SUMMARY: The Senate is set to pass bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting children from harmful online content, marking significant Congressional action on tech accountability in decades. The bill, authored by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn, mandates tech companies to take steps to prevent harm to minors on their platforms, such as enabling safer settings by default and limiting harmful interactions. It has strong support from parents of children who have died by suicide due to online bullying. The bill would also enhance child privacy laws, restrict targeted ads to teens, and allow deletion of minors’ personal data. Some tech companies support the bill, while Meta remains neutral. Critics worry about First Amendment impacts, but the bill has been adjusted to address concerns.

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SUMMARY: A special committee of the Texas Senate convened to hear executives from Houston’s largest utility provider, CenterPoint Energy, explain the massive electricity failure during Hurricane Beryl on July 8, 2024, which left nearly 3 million people without power. The CEO of CenterPoint Energy accepted personal accountability for not meeting customer expectations. Senators argued that the utility was ill-prepared for the hurricane. Linemen worked to repair fallen power lines in Houston’s East End after the Category 1 hurricane made landfall. The hearing took place at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Monday, July 30, 2024.

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SUMMARY: After three days of competition, the United States has secured 20 medals: 3 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze. On Tuesday, July 30, the U.S. women’s 3×3 basketball team, featuring Hailey Van Lith, Cameron Brink, Rhyne Howard, and Cierra Burdick, will compete against Germany. In gymnastics, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Suni Lee will compete in the team final. Plano’s Hezly Rivera will also be present. James Fraschilla, a Highland Park High School alumnus from Dallas, is the assistant coach for the 3×3 men’s basketball team at the Paris Olympics and currently coaches the Capital City Go-Go.

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