Jumat, 24 April 2026

First ESA Awards, Houston Synagogue Threat, and Sixth Man of the Year

Friday, April 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1931, the president of the Houston NAACP was assassinated. O. P. DeWalt worked as a real estate agent and school principal before opening the Lincoln Theater, Houston's first exclusively black movie theater.

A Texas GOP candidate was penalized for betting on his own race. Check out today's Roundup for details, and let us know what you think about wagering on politics in the Poll.

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First Education Savings Accounts Awarded

Award notices have been sent to more than 42,600 students who qualify for the state's new education savings account program, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday. The awards account for more than $400 million in funding.

The group consists of students with disabilities and their siblings in households with an income at or below 500% of the federal poverty level. "The Legislature made low- and middle-income students with disabilities the first priority for the first year of school choice here in Texas, and that is exactly where this process starts," Hancock said.

More than 274,000 applications were received for the $1 billion program, but fewer than 100,000 students will be enrolled due to funding constraints. The comptroller's office will conduct a lottery next week for students in the second tier—those from families with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Students who aren't selected will be put on a waitlist.

Today, a federal judge will hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Hancock's initial exclusion of several Islamic schools from participation in the program.

JBSA Selected for Potential Nuclear Microreactor

The U.S. Air Force has selected Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) as a potential site for deploying a nuclear microreactor within the next few years.

As part of the Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative, the Air Force aims to install a modular nuclear reactor at one or more of its bases by 2030. Colorado's Buckley Space Force Base and Montana's Malmstrom Air Force Base have also been named as potential sites for a nuclear microreactor.

California-based Antares Nuclear was selected to lead the effort at JBSA, which includes the U.S. Army's Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, as well as Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. The company is developing a nuclear microreactor that can produce one megawatt of electricity—enough to power about 250 homes on a hot day.

"We're well overdue for a nuclear renaissance," said Bexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner Grant Moody. "It's been 33 years since a nuclear power plant was put online here in Texas, and so I think that now's the time."

Former GOP Candidate Fined for Insider Trading

Ezekiel "Zeke" Enriquez, a former GOP candidate for the state's 21st Congressional District, has been fined for betting on his race with Kalshi, a platform that allows users to wager on sports, politics, and other real-world events.

Enriquez finished 11th in the crowded primary to replace U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Austin), which was won by former Texas Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira. According to Kalshi's investigation, he bet less than $100 on himself to win the race.

Kalshi fined Enriquez $784 and banned him from the platform for five years. "Just like in traditional financial markets, bad actors will try to cheat," said Bobby DeNault, the company's head of enforcement.

Enriquez has not commented on the penalty, but Kalshi's report stated he was "fully cooperative" with the investigation. Kalshi also penalized Democratic candidates in Minnesota and Virginia for betting on their contests.

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➤ Dallas: The police department revised its general orders to align with state law mandating cooperation with ICE. "We will be in compliance with the governor. He's the governor of the state of Texas. We're in the state of Texas. So we will be in compliance," said Police Chief Daniel Comeaux. (More)

➤ Austin: A 230-car cargo train derailed yesterday morning, blocking several railroad crossings for hours. "I just kind of woke up and looked out my window, and you could see the train lying on its side," said a nearby resident. No injuries or hazardous material spills were reported. (See Photos)

➤ Houston: Congregation Beth Israel closed on Wednesday after being alerted to a potential threat. Since then, an 18-year-old North Carolina woman and a 16-year-old from Alief have been arrested for allegedly planning an attack to "kill as many Jews as possible" at the synagogue. Court documents referenced a 2028 date, but authorities treated the threat as imminent. (See Details)

➤ Lake Worth ISD: The Texas Education Agency announced a board of managers and a superintendent for the district yesterday. The new appointees "bring the experience and commitment necessary to improve academic outcomes," said Education Commissioner Mike Morath. (More)

➤ Lubbock: Three Texans were indicted earlier this month for their alleged role in a conspiracy to sell stolen oil, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. Eleven others from New Mexico were also charged. (More)

➤ Austin: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into several streaming services for allegedly accepting payments from artists to promote their music. Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music are among the targets of the investigation. (More)

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➤ The Dallas Cowboys selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs with the No. 11 pick in the first round of last night's NFL draft, and chose UCF edge Malachi Lawrence with the No. 23 pick. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Houston Texans selected Georgia Tech offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge with the No. 26 pick. (See Full Draft)

➤ The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in double overtime to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series, with Wyatt Johnston scoring the winner on a power play. (See Highlight)

➤ Spurs forward Keldon Johnson was awarded NBA Sixth Man of the Year after breaking Manu Ginobili's franchise record for points off the bench this season. (More)

➤ The Houston Rockets take on the Lakers in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series tonight, followed by the San Antonio Spurs' contest with the Trail Blazers. (See Schedule)

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➤ American Airlines and Southwest Airlines reported record first-quarter revenue of $13.9 billion and $7.2 billion. However, American posted a loss of $382 million, while Southwest reported net income of $227 million. (More)

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➤ Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. is relocating its corporate headquarters from a suburb of Philadelphia to Irving. The company, a subsidiary of Mexico City's Grupo Bimbo, employs roughly 20,000 people and owns numerous popular brands, including Sara Lee, Oroweat, and Entenmann's. (More)

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➤ Former President Bill Clinton showed up at Jerry Jones' pre-draft press conference on Wednesday. Clinton said he was "negotiating the draft" as Jones got up to greet him. (More)

➤ Pearson Caldwell, a 24-year-old from Van Zandt County, is building a traditional log cabin from red cedar and post oak harvested from his family's property in Fruitvale. He's documented the endeavor on TikTok, where he's amassed nearly a million followers. (More)

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Mysterious Scientist Deaths, Chemical Leak Kills Two, Seniors Face College Scams

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➤ An unexplained wave of scientist deaths in China’s military AI, hypersonic, and space sectors is raising serious questions. (Hear Details)

➤ A fatal chemical leak in West Virginia killed two and shut down a nearby university. (Hear Episode)

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Southeast Wildfires, $2M World Cup Tickets, and Kraken

Friday, April 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1800, President John Adams approved $5,000 to purchase books for Congress, establishing the Library of Congress. The first catalog listed 964 volumes and nine maps.

A new ranking reveals the states where lightning is most likely to kill, and the top spot might not surprise anyone who's spent a summer afternoon in the Sunshine State. Details below.

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Wildfires Destroy Homes Across Southeast

Rapidly growing wildfires have destroyed at least 87 homes in Georgia's Brantley County alone as drought and wind-fueled flames scorched the Southeast, with new evacuation orders issued Thursday afternoon.

Georgia's two biggest fires burned more than 53 square miles combined, and crews responded to 34 additional fires across the state. Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for more than half of Georgia's counties.

Southeastern Georgia has received just 11 inches of rain since September, nearly 15 inches below normal, prompting the state's forestry commission to issue a burn ban for the first time in its history.

In Florida, firefighters battled more than 130 wildfires in what officials called one of the worst fire seasons in decades. Blazes also shut down rail lines, stranding Amtrak passengers for more than 20 hours near Palatka.

Meta to Lay Off 8,000 as AI Costs Mount

Meta confirmed Thursday it will cut about 8,000 workers, or 10% of its workforce, beginning May 20 as the company redirects spending toward artificial intelligence. Another 6,000 open roles will go unfilled.

The company warned investors its 2026 expenses will reach $162 billion to $169 billion, driven by data center construction and compensation for AI engineers it has been hiring at record pay levels.

Also Thursday, Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to roughly 8,750 U.S. employees, or 7% of its domestic workforce, as it faces similar pressure from massive AI investment.

Analysts said the twin moves reflect a broader shift across the tech industry, with companies betting that AI tools can automate tasks that once required large teams.

Where Lightning Kills the Most by State

A new analysis of lightning deaths by state over the past two decades found Florida far ahead of the pack with 97 confirmed fatalities since 2006, more than double any other state.

Texas ranked second with 42 deaths, followed by Colorado with 27, Alabama with 23, and North Carolina with 23. Florida averages 1.2 million strikes per year, fueled by the collision of Gulf and Atlantic sea breezes.

Nearly two-thirds of all deaths occurred during outdoor activities like fishing, boating, and camping, with July being the deadliest month.

Adjusted for population, Wyoming has the highest fatality rate at 5.13 deaths per million, followed by Alabama and Montana. Five states recorded zero lightning deaths: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Washington. See your state on the map here.

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➤ An unexplained wave of scientist deaths in China’s military AI, hypersonic, and space sectors is raising questions. (Hear Details)

➤ A fatal chemical leak in West Virginia killed two and shut down classes at a nearby university. (Hear Episode)

➤ High school seniors are facing a growing wave of scams tied to college enrollment. (Listen Now)

➤ President Trump announced Thursday that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon had been extended by three weeks following a second round of peace talks at the White House involving both countries' ambassadors. (More)

➤ President Trump also said he ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill" any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and tripled minesweeping operations in the waterway. (More)

➤ The Justice Department reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana and FDA-approved marijuana products as Schedule III drugs, easing restrictions while leaving recreational use illegal under federal law. (More)

➤ Senate Republicans approved a budget blueprint early Thursday to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, the first step toward ending the record 69-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown. (More)

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➤ The Las Vegas Raiders selected Indiana quarterback and reigning Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in last night’s NFL Draft. (See Draft Results)

➤ Alabama agreed to a seven-year, $87.5 million contract extension with head coach Kalen DeBoer, making him one of the five highest-paid coaches in college football. (More)

➤ NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that the Grizzlies aren't leaving Memphis, pushing back on recent calls from LeBron James and others to relocate the franchise to Nashville. (More)

➤ Four tickets to the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey are listed on FIFA's official resale site for nearly $2.3 million apiece, and the lowest-priced tickets are just under $11,000. (More)

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Daily Market Report 04/23/2026

▼	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	24,438.50	-0.89%
▼	SPX S&P 500	7,108.40	-0.41%
▼	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	49,310.32	-0.36%
▼	BTC Bitcoin	$77,760.39	-0.57%
▼	GOLD Per Ounce	$4,710.90	-0.46%
▼	SILVER Per Ounce	$75.43	-3.16%
▲	OIL West Texas Intermediate Crude	$97.02	4.37%
▲	URI United Rentals Inc	$986.78	+22.92%

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➤ Big Stock Move: United Rentals stock surged roughly 23% on Thursday after the equipment rental giant posted record first-quarter revenue of nearly $4 billion, beat earnings estimates, and raised its full-year outlook. (More)

➤ Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition deal but voted against the executive pay packages, including CEO David Zaslav's estimated $550 million exit payout. (More)

➤ Trump Media replaced former congressman Devin Nunes as CEO after the parent company of Truth Social saw its stock plunge 67%, wiping out more than $6 billion in investor wealth. (More)

➤ AI-powered scams helped criminals steal an estimated $20 billion from Americans in 2025, with more than half of those funds funneled through cryptocurrency, according to FBI and IRS investigators. (More)

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➤ A 62-foot kraken-like octopus with a bone-crushing bite likely ruled the seas 100 million years ago, potentially preying on the mighty mosasaur, long considered the ocean's top predator. (See Study)

➤ A 1,115-foot asteroid named Apophis will pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, a once-in-several-thousand-years event NASA says has likely never happened in recorded human history. (See Details)

➤ MIT engineers found that plant seeds can actually sense the sound of rain, with rice seeds germinating 30% to 40% faster when exposed to the vibrations of falling water droplets. (See Study)

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➤ The Simpsons Movie 2 will receive $21.9 million in tax credits through the California Film Commission, part of a $193 million package for 38 films as the state expands incentives to include animation. (More)

➤ Spotify ranked Taylor Swift as its most-streamed artist of all time, with Bad Bunny, Drake, The Weeknd, and Ariana Grande rounding out the top five. (See List)

➤ Lego will commemorate the Shrek franchise’s 25th anniversary on June 1 with its first themed set, featuring buildable versions of Shrek, Donkey, and Puss in Boots. (See Shrek Set)

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➤ Giant ice chunks crashed right through the windows and doors of homes along Michigan's Black Lake this week as spring rainfall and melting ice overwhelmed neighborhoods and stressed local dams. (See Damage)

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➤ Ruth Slenczynska, who debuted with an orchestra at age 7 and went on to become the last living student of legendary pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, died at 101 in California. (More)

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