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A Texas appeals court has slashed the $50m judgment to $1.5m against Alex Jones, founder of Infowars, over falsely calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax. The ruling does not affect a $1.4bn judgment against Jones in Connecticut.
A McDonald's in Ukraine's Kyiv has become a refuge for residents through Russian bombardments. Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at 36. Tupac Shakur's murder trial begins decades after his killing.
Cards Against Humanity is planning to build a monument directed at Elon Musk in Texas, near SpaceX's Starbase. The monument is a response to a trespassing complaint filed by the company against SpaceX in 2024. The project is soliciting $10 contributions from the public to…
A massive egg recall affecting nearly 1.6m dozen eggs has been elevated to the US Food and Drug Administration’s highest-risk warning as officials investigate a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 100 people.
Two US Army soldiers died when an Apache military helicopter crashed in Bell County, Texas, during Fort Hood operations, sparking a large grass fire. Officials confirmed the fatalities, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressing condolences.
A misdemeanor gun charge against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program.
Tennessee's primary election has provided the first test of the state's new congressional district map, redrawn in May. The election is seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term in office, and the Republican leader has cheered redistricting efforts in r…
Republicans chose state senator Brent Taylor to be their nominee in the revamped 9th congressional district, while Democrats picked state representative Justin Pearson.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that all new data center projects will need to be audited by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the state's grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. This move comes as the state's grid is facing a surge in …
Texas Governor Greg Abbott set a moratorium on approval of ERCOT-linked data centers pending an audit, but Bitcoin miners with operations in Texas are not expected to be impacted by this decision.
The Dallas Fed released its Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey (TMOS) for July, showing improved business conditions and accelerated growth of manufacturing activity.
NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to analyze the key issues weighing on Republicans and Democrats 100 days out from the midterm elections.
Two sons of a man shot dead by US immigration authorities have demanded a transparent investigation into the incident in an emotional hearing with legislators.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon and is moving westward toward the Texas coast, where it is expected to reach later on Thursday, bringing rainfall, winds, and rising water levels.
A 14-year-old cold case in Texas has been solved after DNA evidence led to the arrest of a friend of the victim. Mayra Velasquez, 42, was charged with capital murder in the stabbing death of Irasema Chavez.
US boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, died after being struck by a car while cycling in Texas. A 31-year-old man, Charles Medina, has been arrested in connection with her death.
Galaxy Digital has signed a 15-year naming rights agreement with Texas Tech, renaming the university's football stadium Galaxy Stadium. The partnership also makes Galaxy the official data center and digital assets partner of Texas Tech Athletics.
Texas Tech has secured a $70 million, 15-year naming rights deal with Galaxy Digital to rebrand its football stadium. The partnership establishes Galaxy as the official digital assets partner and creates new NIL opportunities for student-athletes.
Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say
Detainees at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Texas told two rights groups they were beaten by guards, denied medical care and prevented from contacting family and lawyers, according to a report issued on Wednesday.
The top prosecutor in the Houston area, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, said his office is 'more than prepared' to prosecute federal immigration agents if it finds criminal wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a Mexican immigrant last week.
ICE has been instructed to stop pulling over vehicles until further notice following two recent deadly shootings in Texas and Maine. The deaths of Joan Sebastian Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo have prompted calls for independent investigations.
A Mexican national was fatally shot by ICE officers in Houston, who were looking for a different person. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the officers were not targeting the man, who was living in the US without legal permission.
One of Texas' Oldest Oil Plays Is Running Dry
One of Texas' oldest oil plays is running dry, with production declining significantly. The play has been a major contributor to Texas' oil production for decades.
A Boeing 777 plane made a very low pass over a Texas airfield, with data showing it was no more than 25 feet above the ground. The FAA is investigating.
Gracie, a reticulated giraffe, has been missing for nearly two weeks after wandering off a private game ranch in Texas. The local sheriff has disputed claims that she was found safe, saying the search is still on.
A Tesla crashed into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old woman, while using an automated driving feature. The US auto regulator has opened an investigation.
A data breach at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's license system vendor exposed personal information for over 3 million individuals. The breach included driver's license information, passport numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, and residential addresses.
A potential tropical cyclone is developing off the Texas coast, with forecasters warning of serious hazards to coastal sections of northeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana. The system could bring 5 to 20 inches of rainfall to parts of the region.
Ken Paxton is set to meet Trump at the White House as he works to lock down support and fundraising after a bruising GOP runoff.
Texas Names Bitcoin Reserve Advisory Committee as State Eyes Direct Bitcoin Custody
Texas formed a five-member advisory committee for its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and is seeking a custodian to move from ETF exposure to direct BTC holdings.