Daily Archives: August 4, 2024

Weekend link dump for August 4

“Scientists in Brazil have come up with the first evidence that sharks are being exposed to cocaine.” “A common ancestor to some of the most widespread animals on Earth has managed to surprise scientists, because its taco shape and multi-jointed … Continue reading

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Special election for CD18 set for November 5

I was beginning to wonder if this would even happen. Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday set a special election to fill former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat for the remainder of the term on Nov. 5, the same day … Continue reading

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Lawsuit filed over another social media law

We’re going to be litigating this past legislative session for a long time. Two tech industry groups, the Computer and Communications Industry Association and NetChoice, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to block a new Texas law that would require platforms … Continue reading

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Whitmire endorses Harris

A bit behind his peers, but he got there. Houston Mayor John Whitmire endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president. “Her tough-but-smart-on-crime history assures me she is committed to public safety,” Whitmire wrote in a Thursday … Continue reading

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