AI programs can interfere with key lessons of childhood. Here’s what parents can do
As AI becomes part of childhood earlier than many parents expect, a pediatrician explores how families can help kids use the technology without letting chatbots replace critical thinking, learning or human connection.
PGA Tour gig helps laundry business pay bills and rebuild momentum
A post-Hurricane Helene business setback is turning into a fresh opportunity for Asheville entrepreneur Anthony Lynch, whose mobile laundry service is helping keep the Biltmore Championship running.
Man shot by ICE moved from hospital to detention center ‘with a bullet in his back,’ lawyer tells CNN
An ICE shooting in Austin has reignited tensions over immigration enforcement, with an injured Venezuelan driver detained and local officials calling for an independent investigation.
Iran and Trump exchange fresh warnings as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates ahead of key UN gathering. Here’s what to know
As world leaders gather for UNGA, escalating tensions involving Iran, the Houthis, Saudi Arabia and the United States put Middle East security and global energy markets in the spotlight.
A Sunny Orlando Escape: ette Hotel Earns Third Consecutive MICHELIN Key
Houstonians looking for a luxury holiday getaway can consider the Orlando hotel near Walt Disney World® Resort
Houstonians looking for sunshine and a luxury Orlando escape this holiday season can consider ette hotel, a three-time MICHELIN Key recipient located minutes from Walt Disney World® Resort.
H-E-B Gives Texas Small Businesses a Chance to Grow
H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best gives 10 Texas small businesses a chance to turn homegrown ideas into statewide success.
GOP Rep. Salazar says she spoke with Trump and he is ‘very receptive’ to her warning about Hispanic voters
A Florida Republican is publicly challenging President Trump over immigration enforcement, saying some Hispanic voters who backed him in 2024 now feel “betrayed.”
College football player killed in stabbing, fellow student charged with murder
A night out ended in tragedy for the UMass Dartmouth football team after an 18-year-old player was fatally stabbed and a teammate was wounded in Providence.
Israeli president overrules military to pardon soldier who killed incapacitated Palestinian attacker
Israel’s president has pardoned a former soldier convicted of killing an incapacitated Palestinian attacker, reopening debate over military conduct, accountability and the limits of presidential clemency.
A raucous weekend ends with Ole Miss getting sweet revenge on LSU and Lane Kiffin
Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford turned a heated Ole Miss-LSU rivalry into a weekend-long spectacle—but the Rebels had the final word with a 32–24 victory.
Latino voters, data centers and Republican problems are giving Texas Democrats their highest hopes in 20 years
Texas Democrats see new openings in the 2026 governor’s race as economic pressures, shifting Latino voters and GOP controversies reshape the political landscape.
From Google Maps to Houston Classrooms: Dr. Travis McPhail Headlines The Imani School’s Convocation 2026
Houston-born innovation meets Imani excellence as students and families prepare to hear from one of the technology leaders helping shape how the world sees, maps and experiences itself.
Google engineering leader Dr. Travis McPhail brings a message of faith, innovation and possibility to The Imani School’s 2026 Convocation, inspiring Houston students to see themselves as the creators and leaders of tomorrow’s technology.
St. Dominic Village to Host 22nd Annual Bishop Rizzotto Memorial Golf Classic
St. Dominic Village will welcome golfers, sponsors, and community supporters to the 22nd Annual Bishop Rizzotto Memorial Golf Classic at Wildcat Golf Club, 12000 Almeda Road in Houston. Check-in begins at 11:00 a.m., followed by a noon shotgun start.
Houston Youth Symphony Receives $1.2 Million in Anonymous Gifts
Houston Youth Symphony receives $1.2 million in anonymous gifts to expand music education, financial aid and access for young musicians across Greater Houston.
Police announce resolution to 2005 Utah cold case homicide
After 21 years, investigators say they have finally resolved the murder of Sheree Allen, identifying her deceased boyfriend as the primary suspect.
On signs French football star Mbappé, delivering another knock for Nike
Kylian Mbappé is leaving Nike after nearly two decades, joining On as the sportswear brand makes an ambitious push into football with the global superstar at its center.
‘World’s best airline’ for 2026 is named
Singapore Airlines has reclaimed the title of the world’s best airline for 2026 as carriers navigate rising fuel costs, global conflicts and growing pressure to deliver premium passenger experiences.
Deadly US strike on Iran school may have been a war crime, UN report finds
A new UN investigation says US strikes that killed civilians at an Iranian school and sports center may have constituted war crimes, while also accusing Iran of crimes against humanity in its crackdown on protesters.
Miley Cyrus opens up about her final conversation with godmother Dolly Parton
Miley Cyrus is opening up about her final conversation with godmother Dolly Parton, revealing the heartfelt advice and lifelong bond that helped guide her through fame.
‘Women are terrified’: Ninth body found as South African police probe series of killings
Nine women have been found dead in just two months in South Africa’s Ekurhuleni region, intensifying fears of a possible linked killing spree amid the country’s wider femicide crisis.
