Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal’s new wearable startup Temple has raised $54 million in a friends-and-family round at a post-money valuation of about $190 million. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – OpenAI raises $110B in one of the largest private funding rounds in history
The new funding consists of a $50 billion investment from Amazon as well as $30 billion each from Nvidia and SoftBank, against a $730 billion valuation. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – El Paso County seeks tree volunteers; UTEP installs Narcan machine
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 Paso County Seeks Volunteers to Plant…
Yard Barker – Dan Orlovsky shares shocking Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson NFL Draft take
Some were left stunned by what Orlovsky had to say about the two prospects during a Thursday appearance on ESPN. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – More dots appear to be connecting Miami’s Rueben Bain Jr. to Titans ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
Miami Hurricanes defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. may want to purchase a two-tone blue suit before the 2026 NFL Draft. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – South Korea opens the door to let Google Maps operate fully
After years of appeals, Google has finally won approval to export high-precision geographic information out of South Korea and provide proper Google Maps services in the country, including walking and real-time driving…
KTSM News – US military shot down Border Patrol drone with laser in Texas, lawmakers say
The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone with a laser in Texas on Thursday, according to Democratic lawmakers, prompting the closure of airspace near the U.S.-Mexico border. Read:…
El Paso Herald Post – El Paso City Council to Revisit Debt Owed by Donald Trump on Tuesday
EL PASO, Tx., February 27, 2026: On Tuesday, the El Paso City Council will revisit the $569,204.63 owed by Donald Trump since his visit to the city in 2019. Trump […] The…
Tech Crunch – Ultrahuman bets on redesigned smart ring to win back U.S. market after Oura dispute
Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro promises 15-day battery life and a $479 price tag as the wearables maker expands its health-tech push. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Before scandal, Rep. Tony Gonzales had complicated relationship with his West Texas constituents
The moderate Republican’s votes on gun control and marriage equality upset the region’s most conservative voters, but local officials said they’re grateful for the work he did on public safety and health….