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Federal judge rules against Trump's 75-country visa ban
A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration’s pause on issuing visas to immigrants from 75 countries on Friday.  In a 61-page decision, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas found...
The Art of Mess in the AI Era
The Art of Mess in the AI Era
—kemalbas—Getty ImagesLook closely at a painting, and you might be able to see where an artist changed their mind. Beneath the finished surface, there may be an abandoned line,...
Why Silicon Valley’s Vision of the AI Future Should Worry You
Why Silicon Valley’s Vision of the AI Future Should Worry You
What our eschatologies excuse Three tech leaders, three different pictures of humanity’s ultimate destiny—resignation, survivalism, apocalypticism. But I would assert that they share the same consequences. For one, in each...
A ‘Tsunami’ for Ukraine: Zelensky Rejects Wartime Elections
A ‘Tsunami’ for Ukraine: Zelensky Rejects Wartime Elections
Zelensky discussed the defense budget deficit during a summit with Nordic and Baltic leaders in Kyiv on Sunday, where the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway,...
KXAN launches 'Cause & Effect': A unique investigative program for Central Texas viewers
KXAN is set to launch "Cause & Effect," a new investigative program premiering Aug. 28. The half-hour show, airing Fridays at 4:30 p.m., is dedicated to providing Central Texans...
Austin Central Library increases security as APD addresses crime concerns
Visitors at Austin’s Central Library may notice more police and security presence as the Austin Police Department works with library officials to address crime. Source link
August triple digit record in jeopardy?
August 2026 has been scorching, with 21 out of 23 days warmer-than-normal at Camp Mabry. Source link
2 injured in fire at Austin flea market off Hwy 290
AFD said the first alarm sounded off at 5:22 p.m. at 9500 E US 290. Source link
Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people...
Colin Simmons headlines Texas’ deep defensive front
Led by Colin Simmons, Texas enters 2026 with a deep defensive front featuring veteran experience and young talent across the edge and interior. Source link
Can Texas trust its water planning process? Report calls for changes
Flooding rain earlier this summer brought relief, for now Source link
What to Know About the USPS’s Rule for Mail-In Ballots
What to Know About the USPS’s Rule for Mail-In Ballots
“Yesterday’s new mail-in voting rule is an attempt to weaponize USPS as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to take over elections,” Michael McNulty, the senior policy director for...