What to watch as the NFL season crosses the halfway point
NFL Week 9 is bringing international excitement, quarterback comebacks and high-stakes showdowns as Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield and the league’s biggest contenders battle to make their playoff ambitions a reality!
Musk bet big on keeping Texas red. What happens to his business empire now?
Elon Musk spent nearly $500 million backing Republicans in the midterms, but Democrats’ victories in Texas could deliver an unexpected political and regulatory headache for his SpaceX and Tesla empires.
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer after a record-breaking career with Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo is saying goodbye to Portugal after 23 record-shattering years, 234 international appearances and 146 goals—but the soccer legend's next chapter is far from over!
Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong handed another 10 years in jail
Once the teenage face of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, Joshua Wong now faces 10 more years behind bars in a landmark national security case raising renewed concerns about human rights and political freedom.
Gina Hinojosa Announces Bipartisan Transition Team, Pledges Administration for All Texans
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her transition team, emphasizing bipartisan leadership and a commitment to representing all Texans as she prepares to take office.
Rubber Ducks, Live Music and Outdoor Movies: East River Brings November Fun to Houston
From a 6,000-duck race along Buffalo Bayou to a Twilight-inspired movie night and a Texans watch party, East River is giving Houstonians plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy November.
East River is bringing a month of outdoor entertainment to Houston in November, featuring live music, a 6,000-rubber-duck race along Buffalo Bayou, themed movie nights, fitness activities and a Houston Texans watch party.
Black Wall St. Returns to Houston For Its 2nd Annual Legacy Weekend Celebrating Black Economic Excellence, Wealth & Community
Houston will host the 2nd Annual Black Wall St. Legacy Weekend Nov. 6–8, 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs, families and community leaders for three days of financial education, business development and generational wealth building.
Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson says he won’t sue out-of-state doctors who mail abortion pills to Texas
Current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued multiple out-of-state doctors for illegally mailing abortion pills, which abortion advocates say has chilled access.
Texas Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson says he will end lawsuits against out-of-state doctors who prescribe abortion medication to Texans, signaling a shift in enforcement of the state’s near-total abortion ban under incoming Democratic leadership.
Planning a Holiday Road Trip? This San Antonio Resort Is Bringing the Christmas Magic
Houston travelers can head to San Antonio for holiday magic at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas, featuring a Christmas market, Santa breakfasts, festive pop-up bar, private snow globes, hayrides and seasonal family activities.
What Trump’s midterms setback could mean for Iran, Israel and Ukraine
Trump’s midterm losses are sending shockwaves far beyond Washington! From Iran and Israel to Ukraine, world leaders are watching to see whether the election results will reshape U.S. foreign policy, military support and the future of global alliances.
Do you use AI agents to run your daily life? We want to hear about it
AI agents are moving beyond answering questions to managing everyday life—from shopping and scheduling to planning vacations. But how much do these digital assistants really know about you, and how much personal information are you willing to share?
Dow eyes best post-midterm elections day in 44 years as Democrats take control of Congress
Wall Street is celebrating a historic Democratic election sweep! The Dow jumped nearly 1,500 points as investors welcomed the prospect of political gridlock—but falling oil prices and growing uncertainty over AI data centers reveal a more complicated market outlook.
CVS to split into two companies, in major breakup of its $117 billion healthcare empire
CVS is breaking up one of America’s biggest healthcare empires! The pharmacy giant plans to split its retail drugstores from Aetna and Caremark by 2028—but what does the historic shakeup mean for patients, prescription costs and the future of healthcare?
Expecting a new grandchild? Here’s why you may need to see your doctor first
Expecting a new grandchild? Doctors say grandparents can help protect newborns from dangerous infections by getting up to date on key vaccines—including Tdap, flu, RSV, COVID-19 and measles. Find out which shots to discuss with your doctor before that first visit!
Too big to rig? How Trump’s voter fraud crusade crashed into a blue wave
Fears of federal election interference loomed over the 2026 midterms, but courts, state officials and local election workers stood their ground. Here’s how America’s election safeguards helped prevent a potential crisis—and kept democracy moving.
Texas Democrats pull off the breakthrough they’ve chased for decades, reshaping national politics
Texas just rewrote its political playbook! Democrats swept major statewide races, flipped the governor’s mansion and U.S. Senate seat, and made the Lone Star State a new focal point in the national political landscape. Could this historic shift reshape the road to the White House?
Trump reacts to Republican losses and declines to take blame
After Democrats’ sweeping 2026 election losses, President Trump is pointing fingers at Republican candidates, defending his record and refusing to reconsider the Iran war. But with Democrats taking control of Congress, will his political playbook still work?
Former elementary school teacher becomes newest paper billionaire in China
From elementary school teacher to billionaire! Michael Mai’s adhesive-products company saw shares soar nearly 800% after its stock market debut, turning the entrepreneur and his sister into China’s newest billionaire success story.
At $835 million, tonight’s Powerball is among the top 10 jackpots in the game’s history
$835 MILLION is up for grabs! Wednesday’s Powerball drawing could create a life-changing winner and make lottery history as the jackpot climbs to the 10th largest ever.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa will win Texas governor’s race, CNN projects
Texas makes history! CNN projects Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated Greg Abbott to become the state’s first Latina governor, ending decades of Republican leadership and opening a new chapter in Texas politics.
