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Trump nominates former WWE head, private school voucher advocate for Education secretary
| November 20, 2024
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers.

How to talk to a conspiracy theorist, in 6 steps
by Amie Rivers
| November 18, 2024
Here’s how you (yes, you!) can help stop your friends and family from going down extremist rabbit holes.

Texas gift guide: Local goods to give this holiday season
by Joey Held
| November 18, 2024
Before you head to a big box retailer or Amazon, consider these local Texas businesses to give a far more memorable gift this holiday season.

Why people are so concerned about Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead US public health
| November 15, 2024
Trump’s pick for health secretary wants to increase access to raw milk, remove fluoride from drinking water, and has said that vaccines cause autism and that WiFi causes cancer.

Author of Texas abortion ban blames everyone but his law for women’s deaths
by Matt Hennie
| November 15, 2024
State Sen. Bryan Hughes defended the Texas abortion ban he wrote just days after the end of an election cycle in which it was harshly criticized.