Ken Paxton sues TikTok for violating new Texas social media law
The attorney general argues that the popular short-form video app has not complied with a new state law that seeks to protect children who are active online. TEXAS, USA —…
‘Makes our entire community safer’ | New diversion pilot program launches to keep people out of jail
Judge Andy Brown said about 70% of the inmates in Travis County Jail wouldn’t be in there if they had access to mental health treatments. AUSTIN, Texas — A new…
Settlement reached in Georgetown pet kennel fire
The 2021 fire resulted in the deaths of 75 dogs. AUSTIN, Texas — More than a dozen families have settled a lawsuit against a pet kennel where 75 dogs died…
National News | Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
DETROIT — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Thursday to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time…
Ford reveals new 2025 Expedition SUV, including off-road and ‘Ultimate’ models
DETROIT — Ford Motor is increasing the refinement and technology of its large Expedition SUV as part of a vehicle redesign to better compete with growing competition. The new three-row…
Twin babies who died alongside their mother are youngest-known Hurricane Helene victims
THOMPSON, Ga. (AP) Obie Williams could hear babies crying and branches battering the windows when he answered his daughter’s daily phone call last week as Hurricane Helene tore through her…
Former UT Austin professor responds to viral TikTok about spiked drinks exploding at a bar
Several stories about spiked drinks in Texas have garnered national attention this year, but this story is too good to be true. AUSTIN, Texas — It’s been viewed more than…
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors weigh China stimulus, oil gains
SINGAPORE — Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Friday following losses on Wall Street, with concerns over Middle East tensions keeping investors on edge in the run up to September’s U.S.…
China’s stimulus rally has already sent stocks up 25%. And there could be more to come
China stocks will keep rising after markets in the mainland reopen following the Golden Week break, analysts predicted. Beijing’s announcements of economic support last week have fueled China’s CSI 300…
Los Angeles prosecutors to review new evidence in Menendez brothers’ 1996 murder conviction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors in Los Angeles are reviewing new evidence in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez to determine whether they should be serving life sentences for…