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Mitch Albom: Lions find belief – and their defense – in the desert

Mitch Albom: Lions find belief – and their defense – in the desert

Everything worked for the Detroit Lions in the Arizona desert Sunday. The defense stepped up. The offense revved up. The coaching swagged up.
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Stellantis CEO sees eventual US EV shift, says auto industry becoming more regional

Stellantis CEO sees eventual US EV shift, says auto industry becoming more regional

PARIS, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The US auto market will eventually embrace electrification despite a slow uptake of electric vehicles so far, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said on Tuesday, predicting the shift will happen more slowly than in other regions.
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Texas Braces for Heat, Storms, and a Big Cold Front

Texas Braces for Heat, Storms, and a Big Cold Front

Texas is experiencing a dramatic weather shift this week, transitioning from near-record heat to the coolest air of the season. On Monday, October 12, 2026, temperatures soared to 100°F (37.8°C) in Laredo and Zapata, with heat indices exceeding 100°F (37.8°C) in some areas. The southeastern half of the state is enduring high humidity, while the western third is bracing for storms from Tuesday through Thursday. Severe weather, including large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes, is possible in the Panhandle and West Texas. A strong cold front will sweep through the state Thursday into Friday, bringing significant cooling and the potential for frost in the Panhandle by Saturday morning. Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches are expected in western Texas, with localized areas exceeding 6 inches, raising concerns about flooding.
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Stellantis bets on small affordable EVs for European comeback

Stellantis bets on small affordable EVs for European comeback

By Giulio Piovaccari and Gilles Guillaume MEUDON, France, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Stellantis heads into Paris Motor Show with a message it hopes customers, investors and dealers are ready to hear: after years of sliding market share and weak sales in Europe, the automaker is back in the fight.
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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Announces Proposed Funding for AI-Powered Laredo Freight Project

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Announces Proposed Funding for AI-Powered Laredo Freight Project

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Announces Proposed Funding for AI-Powered Laredo Freight Project
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Dating app Bumble in advanced talks to go private at $1 billion valuation, source says

Dating app Bumble in advanced talks to go private at $1 billion valuation, source says

By Milana Vinn Oct 12 (Reuters) - Bumble is in advanced talks to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings in a deal that values the dating app operator at roughly $1 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.
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Free college applications begin Oct. 12 at Texas schools

Free college applications begin Oct. 12 at Texas schools

Texas residents can apply to public colleges for free from Oct 12 to 18. Learn how to submit your application.
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High Schoolers Develop Ultrasonic Technology for Microplastic Removal in Water

High Schoolers Develop Ultrasonic Technology for Microplastic Removal in Water

Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, Victoria Ou and Justin Huang, have developed an innovative 'Acoustic Filtration' system that uses high-frequency ultrasound waves to remove microplastics from water. Their prototype achieved 84-94% removal of suspended microplastics in a single pass without chemicals or expensive membranes. The technology works by creating a 'wall of sound' that concentrates microplastics into a tight region, making them easier to block and collect. This pen-sized device is designed to be compact, low-power, and affordable, offering a realistic path toward addressing invisible plastic pollution in drinking water. Their project, titled 'Acoustic Filtration: Harnessing Ultrasonic Technology for the Streamlined Removal of Microplastic Particles from Water Flow,' earned them the $50,000 Gordon E. Moore Award at Regeneron ISEF 2024 and international recognition. The research suggests a novel application of ultrasound for the removal of aqueous microplastics.
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Best staycations in New York? See how NYC, Rochester, Buffalo, Yonkers ranked

Best staycations in New York? See how NYC, Rochester, Buffalo, Yonkers ranked

A new study ranked 182 U.S. cities for staycations, and four New York cities made the list. One was among the nation's best, while another was near the very bottom.
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Texas High School Teacher David Jahn Implements 'Unhinged but Effective' Classroom Management Strategies

Texas High School Teacher David Jahn Implements 'Unhinged but Effective' Classroom Management Strategies

David Jahn, a high school teacher in Texas and a popular social media creator, has gained significant attention for his unconventional yet effective classroom management techniques. Jahn, who has nearly one million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, shares insights into how he engages and controls his freshmen classes. His methods, which he describes as 'unhinged,' include using gold stars for positive reinforcement, collecting and distributing soda tabs from energy drinks as rewards, and intentionally dropping his water bottle to regain students' attention. He also emphasizes the importance of consistently following through with consequences for negative behavior. Other teachers have shared similar tactics, such as using scratch-and-sniff stickers with different scents for good and bad behavior, pretending to take a dramatic phone call to quiet a noisy class, and employing 'aura tracking' based on Gen Z slang to encourage on-task behavior. These strategies are designed to connect with a gene...
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Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Texas Rangers update for Saturday, Oct. 10.
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James Talarico returns to Texas Senate campaign trail after absence

James Talarico returns to Texas Senate campaign trail after absence

President Donald Trump and Republican candidate Ken Paxton called attention to James Talarico's whereabouts this week, as his campaign said he had the flu.