How much of a problem is AI’s water use?
Knowable Magazine reports that protests against AI's water use are rising, with data centers consuming significant energy and water, especially in drought areas.
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Political mailing case moves forward
A judge had denied a motion to dismiss a political mailer case. Watch the full story in the player above.
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AI robocalls target James Talerico
AI-backed robocalls are now targeting Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talerico. Watch the full story in the player above.
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McDonald's launches Pokémon Happy Meal promotion with collectible boxes
McDonald's is teaming up with Pokmon for its next Happy Meal promotion. Beginning Nov. 10, customers can purchase Pokmon-themed Happy Meals featuring three collectible box designs and 15 collectible toys. RELATED STORY | McDonalds drive-thru screens could soon be selling more tha...
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ICE officer charged after striking a man with a car in Houston
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, prosecutors said. WATCH: VIDEO SHOWS ICE OFFICER HITTING MAN IN HOUSTON ICE a...
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McLennan County awarded nearly $1M for Veterans Treatment Court program
McLennan County will receive nearly $1 million in federal funding to support and expand its Veterans Treatment Court program, according to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. The county was awarded a $971,216 grant through the U.S. Department of Justices Bureau of Justice Assistance Veterans ...
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College Station Animal Control seeking dog in animal bite case
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - College Station Animal Control needs your help to find a medium-to-large sized black lab mix dog involved in an animal bite case. According to police, this occurred around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, at the Steeplechase Dog Park, located at 30...
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Nominations for 'Remarkable Women' are now open!
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - We at FOX 44 want to recognize the great contributions women have made to Central Texas communities! Remarkable Women is part of a nationwide Nexstar Media initiative to honor the influence that women have had on quality of life, public policy, social pro...
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New McLennan Co Sheriff's unit makes sex related arrest
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - The newly formed McLennan County Sheriff's Cyber Crimes unit used specialized forensics techniques in making prostitution solicitation arrest. Sheriff Parnell McNamara and Chief Deputy Jake Burson said the new unit followed an eight-week investigation with the ...
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Remote jobs are booming again. Here's where the openings are.
A new FlexJobs report shows fully remote job postings rose 33% in the third quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth. Project management had the highest number of remote job openings, while operations roles saw the fastest growth. "Despite all the noise about retu...
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Pope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot, becoming first pope to vote in US election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in a contest that will decide America's future as the Trump era slowly comes to an end. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in...
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Almost a $1 million coming to McLennan Co veterans court
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - An alternative to the traditional criminal justice system for veterans accused of non-violent misdemeanors in McLennan County is receiving $975,216 for its programs. The federal grant for the McLennan County veterans treatment courts comes from the U.S. Departm...