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Tech - Wired
Elehear Beyond Review: Super Big Hearing Aids
At nearly twice the size of some competitors, Elehear’s new hearing aids certainly make a statement.October 18 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Texas' showdown with Georgia in Austin sums up why Longhorns made move to SEC
With an F1 race and a marquee top-five showdown between the Longhorns and Bulldogs (among many other events), Austin is the center of the sports universe this weekend.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling
Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared. The Texas supreme court has blocked the execution of a man on death row in a late-night ruling ...October 18 - Texas -
Top stories - The New York Times
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.October 18 - Texas -
Sports - ESPN
Which team owns betting in the Big Apple?
How does the betting market compare between New York teams?October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
Texas judge temporarily pauses Robert Roberson's execution
A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. ...October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Big Tech goes nuclear
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they ...October 17 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Responding To Paul Bissonnette's Big Igor Shesterkin Claim
Is Paul Bissonnette right about Igor Shesterkin's contract situation with the Rangers?October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Competitive socialising pulls Brits from the pub
UK boom in venues built around a game spreads internationally as boozy office events go out of fashionOctober 17 -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business
Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.October 17 -
Tech - VentureBeat
Nvidia just dropped a new AI model that crushes OpenAI’s GPT-4—no big launch, just big results
Nvidia quietly launched a groundbreaking AI model that surpasses OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Anthropic’s Claude 3.5, signaling a major shift in the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence.October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
A look into the shaken baby syndrome case that landed a Texas man on death row
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied requests to halt the upcoming execution of 57-year-old Robert Robertson, who was convicted in a controversial 2002 shaken baby syndrome case. He is ...October 16 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power
The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.October 16 - Amazon -
Politics - The Hill
Cruz expands lead over Allred in Texas Senate race
Sen. Ted Cruz (R) has expanded his lead over Rep. Colin Allred (D) in the Texas Senate race as he attempts to lock down a third term in office, according to a new poll. A University of Houston ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Why Texas Democrats see this local race as key to turning state blue
Democratic Party activists have been on a mission to flip all of the state’s urban counties — once Republican bulwarks — as they look to chip away at the GOP’s decades-long hold on the state. ...October 16 -
Politics - NBC News
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate between Democrat Rep. Colin Allred and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. The two discussed their stances on abortion laws, the border and response to the Jan. ...October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Heisman watch: A Big Four, and then a very big drop
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is the midseason favorite after his incredible start to the season.October 16 -
World - Financial Times
How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?
Some estimates and theoriesOctober 16 - China -
Politics - The Hill
5 takeaways from the Texas Senate debate
Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and former Rep. Collin Allred (D) squared off on Tuesday in their only debate before Election Day, sparring over the border and abortion amid signs of a surprisingly competitive ...October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
Texas county adopts policy to ensure unclaimed bodies are treated with dignity
Tarrant County will now cremate or bury unclaimed bodies rather than sending them to the University of North Texas Health Science Center for education and research.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
What to watch for in the only Texas Senate debate
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story What to watch for in the only Texas Senate debate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) will face challenger ...October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Ecclestone big six lifts England to competitive total
Watch as Sophie Ecclestone hits the first six of the day before being dismissed next ball, as England post 141-7 against West Indies during their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump highlights Cruz endorsement amid tight Texas Senate race
Former President Trump highlighted his endorsement of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in Truth Social posts early Tuesday morning, ahead of the senator's lone debate with challenger Rep. Colin Allred ...October 15 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Cruz calls out McConnell-aligned group for not spending 'a penny' in Texas
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) vented his frustration with the Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), for not spending any money in his ...October 14 -
Sports - ESPN
Mayfield responds to Texas players posing with his jersey after beating Oklahoma
Texas players planted a flag on Mayfield's jersey midfield after defeating Oklahoma on Saturday.October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Texas, Execution Looms Despite Questions in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson could be the first person put to death in connection with shaken baby syndrome. The state’s highest criminal court ruled in another case that the science had changed.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
The big idea: why it’s OK not to love your job
We’re constantly told that passion is what makes work fulfilling. But can being head over heels have its downsides?. A few years ago, I went to a retirement event for someone who, in his late 80s ...October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'
Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
How big is the real estate ‘stranded asset’ problem?
Governments’ push towards net zero could lead to increased cost of upgrading buildingsOctober 14 -
Politics - The Hill
SpaceX catches Starship rocket booster on Texas launch pad
SpaceX caught a rocket booster on its Texas launch pad as it returned to Earth on Sunday. The chopstick-like arms of the tower, called Mechazilla, grabbed the descending 232-foot booster after a ...October 14 - SpaceX -
Sports - ABC News
Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Results
Sunday at Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas Final finish order: TOP FUEL: 1. Justin Ashley; 2. Clay Millican; 3. Tony Schumacher; 4. Steve Torrence; 5. Shawn Reed; 6. Brittany Force; 7. ...October 13 - Texas -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Texas and Oregon lead AP Top 25 after big Week 7 wins
The Ducks moved up after beating Ohio State.October 13