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Big Tech Urges US Top Court To Block Social Media Law Curbing Political Opinion

Lobbying groups representing Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB), Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Google, and other tech companies filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court, Reuters reports. The groups looked to block a Texas law prohibiting sizeable social media platforms from banning users based on their political views. Also Read: Google, Facebook Restrict…

Benzinga

The dangers in our air: Mapping Chicago’s air pollution hotspots

An analysis of readings from newly-installed air sensors across the city found portions of Little Village, Austin, Englewood, Auburn Gresham, Irving Park and Avondale have the highest levels of particulate matter pollution — a known cause of serious health problems.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas Supreme Court says governor cannot order trans child abuse investigations

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday struck down a statewide injunction halting child abuse investigations into the parents of transgender youth, while keeping in place a block on the case of one family who sued the state.

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Editorial: Austin’s wrongheaded guaranteed income experiment

The best of intentions aren’t enough to turn a bad policy into a good one.

Tribune News Service

Jordan Addison Visits Texas As He Weighs Transfer Options

The 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner and top transfer target took a trip to Austin on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

UFC Austin gets Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon rebooking

Three days after it was removed, Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon is back on the promotion's schedule – and they'll still fight in front of a crowd.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Woman reveals rent was raised by eye-watering amount in email titled: ‘Congratulations’

‘The audacity to write congratulations in the email’

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Texas woman’s Goodwill find turns out to be 2,000-year-old Roman relic

A $34.99 marble bust from a thrift store likely belonged to Roman military leader – and it’s unknown how it ended up in Austin

The Guardian - US

Texans approve property tax amendments; Austin voters decriminalize marijuana

Texans approved two statewide constitutional amendments reducing the property tax limit for school taxes on homesteads of the elderly and disabled and increasing the property tax exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for all households.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton says state bar plans to sue him for challenging the 2020 election

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Friday the state bar plans to sue him for filing a lawsuit that challenged President Joe Biden’s 2020 election win.

Tribune News Service

Texas Gov. Abbott sparks backlash with talk of rolling back free school for immigrant kids

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott has infuriated immigration advocates and educators by suggesting Texas may challenge a longstanding U.S. Supreme Court decision that says states and localities can’t bar unauthorized immigrant children from attending public schools.

Tribune News Service

NetEase expand into the US with their first studio, Jackalope Games

Jackalope Games will be based out of Austin, Texas and have “creative freedom and funding to create incredible new games” according to the press release.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chicago family history fuels Saba’s new, nostalgic album

Rapper from Austin shaped the ‘Few Good Things’ songs by talking to grandfather about his experiences and sensing ‘a stronger connection’ to himself.

Chicago Sun-Times

Report: Spurs Request to Play in Austin, Mexico Raises Local Concerns

San Antonio appealed Bexar County to play home games in Austin and Mexico City next season.

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If Roe v. Wade falls, are LGBTQ rights next?

AUSTIN, Texas — A leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court’s forthcoming opinion on abortion says that the rights to gay marriage and same-sex partner intimacy may be safe — but only for now.

Tribune News Service

Diet tips during cancer treatment

AUSTIN, Minn. ― People eat to fuel their body. This gives patients strength and stamina to power through the day.

Reason

Why Did Pandemic Authorities Treat Tattoo Shops Like Titty Bars?

"Government restrictions came in, which literally shut us down," says Paul Smith, who co-owns Red Stag Tattoo in Austin, Texas.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Calvin Kattar set to face Josh Emmett in main event of UFC Austin on June 18

Top 10 featherweights will meet in the main event of the upcoming UFC card taking place in Austin, Texas.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Man, 69, fatally shot in Austin

The man was in a home about 5:45 p.m. in the 300 block of South Kilpatrick Avenue when a suspect pulled out a gun and fired shots.

Tribune News Service

Texas border effort gets $495 million boost after GOP leaders tap federal COVID-19 aid, shift funds

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is scrambling to come up with nearly a half-billion dollars to pay the growing tab for its decision to post National Guard soldiers at the southern border.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kevin Holland announces fight vs. Tim Means: ‘I will be choking my chicken June 18 in Austin, Texas’

Kevin Holland is a man of many talents, but perhaps none greater than unorthodox fight announcement videos.

Reuters

How military technology reaches Russia in breach of U.S. export controls

By his own account, Ilias Sabirov, a Moscow businessman, had supplied Russia's military with high-performance computer chips made in the United States for years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man riding scooter struck, killed by truck in Austin

The 35-year-old was riding a scooter and entered the intersection of Cicero Avenue and Erie Street where he was struck by a truck traveling south.

Salon

Inside the fall of Alex Jones

Jones is seeking immunity in January 6 probe and trying to evade millions in payments to Sandy Hook parents

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC heads back to Texas as Fight Night scheduled for June 18 in Austin

The TDLR has approved licensure, and some fighters have been notified of the June 18 location.

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