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Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
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Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care
- Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.
- Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.
- Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.
- Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.
Congress Speeds TikTok Ban Bill By Adding It To Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Package
forbes.com/sites/johannacostigan/2024/04/18/new-legislative-package-proposes-aid-for-ukraine-israel-taiwan-and-banning-tiktok/
Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
Texas court halts poverty relief program after Paxton’s ’emergency’ petition: In his campaign to block a Houston-area guaranteed basic income program ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4615391-ken-paxton-emergency-petition-basic-income-program/
Tesla asks shareholders to help Elon Musk get paid $56 billion: Tesla's stock has slumped in 2024 amid concerns about middling demand for EVs
axios.com/2024/04/17/elon-musk-pay-package-tesla-delaware-court
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
Tony Gonzales blasts fellow Republicans as ‘scumbags,’ klansmen: Gonzales’ interview on CNN infuriated members of the House Freedom Caucus ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/22/tony-gonzales-republicans-matt-gaetz-scumbags/
What counts as a medical exception for abortion? Depends who you ask.: Doctors say they fear that following their medical judgment could cost them their license ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/doctors-abortion-medical-exemptions-00153317
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
McCaul says respect for Johnson ‘has gone way up’ after passing foreign aid package
thehill.com/homenews/house/4609500-mccaul-says-respect-for-johnson-has-gone-way-up-after-passing-foreign-aid-package/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Migrants shipped to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis given crime victim visas
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/migrants-shipped-to-marthas-vineyard-by-gov-ron-desantis-given-crime-victim-visas/
Even immigration restrictionists stay away from GOP’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric: Republican use of the term “invasion” is putting party officials at odds with the ...
thehill.com/latino/4606438-immigration-gop-southern-border-invasion/
Tesla is planning to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal 1Q sales, multiple news outlets report
apnews.com/article/tesla-layoff-workforce-sales-decline-ee35abc216b5aeb222068500b916ef14
Javier Milei and Elon Musk are giga happy. Does anyone care?: On April 12, the Argentine president and Tesla CEO visited the company's gigafactory in Austin ...
lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2024/04/21/javier-milei-and-elon-musk-are-giga-happy-does-anyone-care_6669063_117.html
Quick Glance: Javier Milei and Elon Musk: Business, Fashion, and Thumbs-Up Gesture
- The Argentine president and Tesla CEO visited the company's gigafactory in Austin, Texas, to freely discuss business on April 12.
- Milei and Musk met in Texas, visited Tesla Giga Texas factory, and had extensive conversations about the importance of free markets and defending freedom ideas.
- Musk recently lost 15 kilograms and shared insights into his diet, including deprivation, intermittent fasting, and Ozempic, an anti-diabetic medication.
- Both dressed in unique outfits, featuring cargo pants, skinny jeans, and cowboy accessories, expressing their enthusiasm with thumbs-up gestures.
COVID-19: How the search for the pandemic's origins turned poisonous: The Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the origins of the coronavirus ...
apnews.com/article/china-covid-virus-origins-pandemic-lab-leak-bed5ab50dca8e318ab00f60b5911da0c
A Texas county responds to demands for ballot hand-counts: Brazos County election officials are responding to demands from skeptical residents by expanding hand ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/23/brazos-county-elections-skeptics/
These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid: Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up ...
businessinsider.com/which-house-democrats-republicans-vote-against-israel-gaza-aid-2024-4
Gaza demonstrator splatters bloody mural on congressman’s front door: Rep. John Carter (R-Texas) posted a picture of the door to his Georgetown, Texas ...
thehill.com/homenews/4615179-gaza-demonstrator-splatters-bloody-mural-on-congressmans-front-door/
Texans in U.S. House split on Ukraine, Israel aid: Hardline conservatives opposed the bills without more legislation to harden the southern border ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/20/texas-congress-ukraine-israel-tik-tok/
After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/
Texas Republicans urge for full Senate impeachment trial: Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/16/michael-mccaul-august-pfluger-mayorkas-impeachment/
Houston Pride is returning in June. Twice.: Houston will have two pride parades and festivals in June, put on by Pride Houston 365 and a breakaway group ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/houston-pride-2024-19396105.php
A Texas appellate court upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary charges against Donald Trump ally Sidney Powell ...
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Houston officer back on duty after 4th deadly shooting incident: Even as officer Devin Inocencio faces criminal and internal affairs investigations ...
axios.com/local/houston/2024/04/22/houston-police-shooting-devin-inocencio
Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
apnews.com/article/trump-immigrant-voting-noncitizens-elections-explained-cf4c73b336147b5f5d9c2a22b2564994
Quick Glance: Trump's Favorite Theme: Dishonest 'Noncitizen Voting'
- House Speaker Mike Johnson's 'election security' event at Mar-a-Lago will focus on legislation targeting noncitizen voting.
- Despite existing bans and rare noncitizen votes, the debate aims to boost Trump's presidential candidacy.
- Laws from 1996 prohibit noncitizen voting in federal and state elections, yet some municipalities in some states allow it.
- Trump and allies falsely claim noncitizens vote in elections, while data shows minimal incidents. The debate serves as a political maneuver and distracts from actual election issues.
1 dead, 13 injured after 18-wheeler intentionally crashed into Texas public safety office
ctvnews.ca/world/1-dead-13-injured-after-18-wheeler-intentionally-crashed-into-texas-public-safety-office-1.6845079
Quick Glance: Semitrailer Crashes into Public Safety Building Intentionally
- A Texas semitrailer driver crashed a stolen 18-wheeler through a public safety building after his commercial driver's license renewal was rejected, resulting in one death and 13 injuries.
- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the incident, which required a heavy police presence to manage the impact of the attack.
1-month old twins had blunt-force trauma before being found dead in crib, autopsy shows
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287881405.html
Tesla's layoffs have hit almost 12% of its Texas workers: Tesla laid off 2,688 workers at its Austin factory, according to a WARN notice. It's likely part of ...
businessinsider.com/teslas-layoffs-jobcuts-hit-austin-texas-workers-2024-4
Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston’s basic income plan: Is it a violation of the Texas Constitution for a city to give money to its low-income residents? ...
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/
Here's what happens if you don't pay your Houston TX tolls: Harris County Toll Road Authority sees increase in unpaid tolls. Here's what happens if you don't pay ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/houston-harris-county-unpaid-late-tolls-19400403.php
Texas Republicans divide over Ukraine aid: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, and members of the House Freedom Caucus have stalled Ukraine aid for months demanding ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/18/texas-republicans-ukraine-aid-chip-roy/
Volkswagen ‘the first domino to fall’ after union vote, says UAW president: Shawn Fain tells the Guardian he expects ‘more of the same to come’ after celebrating ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/22/united-auto-workers-auw-shawn-fain
SpaceX loses latest bid to keep lawsuit against NLRB in Texas: A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected rocket maker SpaceX's latest bid to keep a ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/nlrb-attorneys-cleared-wrongdoing-spacex-case-transfer-fight-2024-04-17/
Texas’ DEI crackdown stirs fear on university campuses: As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/19/texas-colleges-dei-ban/
US College Students Demonstrate in Solidarity With Palestinians, Columbia Protesters
commondreams.org/news/college-students-columbia-solidarity
Tesla asks shareholders reinstate Elon Musk's pay, move to Texas: Electric vehicle giant Tesla is asking its shareholders to approve CEO Elon Musk's pay package ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/tesla-asks-shareholders-reinstate-elon-musks-pay-move-texas
What Amtrak taking reins of Texas bullet train plan means: Amtrak leader believes Texas bullet project can be catalyst for high-speed rail in America ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/bullet-train-high-speed-rail-byford-amtrak-19363788.php
Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule: Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/17/texas-idaho-supreme-court-abortion-emergency-care/
Greg Abbott Under Fire Over Texas School Budget Cuts: Abbott and the Texas GOP are being blamed for the financial struggles of public schools in the state.
newsweek.com/greg-abbott-under-fire-texas-school-budget-cuts-1891709
Trump Forced to Skip Big-Money House GOP Fundraiser Thanks to NY Trial: Trump was invited to headline the House GOP's big spring fundraiser in Dallas ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-forced-to-skip-big-money-house-gop-fundraiser-thanks-to-ny-trial
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Quick Glance: Trump Excluded from Fundraiser Due to NY Trial
- On the second day, 7 jurors were selected aiming to start with opening statements by the following Monday.
- The judge aims for 12 jurors and 6 alternates to review the case.
- Lawyers faced challenges in selecting jurors, with several dropping out and only a few being chosen.
- The defendant expressed himself in court and on social media while jury selection and opening statements were ongoing.
UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban: Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 ...
thehill.com/homenews/4603909-ut-austin-students-protest-layoffs-over-new-dei-ban/
Biden gives Samsung $6.4 billion in grants to boost Texas chip output: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/tech/us-southkorea-samsung-chips-hnk-intl/
Despite a fortified border, migrants will keep coming, analysts agree. Here's why.
npr.org/2024/04/22/1244381584/immigrants-border-mexico-asylum-illegal-immigration
Google arrests, suspends anti-Israel workers occupying offices for hours: Protesters were arrested by police officers after refusing to leave Google Cloud CEO ...
jpost.com/bds-threat/article-797582
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
In-N-Out heiress worked shifts at the chain when she was a teenager: Lynsi Snyder, whose grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger, started working at the chain as a ...
businessinsider.com/in-n-out-burger-heiress-billionaire-started-out-as-associate-2024-4
Quick Glance: In-N-Out heiress started working at the chain as a teenager
- Lynsi Snyder, whose grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger, started working at the chain as an associate when she was a teenager.
- Snyder became president in 2010 at the age of just 27.
Tesla worker laid off weeks after joining says he can't pay rent: A man told KVUE that he was hired to work at Tesla's Texas plant a few weeks ago ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-worker-laid-off-ev-transport-texas-rent-2024-4
This solar giant is moving manufacturing back to the US: Tariffs and IRA tax incentives are starting to reshape global supply chains—but vast challenges lie ...
technologyreview.com/2024/04/23/1091665/canadian-solar-ira-manufacturing-us/
Portraying Trump as the Fascist He Is Could Save US Democracy: It comes down to Democratic framing, a truth-telling media, and the independent judiciary to ...
washingtonspectator.org/fascism-is-not-patriotism/
T-Squared: Texas Tribune and partners share Collier Prize: We were recognized, with ProPublica and FRONTLINE, for our investigation into law enforcement’s ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/23/tribune-propublica-frontline-collier-prize-uvalde/
Biden to close ‘gun-show loophole’ and expand background checks for firearms: New rule comes under legislation passed after Uvalde, Texas, shooting.
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/biden-gun-show-firearms-rule-00151655
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
Soldiers charged with violent crimes to face more scrutiny: The change comes after reporting from ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Military Times revealed that ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/19/us-army-soldiers-violent-crimes/
Anthony Longoria, of Atascosa, Texas, is lit by a fire while observing the peak totality of 2024 Solar Eclipse in Uvalde, Texas
reuters.com/pictures/along-path-totality-best-photos-eclipse-2024-04-12/XM4RZ5ARJ5NA3GKB3WURB646OM/
‘You can’t say that to a woman in 2024’: Tarrant judge’s words called racist, misogynistic
star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article287802410.html
Rep. Tony Gonzales vastly outraises challenger Brandon Herrera: A majority of donors have been from out of state for both candidates, a sign of the national ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/16/tony-gonzales-brandon-herrera-campaign-donors-texas/
US supreme court takes up Biden’s ‘ghost guns’ regulation case: Justices to hear appeal by administration in favor of regulating firearms that people can ...
theguardian.com/law/2024/apr/22/supreme-court-ghost-guns-law
IAH Terminal E check-in closures forces passenger rerouting: Houston, Texas airport Bush Intercontinental Airport is still undergoing construction at Terminal ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/iah-construction-terminal-e-19409542.php
‘A blow to the soul.’ Inflation forces Mid-Cities food pantry to close after 25 years
star-telegram.com/news/local/article287770815.html
27-year-old dad of 2 killed in road rage shooting, Texas cops say. Now, man arrested
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287930295.html
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Fort Worth will get weather sensors to help guide self-driving trucks along roads
star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article287761085.html
Dallas appeals court rules against Ken Paxton in misconduct complaint: The ruling from the Dallas-based 5th Court of Appeals dealt a legal blow to Attorney ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/04/19/court-rejects-ag-ken-paxtons-bid-to-dismiss-ethics-complaint-over-2020-election-challenge/
Supreme Court upholds fine against Pa. lawmaker who dodged Capitol metal detector
pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/supreme-court-upholds-fine-against-pa-lawmaker-who-dodged-capitol-metal-detector.html
Semitrailer intentionally crashed into public safety office near Houston: official - National | Globalnews.ca
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Mike Tyson is giving up marijuana while training for Jake Paul bout. Here's why.: Marijuana is on list of banned substances used by Texas department that ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2024/04/16/jake-paul-mike-tyson-fight-marijuana-use-texas/73286077007/
Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back
pbs.org/newshour/arts/attempts-to-ban-books-are-at-an-all-time-high-these-librarians-are-fighting-back
Young kids found abandoned in filthy apartment as mom goes on cruise, Texas cops say
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287623540.html
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/russia-hacking-group-suspected-texas-water-cyberattack/
Man who lost son in Robb Elementary shooting criticizes Uvalde shirt sold at Walmart; store issues apology
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/18/uvalde-texas-walmart-shirt-criticism/73368450007/
Judge recommends overturning Melissa Lucio’s death sentence: In a rare joint statement, the district attorney and the defense agreed that prosecutors withheld ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/15/melissa-lucio-death-penalty-judge-overturn/
Unions are getting bolder in targeting Big Business: The U.S. worker unionization rate hit a new low in 2023, but public support for unions is near a six-decade ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/unions-disney-cvs-demand-workers-labor-market
Gov. Newsom and California show why liberals can't be trusted with the economy: It was only a matter of time before California's economy reacted to failed tax ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/17/california-minimum-wage-gavin-newsom-economic-failure/73337780007/
Ted Cruz is turning more to non-Texas donors this election cycle: The Houston Republican is fighting to keep pace with Colin Allred, who has more cash on hand ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ted-cruz-colin-allred-donors-19416180.php
Elon Musk's lawyer Spiro blasts sanctions bid in defamation case: Elon Musk has slammed a bid for court sanctions against his longtime attorney Alex Spiro ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/elon-musks-lawyer-spiro-blasts-sanctions-bid-defamation-case-2024-04-19/
Fear and loathing on America’s college campuses as free speech is disappearing: Student activists say fear and paranoia has descended on college campus around ...
inquirer.com/opinion/college-free-speech-palestine-israel-20240418.html
A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried
cnn.com/2024/04/14/us/texas-immigration-law-iowa-other-us-states-cec/
Supreme Court considers EMTALA preemption of state abortion bans: Alicia Macklin and Rachel Zacharias of Hooper, Lundy & Bookman PC discuss issues over ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/supreme-court-considers-emtala-preemption-state-abortion-bans-2024-04-18/
Argentina's Milei meets with Elon Musk in Texas - Latest News: Elon Musk met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday at a Tesla plant in Austin ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/argentinas-milei-meets-with-elon-musk-in-texas-192414
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Javier Milei Discuss Free Markets and Investment Opportunities
- Elon Musk and Argentine president Javier Milei met for the first time at Tesla's Texas factory.
- They discussed market liberation, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and investment opportunities.
- Milei unexpectedly won an election focused on spending cuts and inflation reduction.
- Both shared similar views on free markets and expressed support for Israel in conflicts.
US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-japan-signal-support-texas-high-speed-rail-plan-2024-04-11/
Supreme Court: Landowner can sue Texas for flood damages: Richie DeVillier, who owns land east of Houston, said the state owes him damages for constant flooding ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/16/texas-landowner-highway-flooding-supreme-court/
Politicians in MAGA world using social media to sell products: Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask how much you can save if you buy this product in the ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/11/nation/latest-trend-active-politicians-trying-sell-you-more-than-their-ideas/
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