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When May Law Require Social Media Platforms to Disclose Basis for Moderation Decisions?

From the majority in Moody v. Netchoice, LLC: The laws, from Florida and Texas, restrict the ability of social-media platforms to control whether and how third-party posts are presented to other users … [including by] requir[ing] a platform to provide an individualized explanation to a user if it removes or…

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Supreme Court Remands Texas and Florida Social Media Cases—But Strongly Suggests the States' Laws Violate the First Amendment

The majority opinion makes clear that social media content moderation is an activity protected by the First Amendment. That likely dooms large parts of the state laws restricting content moderation.

Reason

Texas sets execution date for East Texas man accused in shaken baby case

Lawyers for Robert Robertson say the science used to sentence him to death is questionable and that prior health issues could explain the death of his 2-year-old daughter in 2003.

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S. Ct. Recognizes Platforms' Right to Choose What Appears in "Curated Feeds," Doesn't Resolve Other Content Moderation Questions

In today's Moody v. Netchoice, LLC, the Supreme Court sent back to lower courts the cases considering whether (and when) the Florida and Texas limits on social media content moderation are constitutional. The decision was complicated and limited, so here's a general summary. [1.] Remember that the lawyer's true superpower…

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Social Media Moderation Is Speech, Says Supreme Court

The Court is remanding these two cases for more analysis—but it made its views on some key issues clear.

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Texas’ social media law remains blocked after U.S. Supreme Court sends it back to lower court

The tech industry saw the measured ruling as a win. Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to continue defending the law.

The Texas Tribune

“Always go out on top”: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp will retire June 2025

Sharp leaves after having transformed the institution, embedding it into state government, expanding its reach and boosting its academic and athletic reputation.

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A note from the interim editor-in-chief

Texas Observer

Supreme Court defers on state online content moderation laws - Roll Call

The Supreme Court sent back to lower courts Monday two challenges to Florida and Texas laws regulating social media platforms.

Roll Call

The force behind Project 2025: Kevin Roberts has the roadmap for a second Trump term

The ‘cowboy Catholic’ head of the Heritage Foundation is on a mission to align the right behind Trumpism, and has a plan in place to overturn the American government as it exists if Trump returns to power

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Texas weather extremes likely to become normal, scientists say

Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.

The Texas Tribune

Texas opens more coastal waters for carbon storage wells

The Gulf Coast is poised to be a major hub for underground disposal of greenhouse gas to mitigate climate change, but questions remain over who will fund it long-term.

The Texas Tribune

California, Texas and New York among top states projected to have highest demand for work visas by 2030

As the U.S. economy relied more heavily on migrant labor, this report shows which states and occupations may see the highest migrant demand in the years to come

Latin Times

Texas Gas Prices Drop To .88 Per Gallon

In Texas, as of 30 June 2024, gas prices have seen a notable decrease, now resting at .88 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This marks a welcome ...

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Texas Man Arrested For Machete Attack During Traffic Quarrel

A 66-year-old man arrested for aggravated assault with a machete-type knife during a traffic quarrel in New Braunfels. Victim stable after receiving medica...

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Gas Prices In Texas Remain Stable This Week

In this weekly gas price round-up, we focus on fuel costs in the United States, providing readers with essential insights into recent trends. Our article h...

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Texas Gas Prices Drop To .89 Per Gallon

As of June 29, 2024, the gas prices in Texas have shown a positive shift, with the current cost of regular unleaded gasoline standing at $3.89 per gallon. This figure reflects a decrease from yesterday's price of $3.89 per gallon, resulting in a reduction of 0.00 cents.

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How did golf course architect Beau Welling become one of the most powerful people in the sport of curling?

By the time the Winter Games were played in Turin, Italy, Welling had become a bona fide fanatic.

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Summer doldrums have set in, with heat advisories issued across parts of the US South

The summer doldrums have set in across much of the United States, with heat advisories being issued Saturday from Texas to South Florida

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Two Texas jail guards are indicted by a county grand jury in the asphyxiation death of an inmate

A grand jury in Tarrant County, Texas, has indicted two county jail guards on murder charges for the asphyxiation death of an inmate at the jail in Fort Worth

International Business Times

Texas Obtains Court Injunction Blocking Biden Administration's Overtime Pay Rule

This isn't the first instance where a judge from North Texas has sought to block a federal overtime wages rule.

The Independent UK

How charges against 2 Uvalde school police officers are still leaving some families frustrated

Two indictments against former Uvalde, Texas, schools police officers were the first charges brought against law enforcement for the botched response that saw hundreds of officers wait more than an hour to confront an 18-year-old gun who killed 21 at an elementary school

Latin Times

Texas and Florida have seen the biggest growth of immigrant population over the past decade

California, Florida, New Jersey and Texas had the largest increases, with Florida and Texas each gaining more than 850,000 foreign-born people.

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Texas Gas Prices Increase By 0.02 Cents In A Day

In Texas, as of 28 June 2024, gas prices have surged, reaching .89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This marks a noticeable increase from yester...

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Texas' Supreme Court upholds state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors

In an 8-1 ruling, the all-Republican court rejected pleas from parents saying it violates their right to seek medical care for their transgender children

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