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U.S. Midterms Loom Over a Deadlock Between Trump and Tehran
The Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, which was struck by a missile near the Strait of Hormuz in February, is seen stranded off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran,...
Can We Eat Our Way Out Of An Ecological Disaster?
A green crab caught on the Harraseeket River, June 19, 2026, in Freeport, Maine. —Robert F. Bukaty—AP PhotoWhen Rachel Bowman first tried to bring lionfish to restaurants and grocery...
Russia Releases Imprisoned American Man as Trump Envoy Meets With Putin
Trump said the release was secured at his request, "made directly" to Putin in a telephone conversation last week. The release was not part of a swap, he confirmed."Stephen...
Trump Keeps Promising Cash on the Campaign Trail
To save Americans in economic freefall during the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump in 2020 promised to get money to them “as quickly as possible.” It also coincided with his campaign...
How America’s AI Trust Issues Could Impact the Midterms
To a tech company, building a data center may represent an investment in America's economic future. To someone living nearby, it may mean worrying about electricity bills, local resources,...
Why Elon Musk Wants to Merge SpaceX and Tesla
A combined company could also mean greater control of several stages of the AI value chain, from chip design and planned manufacturing to computing infrastructure, AI software, and its...
Austin Public Health report examines HIV stigma in Central Texas
A new report from Austin Public Health examined how stigma and discrimination affect people living with HIV in Central Texas, including their experiences with family, relationships, health care and...
Bastrop community pushes for transparency around 'Project Longhorn' data center
Locals worry a possible natural gas plant isn't a "right fit" for the area. Source link
How a teen diversion program is working so far in Travis County
The Travis County Transformation Project, which launched in 2023 as a pilot, has locked in county funding to continue operating. Source link
Austin airport begins major utility project to support future expansion
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport began construction Monday on a major utility infrastructure project designed to support the airport's long-term growth Source link
Greg Abbott ordered a pause on data center permits. Critics say some plans still moved forward.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has paused issuing permits connected to construction or infrastructure “directly supporting data centers,” the agency’s interim executive director told Gov. Greg Abbott in...
