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Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools
Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.
June 27, 2026Why has Texas set its sights on London?
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.
June 18, 2026Bystanders rush to rescue aircraft passengers after fiery Texas crash
One of the six people on board died in the crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.
June 17, 2026Roku is exploring strategic options, including a sale of the company, sources say - Reuters
Roku is exploring strategic options, including a sale of the company, sources say Reuters
June 12, 2026Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the largest IPO ever".
June 12, 2026Wall Street indexes jump, Trump says strikes against Iran canceled - Reuters
Wall Street indexes jump, Trump says strikes against Iran canceled Reuters
June 11, 2026Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?
June 10, 2026Republicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment finds
The internal evaluation, which has not been previously reported, could offer some encouragement to Republicans ahead of the midterms.
June 10, 2026Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The Information reports - Reuters
Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The Information reports Reuters
June 8, 2026Texas Democrat Talarico faces tough test with Black voters in Senate race - Reuters
Texas Democrat Talarico faces tough test with Black voters in Senate race Reuters
April 9, 2026Musk says SpaceX and Tesla to build advanced chip factories in Austin - Reuters
Musk says SpaceX and Tesla to build advanced chip factories in Austin Reuters
March 22, 2026Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
March 4, 2026Greg Abbott wins Texas Republican gubernatorial primary, US media projects - Reuters
Greg Abbott wins Texas Republican gubernatorial primary, US media projects Reuters
March 4, 2026A Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jet caused the accidental downing of three US F-15s, WSJ reports - Reuters
A Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jet caused the accidental downing of three US F-15s, WSJ reports Reuters
March 4, 2026Kristi Noem grilled over Alex Pretti statement, and other key takeaways from Senate hearing
Both Republicans and Democrats criticised Noem for her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security.
March 3, 2026Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.
March 1, 2026Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect - Reuters
Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect Reuters
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