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Apple just got a big win in Trump’s tariff war. It may have bigger concerns

Apple CEO Tim Cook should be breathing a sigh of relief. The White House on Wednesday ratcheted tariffs on Indian imports up by an additional 25%, raising the total levies on one of the United States’ most crucial trading partners …

Apple will invest $100 billion to make US iPhone parts as Trump says a big chip tariff is coming

Apple is investing another $100 billion to expand its operations in the United States, the company announced on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump said he would levy a large import tax on chips coming into the country.

Trump calls on Intel CEO to resign

President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following reports and allegations that he has ties to China.

ChatGPT is getting a big upgrade. It’s smarter and less likely to deceive you

OpenAI on Thursday launched GPT-5, an upgraded version of the AI model behind ChatGPT that the company claims is significantly faster and more capable than its predecessor. The launch comes as the AI giant has faced increased competition and amid …

Leadership In Motion: Israel Garcia’s Steadfast Journey Powering METRO Forward

In a city that pulses with momentum, few keep Houston moving quite like Israel Garcia. With over 30 years of steadfast dedication to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), Garcia isn’t just guiding the buses—he’s steering the culture …

Rising by Reaching Back: Trustee Renee Jefferson Patterson Champions HCC's VAST Expansion in Northeast Houston

In the ever-evolving story of Houston's educational champions, few names shine as brightly as Renee Jefferson Patterson — a woman whose personal trials transformed into triumphs and whose professional journey is now shaping futures across the Bayou City.

Elon Musk’s company just promised to save Nashville’s traffic problems. We’ve heard this story before

Nashville officials on Monday announced a massive public transportation partnership with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to alleviate the city’s significant traffic congestion problems for travelers bound to the airport. But Musk has previously made many similar promises in a …

From Hospital Halls to Hallowed Homes: Fifth Ward Celebrates St. Elizabeth Place Apartments Grand Opening

In a triumphant and heartfelt celebration, the historic Fifth Ward community gathered on Monday, July 28, 2025, to witness a powerful transformation—one that turned memories of healing into a future of hope. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for St. Elizabeth Place Apartments …

‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters have a new target: Elon Musk’s Tesla Diner

For months, protesters have gathered outside Tesla showrooms in response to Elon Musk’s role in reducing US government spending as part of the Department of Government Efficiency.

age Trump’s megabill may force your local grocery store to close

Wright’s Market has been a fixture of Opelika, Alabama, a town of around 30,000 near Auburn University, since the 1970s. The supermarket relies on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for roughly one-third of sales.

HCC Coleman and Texas Medical Center Explore Bold Future for Healthcare Education at State-of-the-Art Campus

In the heart of Houston’s globally renowned Texas Medical Center, something transformative is unfolding — and it’s happening at Houston Community College’s Coleman College for Health Sciences. On July 23, a powerhouse collaboration took a promising step forward as Dr. …

Meta is shelling out big bucks to get ahead in AI. Here’s who it’s hiring

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is on a mission for his company to be the first to reach so-called artificial superintelligence — generally considered to mean AI that’s better than all humans at all knowledge work.

Ford recalls more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs

Ford has issued a recall for more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles due to a fire hazard.

Orange juice importer sues Trump, says Brazil tariffs will mean higher prices for consumer

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil could push up the cost of orange juice at major American supermarkets like Aldi, Walmart and Wegmans by as much as 25%, according to one US-based orange juice importer.

Target is changing one of its biggest customer perks

Target is changing a roughly decade-old policy that let customers save some extra cash.