Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek and ‘Dawson’s Creek’ cast to reunite for charity script reading
You didn’t want to wait, and now you won’t have to any longer. The cast of “Dawson’s Creek” – James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Joshua Jackson – will reunite for a live script reading of the show’s pilot next month on Broadway in New York City in support of F Cancer and Van Der Beek.
California resident tests positive for plague
A Lake Tahoe area resident has tested positive for plague, California health officials said Tuesday. Officials said they believed the resident was infected after being bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
‘You never want to leave:’ TikTok employees raise concerns about the app’s impact on teens in newly unsealed video
Current and former TikTok employees have raised concerns internally about how the app’s popular algorithm could hurt young users’ mental health, a newly unsealed video presented as evidence in a North Carolina lawsuit against the company shows.
‘South Park’s’ latest episode takes aim at federal takeover of DC police and AI
“South Park” slowing down when it comes to mocking the Trump administration. In the latest episode of the popular Comedy Central animated series, a recurring character named “Towelie,” a walking and talking towel, visits major landmarks in Washington, DC, as armed military and tanks are present.
It’s Virgo season. Netflix has a show for that
Your next Netflix binge might just be written in the stars. As we enter Virgo season, the streaming giant is launching a collection in which users can explore hundreds of titles “through the lens of the zodiac, with rows curated for each star sign and titles that reflect their unique traits.”
Tariffs are giving parents back-to-school sticker shock
Lisa Ward was startled at the prices on sneakers when she recently went back-to-school shopping for her twin boys. “All of them were at least $10 or $20 more than last year. That pissed me off, but I didn’t have a choice,” said Ward, a finance professional who lives outside of Atlanta.
Trump’s ‘chilling effect’ is coming for museums, historians warn
Historians and researchers are expressing “grave concern” about President Trump’s push to purge museums of information he dislikes.
Trump administration expands ‘good moral character’ requirement to become naturalized citizen
The Trump administration is expanding the requirement for immigrants who are hoping to become US citizens to display “good moral character,” in a move that some immigration lawyers denounced as a troubling change that adds uncertainty to the naturalization process.
Hyundai Motor Levels Up at gamescom 2025 With INSTEROID Concept Car and Retro Arcade Game
Hyundai Motor Company has redefined the intersection of mobility and digital culture with its dynamic debut at gamescom 2025, the world’s largest gaming event. Becoming the first automotive company to claim a solo presence in the event’s Retro & Family Area, Hyundai unveiled its imaginative INSTEROID Retro Arcade experience, blending vintage arcade fun with the cutting-edge innovation of its all-electric INSTER model.
Mouseatouille Unleash New Single “Dogshow” Ahead of Third Album DJ Set
Naarm/Melbourne’s genre-bending nine-piece collective Mouseatouille are back with a fresh burst of energy, releasing their new single “Dogshow” ahead of their highly anticipated third album, DJ Set, arriving September 19 via Dot Dash Recordings / Remote Control. The announcement comes with big news: a headline DJ Set Tour across Australia and a coveted spot at the 33rd annual Meredith Music Festival, where they’ll join labelmates Perfume Genius and bar italia on one of the country’s most beloved stages.
Isaiah Martin’s Bold Stand: A Rising Voice in Texas’s 18th Congressional District
Isaiah Martin, a 27-year-old Democrat and candidate in the November 4 special election for Texas’s 18th Congressional District, is emerging as a fearless new voice for Houston’s future.
Redefined Sophistication: Introducing F&L Signature Dujour’s Red Reserve
F&L Signature Dujour introduces Red Reserve, a refined blend of grape wine and natural flavors, elegantly presented in a sleek new bottle. Perfectly balanced for pairing with charcuterie, roasted meats, or rich pastas, this release embodies sophistication in every pour—follow @mr.feltonlove for more.
Elevations White Blend Raises the Bar for Houston’s Wine Scene
Houston’s wine lovers have a new reason to celebrate with the launch of Elevations White Blend, a luxury-crafted creation from Signature Sipz. This bold yet refined blend is making waves for its flavor, style, and cultural impact.
Clariza Reyes’ return to college lands her as 2025 Gucci Changemaker
It had been eight years since Clariza Reyes fully finished a semester in college, and after one semester at Houston City College (HCC), the 28-year-old Interior Design student is now a Gucci Changemaker.
Nominate Now: SBA Houston Opens 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards, shining a spotlight on the innovators, job creators, and community anchors that keep America moving. With 36 million small businesses powering 99% of U.S. enterprises, creating two out of every three new jobs, and employing about half of the nation’s workforce, this recognition is more than a plaque—it’s a platform.
Lynn Clouser: Honoring Missouri City’s Legacy While Building Its Future
In Missouri City, history is never far from the present—it’s in the traditions families uphold, the values passed down through generations, and the leaders who continue to carry the torch of service. Few embody this connection between legacy and progress more fully than Councilwoman Lynn Clouser, who is now seeking re-election this November 4, 2025.
BMW North America at 50: Special Editions Built “Just for U.S.”
When BMW of North America first opened its doors in 1975, American drivers were already proving to be a breed apart. Unlike their European counterparts, BMW’s U.S. customers demanded more performance, more excitement, and more driving engagement. Yet, strict U.S. crash and emissions laws of the 1970s and ’80s often meant that the versions of BMW’s cars arriving on American shores were heavier, slower, and less thrilling than those available abroad.
Trump uses FBI and Justice Department to escalate his long-standing feud with Adam Schiff
In the first Trump administration, then-Rep. Adam Schiff led the House’s investigations into Donald Trump, first as the top Democrat on the intelligence committee’s probe into Russian election interference and then as the lead investigator of the withholding of Ukraine aid that led to the president’s first impeachment.
Family of father on run for years with three children in dense wilderness urges him to come home
The family of a fugitive father who’s been hiding his three children in the dense New Zealand wilderness for nearly four years has spoken publicly for the first time since they disappeared.
Trump wants DC to charge 14-year-olds as adults. Here’s where the district’s laws stand
As hundreds of federal law enforcement officers and National Guard troops descend on Washington as part of President Donald Trump’s public display of force against crime in the nation’s capital, the president and his allies have increasingly directed their ire toward the city’s juvenile crime laws.
