OpenAI is holding back GPT-6.1 Astra after the model fell short of its safety standards, underscoring growing concerns over the risks of increasingly autonomous AI systems.

The Trump administration is seeking to cancel $810 million in congressionally approved funding for refugees, immigrants, minority businesses and other programs, reigniting a fight over presidential power and congressional authority.

A Black family’s decades-old dream of a community park is now at the center of a legal fight over a planned Texas data center.

Tomball’s longtime H-E-B is getting a $20 million makeover and expansion, with construction slated to begin in 2027.

A low-profile Harris County race could have a big impact on property owners as three candidates compete for HCAD’s At-Large Place 3 seat.

Houston’s Hispanic economic influence takes center stage October 20 as the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce brings data, business leaders and opportunity together at its 2026 State of Hispanics Summit.

Trill Burgers brings its Houston-born smash-burger swagger to Westheimer with a new location, drive-thru and late-night plans.

Taylor Swift’s latest music release is stirring an unexpected question among fans: in an era of economic strain and widening celebrity wealth, can pop stars still feel relatable to the people who made them billionaires?

Immigration raids across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas are disrupting the beef supply chain, cattle industry groups say, with delayed shipments, millions in losses and potential pressure on meat prices.

A sharp drop in US consumer confidence has pushed sentiment near historic lows, with soaring gas prices, persistent inflation and economic uncertainty leaving Americans increasingly worried about their finances and the cost of living.

President Trump is weighing a major shift on energy exports, considering limits on US diesel shipments as soaring fuel prices put pressure on farmers, truckers and consumers ahead of the midterm elections.

With mortgage rates topping 7%, homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages are facing a critical question: how can they avoid a potentially painful jump in monthly payments when their rates reset?

Mortgage rates have climbed above 7% for the first time since January 2025, adding pressure to homebuyers as higher borrowing costs weigh on affordability and housing demand. GlobeNewswire

Starbucks is closing about 250 North American locations as CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan continues to reshape the coffee giant through store closures, renovations, menu changes and tighter expansion plans.

Meta is doubling down on AI with new smart glasses, virtual-reality devices and a keychain-sized AI companion as Mark Zuckerberg bets Muse will become part of everyday life despite growing privacy and safety concerns.