Texas filed a lawsuit Tuesday against General Motors (GM), alleging the company unlawfully collected drivers’ data and sold it. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced the legal action Tuesday following an investigation launched in June into several car manufacturers after allegations of collecting drivers’ data surfaced. Paxton said the investigation revealed General Motors “engaged in egregious business practices that violated Texans’ privacy and broke the law.”

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was held out of practice on Wednesday due to back tightness. Kamara did participate in the team's walkthrough, though, and New Orleans coach Dennis Allen told reporters that the injury was "not a big deal." A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Kamara violated the NFL's personal conduct policy and was suspended for the first three games of the 2023 season as a result. He ended up playing in 13 games (12 starts), rushing for a career-low 694 yards and five touchdowns on 180 carries. Kamara also had 75 catches for 466 yards and one TD last season. In seven NFL seasons, all with the Saints, the 29-year-old has 5,829 yards and 54 scores on 1,315 carries to go along with 505 receptions for 4,219 yards and 23 TDs. Kamara sat out mandatory minicamp back in June as he tries to land a new contract with New Orleans. --Field Level Media.

Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will be in the lineup for the season opener next month, teammate Micah Parsons said Tuesday, saying there is "no doubt about it." Lamb, a three-time Pro Bowl selection and a first-team All-Pro last season, has been a no-show at Cowboys training camp while lobbying for a new contract. Under his current pact, the 25-year-old would be playing under a $17.99 million fifth-year option this season. Star pass rusher Parsons, quarterback Dak Prescott and Lamb all are looking to get restructured contracts, and the team has said it intends to get those deals done. The fines for Lamb's absence from a mandatory minicamp in June and training camp have exceeded $1 million, but Parsons doesn't see the holdout spilling over into the regular season, which opens for the Cowboys in Cleveland on Sept. 8. "Obviously we miss him. He's one of the best people you can have in a locker room," Parsons said. "I'm pretty sure he'll be here soon. ... CeeDee is a part of this brotherhood whether he likes it or not. He knows he's not going anywhere. The business side, they're gonna take care of it, no doubt about it. On Week 1, he will be suiting up for the Dallas Cowboys." Because Lamb is still playing under his rookie contract, any fines can be rescinded, according to ESPN.com. Parsons said Lamb, who was removed from the team's active roster last week and put on the reserved/did not report list, would need just a few practices if/when he reports. Brian Schottenheimer, who will be starting his first season as the team's offensive coordinator, said, "CeeDee's going to be ready. Again, if the system was different, that always adds different challenges. He knows what we do. He and Dak have what I would say are 1,000 or 10,000 banked reps together. And one thing I know about him is he's staying ready. "A younger player, (there would be worry) because the system is new or different. ... There's wrinkles that he'll have to pick up on, but his (football intelligence) is unbelievable." Lamb is coming off the best season of his four-year career, when he made 135 receptions for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns -- all career bests. He led the NFL in catches in 2023. In his four seasons with Dallas, Lamb has amassed 395 catches for 5,145 yards and 32 touchdowns. --Field Level Media.

HOUSTON, Texas — An adult male and female are in custody following an indecent exposure incident in the 16800 block of Shrub Oak Drive, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Deputy Gray, with Constable Mark Herman's Office, responded to the call where the male suspect allegedly exposed himself...

Diego Rossi's two second-half goals launched the reigning MLS champion Columbus Crew over defending champion Inter Miami 3-2 to reach the Leagues Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. The Uruguayan forward lifted the host Crew level in the 69th minute and netted the decider in the 80th to dethrone Miami, this season's...

While France basks in the glow of the dazzling Paris Olympics, French football is trying to shake off a hangover from its own disastrous summer as the first Ligue 1 season of the post-Kylian Mbappe era begins this weekend. A year after the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar, Mbappe...

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A 50-year-old man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly threatening to kill his family while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence on Vermont Circle at approximately 11:39 p.m. on August 11, 2024,...

"I'm a software engineer," says Josephine Wright, cocktail in hand, as she introduces herself to another woman at a bar in west London. Just like the 70 other young women who have paid their £7.50 ($9.65) fee, she has just one aim: to find her ideal housemate. It is...

Oklahoma wide receiver Jayden Gibson will miss the season due to a knee injury, coach Brent Venables told reporters Tuesday. Gibson went down during a practice last Tuesday and underwent an MRI that showed the extent of the injury. "You hate that for anybody whose season comes to an end prematurely," Venables said. "But that's a group that we've felt really good about who's still in that group." Gibson, a junior, had 14 receptions for 375 yards (26.8 yards per catch) and five touchdowns last season. A 6-foot-5 former four-star prospect, Gibson was expected to factor significantly into the Sooners' offense in 2024. Oklahoma's season begins Aug. 30 with a nonconference game against visiting Temple. The Sooners begin their inaugural Southeastern Conference campaign Sept. 21 by hosting Tennessee. --Field Level Media.

The 2024 UT Tyler Hall of Fame class will include former tennis, softball, soccer and track & field stars. The third Hall of Fame class includes: Beth Launius (women's tennis), Lindsey Peters (softball), Whitney Simmons (women's track and field), Chestley Strother (women's soccer) and the 2003 men's soccer team. "We...

Polls opened in the Pacific nation of Kiribati on Wednesday after a campaign dominated by the increasing cost of living, rising sea levels, and questions about the benefit of deeper ties with China. Across more than a dozen islands and atolls hugging the international dateline, voters will select a batch...

The Hindu sacred month of Shravan honours the god of destruction Lord Shiva, and in northern India, it has become increasingly associated with mob violence by saffron-clad devotees. Analysts say the increase in violence, and the muted response to stop it by the authorities, is a reaction to Prime Minister...

Members of Canada's LGBTQ community have denounced a resurgence of "hateful comments and attacks," including seeing rainbow flags burned, Pride marches disrupted and increasing violence targeting them -- all a stark contrast to the country's reputation of tolerance. For years, many parts of the country have been considered a haven...

Manchester City face a strong challenge from Arsenal as the champions look to win an unprecedented fifth successive Premier League title. Liverpool start a new era with Arne Slot replacing Jurgen Klopp, while Erik ten Hag is under pressure to deliver at Manchester United after narrowly avoiding the sack. AFP...

Anahi Jorge, 23, works for a lithium extraction company in Argentina, earning four times the salary of a local government worker in her village of Susques. And while she welcomes the income of about $1,700 per month -- a fortune for most in economic-crisis-riddled Argentina -- she laments the impact on critical water resources in her town and the wider Jujuy province.

Tavon Austin, who played in 113 NFL games for four franchises from 2013-21, formally announced his retirement from football on Tuesday. Austin, 34, last played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021, hauling in 24 receptions for 213 yards and a touchdown over seven games. He spent part of the 2022 campaign on the Buffalo Bills' practice squad and was out of the league last season. The eighth overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft spent his first five seasons with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams before moving on to the Dallas Cowboys (2018-19), Green Bay Packers (2020) and Jaguars. A multiple threat on offense and special teams, Austin not only caught 244 passes for 2,239 yards and 16 touchdowns in his career, but also racked up 1,361 rushing yards with 10 scores on the ground. He scored three punt return touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons, including a 98-yarder as a rookie. "No matter how hard you work or how badly you want something, sometimes God has other plans," Austin wrote on Instagram. "I wasn't sure if I was ready to give up football, and it has been one of the most challenging decisions I've ever made. But after an incredible ten years, I'm officially retiring from the NFL. "First and foremost, I'd like to thank God for turning my childhood dream into a reality. God has blessed me beyond measure! I want to thank my fans who cheered for me and stood by me through the ups and downs. Without you, I wouldn't have a career. I'd also like to thank all of the organizations, coaches, and staff that took a chance on me. I'm beyond grateful for the opportunities, and I hope you all knew that I played from the heart and gave my ALL every day, regardless of the circumstances." --Field Level Media.

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SAN BENITO, Texas — A woman in San Benito has been arrested for allegedly assaulting her disabled nephew, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. On August 11, 2024, at approximately 7:57 p.m., Sheriff's Deputies responded to a call on the 3200 block of County Road 819 regarding an assault on a disabled individual. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the 20-year-old victim, who reported that his aunt, Ashley Lillyan Cuevas, had struck him multiple times on the face with both hands, causing bleeding injuries and scratch marks. The victim also stated that Cuevas had placed him in a headlock, impeding his normal breathing.

HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies with Harris County Constable Jerry Garcia's Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant on a known drug house on Friday, August 9, 2024. The operation took place in the 7700 block of Moline St. and was supported by members of the U.S. Marshals and Precinct 2 Patrol Deputies. The Special Operations Unit had received a tip about possible drug activity at the residence several weeks prior and began an investigation that led to the issuance of a search warrant on August 8, 2024, according to a statement from the department.

Less than a week after running back CJ Baxter suffered a season-ending right knee injury, Texas lost another key member of its backfield as Christian Clark sustained a torn Achilles tendon on Monday and will miss the season. Clark, a freshman, suffered the injury at practice and will undergo surgery, the team confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. With Clark and Baxter done for the season, the trio of Tre Wisner, Jerrick Gibson and Jaydon Blue will be relied on to handle running back duties for the Longhorns. "We're looking at some different options, and I think we're looking at it creatively, whether it's a couple of guys on the offensive side of the ball, a potential player on the defensive side of the ball, or two, for that matter," Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday. " ... So we're kind of taking it day by day again. We've got plenty of time. We're just trying to get a sense and a feel of how, not only will they play on offense at runner, but how does that impact us at other positions if we take a player." Clark, a three-star recruit in the Class of 2024 out of Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, chose Texas over Georgia, Oregon, Alabama and Florida State. From 2021-23, he totaled 1,890 rushing yards on 318 carries and scored 24 touchdowns. He also had 54 catches for 553 yards and five TDs. Texas kicks off its first season in the SEC on Aug. 31 at home against Colorado State. --Field Level Media.