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TEXAS STORMS CAUSING WAYMO DRIVERLESS CARS TO PAUSE BUSINESS FOR SAFETY

Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle (AV) company, Waymo, has been limited and in some areas of Texas, suspended. Waymo has recalled over 3,000 cars for software updates before the storm due to cars reportedly driving in high flood waters. Texas is now under flood watch through the weekened with several rounds of storms. With the company facing negativity after the AVs didn’t detect high waters or dangerous road conditions and construction, Waymo said the suspensions were precautionary and intended

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Disney Cruise Workers Arrested in Child Pornography Investigation at San Diego Port

Federal agents arrested dozens of cruise ship employees, including workers connected to Disney Cruise Line, during a large-scale child pornography investigation at the Port of San Diego last month. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 28 crew members from multiple cruise lines were detained after agents boarded eight cruise ships between April 23 and April 27. Officials say 27 of those workers were allegedly involved in the receipt, possession, transportation, distribution, or view

5 months ago

The Canvas Hack May Be More Dangerous Than Students Realize: IP Addresses, Behavioral Patterns, Records, Passwords and More

For years, students have been told that education is becoming more advanced, more efficient, and more connected through technology. Platforms like Canvas became the center of modern classrooms, replacing paper assignments, physical gradebooks, and even face-to-face communication between students and professors. But this week’s nationwide Canvas cyberattack revealed something much bigger than a temporary outage. It exposed just how much private student information is sitting online — and how vu

5 months ago

Why the 13th Amendment Is Back in the National Conversation

Why the 13th Amendment Is Back in the National Conversation The 13th Amendment is not being removed — but it is part of a larger conversation happening right now about rights, power, and representation in the United States. That conversation has been reignited by recent decisions from the Supreme Court of the United States involving voting rights and redistricting — the process of drawing political district maps. What just happened? In late April 2026, the Supreme Court made

5 months ago

Nightlife or Performance Art? How Houston Club Culture Is Evolving

What used to be a simple night out in Houston — filled with music, dancing, and socializing — has shifted. Bottle service and section culture have reshaped the club experience. Across the city, nightlife is evolving into full-scale productions. Some say dancing is no longer the focus. Others argue bottle service has become too expensive and unnecessary. And for many, sections have turned clubs into exclusive spaces, taking away from their original purpose. A Bottle Delivery Like No Other

6 months ago

Dating in Houston: Dead or Alive?

Dating in Houston can feel unpredictable. For some, it is full of opportunity and new connections. For others, it is frustrating, confusing, and exhausting. After conducting a survey, 60% of respondents said they trust the dating pool in Houston, while the remaining 40% are not so sure. But what is actually causing this divide? HOW WOMEN ARE FEELING After analyzing survey responses, a clear theme emerged among women in Houston. Many expressed frustration with modern dating behaviors, poin

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