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‘I’ve ended up in the ER twice’: when Valentine’s Day goes horribly wrong
Guardian readers share their tales of when 14 February – an occasion for love and sweet surprises – didn’t go to plan. Ah, Valentine’s Day . An occasion for love, romance and same-day flower ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Scarlett Johansson warns of dangers of AI after Kanye West deepfake goes viral
Short film falsely depicts actor and other Jewish celebrities opposing recent antisemitic remarks from pop star. Scarlett Johansson has warned of the “imminent dangers of AI” after a deepfake video ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
After a Fake AI Video Goes Viral, Scarlett Johansson Calls for Laws Restricting AI
Johansson is using her brand to advocate for AI protections for the general public.Inc. - Feb. 13 -
John Calipari goes on rant after Arkansas misses big another opportunity, says team is 'a little fragile'
Calipari said he had a heart-to-heart with his team Saturday after falling to Texas A&MCBS Sports - 4d -
Rare George Washington letter from key point in revolutionary war goes on sale
First US president drew hope from citizens’ response to devastating British attack in handwritten letter. A letter written by George Washington, providing rare understanding of his confidence in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Notre Dame's Micah Shrewsberry hits mic, goes on epic rant about fan support after Louisville loss
Shrewsberry vowed to turn things around despite another tough home loss on Sunday nightCBS Sports - 3d -
Another EV maker goes bust. Nikola’s stock plunges after bankruptcy filing.
Nikola to keep up ‘limited operations’ and will pay its employees while it pursues an auction and sale process.MarketWatch - 1d -
Blake Lively is sued by Texas crisis specialist in latest 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit
A Texas crisis communications specialist has sued Blake Lively for defamationABC News - Feb. 5 -
Georgia Tech hires Texas assistant Blake Gideon as defensive coordinator
Gideon had spent the past four seasons coaching safeties with the Longhorns and was promoted to associate head coach for defense at his alma mater last year.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
In Santa Fe School Shooting Trial, a Texas Lawyer’s Own Grief
Lori Laird was defending a couple whose son shot 23 people at his school, while engaged in a desperate struggle with her own son’s mental illness. When are parents to blame?The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Texas ends S. Carolina's 57-game SEC win streak
No. 4 Texas beat No. 2 South Carolina 66-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks' 57-game Southeastern Conference regular-season winning streak dating to 2021.ESPN - Feb. 10 -
Texas bills would allow Ten Commandments and Bible reading in public schools
Bills introduced by Republicans in the Texas Senate would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools and allow for schools to carve out time for students to read the Bible, in ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
What Texas' win over South Carolina means for the AP Top 25
A look at the latest rankings and what's next for all the top teams in women's college basketball.ESPN - Feb. 11 -
Measles outbreak in Texas was "completely preventable," disease expert says
As Gaines County, Texas, deals with a measles outbreak, experts are reminding Americans that outbreaks like these can be avoided with available safe and effective vaccines.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Doctor says Texas measles outbreak is "a problem of unvaccinated children"
Health officials are investigating a measles outbreak among 24 patients in West Texas. Vanderbilt University infectious disease professor Dr. William Schaffner joins "The Daily Report" to discuss ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Texas to execute man for 2004 murders of strip club manager and friend
A Texas man who murdered his strip club manager and another man was scheduled to be executed Thursday.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
A New York Restaurant, a Texas Farm and Their Plant-Based Brawl
They shared the same name, Dirt Candy, and a devotion to healthy food. But a trademark dispute turned into an urban-rural standoff.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Texas and California are the biggest state losers from Trump's escalating tariffs
Trump's tariffs on products from the EU and TK add to a big trade bill that will hit U.S. states, with Texas and California economies the most impacted.CNBC - 6d -
Richard Lee Tabler executed for 2004 Texas double killing
Texas has executed a man convicted of killing two men as part of a 2004 dispute with his boss at a strip club.CBS News - 6d -
No. 3 Texas easily dispatches No. 8 Kentucky in 67-49 win at Lexington
Following up their big win over South Carolina, the No. 3 Longhorns had no letdown versus No. 8 Kentucky.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight
At least 49 cases of measles, mostly in children, have been confirmed in Gaines County, Texas. Health officials suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.NBC News - 5d -
Johnson leads Texas against No. 15 Kentucky after 24-point showing
Texas hosts the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats after Tre Johnson scored 24 points in Texas' 103-80 loss to the Alabama Crimson TideABC News - 5d -
Lamar knocks off East Texas A&M 65-55
Led by Alexis Marmolejos' 13 points, the Lamar Cardinals defeated the East Texas A&M Lions 65-55ABC News - 4d -
Measles outbreak grows bigger in rural Texas, and officials expect more cases
At least 58 new cases of measles have been reported across northwest Texas in recent weeks, state health officials said Tuesday, in a "highly contagious" outbreak that might be linked to lack of ...NBC News - 1d -
Fast-food giant KFC leaves Kentucky home for Texas
Move away from its ancestral home is part of a wider shakeup at its parent company Yum Brands.BBC News - 1d -
KFC to become Texas fried chicken in HQ move to low-tax state
Dismay in Kentucky at decision by Yum! Brands to relocate corporate headquarters of fast-food chain. KFC, the fast food chain previously known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, has come in for some heat ...The Guardian - 1d -
Texas AG Paxton claims credit for Trump climate retreat
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is taking credit for a Trump administration retreat on climate. On Wednesday, Paxton’s office said it had blocked a Biden-era rule that would have directed ...The Hill - 1d -
KFC is moving its corporate headquarters from Kentucky to Texas
KFC's corporate staff will relocate from the brand's headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, Yum says.CBS News - 1d -
Two Texas teenage girls arrested for 'mass casualty attack' plot
The high school students were planning an attack with pipe bombs and guns, police say.BBC News - 5h -
Indiana coach candidates: Michigan's Dusty May, Texas A&M's Buzz Williams lead options to replace Mike Woodson
Here are some names to watch as the Hoosiers begins the search to replace Woodson, who will resign at end of seasonCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Gray scores 20 as Nicholls State defeats East Texas A&M 81-65
Led by Michael Gray Jr.'s 20 points, the Nicholls State Colonels defeated the East Texas A&M Lions 81-65 on Saturday nightABC News - Feb. 8 -
Taylor's 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left leads No. 10 Texas A&M past No. 15 Missouri 67-64
Wade Taylor IV made a 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds remaining to help No. 10 Texas A&M edge No. 15 Missouri 67-64ABC News - Feb. 8 -
Matthews scores 19 points, hits late 3-pointer to lift Florida A&M past Texas Southern 66-64
Led by Milton Matthews' 19 points, the Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 66-64ABC News - Feb. 8 -
No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech
Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 Conference loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday nightABC News - Feb. 9 -
No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech
Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
Texas upsets South Carolina: Madison Booker, No. 4 Longhorns exact revenge on No. 2 Gamecocks in Austin
After Booker disappointed in a loss to South Carolina earlier this season, she was up for the task SundayCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Women's college basketball rankings: Texas leapfrogs South Carolina, Kentucky surges into top 10
The Longhorns ended the Gamecocks' 57-game SEC winning streak on SundayCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Fifteen measles cases reported in West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
Fifteen measles cases — mostly in school-aged children — have been confirmed in a small county in West Texas with one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
How Texas Tech built a portal class so good Notre Dame tried to poach the GM
A robust NIL program and a savvy general manager have made the Red Raiders into a big offseason winner. But will that translate to wins on the field?ESPN - Feb. 11 -
Bracketology Bubble Watch: Indiana, Texas, Georgia have chance at helping NCAA Tournament résumés
It's a busy night for teams on the bubble to make the NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - Feb. 11