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Home News New museum exhibit explores historical hurricanes in the Valley A new exhibit at the museum of South Texas History is aiming to teach about the dangers of hurricanes through past experiences. The museum is... City of Mission warns of fake Facebook account The city of Mission is warning residents of... The Texas shooter in a racist Walmart attack is going to prison. Here's what to know about the case EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A white Texas... Additional Links Heart of the Valley Coronavirus Updates Elections Education Mexico Local News Immigration/Border Wall SpaceX 5 On Your Side Made in the 956 Photographer's Perspective National News Consumer News Find The Link Submit a Tip Pump Patrol KRGV 5.1 News Live Stream Weather Wednesday,  » Read More

Bloomberg/Getty ImagesMeta is throwing its hat into the Twitter rival ring with its own conversational app designed to woo people away from Elon Musk's platform. Popping up in Apple's App Store, a new app called Threads bills itself as a text-based conversation app from the company behind Facebook and Instagram. Currently listed as "coming soon," the app is expected to formally launch on July 6.Also: Micro-social media: What is it and which tools should you try?"Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what'll be trending tomorrow," reads the description. "Whatever it is you're interested in, you can follow and connect directly with your favorite creators and others who love the same things -- or build a loyal following of your own to share your ideas, opinions, and creativity with the world."   AppleIf that sounds a lot like Twitter, well, that's the idea.With Twitter mired in controversy and confusion since owner Musk took over the platform,  » Read More

A woman aboard an American Airlines flight caused quite the scene when she was caught on camera freaking out and heading for the exit over an apparent passenger she said was “not real.” The bizarre, expletive-laden meltdown that went viral Monday reportedly occurred as the flight was preparing to depart Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. “I’m telling you, I’m getting the f–k off and there’s a reason why I’m getting the f–k off and everyone can either believe it or they can not believe it,” the woman yells as she paces to the front of the plane, according to footage of the incident circulating on TikTok. “I don’t give two f–ks, but I am telling you right now – that motherf–ker back there is NOT real.” She then points to the rear of the plane, prompting other passengers to turn around to get a glimpse of the source of her concern. The woman’s meltdown was captured on TikTok.Tiktok/@knuckelslawncare The incident reportedly delayed the flight for about three hours.Tiktok/@knuckelslawncare ‘You can sit on this plane and you can die with them or not.  » Read More

TechThe new text-based app marks the latest rivalry between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon MuskThreads is described as a “text-based conversation app… where communities come together” and is set to go live on Thursday (6 July).The app, which is now available for pre-order on the Apple App Store, will be linked to Instagram and will allow users to keep the same username, and follow the same accounts they do on the photo-sharing platform.Facebook owner Meta is launching a new app to rival Twitter (Photo: Getty Images)Photos of the app show a dashboard that looks similar to Twitter and marks the latest chapter in the rivalry between Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, who bought Twitter in October last year.The description on the App store states: “Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow.“Whatever it is you’re interested in,  » Read More

CNN  —  The girlfriend of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who died last week in an apparent drowning off a Florida beach, said she tried hard to save him. “I trust that God has a plan for everything, but I don’t think I will ever understand why this happened,” Madison Carter wrote on Facebook. “I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you, and I hope you know how hard I tried.” First responders were called to the scene after a group of people were spotted in the water near a sandbar struggling to make their way back to shore, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said. Mallett was among the group and was pulled out of the ocean by lifeguards after going underwater but was not breathing when he made it back to shore, the sheriff’s office said. Carter described Mallett as talented, dedicated, and passionate. “Those of us who were lucky enough to know your heart know that it was even bigger than your larger-than-life personality and stature.  » Read More

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta has listed in a report the actions it took against bad content on both its social media platforms in May in India. The bad content is nearly 25 million in number and includes sections such as spam, adult nudity and sexual activity, hate speech, violence and incitement, among others. In its monthly report in compliance with the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the company said that it purged such content across 13 policies for Facebook and 12 policies for Instagram between May 1-31.The company said it received complaints about such content via pre-established channels. These include pre-established channels for specific violations, self-remediation flows where they can download their data, avenues to address account hacked issues etc. The company also took into account the orders received from Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC).Bad content reports received for FacebookAccording to Meta, Facebook received 16,995 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism, and we responded to 100% of these reports.  » Read More

KATY, Texas (KPRC) - A woman said hackers recently got access to her Facebook account and are posting items they say the woman has for sale.She said people have been knocking at her door trying to buy the stuff even though she is not selling anything.The woman said she has become distraught over this hack attack.“I’m at a loss,” Monique Sherman said.She said she hasn’t been able to sleep in two weeks.“I’m in fear for myself, and I’m also upset for other people,” Sherman said.It all started when she was locked out of her Instagram and Facebook accounts.“I was online actually posting, and then it flickered. And then it asked me to put in password. And I was like ‘OK,’ put in my password. It wouldn’t work,” Sherman said.She said what came next was even more unexpected.“I kept on getting activity to my phone, saying I’m selling this, selling that, 73 things … chicken coops!  » Read More

Riots erupted for a fourth night across France over the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M., who was laid to rest on Saturday.  » Read More

Facebook Marketplace could be likened to an online garage sale. But since it has a search feature so you can look for specific things in addition to scrolling what's for sale nearby, you don’t have to waste gas or time driving around, following the neon "Yard Sale" posters only to come up empty handed. The downside of this second-hand shopping method is that, unlike an old-fashioned stoop sale, you don’t get to see the goods in person or have a chance to inspect them until you go and pick them up. That doesn't stop top designers from trolling Facebook marketplace for key items. Here, design experts share they nine items—from light fixtures that need some TLC to artwork from undiscovered geniuses—they frequently search for on their feed and buy from the social media marketplace, plus their tips on what to look for and what questions to ask before purchasing. Much like at a flea market, you never know what unexpected treasure you might stumble, um, scroll, across. More From House BeautifulCatherine McQueen//Getty ImagesVintage Light FixturesFrom chandeliers and pendant lights to table lamps and floor lamps,  » Read More

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Lawmakers in the Delaware House of Representatives have approved legislation authorizing a small town in the southern part of ...  » Read More