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Budget, Earthquakes, and Global Tariffs | Lubbock News

Lubbock’s top prosecutor warns of a looming crisis as her office faces an eight percent budget shortfall, risking public safety if funding isn’t secured. Meanwhile, a deadly wrong-way crash on the interstate near 65th Street left two critically injured, and a magnitude 5.0 quake rattled the Panhandle, felt across Eastern New Mexico and Oklahoma. Globally, the U.S. slams 60 nations with new tariffs over forced labor, sparking international backlash. And President Trump vows to protect Americans from soaring electric bills, blaming data center demand and promising corporations will foot the bill. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/63a3ebc1c0525f6c

Starship Flight 13 Delayed by Weather | Lubbock News

SpaceX’s Starship flight test 13 got pushed back again—this time by Tropical Storm Bertha, which made launch conditions unsafe for capturing critical heat shield imagery. Originally slated for July 23rd, the mission now targets July 24th, with a 90-minute window opening at 5:45 PM CT. The rocket, over 400 feet tall and fully reusable, will test the Super Heavy booster’s landing in the Gulf of Mexico while Starship itself flies halfway around the world to land in the Indian Ocean. This test, already delayed once before due to engine issues, is vital for both Musk’s Mars colonization dreams and NASA’s Artemis moon missions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/efce2d3f2de33fe6

EU Targets TikTok Over Kids' Privacy | Lubbock News

The European Commission is cracking down on TikTok for failing to protect kids’ privacy, finding that minors’ accounts are too easily visible to strangers — exposing them to cyberbullying and predators. Brussels demands that children’s content be private by default, and with 170 million EU users — many under 18 — TikTok faces serious consequences, including a potential 6% revenue fine, if it doesn’t act fast. The company says it’s committed to fixing the issue, but regulators won’t wait — this is about safety, not just compliance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1340e34e78370557

Texas Colleges Thriving But Funding Shifts | Lubbock News

Texas community colleges are thriving under a new funding model that rewards graduation rates — but the success has created a financial twist: schools are earning far more than originally budgeted, prompting lawmakers to slash bonuses for high-need students like low-income and adult learners. Advocates warn this could undermine equity goals, while nearly a dozen colleges face 15% funding cuts — even as enrollment climbs and programs expand. The state is scrambling to fix the gap, but the future of these vital institutions hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/613d9acc3c922dc0

Spain Declares National Emergency Over Wildfires | Lubbock News

Spain’s government has declared a national emergency as wildfires force tens of thousands from their homes in the Madrid region, with the interior ministry now taking charge of firefighting efforts amid a deadly heatwave. Over 100,000 hectares have burned this year alone, including Spain’s second-largest fire ever — 32,000 hectares in Guadalajara — and tragically, 13 lives lost in a recent blaze. With conditions worsening, authorities are racing to contain the flames and protect lives. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/04be872a2b93e272