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Laser lab stashed beneath the University of Texas could power future space travel
SUMMARY: Phillip Franke at UT Austin’s TAU Systems explains laser physics as his team builds laser-plasma accelerators to strip electrons from atoms, simulating cosmic ray effects on electronics for space testing. Their technique uses ultra-short laser pulses that, after being manipulated, strike gas to create electron waves impacting electronics. This testing is crucial for developing advanced technologies for deep space, where current electronic systems are outdated. TAU received a DARPA contract to aid in testing electronics’ resilience against space conditions. Additionally, the Texas Space Commission is funding several aerospace companies to enhance the state’s space industry.
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Brad Simpson’s next hearing scheduled for 30 days as evidence from Texas Rangers is gathered
SUMMARY: Brad Simpson, accused of murdering his wife, local real estate agent Suzanne Simpson, made his first court appearance in two months at the 437th district court. The brief five-minute hearing addressed a motion by Simpson’s attorneys to quash the indictment, citing vagueness. However, the case could not proceed as prosecutors still need to review approximately six terabytes of evidence and complete forensic testing. The hearing was rescheduled for another 30 days. Supporters of Suzanne Simpson gathered outside the courtroom, as Brad Simpson remains in custody facing murder and other charges.
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The next hearing for Brad Simpson, the Olmos Park man charged with murdering his wife last year, will be in 30 days, a judge said Wednesday. The case against Simpson, 54, was handled before Judge Joel Perez in the 437th District Court.
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Dallas Weather: Feb. 12 morning forecast
SUMMARY: The weather report discusses ongoing rainy conditions, with Dallas experiencing three days of cloudy skies and scattered showers. The bulk of the rain has moved out of the Metroplex, but eastern counties are still facing thunderstorms and hail. Recent rainfall has filled lakes and caused road issues. Temperatures remain low, around 40°F, with an Arctic air mass expected to move in. The forecast indicates a mix of rain and potential storms over the upcoming days, with a brief warm-up on Saturday followed by a drop in temperatures and possible rain again by Tuesday.
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Storms are leaving the metroplex as freezing temps make their way in. Meteorologist Evan Andrews has your forecast.
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Trump and Musk defend moves to downsize federal government
SUMMARY: In response to efforts to downsize the federal government, Democrats labeled the Trump administration’s actions as unethical. President Trump and Elon Musk defended their plans, stating the electorate demands reform. Trump signed an executive order granting Musk greater authority over federal workforce changes, despite ongoing legal challenges and a court rejecting a funding freeze. The administration also faced criticism after firing the Inspector General of the US Agency for International Development, following a warning about the impacts of drastic budget cuts. Meanwhile, staffing changes occurred in ICE due to dissatisfaction with deportation rates, with funding requests to expedite immigration priorities.
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In response to Democratic criticism, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk defend their decision to significantly downsize the federal government, arguing that major changes are in line with what the American people voted for. NBC’s Alice Barr reports from Washington.
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