Holiday travel is getting more expensive as airfares soar, jet fuel costs surge, and airlines cut budget-friendly flights—leaving travelers bracing for higher ticket prices through 2027.

Health insurance costs are set to surge again in 2027, leaving workers facing higher premiums, bigger out-of-pocket bills, and tough choices about the coverage they can afford.

Social media platforms are giving users more power to control their feeds, block unwanted topics, and take back control of what they see online—but will AI finally listen?

Frost Bank is banking on Houston’s basketball future, expanding its Rockets partnership and becoming the official bank of the returning Houston Comets ahead of their historic 2027 WNBA debut!

Virginia’s longtime Democratic Senate leader Louise Lucas faces federal racketeering, marijuana distribution, and money-laundering charges, with prosecutors alleging she used her political influence to build family wealth as she vows to fight back.

Airbnb is cracking down on vacation rental chores—guests can now skip washing dishes, stripping beds, and taking out the trash as the company pushes back against unreasonable checkout demands.

The NFL’s Week 7 slate brings mounting playoff pressure for the Rams, chaos in the NFC East, and a major showdown between undefeated Kansas City and defending champion Seattle—all as the league prepares for its first regular-season game in Paris!

Formula One is heading back to Africa with a 10-year Rwanda Grand Prix deal, but hopes for tourism and investment are colliding with mounting concerns over human rights, alleged support for rebels in the Congo, and the risk of sportswashing.

Atlanta’s WNBA Dream are making history as Angel Reese leads a 26-point Finals blowout before 17,000 roaring fans, proving women’s basketball is booming and a championship is within reach!

Meta faces a staggering $25 billion penalty over alleged privacy deception tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, even as booming AI investments fuel its business growth.

Wall Street looks to Meta, Tesla and IBM earnings for fresh clues about the AI boom, while oil prices, the U.S.-Iran conflict and the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision keep investors on edge.

SpaceX shares surge as Elon Musk backs a potential Tesla merger, but blockbuster earnings and growing questions over Ukraine’s Starlink access put his expanding business empire under the spotlight.

Why do Europeans fly across the continent for less while America’s budget airlines keep struggling? From Ryanair’s no-frills strategy to Spirit Airlines’ collapse, discover why Europe has mastered cheap air travel while the U.S. struggles to keep fares low.

Houston’s Hispanic business community is making major economic moves! With $54 billion in annual consumer spending and more than 400 leaders expected, the sold-out State of Hispanics Summit spotlights the community shaping Greater Houston’s economic future.

Houston’s airports are serving up big flavors for a good cause! Discover Flavor Fest 2026, where local favorites compete for bragging rights while supporting aviation workers in need.