College endowment tax means hiring freezes, possible scholarship cuts

A Texas district judge temporarily barred Beto O'Rourke and his political group from funding Democratic legislators who left the state to obstruct a Republican redistricting plan, a ruling celebrated by Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused O'Rourke of a bribery scheme. O'Rourke, vowing to fight back, claimed Paxton aims to silence efforts for voting rights as Democrats face legal and financial challenges for their quorum break. Want More Context? 🔎

In Pasadena, California, librarian Sharon Nicholls and her neighbors are participating in the "Adopt a Corner" campaign to support day laborers and protect them from immigration raids at local Home Depot stores, amid rising community activism against the Trump administration's deportation policies. With management's support, they aim to document and stand against the vulnerability of immigrants, as public disapproval of deportations grows. Want More Context? 🔎

Four crew members of the International Space Station's Crew 10 undocked from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance on Friday, concluding a 148-day mission, with a planned splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday at 11:33 a.m. EDT. This marks the first NASA-sponsored Crew Dragon landing in the Pacific, emphasizing international cooperation in space exploration. Want More Context? 🔎

The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. ET and streams on the CBS News app at 11:00 a.m. ET. This week's cover stories include Woody Guthrie's musical legacy, the rise of cryptocurrency, Steve Wozniak's fight against internet scams, and a look at the ASMR phenomenon, alongside tributes to notable figures who passed away. Want More Context? 🔎

A new Instagram feature called Instagram Map allows users to share their real-time location with selected friends, raising privacy concerns among experts. Although the feature is off by default and requires user consent to activate, experts warn that many users may not fully understand their privacy settings, potentially exposing them to safety risks. Want More Context? 🔎

The suspect in a deadly Montana bar shooting, Michael Brown, 45, has been captured after a weeklong manhunt following the August 1 incident in Anaconda that left four people dead. Authorities noted Brown's history of mental illness and PTSD from military service, and local residents described him as unstable yet not previously violent, mourning the loss of the victims, including beloved bartender Nancy Kelley. Want More Context? 🔎