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Faculty to hold no-confidence vote in UT-Austin president: President Jay Hartzell defended the response but faculty criticized the presence of armed state ...
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Faculty to hold no-confidence vote in UT-Austin president
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More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison after heavy rains: Manhunt under way after a downpour destroyed the perimeter fence of the medium-security ...
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More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison after heavy rains
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US student protests: ‘You see a lot of hate on campus’: In the sunshine, the pro-Palestine encampment in Columbia University looks like the luxury section of a ...
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US student protests: ‘You see a lot of hate on campus’
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
  • Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.

  • Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.

  • Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.

  • The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at UT-Austin: Authorities told students they could face criminal trespass charges if they didn’t disperse ...
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Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at UT-Austin
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Appeals Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against ProPublica, Houston Chronicle: The news outlets’ 2018 investigation into famed Houston heart surgeon Bud Frazier ...
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Appeals Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against ProPublica ...
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Texas court halts poverty relief program after Paxton’s ’emergency’ petition: In his campaign to block a Houston-area guaranteed basic income program ...
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Texas court halts poverty relief program after Paxton’s ’emergency’ ...
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Tarrant County DA challenges Crystal Mason’s acquittal: A Texas appeals court recently overturned Mason’s five-year prison sentence for casting a provisional ...
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Tarrant County DA challenges Crystal Mason’s acquittal
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After mass arrest, UT Austin split over role of police in pro-Palestine protests: AUSTIN — The day after 57 people were arrested during protests on the ...
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After mass arrest, UT Austin split over role of police in pro-Palestine ...
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China's ByteDance denies plans to sell TikTok in US: Earlier reports had suggested ByteDance planned to sell the app, without its powerful algorithm ...
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China's ByteDance denies plans to sell TikTok in US
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
  • ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

  • Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

  • ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

  • As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear Crack Down on UT Students' Gaza Protest: "Why do we even have these institutions of higher learning if we won't let ...
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Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear Crack Down on UT Students' Gaza Protest
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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
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Tesla asks shareholders to help Elon Musk get paid $56 billion
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.
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Texas lawmakers establish new school safety policies: Texas lawmakers have mandated armed guards at every public school, panic buttons in classrooms and more ...
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Texas lawmakers establish new school safety policies
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Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses: Students can generally peacefully protest, regardless of their viewpoint ...
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Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses
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Tony Gonzales blasts fellow Republicans as ‘scumbags,’ klansmen: Gonzales’ interview on CNN infuriated members of the House Freedom Caucus ...
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Tony Gonzales blasts fellow Republicans as ‘scumbags,’ klansmen
Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
  • After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.

  • Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.

  • A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.

  • The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
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Tesla Announces Steep Employee Cuts Amid Revenue Drop: Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is laying off more than 6,000 employees after reporting a 9% drop in ...
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Tesla Announces Steep Employee Cuts Amid Revenue Drop
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Texas abortion transfer proposal worries doctors, lawyers: The proposed guidance from the Texas Medical Board would require doctors to document whether there was ...
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Texas abortion transfer proposal worries doctors, lawyers
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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 ...
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What counts as a medical exception for abortion? Depends who you ask.
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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McCaul says respect for Johnson ‘has gone way up’ after passing foreign aid package
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McCaul says respect for Johnson ‘has gone way up’ after passing foreign ...
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.
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Not Just Columbia: Pro-Palestine Protests Roil Campuses Nationwide: Many of the demonstrations were meant to urge schools to divest from military contractors ...
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Not Just Columbia: Pro-Palestine Protests Roil Campuses Nationwide
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State responses to student protests fall along red vs. blue lines: Pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses are getting very different responses from ...
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State responses to student protests fall along red vs. blue lines
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Mick Jagger visits NASA before Rolling Stones’ Houston concert: Mick Jagger posted photos Friday of a visit to NASA ahead of the Rolling Stones' concert Sunday ...
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Mick Jagger visits NASA before Rolling Stones’ Houston concert
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Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters on University of Texas campus: Texas state police detained multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday on the ...
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Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters on University of Texas campus
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A Texas county responds to demands for ballot hand-counts: Brazos County election officials are responding to demands from skeptical residents by expanding hand ...
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A Texas county responds to demands for ballot hand-counts
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More than 250 musicians call for concert ticketing reform: More than 250 musicians, including notable figures such as Billie Eilish and Lorde ...
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More than 250 musicians call for concert ticketing reform
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1 dead, 13 injured after 18-wheeler intentionally crashed into Texas public safety office
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1 dead, 13 injured after 18-wheeler intentionally crashed into Texas ...
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.
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Even immigration restrictionists stay away from GOP’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric: Republican use of the term “invasion” is putting party officials at odds with the ...
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Even immigration restrictionists stay away from GOP’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric
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Texas Republicans urge for full Senate impeachment trial: Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security ...
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Texas Republicans urge for full Senate impeachment trial
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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 ...
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These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid
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Texans in U.S. House split on Ukraine, Israel aid: Hardline conservatives opposed the bills without more legislation to harden the southern border ...
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Texans in U.S. House split on Ukraine, Israel aid
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Texas School Districts Violated an Election Transparency Law: ProPublica and The Texas Tribune analyzed 35 Texas school districts that held trustee elections ...
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Texas School Districts Violated an Election Transparency Law
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Instead of Biden paying off student debt, let’s try this in higher education instead | Opinion
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Instead of Biden paying off student debt, let’s try this in higher ...
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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 ...
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This solar giant is moving manufacturing back to the US
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Harris County DA gives Lina Hidalgo staffer case to AG: Hidalgo’s staffers were indicted on felony charges related to how they allegedly helped award an $11 ...
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Harris County DA gives Lina Hidalgo staffer case to AG
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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 ...
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Gaza demonstrator splatters bloody mural on congressman’s front door
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Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday: Happy birthday, Barbra!
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Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday
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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 ...
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Houston Pride is returning in June. Twice.
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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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Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston’s basic income plan
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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 ...
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Houston officer back on duty after 4th deadly shooting incident
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Trials against former US presidents: Even in prison, Trump would be entitled to personal protection
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Trials against former US presidents: Even in prison, Trump would be ...
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In photos: Hundreds arrested as pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. campuses intensify
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In photos: Hundreds arrested as pro-Palestinian protests at U.S ...
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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
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to ...
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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 ...
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In-N-Out heiress worked shifts at the chain when she was a teenager
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.
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Tesla vote on Elon Musk $56 billion payday critical for future: Tesla's poor performance doesn't justify Musk's pay package for a part-time CEO.
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Tesla vote on Elon Musk $56 billion payday critical for future
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Share your Texas universities’ DEI policy experiences: We want to hear the experiences of students, faculty and families affected by pushback against diversity ...
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Share your Texas universities’ DEI policy experiences
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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 ...
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Texas Republicans divide over Ukraine aid
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Imprisoned Palestinian Writer Walid Daqqa Dies of Cancer After 38 Years in Israeli Jails
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Imprisoned Palestinian Writer Walid Daqqa Dies of Cancer After 38 Years in ...
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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 ...
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Tesla's layoffs have hit almost 12% of its Texas workers
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Biden to close ‘gun-show loophole’ and expand background checks for firearms: New rule comes under legislation passed after Uvalde, Texas, shooting.
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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.
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Utah man who recorded fatal Jan. 6 Capitol shooting sentenced to 6 years: John Earle Sullivan recorded himself inciting violence and breaking a window before ...
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Utah man who recorded fatal Jan. 6 Capitol shooting sentenced to 6 years
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Notorious Manchester gangster Lee Amos who ran 'Gooch Gang' dies in prison: Lee Amos was jailed in 2009 for the drive-by killing of Tyrone Gilbert
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Notorious Manchester gangster Lee Amos who ran 'Gooch Gang' dies in prison