Houston native awarded Arctic Service Ribbon for NATO exercise
Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Mai, a Houston native, was recently recognized while serving with U.S. Navy assigned to Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, deployed to Norway in support of NATO exercise Steadfast Defender 2024.
Hospital employee arrested after loaded guns and ammunition found inside his backpack
Vero Beach, FL: An employee at an Indian River County medical facility was arrested.
Home Slice Pizza Introduces #8 Supreme Pizza in Celebration of Pi Day
The #8: Supreme will be available at all Home Slice locations beginning this Pi Day
The #8 Supreme Pizza, a nod to Houston's appetite, debuts at Home Slice Pizza for Pi Day.
Cadillac Unveils Opulent Velocity Concept: Pioneering the Future of Zero Emissions Performance
Cadillac, the vanguard of luxury and performance, has once again pushed the boundaries of innovation with the unveiling of Opulent Velocity, a concept vehicle that tantalizes the imagination with its vision of the electric performance of tomorrow. This cutting-edge creation serves as a tribute to Cadillac's rich heritage while propelling its legacy into the future, epitomizing the fusion of opulence and speed that defines the brand.
TikTok fanatics: what the House vote to effectively ban could mean for you
If you’re a TikTok fanatic worried about how you’re going to stay connected to the world after a bill that could ban the app passed the House of Representatives Wednesday … don’t panic just yet.
Uvalde Police Chief Unexpectedly Resigns Following Clearance of Officers in Robb Elementary School Massacre
Less than a week after the Uvalde City Council received an investigative report clearing local police officers of wrongdoing in the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, the Texas city’s police chief abruptly announced Tuesday he is quitting.
RFK Jr. has chosen VP nominee who he will announce within two weeks
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected a vice presidential nominee and will announce his decision within the next two weeks, he told CNN on Tuesday.
There were ‘people flying’: Passengers recall mid-air drop of LATAM Airlines flight
Chilean aviation authorities are on their way to New Zealand to investigate the LATAM Airlines flight that had a mid-air drop Monday, as teams on the ground remove the plane’s flight data recorders for analysis.
Trend of 'Sephora Kids' Highlights Tween Excitement for Skincare, Raising Concerns Over Zealous Practices
Tweens are obsessed with skincare. Their curiosity for all kinds of creams, gels, face masks and facial peels has even earned them a viral moniker: “Sephora Kids.”
Prices ticked higher in February, but there’s good news at the grocery store
Higher prices at the gas pump pushed up inflation more than expected in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BP/UAE suspend $2 billion gas deal in Israel; Gaza war drags on
BP and an oil company owned by the United Arab Emirates have shelved talks to buy a 50% stake in Israel’s leading natural gas producer, judging the $2 billion deal too risky as the war in Gaza rages.
US intel chief can’t rule out possibility China uses TikTok to influence 2024 elections
US intelligence officials “cannot rule out” the possibility that the Chinese government will use TikTok to influence the 2024 US elections, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told lawmakers on Tuesday.
All ages readers get lost in 'Rabbit Hole' Children's Literature Museum
A new museum is making reading fun for people of all ages. The Rabbit Hole’s new Children’s Literature Museum opened its doors to the public in North Kansas City on Tuesday.
House passes bill; could ban TikTok despite resistance from Trump
The House voted on Wednesday to pass a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok, a major challenge to one of the world’s most popular social media apps.
Dozens of artists/speakers pull out of SXSW festival; protest military/defense industry sponsorships
Dozens of performers and speakers have canceled appearances at the ongoing South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, in protest of event sponsorship from by the US military and defense companies amid the war between Israel and Hamas.
Tow truck company owner arrested; customers overcharged
A tow truck company owner was arrested after customers were overcharged, according to East Haven police.
Putin ready to use nuclear weapons if Russian state at stake; 'never been such a need’
Moscow is ready to use nuclear weapons if there is a threat to the existence of the Russian state but “there has never been such a need,” President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with state media published Wednesday.
Oregon City: Driver dead after car plunges into river
Clackamas firefighters and the Oregon City Police Department worked together to pull the body of a driver out of a car that drove into the Clackamas River on Tuesday afternoon.
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree closes 1,000 stores
Family Dollar, the struggling discount chain that caters to low-income customers predominantly in cities, will close about 1,000 stores.
Kansas City woman accused of decapitating son and dog in 2022 found competent for trial
Two years after she was ruled mentally unfit to stand trial, the mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son has been deemed competent and will be in court later this month.
