A think tank created by a Palantir co-founder is behind a slew of bills criminalizing homeless encampments

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A Seattle Police officer wears a mask as he walks past a woman packing up her belongings as a homeless encampment is cleared Monday, May 4, 2020, at Ballard Commons Park in Seattle.
A Seattle Police officer walks past a woman packing up her belongings as a homeless encampment is cleared Monday, May 4, 2020, at Ballard Commons Park in Seattle.

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An anti-abortion judge overseeing a Texas lawsuit that could ban an abortion pill wanted to delay announcing the hearing date, The Washington Post reported

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Matthew Kacsmaryk at the Senate Judiciary Committee's nomination hearing on December 13, 2017.

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Elon Musk is reportedly planning to build a town for Texas staff, complete with a swimming pool, private compound, and school

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Elon Musk reportedly plans to build a town called Snalbrook in Texas.
Elon Musk reportedly plans to build a town called Snailbrook in Texas.

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Texas and Portland, Oregon, politicians take to Twitter to argue over why Walmart is closing stores

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Walmart's decision to close all of its Portland, Oregon stores drew a tweet from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

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See how a 27-year-old real-estate investor bought 3 homes — one for as little as $65,000 — and flipped them for profit

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John Crenshaw is a real-estate investor in Austin, Texas who has flipped TK houses so far.

John Crenshaw

Real-estate investors seized upon a tried-and-true strategy to fix up homes and make money. Then the market turned.

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A man wearing blue pants, a blue top, and work boots checks the alignment of a vertical wood beam with a bubble level. He stands amid an unfinished roof with exposed beams and insulation.
Real-estate investors who embrace the "BRRRR" method buy a home, rehab it, rent it out, refinance it to withdraw cash, and repeat to buy their next property.

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Tesla plans to offer a $30 monthly subscription for unlimited overnight home charging. It will launch in Texas because the windy nights help generate power.

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Tesla announced plans during the company's Investor Day.

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2 Republican leaders pushing for anti-drag laws have dressed in what could be considered drag based on the bill texts' definition

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Gov. Bill Lee speaking in front of a podium.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is one of the latest Republican leaders who have targeted drag shows in their state.

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Book bans and restrictions are a losing issue for Republicans

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An illustration of a row of red books tip over like dominos that are about to fall on a small red elephant.

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Flight from El Paso delayed for hours after high school student sends disturbing message to passengers using AirDrop, officials say

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American Airlines jet at LaGuardia
The West Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force led the investigation of the aircraft, its passengers, and their luggage last Friday.

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