Trump’s Tariff Shock: How “Liberation Day” Punishes Houston Small Businesses and Weakens American Democracy
Trump’s sweeping tariffs promised strength; instead they raise prices, rattle jobs, and sideline democracy. Houston entrepreneurs, economists, and policy veterans explain the real costs—and how our community can push back.
Eli Lilly hikes Mounjaro prices in the UK to make weight-loss drug cheaper in the US
Eli Lilly will significantly increase the price of its weight-loss drug Mounjaro in the United Kingdom in a bid to bring down prices in the United States after weeks of pressure from the Trump administration.
Top exec reveals the ‘stupidest thing’ companies adopting AI can do
The president of Cisco rejects the doomsday warnings from some tech leaders that artificial intelligence will make entry-level jobs vanish.
Trump has vowed to free Jimmy Lai. A Hong Kong court is about to decide the media mogul’s fate
Days before winning his second presidential term, Donald Trump made a bold promise: if he returned to the White House, he would free a pugnacious, self-made billionaire from a Hong Kong prison.
Fact check: Trump’s latest fake history about the war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump claimed Monday that he knew why Russian troops weren’t able to enter Kyiv in the days after they invaded Ukraine in 2022. Russia’s tanks, Trump said, got destroyed by missiles “because the tanks got stuck in the mud.”
US military deploying over 4,000 additional troops to waters around Latin America as part of Trump’s counter-cartel mission
The US military is deploying more than 4,000 Marines and sailors to the waters around Latin America and the Caribbean as part of a ramped-up effort to combat drug cartels, two US defense officials told CNN — a dramatic show of force that will give the president a broad range of military options should he want to target drug cartels.
Draft ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report treads lightly on pesticides, processed foods
The Trump administration’s strategy to “Make America Healthy Again” will bypass aggressive action on farm-used pesticides or regulatory crackdowns on ultraprocessed foods, according to a draft document obtained by CNN.
Texas at the Crossroads: Fighting Gerrymandering and the GOP’s Power Grab
While Texas families juggle skyrocketing grocery bills, health care costs, and an unforgiving housing market, Governor Greg Abbott and his MAGA-aligned allies — still bowing to Donald Trump’s shadow — are laser-focused on something else entirely: rigging the rules of democracy itself.
Jussie Smollett’s attack allegations are revisited in new documentary
Jussie Smollett, the former star of “Empire,” has maintained that his account of being attacked in an alleged hate crime in 2019 has never changed, yet questions remain.
BMW Art Car World Tour Kicks Off U.S. Leg at Pebble Beach, Celebrating 50 Years of Rolling Masterpieces
This week, the BMW Art Car World Tour begins its highly anticipated U.S. chapter at the 74th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, marking a spectacular milestone—the 50th anniversary of the BMW Art Car Collection. Since 1975, these unique “rolling canvases” have fused cutting-edge automotive engineering with groundbreaking contemporary art, creating a globally recognized collection that bridges culture, creativity, and competition.
Obama Rallies Texas Democrats Against GOP’s Gerrymandering Power Grab
In the high-stakes chess match of American democracy, Texas Republicans aren’t just moving the pawns—they’re flipping the board. Former President Barack Obama stepped into the fray this week, delivering a rallying cry to Texas House Democrats in a private Zoom call, warning against what he called a “systematic assault on democracy.”
America’s Maritime Legacy, Reimagined: Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S. Navy
As the U.S. Navy reaches its monumental 250th birthday in 2025, it's not just a milestone—it’s a vibrant celebration of enduring courage, freedom, and American life at sea. Echoing Navy officials' pride in declaring, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom,” this anniversary invites us to honor the past while looking toward the horizon of tomorrow.
Houston Native Serves with Pride in High-Stakes Flight Operations Aboard USS Harry S. Truman
Far from the familiar skyline of Houston, Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jader Jamecia is making her mark on the high seas, serving as a vital member of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during precision-driven flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean.
United Way of Galveston Launches 102nd Workplace Giving Campaign with Community Spirit and Purpose
The United Way of Galveston is setting the stage for another year of compassion, collaboration, and change as it kicks off its 102nd Annual Workplace Giving Campaign on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The iconic Moody Gardens Hotel Ball
Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity Crossover Concept: Where Ultra-Luxury Meets Electrified Adventure
Cadillac has once again pushed the boundaries of luxury performance, unveiling the Elevated Velocity Crossover Concept—an all-electric, high-performance marvel that is as comfortable navigating downtown boulevards as it is conquering the open desert. Sleek, bold, and brimming with innovation, this 2+2 crossover fuses the adrenaline of Cadillac’s V-Series heritage with the limitless possibilities of electric mobility.
Nyam Nyam: Houston’s Downtown Destination Where Korean BBQ Meets Texas Soul
When it comes to dining experiences that dazzle the senses and warm the heart, Nyam Nyam in downtown Houston delivers with style, flavor, and flair. On Thursday, June 19th, the dynamic IC Marketing Team — Isabella Ramirez Garcia and Carolina Bula — embarked on a culinary adventure that proved this Korean BBQ hotspot’s name, which means “delicious” in Korean, is no exaggeration.
Gaza’s Children Can’t Wait: What Experts, Aid Workers, and Journalists Told Us About Starvation—and What Must Happen Now
After nearly two years of war, independent experts and frontline aid workers say Gaza is facing engineered starvation. In a national briefing, UNICEF’s warnings, on-the-ground testimonies, and legal insights converged on one urgent message: flood Gaza with aid, restore UN distribution, protect civilians, and let journalists in.
TDECU and C.J. Stroud: Teaming Up to Power Houston’s Financial Future
When the roar of the crowd fades and the lights of NRG Stadium dim, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud knows the real game is still being played—off the field, in the homes, classrooms, and communities of Greater Houston. Now, thanks to a multi-year partnership between Stroud’s namesake foundation and TDECU, that game just got a whole lot stronger.
The highs and lows of ‘And Just Like That’
As we arrive at the conclusion of this latest chapter in the almost three-decade-long story of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her friends, we couldn’t help but wonder: How did we get here? And why was the road sometimes so bumpy and other times so sweet?
Magic City is more than just an Atlanta strip club. A new docuseries examines that
“Magic City: An American Fantasy,” which debuts Friday on Starz, is billed as explores “the untold stories behind Atlanta’s most influential Black cultural hub, Magic City.”
