2 h. ago Texas to consider redistricting congressional map in special session

Texas to consider redistricting congressional map in special session  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago After devastating floods a Central Texas community comes together

It's been nearly a week since devastating flooding tore through Kerr County, Texas killing more than a hundred people.Now, after unimaginable tragedy, residents are coming together to help each other move forward.NPR's Juana Summers and producers Erika Ryan and Tyler Bartlam visited the City West Church, which has transformed from a house of worship into a pop up food distribution site serving thousands of meals to the community and first responders.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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3 h. ago Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.

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7 h. ago McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed Millions of Applicants' Data to Hackers Using the Password ‘123456’

Basic security flaws left the personal info of tens of millions of McDonald’s job-seekers vulnerable on the “McHire” site built by AI software firm Paradox.ai.

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7 h. ago ‘The dreamiest boss of all time’: Olivia Rodrigo paid for crew’s therapy while on tour

‘The dreamiest boss of all time’: Olivia Rodrigo paid for crew’s therapy while on tour  Los Angeles Times

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9 h. ago ChatGPT hallucinated about music app Soundslice so often, the founder made the lie come true

Adrian Holovaty, founder of music-teaching platform Soundslice, finally solved a months-long mystery: weird images of ChatGPT sessions kept being uploaded to the site.

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10 h. ago Why sitting around a campfire might be the therapy session you didn't know you needed

Research shows that campfires can reduce blood pressure and improve mental health, as experts explain how they promote social interaction and relaxation.

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10 h. ago Biden's former White House doctor declined to answer questions before House panel

Dr. Kevin O'Connor, former President Joe Biden's physician, pleaded the Fifth during a brief appearance before the House Oversight Committee for a closed interview.

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11 h. ago Pinecone founder Edo Liberty explores the real missing link in enterprise AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI conversation goes deeper than just the latest models. On one of the AI Stages, Edo Liberty, founder and CEO of Pinecone, will deliver a session that challenges one of the most persistent assumptions in the field — that raw intelligence alone is enough. With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders […]

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12 h. ago Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15

There’s no shortage of capital out there, but there’s even less room for error. Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.” This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep […]

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16 h. ago How Latinos in Washington state are coping with ICE crackdowns: ‘I don’t have time for therapy’

How Latinos in Washington state are coping with ICE crackdowns: ‘I don’t have time for therapy’  The Spokesman-Review

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23 h. ago Napaskiak man claims ‘divine inspiration’ in destroying Orthodox grave sites, troopers say

Napaskiak man claims ‘divine inspiration’ in destroying Orthodox grave sites, troopers say  Alaska's News Source

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24 h. ago School leaders worry special session won’t close budget gaps

School leaders worry special session won’t close budget gaps  Alaska's News Source

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26 h. ago Military operation in Los Angeles signals escalation of fascism

Military operation in Los Angeles signals escalation of fascism  World Socialist Web Site

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26 h. ago Military operation in Los Angeles signals escalation of fascist methods

Military operation in Los Angeles signals escalation of fascist methods  World Socialist Web Site

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39 h. ago Actor John Cusack Accused of Posting Antisemitic Nazi Meme on BlueSky

Radical left-wing actor John Cusack has posted a message so antisemitic that it was even criticized by the denizens of the left-wing bubble social media site BlueSky. Responding to the backlash, Cusack quickly deleted it. The post Actor John Cusack Accused of Posting Antisemitic Nazi Meme on BlueSky appeared first on Breitbart.

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64 h. ago People Are Using AI Chatbots to Guide Their Psychedelic Trips

As psychedelic companies and therapy apps experiment with AI, people are already taking huge doses of drugs and using chatbots to process their trips.

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66 h. ago How a Show About Truly Terrible People Became the Defining American Sitcom

Over the last 20 years, television has changed, but the malignant narcissists of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” have not.

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3 d. ago Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo amid team struggles

Nationals dismissed manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo amid team struggles, with Washington sitting at 37-53 record and last place in the NL East division.

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3 d. ago Hamas government office rejects US accusation of involvement in Gaza aid site attack

Hamas government office rejects US accusation of involvement in Gaza aid site attack  Reuters

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