Texas agriculture commissioner has openly criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for not taking a stronger stand against data center development. The governor has ignored him. Read: Read More
The Border Chronicle – Welcome to Indian Country: 250 Years of Democracy and Authoritarianism in the U.S.
Worried about the future of democracy in the United States? Look to Indigenous histories; they have much to teach us about the struggle between liberty and empire. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it
Ford’s CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a “Model T moment” for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn’t…
Tech Crunch – Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups
Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users. Read more: Read More