Musk's SpaceX moves to turn Starbase site into a Texas city

College Football Playoff first-round games: How early weather forecasts look in South Bend, other campus sites

Three first round games could face below-freezing temperatures in the CFP

CBS Sports - 5d

Concern as Guyana considers opening Jonestown massacre site to tourism

Project would turn former commune where Jim Jones and more than 900 followers died into a tourist attraction. Guyana is revisiting a dark history nearly half a century after the Rev Jim Jones and ...

The Guardian - 5d

Israel's foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria

ABC News - 5d

When good stocks turn bad

And quality in the small cap rally

Financial Times - 6d

The NASA-SpaceX launch to Titan sparks dreams of colonization

It turns out that the moon of Saturn has certain advantages for future space colonists not present on the moon or Mars.

The Hill - 6d

‘We’re devastated’: anger as Madrid backtracks on museum plan for site of Robert Capa’s famous civil war photo

Residential building attacked by Franco’s aircraft in 1936 may not become memorial, rightwing council suggests. Campaigners are urging Madrid city council not to abandon plans to create a museum ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

U.S. Spy Agencies Monitor Chemical Weapons Storage Sites, Fearing Use in Syria

But aides to President Biden have made clear that the United States has no intention of intervening in support of either President Bashar al-Assad or the rebels.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

U.S. warily eyes Syrian war, with spy agencies monitoring chemical weapons storage sites for signs of use.

“We are not going to insert ourselves to affect the outcome of this,” an them explained.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: 'There’s never been a better time to make the leap'

"I wondered if it was too late to start over at 35, but I took the plunge," says the founder of She Hit Refresh, which helps U.S. women aged 30+ relocate.

CNBC - Dec. 7

A Wrong Turn in Mississippi

The winding road of tracking down a family tree.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

A Uranium-Mining Boom Is Sweeping Through Texas

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison their water.

Wired - Dec. 7

Body of grandma found at site of abandoned Pennsylvania mine

The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Power Rankings: Texas moves up, Notre Dame drops seven spots

South Carolina and Texas moved up while Notre Dame dropped, but could the SEC/ACC Challenge and three top games this weekend shake things up again?

ESPN - Dec. 6

Texas House Speaker abandons bid for another term

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) abandoned his bid to serve another term as the leader of the lower chamber. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, and after careful ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

SpaceX faces opposition to Starlink expansion from Ukrainian group concerned about Musk ties to Russia

A Ukrainian-American group filed a petition with the FCC to try and keep Starlink from putting almost 22,500 satellites into orbit until further review.

CNBC - Dec. 6

A Spark on the Yoga Mat Turned Into a Flame

Rachael Palm and Carolyn Warhaftig developed a rapport as teacher and regular student. On the eve of a big move, feelings were confessed.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

How the chip war could turn under Trump

From tariffs to AI demand, US companies are pondering what comes next

Financial Times - Dec. 6

No Texas fans punished for UGA bottle throws

The University of Texas investigation into the bottle-throwing incident that disrupted the Texas-Georgia game in October resulted in no one being caught or punished.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Texas lieutenant governor launches initiative to ban THC

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced new legislation Thursday that would ban the sale of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) throughout the state. Senate Bill 3, if passed, will override a 2019 Texas law ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Musk meets with Thune at the Capitol

Elon Musk, the co-head of President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), met with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) Thursday morning ahead of meetings ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Mattel sued by mom over 'Wicked' merchandise with link to porn site

A South Carolina mom is suing Mattel after the toymaker mistakenly printed URL links on 'Wicked' dolls' packaging that directed consumers to a porn site.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Trans Americans Are Turning to TikTok to Crowdfund Their Relocations

With their health care before the Supreme Court and president-elect Donald Trump about to take office, trans Americans are seeking to move to states where they feel safest.

Wired - Dec. 5

76ers tickets selling for as low as $5 on resale sites amid nightmare start to season

Fans can purchase tickets to Friday's game against the Magic for a huge bargain

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Rescuers search for 13 workers missing after a railroad construction site collapses in south China

Chinese authorities are searching for 13 workers who went missing after a construction site caved in in the southern business center of Shenzhen

ABC News - Dec. 5

Mattel Sued Over ‘Wicked’ Dolls Packaging Linking to Porn Site

Dolls of characters in the hit movie went to store shelves with an error that send customers to an adult film site, prompting a South Carolina mom to file suit against the toy maker.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Drug Smugglers Caught With $4.25 Billion Worth Of Meth Were Using SpaceX Starlink for Navigation

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Encore’s AI-Powered Site Helps You Shop for Vintage and Secondhand Items

Using a blend of GPT-4 and its own computer model, Encore’s natural language search tool can recognize numerous brands, styles, and aesthetics across the web’s many vintage resale sites.

Wired - Dec. 4

Texas is offering land for Trump mass deportation facilities

Trump transition officials are exploring the possibility of building immigrant detention facilities on a plot of land recently purchased by the state of Texas.

NBC News - Dec. 4

A turning point for the dollar is coming

The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at odds

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Mom sues Mattel over Wicked doll packages with porn site link

Holly Ricketson of South Carolina files proposed class action after daughter shows her hardcore photographs. Mattel was sued on Tuesday by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Maryland senators reportedly pursuing odd trade: Fighter jets for Commanders stadium site

The 2024 NFL trade deadline passed a month ago, but the Commanders could still be involved in a major swap.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Yellowknife city council drops city-run dog pound from budget

Yellowknife city council removed $550,000, intended to operate its own dog pound, from the city's draft budget on Monday.Council made the unanimous decision as part of its budget review. The city's ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Space Startups Get Government Contracts as SpaceX Explores Share Sale Valued at $350 Billion

The commercial space industry has had a rocket lit under it recently, as the government changes how it awards contracts, looking closely at new innovators.

Inc. - Dec. 3

NFL's Goodell and Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris have met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

How to Turn ‘Boring’ Businesses Into Cash-Flow Machines

In ‘Main Street Millionaire,’ Codie Sanchez describes how to make money buying the types of businesses that most people ignore.

Inc. - Dec. 3

SpaceX’s $350 billion private valuation signals an IPO is off the table for now

Elon Musk’s space business is part of a trend of companies staying private, as its private-market valuation jumps by more than $100 billion with a proposed sale of shares.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3