Texas has launched a major investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud involving nearly 30 companies, raising concerns about immigration compliance and tech industry practices. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced legal action, signaling a broader crackdown on suspected misuse of the visa program. According to official statements, authorities issued Civil Investigative Demands to the companies. These […]
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Meta acquires 1GW solar power to fuel AI ambitions
Tech giant Meta has signed a deal to acquire around 1 gigawatt of solar power, further expanding its renewable energy portfolio to over 3 gigawatts this year, as the company seeks to support its growing artificial intelligence operations. Meta finalized two agreements in Louisiana to purchase the environmental attributes of 385 megawatts of electricity, with […]
Texas storm turns deadly: 24 killed as record rainfall triggers flash floods
Torrential rains and deadly flash floods have struck Texas, killing at least 24 people and leaving many more missing. The storm hit several cities, but the worst damage was reported in San Angelo, where floodwaters destroyed roads and homes. Authorities say parts of Texas saw months’ worth of rain in just a few hours. Streets […]
Starship spins out of control midway, marks third SpaceX setback
SpaceX’s Starship rocket faced another major setback on Tuesday after spinning out of control mid-flight. The massive 400-foot rocket launched from Starbase, Texas, for its ninth test flight but lost stability about 30 minutes into its journey. The rocket had just reached suborbital space when communication was lost, bringing a halt to several mission goals. […]
TikToker shocked after AI interview glitches during dream job call
A 25-year-old job seeker from Houston, Texas, was left frustrated after discovering his interview was conducted by a glitching AI system. Leo Humphries shared his experience on TikTok, revealing how the malfunction disrupted what he hoped would be a life-changing opportunity. Humphries applied for the role through a national company’s website, unaware that an AI […]
Boyfriend at Texas hospital for baby’s birth kills 2
Boyfriend at Texas hospital for baby’s birth kills 2. A man fatally shot two Dallas hospital employees over the weekend, opening fire after accusing his girlfriend who had just given birth of infidelity, authorities said. Jacqueline Pokuaa, a 45-year-old social worker, and Katie Annette Flowers, a 63-year-old nurse, were killed in Saturday’s shooting at Methodist […]
From El Salvador to Texas, navigating the US asylum maze
Exactly 146 days after leaving home in El Salvador, a petite, soft-spoken woman named Yolanda sat in a Texas courtroom seeking to reunite with her year-old grandson and teenage daughter, separated when they crossed the Mexican border. Yolanda — who asked that her last name be withheld — is one of thousands of Central American […]
Texas executes avowed racist for hate crime
An avowed racist who orchestrated one of the most gruesome hate crimes in US history was executed Wednesday in Texas for the dragging death of a black man. John William King, who was white, received lethal injection for the slaying nearly 21 years ago of James Byrd Jr., who was chained to the back of […]
Rights group condemns US ‘vigilante’ treatment of migrants on border
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico on Thursday called for state authorities to investigate a group of armed US citizens they alleged are illegally detaining migrants entering the United States. The United Constitutional Patriots, who claim to be mainly military veterans, have patrolled the US-Mexico border near Sunland Park, New Mexico, since late […]
Alex Rins takes first win in Texas as Marc Marquez crashes out
TEXAS: Spaniard Alex Rins celebrated a surprise first MotoGP victory with Suzuki in Texas on Sunday as MotoGP champion Marc Marquez crashed out, ending a six-year winning streak at the Grand Prix of the Americas. Starting on pole for a seventh year in succession, and chasing his seventh win in a row at the Austin [...]
