Category: Texas

Image Making for a National Audience

In their visits to the border, President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump were dressing for the cameras, if not the fray.
Happy Leap Day Birthday to Me (See You Again in Four Years)

Yes, our driver’s licenses give our real birthday. No, you’re not the first person to joke that we’re too young to drink or drive. A Feb. 29 baby demystifies the quadrennial calendar quirk.
What to Know About the Supreme Court Case on Free Speech on Social Media

Both Florida and Texas passed laws regulating how social media companies moderate speech online. The laws, if upheld, could fundamentally alter how the platforms police their sites.
As Medicaid Shrinks, Clinics for the Poor Are Trying to Survive

The end of a pandemic-era policy that barred states from pushing people off Medicaid is threatening the financial stability of the U.S. safety net.
Elon Musk Extends His Anywhere-but-Delaware Campaign With SpaceX

The billionaire moved SpaceX’s incorporation out of the state. Wall Street is wondering if Tesla will follow suit.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Has Switched Incorporation to Texas

The billionaire said his private rocket company was reincorporating from Delaware, where he recently lost a case over his pay package as head of Tesla.
Tesla’s Board Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk

Robyn Denholm, who has led the electric car company’s board for more than five years, has been criticized for not serving as a check on Mr. Musk.
Two Big Texas Oil Producers Announce $26 Billion Merger

Diamondback Energy and Endeavor Energy Resources are both major players in the booming Permian Basin.
Banks Sue Regulators Over Anti-Redlining Rule

A new lawsuit says federal agencies overstepped their authority in a rule forcing banks to do business in underserved communities.
Summer Has Long Stressed Electric Grids. Now Winter Does, Too.

Electric utilities, which designed their system to meet peak demand in sizzling weather, are straining to keep up during the cold.
Elon Musk’s $50 Billion Tesla Pay Was Struck Down. What Happens Next?

The company’s board of directors will now decide whether to appeal the decision, change where Tesla is incorporated or negotiate a new pay package.
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.