Story Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories
Just hours after Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg announced last Tuesday that the social media giant would eliminate its US-based fact-checkers, the iconic hills above Los Angeles began to smolder.
Walmart’s logo got its first facelift in nearly 20 years
Walmart is giving its logo the first facelift in nearly two decades, rolling out a new identity that is a subtle nod to its past.
Here’s what TikTok users are saying about the looming ban
TikTok creators and users are facing the reality that the popular short-video app will likely be banned in the United States.
Grammys and Oscars to proceed amid LA fires, but will put the spotlight on first responders
As they say in Hollywood, the show must go on.
A father at the bedside of his son, a surfer and a woman who stayed behind with her beloved pets are among wildfire victims
An amputee and his son with cerebral palsy were among the 24 deaths in the fires raging around Los Angeles. The father was found at his son’s bedside.
Texas man arrested, accused of stalking Caitlin Clark
A Texas man has been arrested after investigators say he sent a series of threatening and sexually explicit messages to Caitlin Clark on social media.
Texas man arrested, accused of stalking Caitlin Clark
A Texas man has been arrested after investigators say he sent a series of threatening and sexually explicit messages to Caitlin Clark on social media.
Trump’s Team is Coming for Climate Science. The Timing Couldn’t Be Worse.
It is official: 2024 was the hottest year on record. Temperatures not only surpassed 2023 as the previous hottest year, they leapt – for the first time – past the goal set in the Paris Climate Agreement of limiting global …
A Lifeline for the Community: Commissioner Ellis Champions $1M Opioid Prevention Grant for Black Men
In an inspiring step toward combating the opioid epidemic, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced his full support for the Commissioners Court's approval of a $1 million grant to the African American Male Wellness Agency. This bold initiative, funded by …
Wildfires are a threat to mental health that can linger even years later
Dr. Jyoti Mishra personally knows how much stress can come with a wildfire. The associate director of the UC Climate Change and Mental Health Council and associate professor of psychiatry works at the University of California, San Diego. Her city …
Mel Gibson latest celebrity to share loss of home due to wildfires
Mel Gibson’s home in Malibu was destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording a podcast with Joe Rogan in Austin, Texas, Gibson has revealed.
Star-Studded Lineup: A Rodeo for the Ages
RodeoHouston has truly outdone itself for 2025, blending the best of country, pop, hip-hop, and more into a showstopping roster of talent. Here's what to expect:
Houston Takes the Lead in AI Innovation: HCC’s National AI Conference
When it comes to trailblazing in technology, Houston is making waves. And leading the charge is none other than Houston Community College (HCC), the first community college in Texas to offer an associate degree in Artificial Intelligence and the first …
Mentors Matter: Communities In Schools of Houston’s Bold Mission to Build Brighter Futures
When it comes to changing lives, Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) doesn’t just talk the talk—it walks the walk, partners with schools, and mentors students every step of the way. As January ushers in National Mentoring Month, this powerhouse …
Houston’s Bravest: A Community's Call to Action
In a city as vibrant and resilient as Houston, heroes often emerge not from myths but from the frontline—firefighters whose courage illuminates even the darkest nights. Such valor was on full display on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, when Senior Captain …
