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US DoD caught with stolen personal records of nearly 3 billion people.
California Safe, WHO Declares Mpox a Global Emergency.
Health officials report 6,350 cases, with 279 hospitalizations.
Austin Film Fest Shocks with Cult Premieres.
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Trump considers inflation-boosting 20% tariff.
Donald Trump threatened voters in North Carolina with a 20% tariff. Experts warn this will cripple the economy.
Why "Demure"?
New Meme, Old Story: Kamala Harris 'So Demure' Trend Skewers Double Standards.
2.9 billion records hacked. Social Security numbers compromised.
Hacking collective USDoD boasts theft of 2.9 billion personal records from National Public Data, including Social Security details. The breach potentially impacts nearly every American adult.
UT Soccer: Historic Season Opener, Again.
The Texas soccer team takes on Houston Thursday night in their first SEC athletic event.
Wally Amos Dies at 88.
Wally Amos, dead at 88 from dementia.
What's for Dinner? Rocket Fuel.
Consumer Reports reveals that rocket fuel chemicals are in our food and water.
Stay Cool Without A/C.
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Farmer's Almanac predicts Texas cooldown date
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No Election Day Voting at Flawn Academic Center, UT
The University of Texas has just announced that, despite the Commissioner's Court failing to decide on polling locations, the FAC will remain closed for the November 5 election. Instead, students can vote at the Texas Union.
Ernesto Zeroes In On Bermuda
A major hurricane hits Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Ernesto is moving—Florida and the Gulf Coast are next in its path.
Texas Lottery winning numbers, August 14.
Texans, forget the state-sanctioned Lottery, a rigged system exploited by the powerful to keep working people poor. Redistribute the wealth—organize and fight for higher wages instead.
Jackpot hit $20 million in August 14 Powerball.
Winning numbers for Powerball drawing: August 14. Check now.
Judge hears chaplain's case against fire department.
Andrew Fox was fired for speaking out against transgender athletes.
Silk milk recalled; Canada listeria deaths rise to three.
Canada's Silk almond milk outbreak has sickened 20. The non-dairy milk, also sold as Great Value at Walmart, has been linked to listeria.
Austin approves $5.9bn budget.
City approves nearly $6B budget nearly independent of fiscal restraints and economic precedent. ##
Blood bank depleted 25%, appeals for donations
American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage; donations at an all-time low while heat forces cancellations of drives across America.