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Companies keep spending on AI despite roadblocks on returns

According to new data from autonomous AI knowledge platform Teradata , a persistent tension remains in enterprise agentic AI adoption. Despite continuous and aggressive investment, many organizations are failing to move from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption. Based on a...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

safety

Crime may be falling, but American homes have never felt less safe

A new survey by Tri State Gate reveals a paradox. When asked whether crime in their neighborhood has gotten worse, almost 7 in 10 Americans say no. Yet ask the same people whether they feel genuinely safe inside their own homes, and only 28% say yes. If most Americans believe cri...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

schools

PAYE and SAVE are being replaced: What new and existing borrowers need to know

As of July 1, 2026, federal student loan plans like Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) are being replaced by two new options: the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) and the Tiered Standard Plan. Picking between RAP or Tiered Standard isn’t just a loan d...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

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TikTok’s fake GLP-1 market preys on women trying to lose weight

Victoria Schmidt was scrolling through TikTok last July when the advertisement first appeared: a video of a woman promoting patches purporting to contain GLP-1 medication. The woman described herself as a busy working mom — just like Schmidt. She seemed relatable. “It was a great...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

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Opinion: Sept. 11 taught me that fear can divide us — or bring us together

By Laura Rodriguez Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, I walked into my office on Capitol Hill a little after 9 a.m. I was 29 years old and the chief of staff to a member of Congress. Laura Rodriguez Our press secretary, Edith, pointed at the television. It normally showed ...

El Paso MattersSep 9, 2026

Local

Amazon and Wiwynn say their expansion into Socorro will open around 1,000 new jobs

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Wednesday, server manufacturer Wiwynn and Amazon hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their expansion into Socorro. They announced a major expansion of Wiwynn’s advanced manufacturing operations. The multi-billion-dollar project will strengthen the domest...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

schools

For Today’s Kids, 9/11 Is History. For One Teacher, It’s Personal.

By Karin Caifa West Chester, Pennsylvania (CNN) - For today's K-12 students, and even some teachers, the September 11, 2001, terror attacks are history. But for adults who experienced the day vividly, putting the day's gravity and meaning into classroom lessons can pose challenge...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

safety

Bar owner's firefighter regulars died saving lives during the 9/11 attacks

First responders Ohara's co-owner Michael Keane had gotten to know over the years ran back to the fire station, got their gear, and rushed to the buildings. "Unbelievable what they did," Keane said. "It's hard to believe doing something for people you don't even know, to go in."...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

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Appeals court considers future of nationwide access to medication abortion

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The issue of medication abortion was back before a New Orleans-based appeals court on Wednesday, in the latest iteration of a yearslong legal effort to end the provision of abortion drugs via telehealth. Medication abortion now accounts for two-third...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

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New 9/11 moment of silence this year will honor victims of toxic exposure

More people have died from Sept. 11-related illnesses than the 2,977 that died the day of the attacks, according to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. This year, a new moment of silence will honor those who lost their lives in the years after the terror attacks....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

Local

El Paso to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Anniversary with free community event

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Paso del Norte region will come together this month to celebrate Mexican culture, history, and tradition during ¡Vivamos México! The free, fourth annual community event is commemorating the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence. Celebrations kick ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

government

Trump says Iran war will end after the midterms and gas prices will fall

By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he expects Iran will abandon its war effort after the US midterm elections – and he conceded American gas prices are unlikely to fall before then. Speaking to reporters on his way to the GOP midterm conventio...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

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Car show to support Santi

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

Local

Local governments owe city of El Paso $1.5 million for animal services

All seven entities that contract with the city of El Paso’s Animal Services kept their agreements when they renewed Sept. 1 despite higher shelter-service costs that have left some owing thousands of dollars in unpaid bills. The city was still owed about $1.5 million from four lo...

El Paso MattersSep 9, 2026

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Apple announces first-ever foldable iPhone at products event

By Max Zahn September 9, 2026, 12:02 PM Apple announced its first-ever foldable iPhone at its annual products event on Wednesday as customers worldwide watched for fresh products, as well as the debut of Apple CEO John Ternus. Observers widely expected the announcement which mark...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

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Striking portrait of a seahorse farewell wins Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — A portrait capturing an extraordinary moment between an adult seahorse and two newly born juveniles in French Polynesia has been crowned the overall winner of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 competition. Although it’s impossible to know if t...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

parks

El Paso's Memorial Park Library closed for maintenance work

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Public Libraries has temporarily closed the Memorial Park Branch Library for necessary repairs and maintenance. The library will be closed through Oct. 15, while it undergoes repairs, including a new roof and HVAC work, city officials said. The fac...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

government

El Paso County Elections Department to host vote-by-mail information sessions

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The El Paso County Elections Department will host vote-by-mail information sessions throughout September to educate voters before November's midterm elections at senior centers throughout the city. All sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the fol...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

schools

Kaia Gerber and Hayes Warner embrace ’80s excess in ‘The Shards’

By Michel Ghanem (CNN) — In FX’s “The Shards,” a group of friends at an elite prep school in Los Angeles are entering their senior year — and the stakes are as high as their opulent wardrobe budgets . The year is 1981 and shoulder pads are all the rage. A serial killer named “The...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

safety

Police at Walter Clarke Park in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Police presence was seen at Walter Clarke Park in East El Paso on Wednesday, Sept. 9. FitFamElPaso posted footage to its social media accounts showing several El Paso police vehicles and officers at Walter Clarke Park, near Walter E. Clarke Middle School. ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

parks

Memorial Park Branch Library closed for repairs and maintenance

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Public Libraries say the Memorial Park Branch Library is temporarily closed through October 15 for necessary repairs and maintenance. City officials say the library, located at 3200 Copper Ave, is undergoing repairs that include a new roof and...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

government

Maine and Michigan Senate races are neck and neck, CNN polls find

CNN By Jennifer Agiesta, Ariel Edwards-Levy, Edward Wu, CNN (CNN) — The critical Senate contests in both Maine and Michigan feature tight races with no clear leader, according to new CNN polls conducted by SSRS. But voters in the two states see their choices through two very diff...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

Local

City of El Paso invites the community to the “Be Ready Bash”

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- For National Preparedness Month, the Department of Public Health is inviting the community to the “Be Ready Bash,” a free, family-friendly event featuring live demonstrations, interactive booths, and practical tips to help residents prepare for emergencie...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

News

The US just had its hottest summer on record, beating the Dust Bowl era

By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — The United States just had its hottest summer in 132 years of recordkeeping, soundly beating the summer of 1936 — during the Dust Bowl era — as well as the summer of 2021, according to data released Wednesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

Local

What is Rosh Hashanah? Rabbi explains tradition

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The Jewish New Year is coming up on Friday, September 11, at sunset Rabbi Levi Greenburg joined Tricia and Mike on Second Cup to explain that Rosh Hashana is more than a celebration marking the beginning of a new year. According to Greenburg, the holiday a...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

News

Cave fossils in China reveal lives of mysterious human relatives

By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Archaeologists excavating a cave in southwestern China have unearthed fossilized remains that belonged to an enigmatic population of extinct hominins, revealing new details about their long-lost way of life. The new haul — which includes four teeth, par...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

safety

Woman identified in El Paso Upper Valley stabbing standoff

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A woman suspected in a stabbing who refused to leave a home in El Paso’s Upper Valley has been identified. El Paso police on Wednesday, Sept. 9, released a mugshot of Janie King, who is facing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The charge...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

safety

El Paso Fire to reveal new UTEP-themed Pumper 8

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Fire Department announced its newly designed, University of Texas-themed Pumper 8 to bring Miner pride to the community. The Pumper 8 will be revealed during the annual September 11 memorial ceremony, hosted by UTEP. It will be decked out in UT...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

government

An onslaught of midterm polling is coming. Here’s how to sort through it

By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — These days, it’s easier than ever to conduct some form of polling and as difficult as it’s ever been to get it right. Completely faked numbers like a phony “poll” of the Los Angeles mayoral race that made waves last month are thankfully rare. Th...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

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Bond yields rise after Treasury Department announces size of buyback operation

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Bond yields rose Wednesday after the Treasury Department said it would buy back up to $6 billion of government bonds, putting a dollar figure on the operation first announced last month. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to 4.85%, its highe...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

safety

EPFD to unveil UTEP-themed fire truck at 9/11 memorial ceremony

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Fire Department announced Wednesday that it will be unveiling a newly redesigned, UTEP-themed fire truck. Officials say the community will get its first look at Pumper 8, with UTEP's signature colors and design elements, during the annual Sept...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

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Vivamos México Official Grito Returns Sept. 12

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

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Texas toddler helps save mom during seizure; listen to 911 call

RUSK, Texas (KETK) -- When her mother collapsed from a seizure, a 3-year-old Texas toddler didn't panic, she called her grandparents, helped get 911 on the way and unlocked the front door so first responders could reach her mother. Her mother, Aiden Wilkie, had suffered a seizure...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026