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Judge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas Teen’s Killing
Wall Street 9 hours ago Y'all Street is booming: What financial giants like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are building in Texas Business Insider - Alice Tecotzky • 9h When it comes to finance, it's no longer New York or nowhere — and Morgan Stanley's new expansion plan is the clearest sign yet. The firm plans to open its permanent Dallas hub by 2031, joining a growing list of Wall Street names betting on Texas, drawn by low taxes, light regulations, and a cheaper …
Judge denies new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas teen’s killing
By JESUS JIMENEZ and DEAH MITCHELL NYTimes News Service A Black teenager who was convicted of murder in the fatal stabbing of a white peer at a high school track meet last year will not receive a new trial, a Texas judge ruled on Saturday. The teenager, Karmelo Anthony, 19, was sentenced in June after an eight-day trial centering on an altercation at a track meet in April 2025, in Frisco, Texas, a Dallas suburb, during which Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf.
Judge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas Teen’s Killing
Judge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas Teen’s Killing Mr. Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet last year. His lawyers are appealing the case. Law enforcement officials stood outside the Collin County courthouse after a verdict was reached in the murder trial against Karmelo Anthony in McKinney, Texas, in June.Credit...Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press Aug.
Islamophobia’s rise in Texas: ‘I won’t rest until every Muslim is gone’
HOUSTON -- Ghulam Kehar rose before dawn in early June to attend the day's first prayer at his local mosque in Irving, Texas, before heading off for a monthslong deployment with the U.S. Coast Guard. He had been deployed before, but this time was different. He felt apprehensive about leaving his wife and four children behind in Texas, even for a short while. Rhetorical attacks on Muslims by top Texas leaders had become more pronounced, and seemed to be trickling down.
Islamophobia’s rise in Texas: ‘I won’t rest until every Muslim is gone’
Ghulam Kehar rose before dawn in early June to attend the day’s first prayer at his local mosque in Irving, Texas, before heading off for a monthslong deployment with the U.S. Coast Guard. He had been deployed before, but this time was different. He felt apprehensive about leaving his wife and four children behind. Rhetorical attacks on Muslims by top Texas leaders had become more pronounced, and seemed to be trickling down.
La islamofobia aumenta en Texas: ‘No descansaré hasta que todos los musulmanes se vayan’
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Ghulam Kehar se levantó antes del amanecer a principios de junio para asistir a la primera oración del día en su mezquita local en Irving, Texas, antes de partir hacia un despliegue de varios meses con la Guardia Costera de Estados Unidos. Había sido desplegado antes, pero esta vez era diferente.
How Islamophobia Moved From the Fringe to the Mainstream in Texas
Ghulam Kehar rose before dawn in early June to attend the day’s first prayer at his local mosque in Irving, Texas, before heading off for a monthslong deployment with the U.S. Coast Guard. He had been deployed before, but this time was different. He felt apprehensive about leaving his wife and four children behind in Texas, even for a short while. Rhetorical attacks on Muslims by top Texas leaders had become more pronounced, and seemed to be trickling down.
Islamophobia's Rise in Texas: 'I Won't Rest Until Every Muslim Is Gone'
Ghulam Kehar rose before dawn in early June to attend the day's first prayer at his local mosque in Irving, Texas, before heading off for a monthslong deployment with the U.S. Coast Guard. He had been deployed before, but this time was different. He felt apprehensive about leaving his wife and four children behind in Texas, even for a short while. Rhetorical attacks on Muslims by top Texas leaders had become more pronounced, and seemed to be trickling down.
Alfonso Font ('Cuentos de un futuro imperfecto'): "Solo hay dos cosas infinitas: el universo y la estupidez humana"
Hace casi 50 años, en 1980, Alfonso Font (Barcelona, 1946) publicó una de las mejores series de ciencia ficción del cómic español: Cuentos de un futuro imperfecto, en la que vaticinaba cosas que hoy son una realidad, como la cada vez mayor desigualdad social y económica, la pérdida progresiva de libertad, el resurgir de los movimientos totalitarios, la degradación ecológica del planeta e incluso la Inteligencia Artificial y sus peligros.
World Cup: A Celebration of Culture and Unity
It’s a tiny restaurant in the Little Morocco neighborhood of New York City’s Queens borough. But throughout this World Cup, it has swelled with pride, song and beating drums as the Moroccan national team pushed its way deep into soccer’s biggest international tournament.
¿Qué es el índice de calor y por qué es importante?
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. ¿Qué es el índice de calor y por qué es importante? Cuando suben las temperaturas, este es el dato al que hay que prestar atención.
Dallas Bets on a New Stock Exchange as Its Downtown Struggles
Dallas Bets on a New Stock Exchange as Its Downtown Struggles City leaders are wagering that a growing cluster of Wall Street firms can cement Dallas as “Y’all Street,” even as marquee names head for the exits. The Texas Stock Exchange, based in Dallas, will open this month.Credit...Desiree Rios for The New York Times July 1, 2026, 5:00 a.m. ET For years, Dallas has been building a rival to Wall Street, firm by firm. This month, the pitch goes live.
In the United States, Every World Cup Team Is a Home Team Original
It’s a tiny restaurant in the Little Morocco neighborhood of Queens. But throughout this World Cup, it has swelled with pride, song and beating drums as the Moroccan national team has pushed its way deep into soccer’s biggest international tournament. It’s a scene that has been echoed across the United States — in a multitude of languages and colors, as soccer fans from all over the world, many now making their homes in America, have packed bars, restaurants, living rooms and concert venues.
In the United States, Every World Cup Team Is a Home Team
It’s a tiny restaurant in the Little Morocco neighborhood of Queens. But throughout this World Cup, it has swelled with pride, song and beating drums as the Moroccan national team has pushed its way deep into soccer’s biggest international tournament. It’s a scene that has been echoed across the United States — in a multitude of languages and colors, as soccer fans from all over the world, many now making their homes in America, have packed bars, restaurants, living rooms and concert venues.
“O mundo inteiro viu isto”: adeptos da RD Congo comemoraram o empate com Portugal
O golo foi o primeiro da República Democrática do Congo num jogo do Mundial, e o empate rendeu à equipa o seu primeiro ponto no torneio. Após o jogo, Elektra Mpeti, de 20 anos, da Flórida, posou para uma fotografia à saída do estádio com a sua camisola branca do Congo, para guardar uma recordação desse momento. “Vamos fazer o mesmo com todos os outros adversários”, afirmou Tshipamba.
‘The Whole World Saw That’: Congo Fans Rejoice in Draw With Portugal Original
Standing outside NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday afternoon, Jerry Tshipamba beamed with pride after watching the Democratic Republic of Congo hold Portugal to a draw. Portugal, led by the superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo, is among the favorites to win the tournament and had been widely expected to win the match. After Portugal scored in the sixth minute, it seemed as if the team could win by a wide margin, but the Congolese scored just before halftime to tie the match at one goal apiece.
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. La tormenta tropical Arthur dejará fuertes lluvias en la costa del golfo de México Arthur acaba de convertirse en la primera tormenta tropical con nombre de la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico de este año. Esta semana ha provocado fuertes lluvias e inundaciones en Texas, y se esperan más.
There’s a Tropical Storm Off the Coast, but Houston Match ‘Dodged the Bullet’ Original
Drenching downpours forced World Cup organizers in Houston to cancel the city’s outdoor viewing party on Monday, then compelled Henry Schriefer, a soccer fan visiting from Germany, to watch a Tuesday match between France and Senegal at a less-than-appealing venue: a downtown food court. The tropical storm system responsible for the wet blanket was officially named Arthur on Wednesday, hours before Houston was set to host a match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tropical Storm Arthur Dumps Heavy Rain Along the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Arthur formed just off the coast of Texas on Wednesday, and meteorologists warned that it was expected to douse the Gulf Coast region with heavy rain throughout the week. A flood watch stretched along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Georgia on Wednesday as forecasters warned that the storm system, which has been churning along the coastline for days, could drop up to a foot of rain by the end of the week.
Tropical Storm Arthur Lashes the Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain as it Moves Ashore
Tropical Storm Arthur made landfall along the Texas coast Wednesday just hours after it became the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Heavy rain from the rapidly weakening storm could cause life-threatening flash flooding throughout the Southeast this week, meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Watch Issued Along Gulf Coast as Heavy Rain Hits Texas
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Tropical Storm Watch Issued Along Gulf Coast as Heavy Rain Hits Texas A storm system churning along the coastline could become the first named storm of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season this week. 5-day forecast precipitation William B. Davis/The New York Times 5-day forecast precipitation William B.
Tropical Storm Watch Issued Along Gulf Coast as Heavy Rain Hits Texas
A tropical storm watch stretched along the Texas and Louisiana coastline Tuesday as a storm system dropped heavy rain, and forecasters warned that some places could record up to a foot of rain by the end of the week as the system inches east hugging the coast. The National Hurricane Center said there was a 60% chance that the storm would intensify into the first named storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season.
LA Kicks Off the World Cup With a Party
A fan is wrapped in an American flag ahead of Friday’s World Cup Group D soccer match between the U.S. and Paraguay in Los Angeles. INGLEWOOD, Calif. The World Cup returned to U.S. soil Friday after more than three decades, as passionate American fans -- wrapped in flags and wearing red-white-and-blue costumes -- and a small but boisterous section of Paraguay supporters packed the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
L.A. Kicks Off the World Cup With a Party
The World Cup returned to U.S. soil on Friday after more than three decades, as passionate American fans — wrapped in flags and wearing red-white-and-blue costumes — and a small but boisterous section of Paraguay supporters packed the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Many of them beat the notorious Los Angeles traffic by arriving five hours early at the venue, renamed Los Angeles Stadium for the tournament.
Excitement and Frustration Mix as the World Cup Comes to America
Excitement and Frustration Mix as the World Cup Comes to America Astronomical ticket prices, soaring security costs and concern over traffic and transit snarls is mixed with pride in host cities and excitement over the U.S. team. The United States plays Paraguay on Friday in the first U.S.-hosted game of the World Cup, at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles. FIFA is requiring stadiums to hide the logos of their corporate sponsors during the tournament. Credit...Patrick T.
Excitement and Frustration Mix as the World Cup Comes to America
Prohibitively expensive ticket prices. Unbooked hotel rooms. Host regions spending millions with scant chance of economic payoff. Journalists, fans and an esteemed referee blocked from entering the country. Competition from a stunning NBA Finals series. Even a joke from the Swiss team about snakes got a little out of hand. A day after kicking off in Mexico, the World Cup arrives in the United States on Friday after a yearslong buildup filled with angst and controversy.
Dallas Moves Toward Leaving Its Storied City Hall Original
Dallas Moves Toward Leaving Its Storied City Hall City leaders rejected a plan to repair the aging building, moving the city closer to opening a prime downtown site for redevelopment.
Dallas Moves Toward Leaving Its Storied City Hall
DALLAS -- The Dallas City Council on Wednesday voted against a plan to repair its aging City Hall building, setting up what may be a contentious exit from the location it has occupied for decades. The vote came after months of debate over whether the city should stay and make repairs to its building, designed by architect I.M. Pei. Now it appears the city will move elsewhere, which could pave the way for developers to build on the property.
Trump Officials Say ICE Won’t Raid World Cup Games, but Fans Are Worried
Trump Officials Say ICE Won’t Raid World Cup Games, but Fans Are Worried Federal agents are there for security, not immigration enforcement, officials say. But trust is fragile after the administration’s recent crackdowns.
Trump Officials Say ICE Won't Raid World Cup Games, but Fans Are Worried
World Cup excitement among immigrant communities in the United States has been dampened in recent weeks by the specter of federal agents at games and fan festivals across the country. Federal officials have said that no large-scale immigration enforcement actions are planned at World Cup events. "We're not there to go round up mass individuals," Markwayne Mullin, the Department of Homeland Security secretary, said in a recent TV interview.
Judge Delays Vote on Future of Dallas City Hall Original
Judge Delays Vote on Future of Dallas City Hall The ruling gives officials more time to weigh competing plans for the future of Dallas’s aging City Hall building and the land it occupies.
Inside a World Cup Nerve Center Monitoring Fans, Drones and Heat
Inside a World Cup Nerve Center Monitoring Fans, Drones and Heat Officials in North Texas will watch for potential threats from a new $40 million emergency operations center, one of many new security precautions in place across North America. Open modal at item 1 of 4 Open modal at item 2 of 4 Open modal at item 3 of 4 Open modal at item 4 of 4 Preparations for the World Cup are underway in Dallas.
Inside a World Cup Nerve Center Monitoring Fans, Drones and Heat
DALLAS -- As tens of thousands of fans watch World Cup matches this summer, local and federal authorities will be watching them. Security costs for the 104-game, 16-city tournament are expected to run into the hundreds of millions across North America. In Dallas County, where nine matches will be played, a $40 million emergency operations center is among the security measures that officials are counting on to monitor concerns.
An Uncertain Win for Immigrants Seeking to Stay in U.S.
A day after a federal judge struck down Trump administration policies that had frozen applications for many immigrants seeking to stay in the country, there was renewed hope that a six-month logjam might be easing. There are more than 1 million backlogged applications for citizenship, green cards, work permits and asylum. When those applications would move forward, however, was uncertain. In a strongly worded opinion Friday, the judge, John J.
An Uncertain Win for Immigrants Seeking to Stay in U.S.
An Uncertain Win for Immigrants Seeking to Stay in U.S. After a judge’s ruling, there was a sense of renewed hope that immigration applications that were put on hold would move forward. But how soon that would happen was unknown.
Neighbors Hope a New Park in Dallas Can Heal an Old Divide
Katherine Homan remembers how the construction of Interstate 35E in the 1950s and ’60s left the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas broken. Within Oak Cliff, a chunk of the Tenth Street Historic District community, one of Dallas’s oldest Black neighborhoods, was demolished to make room for the multilane highway. The connection it once had to the rest of Oak Cliff was gone through eminent domain.
Neighbors Hope a New Park in Dallas Can Heal an Old Divide
DALLAS -- Katherine Homan remembers how the construction of Interstate 35E in the 1950s and '60s left the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas broken. Within Oak Cliff, a chunk of the Tenth Street Historic District community, one of Dallas' oldest Black neighborhoods, was demolished to make room for the multilane highway. The connection it once had to the rest of Oak Cliff was gone through eminent domain.
Artist Sues FIFA Over Destruction of Dallas’s Iconic Whale Mural
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Artist Sues FIFA Over Destruction of Dallas’s Iconic Whale Mural The legal battle follows weeks of public anger after a nearly 30-year-old downtown landmark was mostly covered up to make way for a World Cup-related project.
Mavericks Pass on Dallas City Hall Site, Choosing Ex-Mall for New Arena Original
Mavericks Pass on Dallas City Hall Site, Choosing Ex-Mall for New Arena The choice gives the N.B.A. franchise room to pursue a sprawling mixed-use development while easing pressure on one of Dallas’s most closely watched civic battles.
3 Dead After Large Fire at Dallas Apartment Building
DALLAS -- At least three people were killed and at least four injured in Dallas on Thursday after a construction crew damaged a gas line and an apartment building burst into flames, officials said. Two women and a child, whose gender had not been confirmed, died in the fire, Jason Evans, a spokesperson for the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, said at a news conference Thursday night. It was possible that crews would find more victims, he said.
3 Dead After Large Fire at Dallas Apartment Building Original
You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. 3 Dead After Large Fire at Dallas Apartment Building A damaged gas line led to a five-alarm fire in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. At least four were injured, and firefighters believe they may find more victims.
36 Hours in Dallas
By Jesus Jiménez Photographs by Desiree Rios Jesus Jiménez grew up in the Dallas area and covers news out of North Texas for The New York Times. May 28, 2026 Millions arrive in Dallas each year for conventions and events, with many more expected this summer for nine World Cup matches — a higher number than any other host city. Although the stadium is in Arlington, about 20 miles west of downtown, Dallas will be a hub for watch parties and other events around the tournament.
A Beloved Whale Mural in Dallas Is Painted Over Before the World Cup
DALLAS -- For more than 25 years, giant blue whales swam across the side of a downtown Dallas building, an unlikely splash of ocean life in a landlocked Texas city that had become part of its identity. Then last week, suddenly, the whales began to disappear.
A Beloved Whale Mural in Dallas Is Painted Over Ahead of the World Cup
A Beloved Whale Mural in Dallas Is Painted Over Ahead of the World Cup The artwork’s removal ahead of the World Cup has ignited a backlash over public art and what cities are willing to sacrifice for global events. The mural “Ocean Life” in downtown Dallas that is being painted over in preparation for the World Cup was dedicated in 1999.
Dallas Asks Its Residents: What Should We Do With City Hall?
The city of Dallas on Thursday released more than 400 submissions from residents and others with ideas on what to do with its City Hall building. They ranged from saving the building to destroying it. The city had asked the public this year what it should do with the aging building, which was designed by I.M. Pei, an architect known for other distinctive designs, like the Louvre Pyramid in Paris and the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong.
Dallas Asks Its Residents: What Should We Do With City Hall?
Dallas Asks Its Residents: What Should We Do With City Hall? Faced with a billion-dollar repair bill and a desire to find a new arena for the Mavericks, the city is considering options that include demolishing the building. Residents submitted their own ideas. Dallas’s City Hall, designed by the architect I.M. Pei, opened in 1978.
He’s Accused of Murder in Texas. Now He’s Seeking Asylum in Italy.
He’s Accused of Murder in Texas. Now He’s Seeking Asylum in Italy. The case could test the limits of a decades-old extradition treaty, because Italy bars extradition in cases where a defendant could face the death penalty. Lee Gilley was charged with capital murder in Texas in October 2024, days after he called the police to say that his wife was unresponsive.
F.B.I. Says Austin Bar Shooter Had an ‘Affinity for Iran’
F.B.I. Says Austin Bar Shooter Had an ‘Affinity for Iran’ Investigators said the attacker admired Iran’s leadership and had no ties to a foreign terrorist organization.
Severe Storms Sweep the South, With Possible Tornadoes and Large Hail
At least two people were hospitalized and several others had been displaced after storms tore through north Texas on Tuesday, bringing damaging winds and hail to the region, officials said. Emergency officials in Palo Pinto County, west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, said there had been reports of possible tornado damage across a large swath of the city of Mineral Wells, Texas. Officials had also received reports of some injuries. At least two people were hospitalized, according to officials.
Louisiana killer's threats to himself and others hinted at future violence
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Shamar Elkins and his soon-to-be-wife, Shaneiqua Pugh, were sitting on a couch three years ago in Shreveport, Louisiana, as their daughters played outside. Betty Walker -- the woman who had raised Elkins as her son, though she was not his biological mother -- was there, too, and could tell there was friction between the couple. Pugh said that evening that she was considering leaving Elkins and taking her children with her, Walker recalled in an interview.
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