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Hispanic Texans may now be the state’s largest demographic group, new census data shows
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Poverty declines in Dallas county, but it is still higher than national rate, census data
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Hispanic Texans may now be the state’s largest demographic group, new census data shows
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Poverty declines in Dallas county, but it is still higher than national rate, census data
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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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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.
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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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.
China’s EV supply chain dominance risks ‘collapse’ of US subsidies, warns South Korea
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Quick Glance: South Korea Warns of Collapse of US Subsidies Due to Chinese EV Supply Chain Dominance
- China’s grip on the EV supply chain threatens US subsidies, warns South Korea.
- South Korea warns that China’s control over a crucial battery material will make it nearly impossible for any electric vehicle makers to qualify for President Joe Biden's subsidy scheme.
- The United States announced last week that they will provide up to $6.4 billion in federal subsidies to the South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics, investing $40 billion in its Texas facilities for cutting-edge logic chips, advanced packaging, and next-generation chip technology research and development.
Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...
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Pro-Palestinian protests continue at North Texas universities: Students are challenging their school leaders to re-evaluate ties to Israel.
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SpaceX asks Texas judge to block NLRB case over severance agreements: SpaceX has asked a Texas federal judge to block the National Labor Relations Board from ...
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Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
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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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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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Instead of Biden paying off student debt, let’s try this in higher education instead | Opinion
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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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Live news: Police presence grows as pro-Palestine protests spread across US campuses
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Mass arrests roil college campuses amid pro-Palestinian protests: The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony after dozens of ...
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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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Dozens arrested at U of Texas, USC as anti-Israel protests spread to more US campuses
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Dave Ramsey explains how your mortgage is key to early retirement: Retiring early is a financial goal that requires planning and lifestyle changes.
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Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity: Guatemalan prosecutors have raided the offices of the charity Save the Children ...
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Gravitas: New York to Texas, students protest US support for Israel amid Gaza war
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‘She’s holding it!’ Bear cubs yanked from tree so group can take photos, NC video shows
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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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FTC is sued by business groups over its ban on noncompete agreements, which may delay enforcement
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Utah students aren't joining Israel-Palestine protests. Here's why.: The state's culture, demographics and student life all are factors.
axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/04/25/utah-college-protest-israel-palestine-gaza-culture
Yearlong search for missing woman ends with discovery of bones, Texas officials say
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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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The telltale signs of AI-generated images, video and audio, according to experts
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USC cancels graduation ceremony, dozens arrested across US as college anti-war protests grow
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Did someone win a $95M Texas Lottery jackpot by stacking the odds?: One year ago, a New Jersey firm won a massive Lotto Texas jackpot by making a low-risk bet — ...
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Biden and the Dems Are Slowing Big Oil’s LNG Gravy Train: Citizens like me are grateful that some of our elected leaders are finally standing up to Big Oil.
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Crackdown on UT Austin pro-Palestine protest is a step backward: Silencing students' voices impedes progress and, at the very least, stifles important ...
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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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Severe storm onslaught to unfold in the central US over the next 4 days: Dangerous storms are set to unload tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail over the ...
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How TCU freshman quarterback Hauss Hejny made the most of spring camp: There have been some ups and downs for freshman quarterback Hauss Hejny ...
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In photos: Hundreds arrested as pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. campuses intensify
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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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Work from home in Texas, get paid nearly $400,000 a year; 10 jobs that pay the most
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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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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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Botched rollout of redesigned FAFSA leads to steep filing declines for Fort Worth students
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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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Royal Caribbean has stopped going to this popular port
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Donald Trump's MAGA Is Obsessed with Viktor Orban. Liberals Should Be Too.: Let’s stop talking about liberal or illiberal democracy — it’s just democracy.
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LIVE UPDATES: Several detained during protest in support of Gaza at UT campus: The Palestinian Solidarity Committee of Austin is organizing a protest in support ...
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Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday: Happy birthday, Barbra!
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Billie Eilish, Green Day and other artists back bill that would reform live-event ticketing system
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‘Gentle giant’ pup up for adoption will steal your heart and couch. Meet Bazooka Joe
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TCU Spring Game preview: Players/Storylines to watch: TCU has a number of defensive playmakers that could stand out during the spring game ...
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Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you: Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable ...
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Tarrant sheriff asks for patience during death investigation of man pepper-sprayed at jail
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Vigil planned for ‘prayers of comfort, hope’ after Arlington Bowie High School shooting
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23-year-old dies after falling 50 feet from bluff onto California beach, officials say
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George Soros is paying student radicals who are fueling nationwide explosion of Israel-hating protests
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Cowboys officially pick up 5th-year $21.3 million option on “defensive end” Micah Parsons
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Texas sheriff conducting criminal investigation into deadly National Guard helicopter crash near border
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What did Texas do to make students safer after Uvalde?: A new law in response to Uvalde requires armed personnel on every public school campus ...
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Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
Student Spring protesters at GWU demand 'divestment' from Israel: Students at George Washington University [GWU] set up tent encampment ...
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Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Texas Troopers Arrest University Of Texas Students During Protest: Students at the University of Texas at Austin organized the latest protest at a U.S ...
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This ‘Japanese flair’ home went viral on Instagram. Now it’s for sale in Texas. See it
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A Fort Worth restaurant is closing after 33 years. But it never sold chicken-fried steak
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‘Quiet life travel’ is the new viral trend going around
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Amazon warehouse jobs & what they pay: Are fulfillment center positions worth it?
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Property tax company Ownwell get accused by competitors of deception: Anyone can file for exemptions for free and reap savings. Ownwell grabs 25% from that.
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Inside the dispute nobody in Muenster wanted: Competing German festivals: Cooke County city in North Texas is in the spotlight after Jaycees decided to take ...
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Steer clear of these sunscreen brands during brutal Texas summer. Experts have this to say
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Ted Cruz shares thoughts on Biden, college protesters during campaign stop in Fort Worth
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New Texas school readiness data shows child care, pre-K gaps. What are proposed solutions?
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Dallas Wings set to move in 2026 after approval of multi-year agreement: The Dallas Wings are preparing for a move within Dallas-Fort Worth after finalizing a ...
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9-year-old girl fatally shot after man is robbed, Texas officials say. He’s indicted
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Fires, flooding and tornadoes: Days of severe weather eye central states: Severe storms could erupt on four straight days between Thursday and Sunday affecting ...
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They live 6,300 miles from their island home. This week, a bit of home came to them in DFW
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A homeless woman got an apartment. Then came conflicts with neighbors.: Staci Jameson was living in a tent in D.C. when she finally got a housing voucher and ...
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Texas Clear Alert issued for missing 50-year-old Weatherford woman: Weatherford police are looking for Steffanie Drake, 50. Her family hasn’t been able to locate ...
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Here’s the worst month to take a driving test in Texas, a new study shows. What to know
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Texas Border Shooting As Patrol Agent Comes Under Fire: A U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot at by someone in Mexico near San Elizario on Thursday.
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Texans NFL draft history: How Houston has done in second round: The Texans have made 19 picks in the second round in franchise history. Only five of those ...
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Why does Houston celebrate Arbor Day on three different days?: There are three different Arbor Day celebrations in Houston: the national holiday in April ...
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Endorsement: 1 candidate ready for Mansfield school board. Opponent may not be eligible | Opinion
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What we know about Arlington Bowie High School shooting: Victim, suspect identified
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John Whitmire replaces Carol Haddock from Houston Public Works: Houston Mayor John Whitmire has replaced Public Works Director Carol Haddock with interim City ...
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Jury finds man guilty of capital murder for killing North Texas woman after shooting cop
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Harris County TX projected to hit $15.7 million deficit: Harris County is on track to end the fiscal year with a $15.7 million deficit, driven by lower property ...
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