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Taiwan Expo USA 2025 Kicks Off in Dallas, Deepening Tech and Manufacturing Ties with Texas

Taiwan Expo USA 2025 Kicks Off in Dallas, Deepening Tech and Manufacturing Ties with Texas

Dallas, Texas – The 2025 Taiwan Expo USA officially commenced on Thursday in Dallas, Texas, marking a pivotal moment for bilateral trade and technological collaboration between the United States and Taiwan. The expansive event, meticulously organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), is showcasing the cutting-edge innovations of 150 Taiwanese companies, with a…

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Paramount Skydance Leadership Pivots: Theatrical Movies Take Precedence Over Streaming Originals in Major Industry News

Paramount-Skydance Leadership Pivots: Theatrical Movies Take Precedence Over Streaming Originals in Major Industry News

In a significant strategic declaration that reverberates across Hollywood, the newly appointed leadership at Skydance’s Paramount has made it unequivocally clear that the era of prioritizing original streaming movies for the studio is over. Under the joint vision of CEO David Ellison and President Jeff Shell, the focus is decisively shifting back towards robust theatrical…

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Federal Funding Freeze Imperils Vital Texas School Programs, Threatening Billions in Education Support

Federal Funding Freeze Imperils Vital Texas School Programs, Threatening Billions in Education Support

A significant policy shift from President Donald Trump’s administration, announced on June 30, 2025, has sent ripples of concern through educational communities nationwide, with Texas facing a particularly acute potential financial blow. The administration initiated a pause in the disbursement of nearly $7 billion in federal funds specifically earmarked for crucial programs, including teacher development,…

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Uvalde Documents Uncover Police Chief Arredondo's Early Alert to Gunfire, Stirring New Questions in Texas

Uvalde Documents Uncover Police Chief Arredondo’s Early Alert to Gunfire, Stirring New Questions in Texas

The release of a trove of school documents related to the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde, Texas, has shed critical new light on the events of that tragic day, particularly regarding the knowledge and actions of former school police chief Pete Arredondo. This culmination of a multi-year legal battle for public access to…

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Tragedy in Texas: Austin Target Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Including Child, Sparking Citywide Manhunt

Tragedy in Texas: Austin Target Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Including Child, Sparking Citywide Manhunt

A tranquil Saturday afternoon in Austin, Texas, shattered into chaos and sorrow when a shooting erupted in a bustling Target parking lot, claiming the lives of three individuals, including a child. The incident, which unfolded rapidly, also left a fourth person with non-gunfire related injuries, painting a grim picture of senseless violence that has sent…

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Adrian Quesada to Ignite Antone's Nightclub with Psychedelic Boleros Experience

Adrian Quesada to Ignite Antone’s Nightclub with Psychedelic Boleros Experience

Austin, Texas – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of sonic exploration as Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Adrian Quesada brings his distinctive “Boleros Psicodélicos” project to the legendary Antone’s Nightclub. Scheduled for August 6, 2025, this highly anticipated event promises to immerse audiences in a captivating blend of psychedelic ballads, a signature sound that…

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Alarm Raised Over 'Unsafe and Unsanitary' Conditions for Detained Immigrant Children Amidst Trump Administration Policy Shifts

Alarm Raised Over ‘Unsafe and Unsanitary’ Conditions for Detained Immigrant Children Amidst Trump Administration Policy Shifts

Attorneys representing immigrant children have compiled harrowing accounts from young detainees held in conditions described as “prison-like” during the period of March through June. These reports paint a disturbing picture of facilities where children have suffered severe hygiene issues, psychological distress, and denial of essential medical care, all against the backdrop of the Trump administration’s…

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Texas Senate Committee Doubles Down on THC Ban, Citing Regulatory Resource Constraints

Texas Senate Committee Doubles Down on THC Ban, Citing Regulatory Resource Constraints

Texas Senate Committee Doubles Down on THC Ban, Citing Regulatory Resource Constraints In a move that has ignited renewed debate over cannabis-related products, a Texas Senate committee is actively pursuing a complete ban on products containing any detectable amount of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This aggressive stance comes amid ongoing struggles within the state to define and…

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