Buss family clashes over report of Lakers sale
A bitter family dispute is threatening to complicate the record-setting sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, with controlling owner Jeanie Buss challenging her siblings’ reported agreement to sell the family’s remaining 17.8% stake.
Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong
President Donald Trump’s latest retelling of South Korea’s military cost-sharing history contains a series of false or misleading claims, from how much Seoul paid during his first term to what happened after Joe Biden took office.
Tyler Perry’s "Why Did I Get Married Again?” Coming to Netflix September 9 — Watch the Official Trailer
Nearly two decades after the original crew first put marriage, friendship and secrets under the microscope, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? reunites the beloved couples for a destination wedding in Italy — where old complications are sure to follow.
What Two Fathers Talk About at Lunch
The slander against Black fathers is as old as the country. The men wh owned us knew better. So does modern social science.
A powerful look at Black fatherhood challenges one of America’s oldest stereotypes, tracing a legacy of fathers and husbands who fought to remain connected to their families from slavery to the present day.
Congressman Al Green and Alpha Phi Alpha Make History at U.S. Capitol with Slavery Remembrance Assembly
“Harder Yet May Be the Fight” — honoring the enslaved, preserving history and strengthening democracy.
Congressman Al Green and Alpha Phi Alpha brought the fight to preserve the memory of enslaved Americans to the U.S. Capitol, renewing a call for August 20 to be recognized as National Slavery Remembrance Day.
Hobby Center Announces Single-Ticket Sales for 2026-2027 Concert Series
The Hobby Center’s 2026-2027 season brings Broadway stars, Houston artists, jazz, world music and intimate live performances to Houston, with single tickets going on sale Aug. 24.
Madd Hatta Brings Houston Public Library Storytime Series to a Sweet Finish
Houston radio legend turns the page on an inspiring library tour celebrating literacy, fatherhood, ancestry, entrepreneurship and the power of a child’s imagination.
Houston radio legend and children’s author Madd Hatta brought his storytelling talents to the library, inspiring young readers with lessons about family, ancestry, entrepreneurship and the power of believing in their ideas.
Passport to Possibility: Beverley McGrew Walker Brings Passport Services Closer to Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County’s “People’s Clerk” is bringing passport services directly into the community with an August 22 Passport Fair designed to make international travel more accessible for local families.
HCC Southwest Brings Free Small-Business Training to Houston Entrepreneurs
Houston entrepreneurs can turn promising ideas into stronger businesses this fall through a free five-week program at Houston City College covering everything from business planning and marketing to finance and risk management.
GHWCC Rings the NYSE Closing Bell: Houston Women Take Wall Street — and Texas Is Next
The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce took its mission to Wall Street, ringing the New York Stock Exchange’s Closing Bell while unveiling a bold new statewide initiative for women’s leadership and business advancement.
Gov. Greg Abbott Targets Houston’s IAH Over Ablution Room and Prayer Facility
Abbott seeks federal review of religious accommodations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport as Houston officials say the facilities are open to all and were built without taxpayer, state or federa
Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a federal review of religious accommodations at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, while the city says the facility is open to all travelers and was built without taxpayer, state or federal grant funding.
Houston Broadcasting Legend Melanie Lawson Makes Generous $86,000 Donation to NABJ Chapters!
After 43 years of telling Houston’s stories, broadcasting icon Melanie Lawson is turning her remarkable career into a lasting investment in the next generation of Black journalists, committing $86,000 in journalism scholarships.
Former NFL player hosts free Dallas all-girls flag football clinic, focused on giving back
A former NFL player is helping put girls on the field, hosting an all-girls flag football clinic in Dallas to inspire the next generation to believe they belong in the sport.
Exclusive model of Ferrari’s first electric car, Luce, sells for record $40 million
Ferrari’s first all-electric car has made auction history, with a one-off Luce selling for an astonishing $40 million during Monterey Car Week.
Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry
Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of US-made Patriot interceptors as Russian missile attacks intensify, leaving some of the country’s most powerful air-defense systems sitting idle while demand for the weapons surges worldwide.
Xi says China needs ‘indomitable fighting spirit,’ praises Tiananmen crackdown
Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked an “indomitable fighting spirit” while praising the Communist Party’s handling of the 1989 Tiananmen protests, underscoring Beijing’s determination to project strength amid economic and geopolitical challenges.
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: ‘Probably my last year of football’
Cristiano Ronaldo is signaling that his extraordinary soccer career may be nearing its final chapter, with the 41-year-old eyeing one last season — and potentially the chance to reach 1,000 career goals before retirement.
Hayden Panettiere, actress in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose to fame as a child star before becoming known for roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died at 36, leaving behind a career marked by Hollywood success, personal struggles and outspoken advocacy.
The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41
The death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has intensified a fierce debate over race, DEI and media scrutiny, with supporters alleging a racist campaign of public harassment while critics continue to challenge his academic record and appointment.
These are the key players in Tupac Shakur’s murder trial
Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur’s murder, the only person ever charged in the case is finally going to trial, reopening questions about the rapper’s death, the gang rivalry surrounding it and the enduring legacy of one of hip-hop’s most influential figures.
