Graceful Gowns Initiative to Host Inaugural Becoming Her Empowerment Luncheon in Houston
The Graceful Gowns Initiative will host its inaugural Becoming Her Empowerment Luncheon in Houston on September 20, bringing women and young leaders together to celebrate mentorship, confidence and leadership.
Goode Damn Coffee: A Houston-Born Brand Brewing More Than Just a Cup of Coffee
Houston-based Goode Damn Coffee is brewing more than specialty coffee, building a brand centered on brotherhood, connection, community and creating better moments.
Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting Hamas must fully disarm before Israel withdraws and ruling out a Palestinian state.
Abdul El-Sayed and Barack Obama spoke as Democrats seek to unify following heated Senate primary
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed says a warm conversation with Barack Obama left him grateful for the former president’s advice as Democrats work to unite after a divisive primary.
After three decades, a murder trial brings focus back to the legacy of Tupac Shakur
Three decades after Tupac Shakur’s murder, jury selection is beginning in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, whose alleged gang ties and public statements have become central to the long-unsolved case.
FIFA accused of ‘deception’ in open letter from confederation presidents
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting criticism as UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC demand an independent review into FIFA’s handling of a controversial World Cup rights proposal.
Trump’s Iran strategy depends on economic pain. The pain is mounting
Iran’s deepening economic crisis is pushing workers into debt and poverty as inflation erodes wages, housing costs soar and US economic pressure intensifies.
Harris County Backs Texas Firearms Restrictions in Sensitive Locations
Harris County Commissioners Court has authorized County Attorney Abbie Kamin to support Texas laws restricting firearms in sensitive locations as a legal challenge moves before the Fifth Circuit.
Trump’s top general is ‘looking for an off-ramp’ from Iran war as US military options remain limited, sources say
Trump’s top general is privately pushing for an off-ramp from the Iran war, warning that escalating airstrikes could backfire and that US military options have serious limits.
White House renews its attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration is again targeting Fed Governor Lisa Cook, reviving mortgage-fraud allegations she says are baseless as the fight over Federal Reserve independence intensifies.
Don Lemon tells judge he was a target of Trump before indictment in ask to drop criminal case
Don Lemon is asking a judge to dismiss charges stemming from his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church, arguing the prosecution violates his First Amendment rights.
Trump distances himself from voter frustration with GOP: ‘They’re not angry at me’
Trump says voters are angry with Republicans, not him, as Democrats gain ground heading into the 2026 midterms.
Kamala Harris jabs at Joe Biden’s old faith in a post-Trump ‘epiphany’ for Republicans
Kamala Harris is calling for a tougher, more “ruthless” Democratic Party as she weighs another presidential run in 2028.
Ford’s new electric pickup will cost $28,350. It’s an extremely expensive bet on a very cheap truck
Ford is betting $5 billion that a $28,350 electric pickup can create a new market — and make EVs affordable for everyday buyers.
Inside Penn State’s ‘organized chaos’ of switching from Nike to Adidas after 30 years
Penn State has completed a massive 31-team makeover, replacing decades of Nike gear with adidas after a reported $300 million deal that required thousands of hours of preparation and a campus-wide rebrand.
Taiwan’s leader boards armored vehicle to escape mock ‘decapitation strike’
Taiwan’s president has taken part in an unprecedented emergency drill simulating a Chinese attempt to eliminate the island’s leadership, as Taipei intensifies preparations for a potential conflict.
Trump-backed Andy Ogles loses reelection bid and other Tennessee primary results
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles in the Republican primary for Tennessee’s redrawn 5th District, delivering another setback to the president’s endorsement power.
Royse City officer on leave after viral pool confrontation prompts demands for firing, bodycam release
An investigation is underway after videos of a Royse City police response at a community pool sparked allegations of excessive force, with victims and community leaders demanding the officer's termination and release of body camera footage.
Why is there fighting in Yemen and what does it mean for the Iran war?
As Houthi attacks intensify across the region, Saudi Arabia is strengthening its defenses while fears grow that the widening conflict could reignite Yemen’s civil war and further destabilize the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia turns to Muslim military heavyweights in landmark defense pact as Iran war closes in
Saudi Arabia has signed a trilateral defense pact with Pakistan and Turkey, creating a collective-security alliance aimed at strengthening regional deterrence as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
