Power lines have been identified as the cause behind the devastating wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, including the largest in state history, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The historic Smokehouse Creek fire, along with the Windy Deuce fire, have collectively scorched nearly 1,925 square miles, impacting areas from Texas to Oklahoma. The Smokehouse…

The bitcoin mining industry in Texas was once heralded as a Meccas due to the state’s cheap power and regulatory friendliness. However, the industry is now under scrutiny amid concerns over environmental impacts and escalating energy costs. Following China’s ban on cryptocurrency mining in 2021, Texas witnessed a significant influx of mining operations, attracted by…

The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Texas’ controversial new immigration law, which would have allowed state police to detain individuals suspected of illegal entry into the country. The law, known as Senate Bill 4, was signed into effect by Governor Gregg Abbott in December. The nation’s highest court stayed a decision from the 5th U.S.…

Super Tuesday is here, with voters in more than a dozen states looking to make a difference in the presidential race. And Elon Musk has been dethroned as the world’s richest person. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 5, 2024. 16 states holding contests on GOP, Democratic choice for President…

U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled on Thursday, Feb. 29, Texas cannot use local police to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally. On that same day, Former President Donald Trump said that tactic would be part of his immigration policy as president to expedite his plan for a mass deportation operation. “The way…

In competing visits, President Biden and former President Trump address the crisis at the southern border. And, at least two people are dead in the largest fire in Texas history. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 1, 2024. Biden, Trump make separates stops at Southern border to address immigration President…

President Biden and former President Trump win in Michigan as a group of Democratic voters use the primary to send a message. And wildfires in the Texas Panhandle result in the shutdown of a nuclear weapons facility. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Biden wins Michigan despite ‘uncommitted’…

A 2023 Gallup survey found 29% of U.S. adults reported being diagnosed with depression at some point in their lifetime, a jump of more than 10 points from 2015. Meanwhile, the share of Americans being treated for depression has reached nearly 18%, the highest rate since Gallup began measuring depression rates using its current form…

Bus after bus, major cities far from the border are starting to buckle under budgetary pressures of the nation’s migrant crisis. S&P Global Ratings is monitoring the credit health of New York, Denver and Chicago as they face sheltering tens of thousands of asylum-seekers. “The issue will destroy New York City,” Mayor Eric Adams said…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants another forward operating base for troops. However, instead of having it overseas, like in the Middle East or Western Pacific, Abbott wants it at the border between the United States and Mexico. At a press conference on Friday, Feb. 16, Abbott announced he authorized the construction of Forward Operating Base…