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Meta announced in Washington that it will integrate content from major news organizations, including CNN and Fox News, into its Meta AI assistant to give Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users real-time access to breaking news, entertainment and lifestyle stories. The company said Meta AI will answer users’ news-related questions by drawing on feeds and interfaces supplied by participating outlets, attributing information to the original publishers. Meta will roll out the expanded features in phases and will update responses as partner organizations publish new stories, as part of a broader strategy to embed generative AI tools across its platforms.

Travis County officials are reviewing a tax rebate agreement with Tesla after the automaker failed to provide sufficient documentation showing it is meeting the deal’s requirements, county spokesperson Hector Nieto said.

Elon Musk’s platform X introduces a new feature allowing users to discover the locations of popular accounts, leading to surprising revelations.

North Dakota’s Supreme Court has restored the state’s near-total abortion ban after failing to secure a majority to uphold a lower court ruling that blocked the law. The decision returns one of the country’s most restrictive abortion measures to full effect, limiting access to the procedure except in narrow circumstances. Lawmakers, medical providers and advocacy groups are now adjusting to the renewed legal landscape, while broader debates over constitutional rights and reproductive health in North Dakota continue.

Houston authorities report a DNA breakthrough in the 1983 Kilgore KFC murders, identifying the long-suspected third perpetrator through new forensic testing of preserved crime scene evidence. Investigators say modern DNA analysis linked material from the restaurant and crime scene to a man previously associated with the case, clarifying his role decades after the killing of five victims. Officials have updated the case file and notified families, describing the finding as a key development in one of East Texas’ most notable homicide investigations.

Texas lawmakers are holding hearings on the growing use of artificial intelligence for mental health support, examining safety, privacy, and oversight needs. An interim committee is gathering testimony from experts, companies, and mental health professionals on how AI tools respond to users in crisis, handle sensitive data, and influence decisions about seeking licensed care. The panel will use the findings to recommend possible regulations, disclosure rules, and standards for AI mental health products operating in Texas.

Turkey prices in the U.S. have climbed nearly 40 percent for the 2025 Thanksgiving season as avian influenza and other poultry diseases cut flocks and reduce supply. Producers plan to ship fewer birds, pushing more households to stretch holiday meals and observe National Leftovers Day as a cost-saving strategy. USDA and CDC guidelines stress safe handling, storage and reheating of leftovers as families rely on cooked turkey for multiple meals. ReFED data show household food waste carries a high national cost, making leftovers an important budget and food-waste issue.