Watch: Gov. Greg Abbott delivers State of the State
Watch Gov. Greg Abbott deliver the State of the State address Thursday at 6 p.m. For the second legislative session in a row, Gov. Greg Abbott is…
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FAA chief gets grilled by Congress for recent airline groundings and safety concerns
(CNN) — The nation’s top aviation official talked about the safety risks of “complacency” in a Senate hearing Wednesday, and said the…
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Windy weather conditions increase need for roofing services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The ABC-7 first alert continues today as strong wind conditions stay in the Borderland. The winds started to pick up early…
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25 of the smallest mammals in the world
Stacker compiled a list of 25 of the smallest mammals in the world using AnimalTraits as a reference. All mammals listed have a mass under 1…
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Black and Latino lawmakers slam Gov. Greg Abbott for order limiting diversity considerations in hiring
AUSTIN, Texas — Black and Latino lawmakers decried Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent order to Texas universities and state agencies to strike down…
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20 of the biggest insects in the world
Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the biggest insects in the world using a variety of news, scientific, and other sources.…
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Banning TikTok in the US ‘should be looked at,’ says Schumer
CNN By Michelle Toh, CNN A proposal to ban TikTok in the United States “should be looked at,” according to US Senator Chuck Schumer.…
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8 statistics that explain the rural doctor shortage
By 2033, the U.S. will face a doctor shortage with an outsized effect on rural areas. Here’s how to understand it, according to Incredible Health.…
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El Paso International Airport expands non-stop flights to Long Beach, Orlando
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso travelers will soon be able to fly directly to Long Beach, California and Orlando, Florida with Southwest Airlines…
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South-Central El Paso bar temporarily shut down; officials say nothing meaningful done to curb violence, illegal activity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A south-central El Paso bar is being temporarily shut down due to repeated criminal activity, according to the El Paso…
Continue Reading Congressman who raised issue of antisemitism on Twitter says he was bombarded with antisemitic tweets
CNN By Alayna Treene and Donie O’Sullivan, CNN A Jewish lawmaker who spoke about the problem of antisemitism on Twitter during a House…
Continue Reading SEC reaches $30 million settlement with Kraken
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a $30 million settlement with the cryptocurrency platform Kraken that will…
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About 5 million bottles of Fabuloso recalled because of bacterial contamination
(CNN) — Nearly 5 million bottles of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaner have been recalled because there’s a “risk of bacterial growth,”…
Continue Reading Hogwarts Legacy breaks record before official release, despite controversy
CNN By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN The world of Harry Potter is getting new life. Hogwarts Legacy — the new open-world video game by Avalanche and…
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Gov. Greg Abbott tells state agencies to stop considering diversity in hiring
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office is warning state agency and public university leaders this week that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion…
Continue Reading Twitter access in Turkey is restored, according to network monitoring firm
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN Access to Twitter has been restored in Turkey, according to internet monitoring company Netblocks. “The restoration…
Continue Reading Google details plans to use AI in search results
CNN By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Google on Wednesday detailed plans to use artificial intelligence technology to radically change how people search…
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4 factors that show the environmental benefits of plant-based meat
Thistle compiled data on four markers that show how consuming plant-based meat instead of conventional meat is better for the planet using research…
Continue Reading Alibaba is launching a ChatGPT rival too
CNN By Michelle Toh, CNN Alibaba says it will launch its own ChatGPT-style tool, becoming the latest tech giant to jump on the chatbot bandwagon. The…
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Manufacturing company in El Paso to lay off 110 employees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, the company will lay off 110 employees. Officials told ABC-7, the facility…
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5 sustainable household upgrades that save money and energy
Enviro Friendly identified ways to upgrade your home to save money by compiling info from the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency…
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How states compare by the shortage of mental health professionals—and how much they fall short
Charlie Health investigated how every state ranks in the shortage of mental health professionals and what it would take to close the shortfall using…
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State Farm Insurance and Progressive not insuring some Kia and Hyundai models
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — ABC-7 has learned State Farm Insurance and Progressive will not be writing new policies on certain KIA and Hyundai…
Continue Reading Democratic senator urges Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their app stores
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN A member of the Senate Intelligence Committee is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores over…
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Participation is down 40% in this agricultural program that protects wildlife, water, and soil
Thistle compiled data from the Farm Service Agency to examine how enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program has changed over time and why…
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“We’re looking towards the future:” Santa Fe Restaurant opens in former “Forghedaboudit” location
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Picacho Hills neighborhood west of Las Cruces has a new but familiar face occupying the building where…
Continue Reading Record $3.8 billion stolen in crypto hacks last year, report says
CNN By Jennifer Korn A record $3.8 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various services last year, with much of those thefts driven by…
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8 things to do right now in your community to prepare for climate change
Westfield compiled a list of eight ways people can prepare their communities for the impacts of climate…
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The amount of solar home energy increased 32% in 2021. Here’s how it happened
Stacker investigated how solar home energy has grown in the U.S. over time using data from the Energy Information Administration and other…
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New Mexico cannabis advocates call for end of Texas cannabis prohibition
EL PASO, Texas — A New Mexico dispensary believes it’s time to end cannabis prohibition in Texas. Advocates from New Mexico-based cannabis…
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