Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs, says the two sides have a ‘deal’
President Donald Trump postponed threatened tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian imports, saying Washington and Ottawa had reached a tentative deal after intense negotiations with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
‘You better treat me as a hostile witness,’ Suge Knight associate says in combative testimony during Tupac murder trial
A former Death Row associate delivered fiery testimony Tuesday in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, resisting questions about gang violence while acknowledging that retaliation was expected immediately after Tupac Shakur was shot.
Military drills between US and South Korea cut short at Washington’s request
The United States and South Korea have shortened their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises at Washington’s request, following President Donald Trump’s call to scale back the drills and his renewed emphasis on his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Houston City Council Passes Right to Air Conditioning Ordinance for Rental Properties
Houston City Council has approved a Right to Air Conditioning ordinance requiring rental properties to provide operable air conditioning, with landlords given 120 days to comply.
Leading with Purpose: Judson W. Robinson III on Leadership, Opportunity, and the Future of Houston
For Judson W. Robinson III, leadership is more than a title—it is a family tradition rooted in public service and a commitment to creating opportunity. As President & CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, Robinson is carrying that legacy forward by helping Houstonians turn opportunity into lasting progress.
Wendell Price Takes Over Davis Street Kitchen, YES!
Davis Street at Hermann Park is entering a fresh culinary chapter, with Food Network veteran Chef Wendell Price bringing elevated Southern comfort, French Country technique and a serious appetite for brunch to one of Houston’s most distinctive dining destinations.
U.S. Rep. Menefee Motivates Voters at Meyerland Meeting
Congressman Christian Menefee brought an urgent message to Meyerland Area Democrats: with Texas and congressional control on the November 3 ballot, he urged voters to register, organize and participate in the 2026 midterm election.
Trump halts talks with Iran, signaling a new approach in the nearly 6-month war
President Donald Trump is shifting his Iran strategy from pursuing an immediate diplomatic breakthrough to applying sustained economic and military pressure, ordering his envoys to pause talks as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate.
Justice Department charges eight Iranians for allegedly hacking US government and colleges
The Justice Department has charged eight Iranian nationals accused of carrying out a years-long hacking campaign targeting US government agencies, universities and private companies, allegedly with backing from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Local Leaders speak out after ICE detains Mother at green card hearing
A Louisville community is rallying behind 21-year-old Armelle Bondonga after ICE detained her during a green card hearing, separating her from her American husband and 19-month-old son as her attorneys fight to keep her in the United States.
Iran is losing control of the Strait of Hormuz
The battle for the Strait of Hormuz appears to be shifting, with shipping data indicating that Iran has lost significant control of the vital waterway as more vessels use an Oman-linked route under US naval protection.
Judge allows Trump administration to end deportation protections for thousands of Ethiopians
A federal judge has cleared the Trump administration to end deportation protections for roughly 5,000 Ethiopians living in the US under Temporary Protected Status, adding to a broader effort to roll back humanitarian immigration protections for hundreds of thousands of people.
OG Anunoby’s heroics sent the Knicks on their way to the NBA title. He’s ready to move on
After helping deliver New York its first NBA championship in more than five decades, OG Anunoby is already looking ahead. The Knicks star says he has moved past the celebration and is focused on the far tougher challenge of defending the title.
Trump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled
President Donald Trump is again threatening Oman over its negotiations with Iran, putting fresh strain on a longtime US partner that has repeatedly served as a diplomatic bridge between Washington and Tehran.
San Diego Padres staffer in ICE custody after arrest at Texas airport
A San Diego Padres player development staffer has been detained by ICE in Texas while traveling home to Arizona, prompting concern from his family and highlighting the growing impact of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies on professional sports.
O.J. Brigance, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker, dies at 56 after long battle with ALS
O.J. Brigance, a Super Bowl champion who became a powerful advocate for people living with ALS after his 2007 diagnosis, has died at 56. The former Baltimore Ravens linebacker spent more than 19 years battling the disease while helping raise millions for ALS support and research.
Google is buying all of Spirit Airlines’ data to feed its AI models
Spirit Airlines may be gone from the skies, but its data is about to take on a new life in artificial intelligence. The bankrupt carrier has agreed to sell a massive trove of business data to Google for $10 million, raising fresh questions about the value and privacy of corporate information.
Disney sues Trump’s FCC over ‘retaliatory campaign’ against ABC
Disney is taking the Trump administration to court, accusing the FCC of waging an unprecedented retaliation campaign against ABC over its programming and seeking to block the agency from challenging the licenses of Disney-owned ABC stations.
OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ experience amid scrutiny over child safety
OpenAI is launching a dedicated “ChatGPT for Teens” experience with stronger age-appropriate safeguards, new parental controls and usage limits as the company faces mounting lawsuits and scrutiny over alleged harms involving young users.
China’s most famous comedian under investigation for joke about communist song
China’s tight grip on artistic expression is facing fresh scrutiny after comedian Guo Degang was placed under investigation and had performances canceled for altering lyrics to a famous Communist revolutionary song during a comedy routine.
