How Villanova shaped the New York Knicks’ dominant run to the NBA Finals
As the New York Knicks chase an NBA title, former Villanova Wildcats stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges are proving that patience, perseverance and loyalty can still lead to basketball greatness.
Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction
A growing bipartisan movement is demanding warning labels, stricter regulation, and limits on marketing of ultraprocessed foods as new research links them to serious health risks and possible addictive properties.
Peabo Bryson, timeless tenor of Disney ballads and R&B legend, dead at 75
Grammy-winning R&B legend Peabo Bryson, known for Disney classics “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at age 75.
Abbie Kamin’s Next Chapter: A Historic Harris County Legal Seat Meets a Houston-Built Public Servant
Abbie Kamin is set to make history as Harris County’s first woman and first mother County Attorney, bringing a record of public service and civic leadership to the role.
New mural in San Francisco advocates for sex workers' rights and LGBTQ rights
A new mural in San Francisco’s Castro district is sparking conversation by honoring sex workers’ rights and highlighting broader issues of justice, identity, and inclusion.
Gina Hinojosa Houston Campaign Stop: Education, Economy and Voting Rights Focus
Gina Hinojosa met with Houston voters at Gatlin’s BBQ, highlighting her campaign priorities including public education, economic opportunity, voting rights, and healthcare access.
People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help
Microsoft and Mayo Clinic are partnering to build a medical AI model aimed at improving the accuracy of health advice for patients and clinicians.
Knicks' run to the NBA Finals is the talk of New York City: "It's about damn time"
New York City has fully embraced its Knicks fever as playoff excitement spills from packed streets and watch parties to murals, MTA stations, and even City Hall, uniting the city behind a long-awaited championship run.
Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits
A wave of federal retirements and staffing cuts has overwhelmed the Office of Personnel Management, leaving tens of thousands of former employees waiting months for their promised retirement benefits. Category:
US job openings are at their highest level in nearly two years
U.S. job openings surged to a two-year high in April, but mixed labor data suggests employers are still hesitant to hire amid economic uncertainty and shifting market conditions.
Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch
Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking early government access to advanced AI models, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity protections while balancing innovation and national security concerns.
NBA superstar Steph Curry signs Li-Ning deal in a major win for Chinese shoe giant
Stephen Curry has signed a long-term partnership with Li-Ning, ending his sneaker free agency and strengthening the brand’s push into the U.S. market while expanding his global business footprint.
Here’s why Harry Potter might take some of the credit if the US has a magical World Cup run
As the World Cup approaches, Weston McKennie reflects on his journey from a Harry Potter-loving kid to one of the biggest stars on the U.S. Men’s National Team, embracing both the pressure and possibility of soccer’s biggest stage.
A closer look at Patrick Kelly’s tragically short but outsized influence on fashion
A new documentary celebrates the life and legacy of pioneering designer Patrick Kelly, tracing his journey from Mississippi to Paris and highlighting the lasting influence he had on generations of Black fashion creatives.
Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says
A Trump administration proposal to give private companies access to surplus weapons-grade plutonium is sparking concerns over nuclear security, costs, and global precedent.
From Spelling Bee Spark to State House Stage: Staci Childs Carries Sunnyside’s Voice Forward in Texas House District 131
After winning the Democratic runoff in Texas House District 131, Staci Childs emerges as a new generation of leadership for Sunnyside, bringing her experience as an educator, attorney, and advocate to a seat long held by Rep. Alma Allen.
Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The Trump administration is signaling a possible retreat from a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund amid legal challenges and growing opposition from Republican lawmakers and federal court rulings.
Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine
Passengers exposed to a rare hantavirus strain on a cruise ship are completing federally supervised quarantine at home, as the CDC and state health officials continue close monitoring despite no reported symptoms.
Houston Chronicle Endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate: A Democracy-Supportive Call for Texas to Choose Service Over Scandal
The Houston Chronicle Editorial Board endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate, framing the Texas race as a defining choice between integrity-driven public service and controversy-laden politics.
Harris Health Earns NIH Praise for Turning Compassion Into a Clinical Care Comeback Story
National recognition is shining on Harris Health after its addiction treatment program helped lead a major NIH study and expand pathways to recovery for Houston-area patients battling substance use disorders.
