Bootlicking for Trump: Texans Torch Redistricting Power Grab in Fiery Committee Testimony
The Texas House Committee on Redistricting convened in Arlington expecting routine testimony. What they got instead was a mic-dropping, soul-shaking reality check from Mendi, a fierce Texas citizen who stepped up and let the truth fly like wildfire.
Texas Unveils Redistricting Map; Congressman Green Responds to Changes
Texas releases a new congressional redistricting proposal aiming to boost Republican seats and redraw key Democratic districts, including significant changes to Rep. Al Green’s district.
Houston Back-to-School Bash Returns to Support Students and Families
Annual event to provide free supplies, resources, entertainment, and scholarships to underserved youth and military families
Houston’s biggest back-to-school event returns with free supplies, live entertainment, scholarships, and resources for local families.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested in connection with illegal high-stakes poker games
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday and is accused by the Department of Justice of being a part of a high-stakes illegal gambling ring that ran out of one of his California homes.
Democratic lawmakers sue over ICE’s new policy limiting access to detention centers
Twelve Democratic members of Congress have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully obstructing their efforts to visit federal immigration detention centers.
Electricity costs are rising under Trump. Democrats want to make it an issue for the midterms
President Donald Trump came into office promising to lower energy and electricity costs. But with the cost of electricity rising, congressional Democrats and left-leaning groups see an opening to go on the offense ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run for governor of California in 2026, ending questions about her interest in the role but raising new ones about the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee’s plans for the future.
Texas Republicans release new House maps as they attempt to take 5 Democratic seats
Texas Republicans are powering ahead with a strategy backed by President Donald Trump to seize control of multiple Democratic seats ahead of next year’s midterms by redrawing the state’s congressional map.
Oreo and Reese’s fans have been ‘begging’ for a mashup for a decade. Now it’s here
Despite being owned by different companies, Oreo and Reese’s are bowing to the fan’s demands and releasing a sweet collaboration.
Women’s soccer is enjoying a historic moment. But progress is uneven
Sport is all about history, about legacy, about storylines emerging over years of competition. Each major soccer tournament, then, is a marker that helps fans to track the progression of players, of teams and of the game in general.
Seth Meyers worries for the future of his late night show because of ever-changing TV ‘ecosystem’
When it comes to late-night television, Seth Meyers knows the future is largely out of your control. Meyers, who has hosted “Late Night” on NBC for over a decade, spoke on this week’s episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast about dealing with the uncertainty that comes with hosting a program.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN just weeks after settling sexual assault and battery lawsuit
Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN just weeks after settling sexual assault and battery lawsuit
Is the ‘fibermaxxing’ trend good for you? Yes, and here’s why
Chia seeds, goji berries, strawberries and raspberries: A TikTok user going by the name “impamibaby” is filling her pretty wooden breakfast bowl with fiber-rich foods and filming it, inspiring her audience to eat more of the nutrient she says has made her bloating disappear.
What you eat may impact your lung cancer risk, according to a new study
There are many reasons to avoid ultraprocessed foods, including a link with heart disease, diabetes and obesity, but an increased risk of lung cancer may be yet another, a new study suggests.
FIRST ON CNN: Fighting early-stage Alzheimer’s with intensive lifestyles changes works, study finds
As her memory faded from Alzheimer’s disease in her late 50s, Tammy Maida began to lose track of her life. Car keys, eyeglasses and her purse disappeared multiple times a day. Key characters in novels she was reading were forgotten. Groceries were left in the garage. Keeping the books for the family’s businesses became impossible.
Dr. Susan Monarez confirmed to lead CDC
Dr. Susan Monarez was confirmed to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday in a 52-47 Senate vote.
Mosquitoes bite! 5 tips for making yourself less attractive to them
For summertime beachgoers, the threat of sharks may loom large, but nature’s deadliest predator is actually much smaller.
Ozzy Osbourne will be honored with a funeral procession in his hometown of Birmingham
Ozzy Osbourne will have one last ride through his beloved hometown. The city of Birmingham in England announced on Tuesday that it is planning “to pay its final respects to one of its most cherished cultural icons Ozzy Osbourne as his cortege and family visit Broad Street in the city that he loved” on Wednesday, July 30.
Food assistance benefits are tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults, new study suggests
For older adults who may otherwise be food-insecure, participating in food assistance benefits may be associated with a slower cognitive decline as they age, according to new research.
The air we breathe in our homes and cars contains thousands of microplastics, study finds
Thousands of microplastics so small they can penetrate deep into the lungs are in the air you breathe in your home and car, a new study has found.
