Industry groups sue to stop Biden from banning medical debt on credit reports
Opposition is quickly forming against the Biden administration’s rule to ban medical debt from appearing on consumers’ credit reports, threatening the viability of what could be a popular regulation.
Kohl’s is closing 27 locations. See if your store is on the list
Kohl’s is closing 27 stores across more than a dozen states as the struggling retailer looks to improve profitability.
Story Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories
Just hours after Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg announced last Tuesday that the social media giant would eliminate its US-based fact-checkers, the iconic hills above Los Angeles began to smolder.
Walmart’s logo got its first facelift in nearly 20 years
Walmart is giving its logo the first facelift in nearly two decades, rolling out a new identity that is a subtle nod to its past.
Mike McCarthy out as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, per multiple reports
“America’s Team” is reportedly hiring. After five seasons, head coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are going their separate ways, according to multiple reports. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero was the first to detail the split.
Here’s what TikTok users are saying about the looming ban
TikTok creators and users are facing the reality that the popular short-video app will likely be banned in the United States.
Coco Gauff writes message of support for Los Angeles after winning in Australian Open first round
After winning her first round match at this year’s Australian Open, Coco Gauff sent a message back to Los Angeles where the wildfires continue to cause widespread devastation.
With wildfire ‘three blocks away’ from her LA home, Naomi Osaka says she sent someone to get her daughter’s birth certificate
Naomi Osaka called her 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Caroline Garcia in the Australian Open first round “an acceptable job.”
Grammys and Oscars to proceed amid LA fires, but will put the spotlight on first responders
As they say in Hollywood, the show must go on.
A father at the bedside of his son, a surfer and a woman who stayed behind with her beloved pets are among wildfire victims
An amputee and his son with cerebral palsy were among the 24 deaths in the fires raging around Los Angeles. The father was found at his son’s bedside.
Texas man arrested, accused of stalking Caitlin Clark
A Texas man has been arrested after investigators say he sent a series of threatening and sexually explicit messages to Caitlin Clark on social media.
Texas man arrested, accused of stalking Caitlin Clark
A Texas man has been arrested after investigators say he sent a series of threatening and sexually explicit messages to Caitlin Clark on social media.
Trump’s Team is Coming for Climate Science. The Timing Couldn’t Be Worse.
It is official: 2024 was the hottest year on record. Temperatures not only surpassed 2023 as the previous hottest year, they leapt – for the first time – past the goal set in the Paris Climate Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
A Lifeline for the Community: Commissioner Ellis Champions $1M Opioid Prevention Grant for Black Men
In an inspiring step toward combating the opioid epidemic, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced his full support for the Commissioners Court's approval of a $1 million grant to the African American Male Wellness Agency. This bold initiative, funded by the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reflects the county’s unwavering commitment to addressing the escalating opioid crisis among Black men in Harris County.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reveals that his childhood home was lost in the Pacific Palisades wildfire
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed on Thursday that his childhood home was lost in the Pacific Palisades wildfire which has swept through Los Angeles County.
A Charming Winter Escape: Discover Round Top, Texas
Escape to Round Top, Texas, this winter for the charming Winter Antique Show, unique shopping, delicious eats, and cozy stays in a small-town haven with a touch of modern flair.
Wildfires are a threat to mental health that can linger even years later
Dr. Jyoti Mishra personally knows how much stress can come with a wildfire. The associate director of the UC Climate Change and Mental Health Council and associate professor of psychiatry works at the University of California, San Diego. Her city isn’t currently experiencing wildfires, but her LA-based family has fled to her home.
Mel Gibson latest celebrity to share loss of home due to wildfires
Mel Gibson’s home in Malibu was destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording a podcast with Joe Rogan in Austin, Texas, Gibson has revealed.
Star-Studded Lineup: A Rodeo for the Ages
RodeoHouston has truly outdone itself for 2025, blending the best of country, pop, hip-hop, and more into a showstopping roster of talent. Here's what to expect:
Houston, Prepare for a Broadway Sensation: & Juliet Takes the Stage!
In a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, & Juliet flips the script, asking one pivotal question: What if Juliet’s story didn’t end with Romeo? This sensational production is set to dazzle Houston audiences from January 21-26, 2025, at the iconic Hobby Center, as part of the Memorial Hermann Broadway series.
