Trump criticism of Democratic-led cities draws online backlash

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Democratic-led cities in remarks that described major urban areas in harsh terms, prompting a wave of responses from residents and other social-media users. BuzzFeed com

Federal agencies plan update after two deaths linked to Cyclospora outbreak

WASHINGTON - Federal health agencies said they plan to update national Cyclospora outbreak totals after Michigan reported two deaths associated with the parasitic illness. Ars Technica reported that the Centers for Disease Control

T-Mobile offers some customers credits following nationwide outage

T-Mobile is offering account credits and other retention measures to some customers after a nationwide service disruption prompted complaints about lost wireless access. TheStreet reported that the carrier began taking steps to ad

Record 25.2 million young adults live with parents as housing costs rise

A record 25.2 million Americans younger than 35 lived with their parents in 2025, surpassing the total recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of federal data. Realtor.com Economic Research found that 33% o

Study Links Higher Artificial Sweetener Intake to Faster Cognitive Decline

SAO PAULO — Adults who consumed the largest amounts of several low- and no-calorie sweeteners experienced faster declines in memory and thinking skills than people with the lowest intake, according to an eight-year observational

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Texas Senate Panel Examines Illicit Drones and Fuel Trafficking at Border

AUSTIN, Texas - A Texas Senate committee is studying how state agencies can respond to hostile drones and black-market fuel operations tied to organized crime along the Texas-Mexico border. The Senate Select Committee on Homeland and Border Security held he...

Brownsville and Matamoros Realtor Groups Sign Cross-Border Agreement

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Real estate organizations in Brownsville and Matamoros have signed a memorandum of understanding intended to create a more organized professional network for property transactions and investment across the Texas-Mexico border. The Brown...

South Padre Island Reviews Convention Center Expansion Plans

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - South Padre Island officials are reviewing an expansion of the city convention center that could cost between $84 million and $92 million and nearly double the building's size. The City Council met Aug. 11 with representatives of...

Mexico Announces $2.16 Billion Housing Push in Tamaulipas

REYNOSA, Mexico - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum opened a Tamaulipas tour in Reynosa by highlighting more than 38 billion pesos, approximately $2.16 billion, in planned housing investment across the state. Sheinbaum attended a housing event at the Info...