Category: Texas

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.
X Sues Media Matters Over Research on Ads Next to Antisemitic Posts

X asked a federal court to order the advocacy group to take down its findings, accusing it of “manipulating the algorithms.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Love of the Worn

Celebrities appreciate the antique look of Magnolia Pearl, a brand that takes inspiration from Victoriana, carnivals and “hobos,” and has recently drawn ire on social media.
A Love of the Worn

Celebrities appreciate the antique look of Magnolia Pearl, a brand that takes inspiration from Victoriana, carnivals and “hobos,” and has recently drawn ire on social media.
French Open Doubles Champion Austin Krajicek Goes For a Repeat at Wimbledon

After years of frustration in singles, Austin Krajicek nearly quit tennis. Then an old friend asked him if he wanted to give the sport one more shot.
Meet the Kids Who Race Go-Karts

For kids who dream of racing professionally, steering go-karts around a twisting track is where it all begins.