Electric utilities, which designed their system to meet peak demand in sizzling weather, are straining to keep up during the cold.
Category: Texas
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What to Know About the Federal Law at the Heart of the Latest Supreme Court Abortion Case
The federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, known as EMTALA, requires hospitals to provide medically necessary care to stabilize patients in emergency situations.
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This N.Y.U. Student Owns a $6 Million Crypto Mine. His Secret Is Out.
A legal dispute in a tiny Texas town unexpectedly reveals how Chinese nationals can move money to the U.S. without drawing the attention of authorities in either country.
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Exxon Acquires Pioneer Natural Resources for $60 Billion
The acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, Exxon’s largest since its merger with Mobil in 1999, increases the company’s presence in the Permian basin in Texas and New Mexico.
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Homecoming Mums, Part of a Texas Tradition, Are Bigger Than Ever
The elaborate adornments have come a long way since the days of simple chrysanthemum corsages.
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Legal Actions Seek Guarantee of Abortion Access for Patients in Medical Emergencies
New cases say fear and confusion about abortion bans in three states are causing doctors and hospitals to deny medically necessary abortions.
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Federal Court Says Consumer Watchdog Can’t Check Banks for Discrimination
A Texas judge’s sweeping ruling says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exceeded its authority in trying to examine banks for uneven treatment.
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Could U.S. Toughness on Chinese Business Have Unintended Consequences?
Businesses fear that efforts to look tough on Beijing, which have the potential to be more expansive than moves by the federal government, could have unintended consequences.
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In the Land of Football, a Cricket Oasis Rises Outside Houston
The game of cricket has taken hold in Texas’ largest city, as a culture of sports competition meets a growing South Asian population.