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

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.

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Schools reconsider whether every student needs a laptop

The Conversation examines whether schools should move beyond one-device-per-student policies and focus on how technology supports learning.

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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...