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May 02 2026POLITICS

Texas Worries About Prediction Markets And How They Mix Up Gambling And Betting

Texas is looking closely at online prediction markets that let people bet on everything from sports outcomes to election results. State leaders worry these platforms might be sneaking past gambling laws while risking public harm. Critics say the real danger isn’t just losing money – it’s the way the

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Big Blasts and Smart Science: Texas A&M Goes All In on Explosions

Texas A&M just opened a lab that’s basically a giant explosion playground—but with a serious goal. Called the Detonation Research Test Facility, it’s the biggest science lab of its kind built by a university to study blasts up close. Scientists aren’t just playing with fire here. They’re studying ho

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May 01 2026CRIME

More eyes on Texas roads as big event nears

Texas is getting ready for visitors from around the globe and that means more patrols on the roads. Officials are not taking it lightly – they’re stepping up checks and balances across North Texas. You might wonder why this matters to anyone outside the state. Well, when the world’s most-watched so

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Apr 27 2026SCIENCE

Louisiana’s New Science Hub Brings Hope to Every Community

Louisiana has launched a bold science program that unites its leading medical schools and hospitals into one collaborative network. The idea is simple: use research to improve health for all residents, especially those in rural areas who previously had little chance to join clinical trials. The c

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

Gators’ New Court Spirit: A Young Player’s Energy Shakes Up Tennis

Florida tennis is no longer just about quiet focus and precise strokes. A new voice on the courts, a young player from London, is turning every match into a rally of cheers and teamwork. He grew up playing soccer, rugby, cricket, and golf, learning early that fun comes first. When he switched to

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Florida’s Redistricting Dilemma: Why Census Flaws Matter Now

Florida is preparing for a special legislative session next month to redraw congressional district lines, a move that happens more often than people realize. The state’s population grew fast in the last decade, but the 2020 Census missed about 750, 000 residents—a significant error that could shape

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Apr 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Finding a Different Kind of Spotlight in Texas

Texas keeps pulling in celebrities tired of the Hollywood grind. Some grew up here and return for simpler living. Others fled the coasts during the pandemic, trading traffic jams for wide-open skies. The reasons vary, but the pattern is clear: after years of fast-paced lifestyles chasing fame or for

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Texas Tech Money: Who Gains from Crypto Politics?

Texas is cracking open its election funds with a fresh supply of cryptocurrency cash. This year’s primary season has already seen crypto-affiliated groups drop over $2. 5 million into local races, nearly doubling their donations compared to this time last year. Nationwide, crypto spending has climbe

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Florida Investigates AI for Possible Role in Campus Shooting

Florida’s top prosecutor recently announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT after a deadly shooting at a university last spring. The shooter, who killed two people and injured six others, reportedly used the AI tool to ask about guns and ammunition before the attack. Inv

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

Florida strengthens crime victims' privacy rights after court ruling

Florida has long been a leader in protecting crime victims, starting with a constitutional change in 1988 that guaranteed basic rights. In 2018, voters approved Marsy’s Law, giving victims stronger, clearer protections like privacy. But in 2023, a Supreme Court decision took that privacy right away,

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