AI-based study finds fingerprints not unique.
“Do you think that every fingerprint is actually unique?”
Oil prices rise as US-led strikes in Yemen raise fears of wider conflict
US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen rattled energy markets on Friday, sending oil prices sharply higher.
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say are revenge against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza.
Biden Administration Challenges Texas Over Border Access in Supreme Court
The Biden administration told the Supreme Court early Friday that Texas is effectively blocking US Border Patrol agents from accessing a portion of the US-Mexico border, stressing that new barriers recently erected by the state “reinforce” the federal government’s need …
Tensions at the border grow as the number of migrant apprehensions drops significantly
A migrant surge continues to overwhelm authorities at the US-Mexico border — and in US cities where many asylum-seekers are being sent.
The FAA is auditing Boeing’s 737 Max 9 production
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will audit the Boeing 737 Max 9 production line and its suppliers, with a focus on ensuring quality control.
DEI Challenges: Expert Insights at Stake
When the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police set off a wave of racial unrest across the country in 2020, corporate America responded swiftly with renewed and public commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Fact Check: Donald Trump repeats false claims about his legal troubles after closing arguments in civil trial
Former President Donald Trump went on a conspiracy theory-laden rant at a news conference Thursday after his attorneys wrapped up their closing arguments at his civil fraud trial in New York.
Ohio woman who suffered miscarriage at home will not be criminally charged, grand jury says
An Ohio woman who suffered a miscarriage and left the nonviable fetus at home will not be criminally charged, a grand jury decided Thursday.
Rice names Associate Vice President for Industry and New Ventures
Rice University’s Office of Innovation has named Brad Burke as associate vice president for industry and new ventures. This new role creates alignment with initiatives in the Office of Innovation and enables the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship to …
Houston Rapper Accused of Shocking Crime
A Houston rapper kidnapped a pregnant woman and kept her captive in his squalid garage for more than four years despite her repeated attempts to escape, police say.
Houston Elementary Students to Reflect on Dr. King’s Legacy at Foley’s 28th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
On Friday, Jan. 12, 12 fourth and fifth-grade students from Houston Independent School District (HISD) will vie for the coveted title at Foley & Lardner LLP’s 28th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
What to watch for in the final GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses
The final Republican primary debate before the Iowa caucuses will be a one-on-one showdown between former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, now riding a wave of momentum in the polls and boosted by a barrage of outside spending, and Florida …
Two House committees vote to advance Hunter Biden contempt proceedings hours after surprise visit
A pair of Republican-led House committees voted Wednesday evening to approve a report recommending a contempt of Congress resolution against Hunter Biden for his failure to comply with a subpoena, hours after the president’s son made a surprise visit to …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is awarding $19 million in grants to U.S. business owners to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 22 states and give Americans cleaner, more affordable fuel options …
