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June 26, 2023

College allegedly fired biology professor for teaching sex was determined by chromosomes X and Y

A Texas community college reportedly fired one of its biology professors for teaching his students that sex was determined by X and Y chromosomes.

June 26, 2023

GOP senator challenges union boss to cage fight after 'anyplace, anytime’ dare

Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin threw down the gauntlet with Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien, challenging him to a charity MMA fight in the octagon.

June 26, 2023

Arizona hikers with no water rescued at Catalina State Park as scorching temps expand across Southwest

Golder Ranch Fire District officials said the two hikers were rescued off trail at Catalina State Park in Tucson, Arizona, and were found without water.

June 26, 2023

DeSantis unveils border security plan to 'stop the invasion'; blasts Biden and jabs at Trump

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slams President Biden, jabs at former President Donald Trump as he unveils a border security plan along the Mexico border

June 26, 2023

New Mexico sets up telephone hotline for women seeking access to abortion clinics

A hotline for women seeking access to abortion clinics is already live in New Mexico, but is still being built out. New Mexico residents currently have legal access to abortions.

June 26, 2023

Houston shooting leaves teenager dead, 3 others wounded

A shooting in Houston killed a teenager and left three others wounded. Police believe there were at least two shooters due to multiple shell casings that were found at the scene.

June 26, 2023

Dennis Rodman appears at Pride parade, claps back at criticism: 'Do your research guys'

NBA legend Dennis Rodman appeared at a Pride parade in Houston over the weekend and greeted fans while in a short green skirt. He responded to negative comments on Instagram.

June 25, 2023

Kentucky woman claiming she shot Uber driver because she feared she was being kidnapped charged with murder

Phoebe Copas told police she shot her Uber driver in the head because she believed he was kidnapping her and taking her to Mexico from El Paso, Texas. She is now charged with murder.

June 25, 2023

Hackers targeted Fort Worth's cyber system over Texas' gender surgery stance, city officials say

The City of Fort Worth reported that it was targeted by hackers because of Texas' stance on gender surgery, according to posts made by the hacker group that claimed responsibility.

June 25, 2023

Austin puppies left to die in garbage bag during triple-digit Texas heat wave

Eight puppies were discovered in a trash bag during a heat wave in Austin, Texas, animal rescue officials said. Seven of the puppies are still alive and recovering.