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Paxton investigates TP-Link over alleged ties to Chinese government and misuse of consumer data
Texas, U.S.

Paxton investigates TP-Link over alleged ties to Chinese government and misuse of consumer data

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into TP-Link Systems Inc., a major networking equipment manufacturer, over concerns that the company may be enabling the Chinese government to access and misuse the personal data of American consumers, including Texans. File Photo (September 2025) TP-Link, originally founded in Shenzhen, China, has become one of the largest suppliers of office and home networking equipment in the United States. Though the company now claims to operate independently from China under a California-based spin-off, the Attorney General’s Office is questioning the validity of those claims. The investigation will focus on the company’s ownership structure, production practices, and any continuing connections to the Chinese Communist ...
Paxton expands Discord investigation after platform used by reported assassin of Charlie Kirk
Breaking News, Texas, U.S.

Paxton expands Discord investigation after platform used by reported assassin of Charlie Kirk

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has expanded his investigation into the online chat platform Discord following revelations that the reported assassin of Charlie Kirk used the service, along with ongoing concerns over the platform’s alleged role in exposing minors to sexual exploitation, extremist content, and addictive features. File Photo (September 2025) The move comes under the authority of the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, which allows the Attorney General to investigate digital platforms that may pose risks to minors. “I’m standing shoulder to shoulder with the Trump Administration to root out and defeat nihilistic violent extremism in all its forms,” Paxton stated. “Discord has chosen to allow extremist content, sexual expl...
Paxton launches undercover operations to target alleged “left-wing terror cells” in Texas
Texas, U.S.

Paxton launches undercover operations to target alleged “left-wing terror cells” in Texas

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on October 7, 2025, the launch of undercover operations targeting alleged “leftist terror cells” across the state, citing recent acts of political violence and calling the current climate a national security threat. File Photo (September 2025) According to the Attorney General’s Office, the action follows a series of incidents, including a reported armed ambush on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Alvarado, Texas, in July, and a shooting at another ICE location in Dallas in late September. Officials also referenced the recent killing of political commentator Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, allegedly by a person described as a leftist extremist. Attorney General Paxton issued a statement claiming th...
United and Instacart partner to offer MileagePlus members $0 delivery fees and bonus miles
U.S.

United and Instacart partner to offer MileagePlus members $0 delivery fees and bonus miles

United Airlines and Instacart have announced a new partnership aimed at providing MileagePlus members added convenience and rewards while traveling. (File Photo) September 2025 According to both companies, MileagePlus members can now receive $0 delivery fees on Instacart orders placed shortly before, during, or after a domestic United flight. Once activated, members will receive seven days of waived delivery fees on qualifying orders. In addition, new Instacart users who are MileagePlus members can earn 5,000 bonus miles by completing four orders of $35 or more within eight weeks. Members can also earn an extra 5,000 miles by signing up for a paid annual Instacart+ membership and keeping it active for at least 30 days. Existing Instacart users who link their accounts with Mile...