A New Orleans-based appeals court quickly granted the state’s request to set aside a suspension until the case is reviewedA federal appeals court on Friday night allowed Texas to temporarily resume banning most abortions, just one day after clinics acr…
The pandemic put a spotlight on the need to invest in women founders
Taking risks leads to further innovation and evolutionary strides. It’s time to take that risk on women and bet on a brighter future in VC.
Tesla relocates from California, sets up new corporate HQ in Texas
The automaker will still manufacture cars in Fremont, California.
Tesla headquarters will move from California to Texas, Elon Musk announces
CEO confirms move in shareholder meeting after clashes with California officials over pandemic restrictionsElon Musk has announced that Tesla will move its headquarters from California to Texas, following through on a threat he had hinted at for severa…
Move over, Matthew and Beto: is Texas ready for a Latina governor?
As Greg Abbott prepares to run for re-election, political buzz has McConaughey and O’Rourke as challengers. But how about Congresswoman Veronica Escobar to rally behind?One of my favorite tales from the vault of family lore involves a woman named Ignac…
Racial justice advocates hope for pardon of George Floyd’s past drug charges
Erasing his two-decades-old record would require the rightwing Texas governor’s goodwillCriminal justice reform experts are hopeful that if Texas governor Greg Abbott approves a pardon request for George Floyd’s drug-related charges, which are almost t…
Al Gore puts $600M into UK Green energy-tech startup Octopus Energy Group
Former Vice President Al Gore has invested $600 million of equity into UK energy startup Octopus Energy Group via his Generation Investment Management vehicle, taking a stake of approximately 13% in the business. The investment means Octopus has attained a valuation of around $4.6 billion. Octopus has made a name for itself in energy circles […]
Haiti deportations justified because of Covid, Biden homeland secretary says
Alejandro Mayorkas vows investigation of horseback roundups‘They treated us like animals’: deported Haitians despairThe US homeland security secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, on Sunday defended the Biden administration’s decision to send thousands of Hait…
New report suggests Texas’ grid was 5 minutes from catastrophic failure
It comes with a long list of recommendations for avoiding a repeat.
Anti-abortion bill modeled after Texas ban introduced in Florida
The bill gives citizens the right to sue anyone who helps someone who seeks an abortion, as in TexasAn anti-abortion bill that would ban abortions after an embryonic heartbeat is detected, about six weeks, and allow citizens to sue doctors who perform …