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Trump says ‘nobody will’ build monuments for him once he’s gone

By Molly English, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump did not dispute that he is building monuments to himself amid his architectural blitz in Washington, DC, saying in a recent interview that “nobody will do it once I’m gone.” When asked about the monuments, such as the “ triumph...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

schools

Lincoln Park adds Chicano Park to name; city opens Adopt-A-Street program

This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Lincoln Park Adds ‘El Paso’s Chicano Park’ to Name Lincoln Park in Central El Paso at 4001 Durazno Ave. will now be nam...

El Paso MattersSep 4, 2026

parks

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Gets More Range and Power

(TestMiles) - The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid arrives with the kind of mid-cycle update that matters more in daily life than in a parking-lot walkaround. The styling changes are modest, but electric range, power, cabin usability and driving hardware all get meaningfu...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 4, 2026

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US added 162,000 jobs in August, blowing past expectations

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent. Economists had expected U.S. employers to add 53,000 jobs last month and the jobless rate to hold...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 4, 2026

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25 years later, Britney Spears’ 2001 VMAs performance still mesmerizes

By Bianca Betancourt, CNN Britney Spears was ready to drop a new single. But how? It was 2001, and Spears was the biggest pop star in the world, with her 10-time-platinum sophomore album, “Oops! I Did It Again” behind her. The public would be expecting something suitably huge. Th...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

business

Tesla’s Cybercab Puts Uber and Lyft on Notice

(TestMiles) - Tesla’s purpose-built robotaxi arrives as ride-share giants race to make autonomous cars partners before they become competitors. Tesla is about to make its autonomous-vehicle ambitions much harder to dismiss as a side project. On September 3, the company is holding...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 4, 2026

Local

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm temps, storm chances continue

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Temperatures will continue to trend warmer than normal. Along with that rain chances will increase into your Friday evening. The post ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm temps, storm chances continue appeared first on KVIA ....

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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How often do you fart? This smart flatulence underwear can tell you that and more

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Everyone farts. But not everyone tracks their farts. Now, smart underwear is making a case for paying closer attention to what comes out of your body. Its creators said they hope that tracking flatulence could eventually give researchers new insight...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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Labor Day gas has never been this expensive. Trump is scrambling for answers

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans will likely face the highest Labor Day gas prices on record this holiday weekend. It’s another blow to a “drill, baby, drill” president who campaigned on affordable energy. President Donald Trump’s war with Iran isn’t just driving up p...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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How two men were rescued from a flood-stricken Nepali power plant

CNN By Bhadra Sharma, Lex Harvey, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Kathmandu, Nepal (CNN) — Two people have been rescued from a tunnel in Nepal and voices have been heard, nine days after massive flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-China border trapping hundreds of workers inside...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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What the bond rout means for your finances (Hint: It’s a mixed bag)

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Rising bond yields have been causing plenty of consternation among fiscal hawks and investors, with good reason. Higher bond yields make it more expensive for governments, companies and in some cases consumers to borrow. And they’ve been rising amid ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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What to expect from the jobs report today

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The August jobs report is due out at 8:30 a.m. ET Friday, and economists are expecting that employers added 65,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate inched back up to 4.2%. US employment is likely to rebound after the surprise in July , when...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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Sulfates in body wash: What they are and why some products are sulfate-free

What are sulfates? Sulfates are cleansing and foaming ingredients, also called surfactants, that help lift away oil, sweat, and dirt from skin. They are used in many beauty and household cleaning products. Their job is simple: They help water mix with oil and grime so those impur...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

business

Everything costs more, but founders are building anyway

Running a business cost more than planned for most founders this year. A recent survey of 1,500 early-stage founders and builders from Mercury , a fintech platform that offers business and personal banking services*, found that 75% of respondents said their costs came in higher t...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

schools

AI hype fades, but students still want smarter study tools

Skepticism toward AI in education is reaching an inflection point. A Gallup and Walton Family Foundation survey published in April 2026 found that Gen Z excitement about AI dropped 14 percentage points in a single year, with anger toward the technology rising by nine points, even...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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Top Labor Day car deals of 2026

Labor Day weekend is often a great time to snap up a new car for several reasons. Demand tends to wane as customers start thinking about the upcoming school year or saving up for the holidays, and as summer comes to a close, many dealerships are trying to make room for the 2027 m...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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1 in 6 Americans has moved to escape a bad neighbor

A new survey by Garon Fence has finally answered the question of what a good neighbor is worth. And the results are in: Nearly 2 in 5 Americans would pay an extra $5,000 to guarantee good neighbors. Another 2 in 5 say that bad neighbors are a major deal-breaker. Why are they cons...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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PCOS is now PMOS: Why 70% of women don’t know they have it

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which affects more than 170 million women worldwide, is now polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). But what drove the change? New data reveals that the term PCOS is misleading, and has even been shown to delay diagnosis and prevent ef...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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What 14 therapists want you to know about grief

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about loss until it arrives on their doorstep. Grief is one of the most universal experiences humans share, and yet it’s still one many rarely feel ready for. After experiencing loss, people can be left reeling, unsure how to grieve, and...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

business

How to choose the right business cash-back credit card for your company

If you lead finance in a growing company, your current card may have been picked when travel was your biggest expense. Today, most of the spending runs through software subscriptions, online ads, cloud hosting, and contractor payments, and travel is just one line among many. Comp...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

schools

Shoppers face accessibility issues online despite record back-to-school spending

Back-to-school spending is set to break records this year. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports the season is on track to hit $146.8 billion in 2026 , an all-time high and the second-largest U.S. consumer spending event of the year behind the winter holidays. Online shopp...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

parks

Report: 7% of guests can drive up to 50% of restaurant order volume

Growth starts by getting new guests through the door. Every campaign, every post, and every marketing dollar is an investment in your pipeline. But the real return on that effort happens when a stranger becomes a regular. The most consistent part of your business is sitting right...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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Common food allergies for dogs and how to avoid them

Most dogs love to eat, and they’d happily take anything you offer them. OK, maybe not lettuce or raw green beans, but the list of foods a pup will turn down is usually short. As a pet parent, it’s your responsibility to keep your dog safe, which includes making sure the food and ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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Falls to forgotten meds: 8 preventable reasons older Americans end up in the ER

When you’re young, it’s easy to feel invincible. As you age, however, the things once taken for granted in youth become the reasons you end up in the hospital. This can look like a misstep that would be no big deal in your 20s, a case of the flu that would have been barely notice...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

government

Here’s who is mostly likely to vote by mail

By Amy O’Kruk, Rhyannon Bartlett-Imadegawa, CNN (CNN) — Mail-in voting in the 2026 midterm elections officially begins Friday in North Carolina, even as the rules governing those votes remain uncertain amid an ongoing legal fight. A federal judge has, for now, temporarily blocked...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

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Hottest Septembers in Texas since 1895

Maxim Grohotov // Shutterstock In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895 , according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, Ju...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026

safety

Data privacy concerns prompted Flock camera pushback before EPPD canceled contract

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso Police Department authorized the use of 150 Flock cameras to be used across the city as a tool to combat crime and strengthen investigative tools. The $702,000 purchase of the technology was possible thanks to financial support from the state o...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 4, 2026

business

‘Don’t ignore the warning signs’: A message pays off in Nigeria

By Caleb Hellerman and Laila Johnson-Salami (CNN) — The small business owner was diagnosed with appendicitis. The university lecturer and the government clerk, both struggling with stomach pain for more than a year, were told they had ulcers. In each case, the real problem turned...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 4, 2026