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Employers can benefit from a four-day week too, a trial suggests

Switching to a four-day work week can be good for the bottom line, according to the results of a new trial in the United Kingdom. For six months between last November and April, nearly 1,000 employees across 17 companies and …

How the prosecution failed to prove its most serious charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

“This is Sean Combs,” Assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson told jurors in May, during opening statements of the hip-hop mogul’s racketeering and sex-trafficking trial. “To the public, he was Puff Daddy or Diddy, a cultural icon, a businessman, larger than …

Man recounts family lost in deadly Hawaii fireworks explosion

Nelson Benigno is struggling every day to cope with the devastating Aliamanu fireworks explosion that took the lives of his family on New Year's Eve.

Fourth of July gas hasn’t been this cheap since 2021

Drivers hitting the road this Fourth of July weekend won’t need to break the bank to fill up at the gas pump.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Set to Ignite the Future of EV Performance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed! ⚡🚗

Get ready, Houston! The future of high-performance electric vehicles is almost here — and it's coming in fast. Hyundai is charging into the spotlight with the world premiere of the IONIQ 6 N at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed …

Santiago Osorio: Keeping Houston METRO Safe, Secure, and Built for the Future

From bus operator to executive leader, Santiago Osorio is driving change behind the scenes at Houston METRO—discover how his journey is shaping safer, smarter transit for all.

Rep. Al Green Requests Unanimous Consent to Block Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP (Washington, D.C.)

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor requesting unanimous consent to block cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.

Bianca Valerio Makes History in Pasadena with a Coin Toss Victory That Signals a New Era of Representation

In a twist worthy of a Hollywood script, Pasadena has crowned its newest City Council member not through a recount, not through litigation—but with a coin toss. And not just any council member: meet Bianca Valerio, the city’s first-ever Latina …

Young boy sells custom pens to help buy supplies for Ohio animal shelter

BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WLWT) -- A little boy from Colerain Township is making a big difference. He donated hundreds of dollars to a local animal shelter, using money he raised by making and selling pens.

Chuck E. Cheese is opening arcades for adults

Chuck E. Cheese isn’t just for the kids anymore. The arcade chain is opening a spin-off aimed at adults, called “Chuck’s Arcade,” which the company describes as a “modern-day love letter to the games and people who made Chuck E. …

Tesla reports record sales plunge from last year

Tesla reported another record sales plunge Wednesday, as brand damage from CEO Elon Musk’s political activities and increased competition continued to batter the once fast-growing electric car maker.

Microsoft to lay off around 9,000 workers in its largest cuts since 2023

Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees, its third round of cuts in recent months, the company confirmed on Wednesday.

A plea deal is set to keep Bryan Kohberger locked up for life. Families of the Idaho victims have a range of emotions

The grieving family of 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves spent weeks waiting for an arrest in her killing. Since then, they and relatives of the three other University of Idaho students fatally stabbed on a late 2022 night in their off-campus home …

Houston HCD Rolls Out Millions in Housing Support & Launches Powerful Resource Fair to Uplift Residents

For many Houstonians, the dream of homeownership or restoring a cherished family home damaged by disaster often feels just out of reach. But thanks to bold new initiatives from the City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), help …

Start at Home: Why Owning Property in Houston Is the Ultimate Flex

Let’s be honest, Houston knows how to live. From brunches in The Heights to shopping sprees in The Galleria, we treat ourselves and our weekends like royalty. But when it comes to making big money moves that actually build our …