Shopify CEO’s voting proposal sparks debate over wealth and democracy

Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke has backed a proposal linking voting power to tax payments, prompting debate over wealth, representation and equal voting rights.

Legal questions could affect Luigi Mangione case

Legal experts are examining a possible procedural issue that could affect the case against Luigi Mangione, but no dismissal or release has been ordered.

Barnes & Noble explains viral $1-book discount claims

Barnes & Noble says viral claims about a storewide $1 book promotion are misleading; discounts may apply only to selected clearance items.

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Personal bankruptcy filings are rising as more Americans struggle with debt

Personal bankruptcy filings have climbed sharply from recent lows as households face mounting debt and higher living costs, NPR reports.

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Apalachee High shooter’s father sentenced to 15 years in prison

Colin Gray was sentenced after a jury convicted him of murder and other charges tied to providing his son with the gun used in Georgia’s deadliest school shooting.

Minnesota law clears the way for happy hour in senior living communities

A Minnesota resident’s campaign helped change state law so nursing homes and assisted-living facilities can serve alcohol under new rules.

Teacher Arrested After Clapping at Data-Center Zoning Meeting

A Kansas public-meeting arrest has raised questions about when officials may restrict applause and other expressions during zoning hearings.

Brownsville Activates Intelligent Curve Warning System on E. Price Road

The City of Brownsville has activated an intelligent curve...

Brownsville Public Library Announces Aug. 3 Back-to-School Fair

The Brownsville Public Library will host a free back-to-school...

BPUB CEO Elected TPPA President-Elect for 2026-27

Brownsville Public Utilities Board General Manager and CEO Marilyn...

Activist Faces Felony Case After Phone-Wipe Feature Used at Border

Federal prosecutors say deleting data during an airport inspection was illegal; the defendant’s lawyers say the search targeted protected activism.

Brownsville Health Plan Receives National Recognition

The City of Brownsville’s Organizational Development and Human Resources...

Norton Drive Bridge Closure Begins July 27

The Norton Drive bridge between Minnesota Avenue and Morningside...

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Launches From Starbase

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TSC Highlights May 2026 in New Video Recap

Texas Southmost College has released a video recap highlighting...

UTRGV and IDEA Public Schools Launch Autism Early-Intervention Program

IDEA Public Schools and The University of Texas Rio...

Dangerous Texas Heat Pushes Temperatures Past 100 Degrees

Triple-digit temperatures are raising heat-safety concerns across Texas, including South Texas.

Brownsville Voters to Consider City Charter Amendments in November

Brownsville voters will decide whether to approve proposed City...

Brownsville Procurement Department Earns National Award

The City of Brownsville Procurement Department has received the...

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American Heart Association says up to 400 milligrams of caffeine is generally safe for most adults

A new AHA scientific statement says moderate coffee intake is generally safe for most adults, while concentrated energy products can carry more cardiovascular risk.

Cyclosporiasis cases climb to more than 6,700 confirmed across 45 states

A multistate outbreak of the foodborne parasite cyclosporiasis has produced 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases since May 1, with hundreds hospitalized, according to CDC data cited by USA TODAY.

Uninsured patient travels for a lower-cost hernia repair

A Maine man compared prices across states before paying about $4,700 for an outpatient hernia repair, far below a local estimate.

What a New York hospital’s AI nursing layoffs could mean for patient accountability

Montefiore’s decision to eliminate 12 utilization-review nursing positions has renewed questions about human oversight when hospitals automate insurance-related work.