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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3392: Orientalism
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (133+ words) Episode: 3392 The Rise of Orientalism and its crescendo in the Roaring ‘20s. Today, strange happenings in the 1920s. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity…...
Texas prosecutors are calling a teenage shooting spree ‘terrorism’ – the case could reshape American criminal law
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (1190+ words) Art Jipson, University of Dayton (THE CONVERSATION) For decades, terrorism researchers have generally distinguished terrorism from other forms of violence by one defining feature: the intention to intimidate a wider audience beyond immediate victims. That distinction has shaped both academic…...
Audits lag for Texas data centers getting sales tax break
19+ hour, 38+ min ago (767+ words) by Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune July 27, 2026 Texas’ multibillion-dollar estimate for what it will lose on sales tax breaks for data centers is growing, but the Comptroller’s Office warned lawmakers on Monday they have little information about whether data centers…...
A Texas summer anthem sets new major Billboard record
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (431+ words) Ella Langley performs onstage at the Billboard Women in Music 2026 held at the Hollywood Palladium on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. In its 15th week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, a breakout hit about Texas has now surpassed two…...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 27, 2026)
10+ hour, 24+ min ago (210+ words) For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today's edition…...
Houston saw 1.08 million participants at FIFA World Cup 2026 events
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (278+ words) The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee released statistics July 22 on how the city performed during the tournament and its associated events. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee released statistics July 22 on how the city performed during the tournament…...
5th Circuit blocks Texas law requiring websites to filter "harmful" speech
10+ hour, 50+ min ago (592+ words) Age verification is okay, but filtering is preempted by Section 230, judges find. Texas cannot enforce a law’s requirement that websites block minors from seeing harmful speech, the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled on Friday. The law “would…...
Texas basketball finds out full SEC schedule for anticipated 2026-27 season
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (446+ words) Texas basketball’s schedule for the 2026-27 season continues to take shape Monday after the SEC released its conference schedule. The Longhorns open SEC play Jan. 2 with a home matchup against Florida and close out league play March 6 with a road contest…...
Williams Tower Sells for $300M in Major Houston Office Deal
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (796+ words) This story was originally published on CRE Daily. Join 70,000+ commercial real estate professionals getting daily news, market insights, and industry analysis delivered straight to their inbox with the free CRE Daily newsletter. The Williams Cos. acquired Houston's Williams Tower for…...
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox - News - July 26, 2026
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (35+ words) View news about the Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox game played on July 26, 2026 including player news, injury news, predictions, analysis and more. Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox - News: Jul 26, 2026...