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A groundbreaking new study called “Harvesting Health” is rolling out in Mansfield, Texas, using a high-tech mobile clinic to explore how maternal nutrition shapes the health of moms and babies. Partnering with Methodist Mansfield, Texas A&M AgriLife, and the city, researchers are tracking 800 pregnant women in their first trimester—offering personalized food kits, cash incentives, and diaper vouch...

Houston’s city council is moving forward with a new safety measure to stop drivers from hauling unsecured loads—think furniture, mattresses, or anything that could fly off and cause crashes. Councilmember Willie Davis is pushing for an ordinance that would let police ticket drivers caught with loose cargo, aiming to prevent the over 1,300 crashes across Texas this year caused by unsecured loads. T...

Fort Worth’s second annual Walk for Lives united hundreds in a powerful stand against fentanyl overdoses, blending community solidarity with vital resources for recovery and mental health. Organized by Rachel Phillips, who lost her brother to fentanyl in 2023, the event highlighted the epidemic’s devastating reach across all demographics. With 171 lives lost in Tarrant County alone last year and o...

Gas prices in Austin just spiked 23 cents to $3.45 a gallon—thanks to Iran tensions rattling the energy market—while global crude prices dipped, creating confusing signals for drivers. Though still below peak conflict levels, the jump means a $60 fill-up is now closer to $40, hitting wallets hard. AAA Texas points to local factors like summer travel and heavy traffic on I-35 as key contributors to...

Galaxy just launched Helios, West Texas’ first massive AI data center, flipping the switch on 200 megawatts of power—with 133 going straight to CoreWeave. Already generating revenue by Q2 2026, this milestone proves Galaxy can deliver colossal projects on time, setting the stage for a $1 billion annual revenue stream over 15 years. With Phase 2 already breaking ground and future phases targeting 5...

Google’s next-gen AI, Gemini, is poised to redefine how we interact with technology — a multimodal powerhouse capable of handling text, images, and audio with unprecedented versatility. Designed to outpace rivals like OpenAI, Gemini represents Google’s bold push to embed smarter, more intuitive AI into everything from search to content creation. Trained on massive data and rolled out in tiered ver...

A San Antonio teen, Julie Marie Lopez, 19, accepted a plea deal after being charged with murder — the charge was dropped in favor of aggravated robbery, carrying a 15-year sentence. She’s already served nearly 17 months and will have that time credited. The victim, Isaiah Guevara, was shot in his apartment after a planned meeting; surveillance showed them together at a store before the killing. An...

In the crushing depths of the Pacific, scientists have uncovered a ghostly new anglerfish—dubbed the Phantom Anglerfish—that glows with an eerie lure to hunt in total darkness. Found in uncharted trenches over 2,000 feet down, its near-transparent body makes it nearly invisible, revealing just how much life thrives in the ocean’s hidden realms. This discovery underscores the vast unknowns of our p...

The Nexstar-TEGNA merger, finalized in March, is now locked in a high-stakes antitrust trial set for July 6, 2027, after lawsuits from DirecTV and state AGs like California’s Rob Bonta raise alarms over media consolidation. Despite FCC and DOJ approval, the court has mandated strict operational separation until the case resolves, with discovery ending April 15, 2027, and a pre-trial conference jus...

Google’s next-gen AI, codenamed Gemini, is poised to revolutionize the tech landscape — built from scratch to handle text, images, audio, and video simultaneously, it’s Google DeepMind’s bold bid to outpace rivals and redefine what AI can do. Early tests show strong performance, and integration into Google’s ecosystem is imminent — watch this space. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pill...

Step into San Antonio’s Spanish Governor’s Palace—a National Historic Landmark with roots in 1722 and a secret role in the American Revolution. Once a military command, later a tire shop and saloon, it narrowly avoided demolition thanks to preservationists in 1928 and a major 2010 renovation. This site was a vital supply hub, sending thousands of cattle to Spanish forces aiding the American coloni...

In a shocking twist, prosecutors reveal new evidence in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, including texts from defendant Tyler Robinson expressing regret for the shooting — even saying “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after the killing. Robinson, who turned himself in just one day later, allegedly sent messages from his apartment over 200 miles away, and was found with ammunit...

New research reveals millions of adults are chronically sleep-deprived, getting less than the recommended 7-9 hours—leading to serious health risks, mental health struggles, and widespread impacts on productivity and daily life. Scientists are unraveling how sleep loss affects hormones, brain function, and behavior, highlighting that sleep isn’t a luxury but a vital biological necessity we’re dang...

Federal agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 35-year U.S. resident with no criminal record, during a high-stakes immigration enforcement stop in Houston. ICE claims he rammed their vehicle and officers fired in self-defense — but no body cameras were on at the time. Local prosecutors are now investigating, questioning how similar cases have been handled, while Araujo’s family demands a...

A Texas man, James Lee Kirby, 49, is now on the state’s Most Wanted list after fleeing arrest for multiple brutal sexual assault charges across Oklahoma and Texas. Arrested in November 2024 for aggravated sexual assault, he posted bond and vanished when his GPS tracker failed just before his Oklahoma trial in early 2026. Standing 6’4”, weighing 250–300 lbs, and sporting a “SIZE MATTERS” skull tatt...

Loop 1604 and I-10 East is about to light up with major new retail — including a massive 125,000 sq ft H-E-B set to open late 2026, complete with pharmacy, BBQ, and curbside pickup. Nearby, seven thousand sq ft of shops like Wingstop and Jersey Mike’s will debut in Q1 2027. This game-changing development promises huge convenience for families south of the intersection, though traffic may ramp up a...

Robert Youens is racing against time to break the speed record for solo, single-engine circumnavigation of the Great Loop — a 4,800-mile odyssey from Mobile, Alabama, through Florida, the East Coast, the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi. Having already shattered solo records last year in 19 days, he’s now aiming for under 10 days with a two-person crew. He’s trading comfort for grit — sleeping on...

A major breakthrough in AI efficiency could soon make powerful language models accessible to everyone—without the need for massive hardware or energy. Researchers have developed a technique that slashes computational demands while maintaining top-tier performance, opening doors for small businesses, creators, and even low-power devices. This isn’t just theory: early tests prove it works, and the t...

The Cardinals are in a wild card race but won’t chase big-name arms before the deadline—instead, they’re eyeing low-risk, high-reward gems like Jordan Montgomery, a rehabbing 33-year-old pitcher on a cheap deal who could bolster their rotation without costing future assets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai...

Scientists have uncovered a new deep-sea fish, the “Abyssal Shadow,” thriving in the crushing darkness of the Pacific’s abyssal plains, revealing Earth’s hidden biodiversity and reigniting excitement for ocean exploration. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based...

Scientists have uncovered a chillingly beautiful new deep-sea squid off California’s coast—nicknamed the “vampire squid from hell”—thriving in the crushing darkness of the abyssal zone. With giant eyes, eerie webbed arms, and bioluminescent flashes, this creature defies imagination. Found at over 2,000 feet by a robotic submersible, it’s a marvel of adaptation, hinting at how life survives in near...

Dallas is hitting pause on city workers’ paychecks this Friday, July 10th, with mandatory unpaid furlough days aimed at closing a $16 million budget gap. While non-essential offices and libraries shutter, critical services like water, airports, parks, and the FIFA Fan Festival stay open. The city cites rising overtime costs, lower sales tax, and higher healthcare claims as the crunch. These aren’t...

Google’s Gemini AI hit a major snag when it started generating wildly inaccurate historical images—like Black people in medieval Europe or women as founding fathers—sparking swift backlash over its flawed approach to diversity and historical accuracy. After pausing image generation features, Google is now racing to fix the model’s deep-seated misunderstandings, aiming to balance inclusivity with f...

Scientists have uncovered a ghostly new deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench, dubbed the “phantom anglerfish,” thriving at crushing depths of over 26,000 feet with a glowing lure and see-through body. Captured in stunning detail by advanced submersibles, this bizarre creature is rewriting marine biology textbooks and reigniting wonder about Earth’s unexplored ocean depths. Researchers are now unrav...

Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico is sounding the alarm on Attorney General Ken Paxton after his office blocked a public records request tied to a high-profile child abuse case involving former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman. Talarico, running against Paxton in the upcoming election, calls the 29-day jail sentence — later doubled — a disgracefully lenient deal for a well-connected lawyer. The case,...