Houston Texans proved why they're the toughest defense in the NFL, shutting down Buffalo Bills' star quarterback Josh Allen. The Texans' defense was unstoppable, sacking Allen eight times and forcing three turnovers. This wasn't just a win; it was a statement. The Bills, who were hoping to stay competitive in the AFC East, now find themselves playing catch-up. Their...
The Kashmiri language, with its deep cultural roots, has often been overlooked in the world of Natural Language Processing (NLP). This is mainly because there aren't enough resources or datasets available for it. But now, a new study is changing that. Researchers have created a dataset of 15, 036 news snippets in Kashmiri. These snippets cover ten different categorie...
The Buffalo Bills are set to take on the Houston Texans in a Thursday Night Football showdown. This isn't just any game; it's a chance to see two teams with different seasons collide. The Bills, sitting pretty at 7-3, are on a roll. The Texans, at 5-5, are fighting to stay in the hunt. The matchup is set for November 20, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston. Fans can tun...
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad faith and rushing their ruling. Smith's 100-page dissent is a harsh ...
A recent court decision has stirred up a debate about religion in Texas schools. A judge has told schools to take down displays of the Ten Commandments. This comes after a law was passed in June, allowing these displays in classrooms. The judge said this law goes against the First Amendment, which separates church and state. The judge pointed out that it's hard to s...
A recent court decision has put a halt to Texas' new congressional map, which was designed by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives. The ruling, made by a panel of federal judges, including Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has ordered Texas to use the previous map from 2021 instead. The court foun...
A recent arrest in a decades-old murder case highlights the power of fresh eyes and determination. Janie Perkins, now 63, was taken into custody for the 1991 murder of Cynthia Gonzalez. This case had baffled investigators for 34 years, until a group of criminology students from the University of Texas at Arlington got involved. The students, part of a unique partner...
The upcoming winter of 2025-2026 might bring some unexpected weather surprises. Experts are keeping a close eye on the stratosphere, as unusual activity could shake things up. A sudden warming in this upper layer of the atmosphere could lead to a paradoxical cooling effect on the Earth's surface. This phenomenon, known as sudden stratospheric warming (SSW), could pu...
Putin's nuclear threats are a recurring theme in his geopolitical strategy, especially during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. His words have raised global tensions to levels not seen in decades. The idea of a nuclear strike, even a small one, is terrifying. It could kill many people, harm the world's economy, and break the long-standing rule against using nuclear we...
The recent federal spending deal has brought a significant change for the hemp industry, especially in Texas. A last-minute addition to the bill bans hemp products with more than 0. 4 milligrams of THC, the active compound in marijuana. This move targets a loophole from the 2018 farm bill that allowed the hemp market to grow rapidly without federal oversight. This b...