Corbyn calls Hamas ‘terrorist group’ but says Israel behind ‘acts of terror too’ The former Labour leader had previously refused to call the militant group ‘terrorists’ despite repeated questioning. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023
Texas A&M Board of Regents names Mark Welsh III sole finalist for president The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents named the former dean and four-star general as the sole finalist for president Friday. Many believe Welsh is the right person to move the university forward after a pair of controversies bruised the school’s morale. The Texas Tribune · Nov 17, 2023
Watch Texas Tribune journalists discuss their experience on a rural reproductive health project Reporter Eleanor Klibanoff and photojournalist Shelby Tauber talked with Tribune editor Terri Langford about their reporting on a story of a 26-year-old Texan who was told her twin sons had a zero percent chance of survival after childbirth. The Texas Tribune · Nov 14, 2023
Another large earthquake shows seismic activity continues to increase in West Texas, experts say The 5.2 magnitude earthquake is tied for the fourth strongest in Texas history. It occurred in an area where oilfield companies have long been injecting wastewater from fracking underground. The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2023
Chicago suburb drops citations against reporter for asking too many questions Officials in a suburban Chicago community have dropped municipal citations against a local news reporter for what they say were persistent contacts with city officials seeking comment on treacherous fall flooding The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Another ex-player is alleging Blackhawks' former video coach sexually assaulted him in 2009-10 A former hockey player in the Chicago Blackhawks organization has alleged in a lawsuit the team’s former video coach Brad Aldrich sexually assaulted him during the 2009-10 season The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Another player from 2010 Blackhawks sues team over alleged Brad Aldrich sexual assault: report The player was a key witness in the 2021 Jenner & Block investigation into the allegations raised by former Hawks player Kyle Beach, and most of the incidents described in the new lawsuit were mentioned in the Jenner & Block report. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023
US museum criticized for postponing Islamic art exhibit due to Israel-Hamas war Frick Pittsburgh staff said exhibit would be ‘insensitive’ to Jewish community, but decision angered both Muslims and Jewish people The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023
Texas GOP chair stays silent on allies’ connections to antisemitic extremists Matt Rinaldi has been defiant amid calls for him to cut ties with political ally Jonathan Stickland after meeting with white supremecist Nick Fuentes. Rinaldi is also accused of embracing antisemitic leaders of a new young Republicans organization. The Texas Tribune · Oct 27, 2023
Author Dan Egan talks with The Texas Tribune about phosphorus overuse and toxic algae blooms Egan sat down with Tribune environmental reporter Alejandra Martinez to talk about his new book, “The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance,” which explains how overuse of phosphorus is impacting the environment. The Texas Tribune · Oct 27, 2023
Why a Texas Panhandle city hit pause on a proposed abortion “travel ban” — for now Amarillo's city council said it will continue to study the issue. The city is one of just a few in Texas to reject the policy pushed by anti-abortion activists. The Texas Tribune · Oct 25, 2023
Leader of anti-immigration group Texans for Strong Borders also runs anonymous, hate-filled social media accounts Chris Russo has anonymously aligned himself with Nick Fuentes’ white supremacist movement on various social media platforms under the username “Optics Respecter.” The Texas Tribune · Oct 25, 2023
Nick Fuentes is just the latest white supremacist embraced by Defend Texas Liberty While Fuentes’ unapologetic hate mongering has made him one of the nation’s best-known white supremacists, he was merely the latest in a long line of people who have been embraced by Defend Texas Liberty and its close allies. The Texas Tribune · Oct 24, 2023
House, Senate bills at odds over power to boost future funding for Texas school voucher program The Senate’s Republican bill would let state leaders grow the program by taking money from other agencies without the Legislature’s approval. The House bill would bar the practice. The Texas Tribune · Oct 20, 2023
The Texas Tribune · Oct 19, 2023 Two of Ken Paxton’s top deputies depart attorney general’s office Emails obtained by The Texas Tribune show the attorneys were expected to return to work after the impeachment trial ended and their extended absence raised concerns internally about the offices’ ability to function properly.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2023 What to know about Nick Fuentes, the white supremacist who was just hosted by a major Texas PAC leader Fuentes often praises Adolf Hitler and has publicly fantasized about marrying a 16-year-old. Last week, he visited the office of a Texas operative who runs a deep-pocketed political group.
Salon · Oct 10, 2023 Texas GOP in civil war over Nick Fuentes New Texas Republican row blows up after prominent PAC hosts speaker who praised Hitler
The Texas Tribune · Oct 9, 2023 Special session on school vouchers begins with Republicans in disarray Gov. Greg Abbott needs a delicate coalition of Republicans to pass his top priority. But the House and Senate leaders aren’t getting along.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 9, 2023 Conservative PAC leader’s meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes leads to condemnations, escalates GOP infighting House Speaker Dade Phelan called on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other officials to redirect any money they received from the PAC. Patrick called on Phelan to resign.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 8, 2023 Influential Texas activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes at office near Fort Worth The Texas Tribune also observed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi outside the building, but he denied meeting Fuentes and denounced him.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 5, 2023 Driverless cars are multiplying on Texas roads. Here’s what you should know. Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, are here. Tribune journalists took a ride in one recently and answer the biggest questions about who’s driving the driverless trend and how the state regulates them.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 4, 2023 West Texas A&M University receives $20 million gift for new institute to promote “Texas Panhandle values” University leaders say the new Hill Institute will promote values like family life, the free and open exercise of faith, and rugged individualism.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 3, 2023 Support for Houston ISD’s Spanish speakers has dwindled under state-appointed leader, parents say For one reading class, Superintendent Mike Miles said instruction would focus on English, even if it meant risking state funding for dual-language programs. Parents say it goes further than that, adding that their kids are receiving no assistance in Spanish at all.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 2, 2023 Can John Sharp protect his maroon empire? The savvy ex-lawmaker has expanded the Texas A&M University System and mollified state leaders. Some faculty, alumni and students say that accommodation has come at a cost.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 28, 2023 Texas’ open records law is 50 years old — and routinely flouted At the annual conference of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, two Republican lawmakers described how government officials fail to meet transparency requirements.