HHS employees demand RFK Jr. resign for ‘compromising the health of this nation’
More than 1,000 current and former employees of the US Department of Health and Human Services wrote a letter to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday, arguing that his leadership has “put the health of all Americans at risk” and demanding his resignation.
Federal appeals court says Trump unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act for deportations
A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members is unlawful and blocked its use in several southern states, issuing another blow to Trump’s invocation of the 18th century law.
States band together to issue public health guidance after ‘destruction’ of the CDC
Pledging communication about vaccines that will be “grounded in science, not ideology,” the governors of California, Washington and Oregon announced Wednesday they will form a West Coast Health Alliance to begin coordinating public health guidelines separate from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chicago Residents Support More Crime Prevention but Oppose Trump’s National Guard Plan
Cedric Hawkins doesn’t take his age lightly. At 44, he’s had nine relatives killed by gun violence. “Only one of my family members made it to be in his 40s,” Hawkins said. After growing up around gangs in Chicago and having served time in prison, Hawkins now works with the anti-gun violence group Chicago CRED in part as a violence mediator, trying to stop gun violence before it has the chance to start.
The Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet Brings State-of-the-Art Jazz to Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre
Houston’s jazz scene is about to experience an electrifying night under the stars as DACAMERA proudly presents the Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet at Miller Outdoor Theatre. This free performance is more than a concert—it’s an invitation into the soulful, sophisticated, and deeply moving world of one of today’s most compelling young pianists.
Houston Style Magazine Proudly Sponsors the 16th Annual Gulf Coast Industry Forum
Houston Style Magazine is honored to serve as a media sponsor for one of the most influential gatherings in the energy and business landscape — the 16th Annual Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF), hosted by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region.
Kroger Seniors Discount: Extra 5% Off for 55+ on September 3
Hey Houston – today only! Seniors 55+ can enjoy an extra 5% off their entire purchase at Kroger on Wednesday, September 3.
A Seamless Pathway to Healthcare Leadership: HCC and ACE Open Doors to Master’s Degrees
Houston’s future healthcare leaders just received a powerful boost. Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Houston City College (HCC) Coleman College for Health Sciences and the American College of Education (ACE), students now have a clear, affordable, and accelerated pathway from a bachelor’s degree straight into a master’s—and beyond.
GM Sets August EV Sales Record as U.S. Market Surges Ahead of Tax Credit Expiration
General Motors has reached a historic milestone in its electric vehicle (EV) journey, reporting over 21,000 EVs sold in August 2025 across its Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC brands. The surge helped GM secure its position as the nation’s #2 EV seller, and industry analysts expect August to set an all-time U.S. EV sales record, driven by consumers eager to take advantage of federal tax credits set to expire on September 30.
A new DNA testing method could play a big role in the case against the accused Gilgo Beach killer
At the heart of the case against the man accused of the Gilgo Beach killings is DNA evidence — but the novel way that evidence was tested may now determine whether prosecutors can use it against their prime suspect, Long Island architect and family man Rex Heuermann.
Man charged with murder after a ‘ding dong ditch’ shooting leaves an 11-year-old boy dead
A Houston man is accused of killing an 11-year-old boy after a “ding dong ditch” shooting Saturday – the latest example of a trend that has left children dead.
‘Jaws’ re-release chomps away at competition, but Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ tops lackluster Labor Day box office
This year’s Labor Day weekend was so sleepy for movie ticket sales that a 50-year-old shark thriller chewed up and spit out most of the competition.
Southwest Airlines’ new planes fly with barrier to protect the cockpit when the door is opened mid-flight
Southwest Airlines’ newest jets are now flying with a barrier that can protect the cockpit when pilots need to open the door during flight, according to the airline.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.3 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Labor Day drawing
The Powerball jackpot jumped to a staggering $1.3 billion after there were no big winners in Monday night’s drawing – the fifth-largest prize in game history.
Taco Bell taps into Y2K nostalgia with favorites-filled ‘Decades Y2K Menu’
Early 2000s nostalgia isn’t just hitting fashion trends and box office sequels. Taco Bell is tapping into fan favorites from two decades ago with its new Decades Y2K Menu.
This new tech could save old languages from dying out
Like many of the young people in her Indigenous Anishinaabe community in the upper peninsula of Michigan, Danielle Boyer grew up speaking only a little of her people’s native language, Anishinaabemowin.
Parental controls are coming to ChatGPT ‘within the next month,’ OpenAI says
ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, says it plans to launch parental controls for its popular AI assistant “within the next month” following allegations that it and other chatbots have contributed to self-harm or suicide among teens.
Hotels, beaches and water parks, but where are the tourists? Inside North Korea’s vast — and nearly empty — new resort
Miles of white sand, turquoise waters, and rows of pristine beachfront hotels line the shore at the newly built Wonsan-Kalma resort. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hopes the development will be his country’s answer to Waikiki.
Think all your overtime pay will be tax free? Think again
Many Americans who work overtime will get a break on their taxes for the next few years — but it may not be as hefty as they think.
Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies
Kraft Heinz, the gigantic packaged foods business, is splitting into two separate publicly traded businesses, the company announced Tuesday, the latest mega food business to unwind its strategy to offer everything for everyone.
