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High-end electrical users could strain grid The growth of industrialscale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week. The Dallas Morning News reported Pablo Vegas, the agency’s CEO, said bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence data centers going in across the state, as well as industrial growth in the Permian Basin, could create the need for a massive buildup of power transmission lines in the future.

'Make Government Work'

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by John Stossel President Joe Biden says, 'I know how to make government work!' You'd think he'd know. He's worked in government for 51 years. But the truth is, no one can make government work. Biden hasn't.

Capitalism Versus Racism

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Capitalism and racism go together? I hear it all the time. 'Racism is intricately linked to capitalism,' says famous Marxist Angela Davis.

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Early voting underway in local elections Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.

The Kill Switch

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by John Stossel Soon the government might shut down your car. President Joe Biden's new infrastructure gives bureaucrats that power.

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‘ Aggressive’ hurricane forecast for Gulf Coast Colorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported. They say there is a 54% chance a hurricane will strike the Texas coast, and a 25% chance it will be major.

A Ban on Freelance Work

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The Labor Department just imposed 300 pages of new regulations to reclassify many individual conas payroll employees. CNBC claims this could help freelancers 'recover lost wages.' That's just nonsense.

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Agencies blasted over wildfire oversight State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported.

Trade Is Evil?

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by John Stossel Leaders of both parties agree: We must reduce globalization. 'China is ripping us on trade,' says Donald Trump.

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Solar eclipse means big money to Texas One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history,” according to the Texas Standard. The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 is expected to draw up to a million visitors to the Lone Star State, especially in its narrow path of totality.