Texas
A dolphin stranded on a Texas beach dies after beachgoers attempted to ride it
Posted on · Rescuers say attempts to reach the dolphin and rescue it failed.
Health & Science
Biden announces free COVID tests, aid for hospitals to deal with omicron
Posted on · The U.S. government will buy a half-billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them, with deliveries beginning in January.
Health & Science
COVID is again raging across the U.S. just as Americans gather for the holidays
Posted on · Sporting events and live theater announced cancellations amid major increases in new coronavirus cases, in large part because of the omicron variant.
Health & Science
As omicron spreads, studies suggest that travel bans alone don’t do much good
Posted on · Public health experts warn that the rush to impose travel bans on southern African countries after the omicron variant was identified can work against scientific transparency.
Criminal Justice
3 white men are found guilty of murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Posted on · The jury reached its decision after more than 10 hours of deliberations following a trial in which prosecutors argued that the defendants provoked a confrontation with Arbery and defense attorneys said their clients were acting in self-defense.
Astroworld
Travis Scott says he will cover funeral costs related to Astroworld Festival
Posted on · Artist Travis Scott made the offer on Monday as more than a dozen victims filed lawsuits against him and other festival organizers.
Health & Science
The COVID-19 pandemic has now killed 5 million people around the world
Posted on · The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed deaths from the virus — 745,800 people — followed by Brazil and India, according to Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus tracker.
Immigration
In Texas, Officials Are Reporting A Surge In Migrants At The Southern Border This Week
Posted on · Texas officials say they are seeing a "historic surge" in migration along the southern border. Thousands of new arrivals from Haiti are straining an already overstretched effort to deal with them.
Abortion
The Justice Department Wants A Federal Judge To Block Texas’ New Abortion Ban
Posted on · The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to temporarily block the new Texas abortion ban while its lawsuit against the state continues.
National
4th Of July Shootings Across The Country Killed More Than 180 People
Posted on · The Gun Violence Archive reports that shootings across the country this holiday weekend claimed the lives of more than 180 people.
International
‘It’s Time To End This Forever War.’ Biden Says Forces To Leave Afghanistan By 9/11
Posted on · The president said he will move to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of an active U.S. military presence in the country.
Business
These Are The Businesses Speaking Out Against Texas’ Newly Proposed Election Laws
Posted on · Southwest, American Airlines, Dell and AT&T are all criticizing Republican-sponsored legislation in the state legislature aimed at curbing voter access.
Energy & Environment
ERCOT CEO Refuses $800K Payout Following Firing
Posted on · The Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Bill Magness was removed from his post Wednesday. He informed the organization he will not accept his $800,000 severance.
Energy & Environment
Texas Officials Warn Of Price Gouging As State Faces Food, Water Shortages
Posted on · Houston area residents are reporting exorbitant prices of food, water, and hotel rooms while the state continues to deal with shortages of essential items after a winter storm hit the state.
Politics
Senate Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against Cruz, Hawley After Capitol Riot
Posted on · The chamber has the power to expel or censure members for their conduct, though it's a rare occurrence. Only 24 have received such sanctions since 1780.