11,000 hemp products seized in statewide crackdown, local smoke shop out of thousands
Florida is cracking down on smoke shops that violate new hemp product regulations.
Prosecutors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case no longer pursuing attempted arson and attempted kidnapping theories
Prosecutors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case informed the judge they will no longer pursue theories that the hip-hop mogul was involved in attempted arson and attempted kidnapping, according to a letter submitted to the court.
Drug kingpin ‘Fito,’ Ecuador’s most wanted man, has been captured, says Ecuador’s president
Ecuador’s most wanted man and leader of the Los Choneros gang, Jose Adolfo Macias, was captured on Wednesday, according to the country’s President Daniel Noboa.
Amanda Edwards Secures Backing from Higher Heights PAC in TX-18 Special Election
Higher Heights for America PAC has reaffirmed its endorsement of Amanda Edwards in the Special Election for Texas’s 18th Congressional District, highlighting her leadership experience and growing local and national support.
Texas Southern University Launches Inaugural ‘Tiger Chat’ to Spotlight Student Voices and Inspire Community Engagement
Texas Southern University (TSU) proudly ushered in a new era of dialogue and leadership with the launch of its Tiger Chat: Conversations That Inspire series. Held on Tuesday, June 24, in the elegant main hall of the TSU University Museum, …
NASA Trailblazer Katherine Johnson Soars Among Aviation Legends in Commemorative “250 Years of Flight” Magazine
The extraordinary life and legacy of NASA icon Katherine Johnson continues to rise to new heights. Now honored among the world’s most groundbreaking aviation heroes, Johnson is featured in the newly released “250 Years of Flight: A Breathtaking Journey from …
Scott Turner Brings Power and Purpose to Houston: HUD Secretary Joins Mayor Whitmire for Resilience Initiative Following Disasters
In a powerful show of unity and recovery, newly appointed U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner joined Houston Mayor John Whitmire on June 24, 2025, at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center for a landmark announcement focused on post-disaster …
Tropical Storm Andrea becomes first named system of the Atlantic hurricane season
An area of stormy weather in the open Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda and the Azores became Tropical Storm Andrea on Tuesday morning, the first of the Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Deaths from heart attacks are way down. Here’s what’s killing us instead
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. However, overall heart disease death rates over the past five decades dropped by 66% in American adults age 25 and older, according to a new study. Even better, deaths …
RFK Jr.’s new CDC advisers to study childhood vaccination schedule, guidelines for hepatitis B, measles shots
At the first meeting of a controversial new group of vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the committee announced new plans to study established vaccine guidelines.
Las Vegas aims to stem summertime slowdown with deals
So long as you’re not made of wax, right now is a great time to visit Las Vegas. Part of this is on Mother Nature; summer temperatures can hit a beastly 115 in the Mojave Desert, a harsh reality that …
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N Electrifies the Auto World with Five-Star Award from Autocar
In a powerful nod to innovation, performance, and the future of electrified driving, Hyundai Motor Company has once again made headlines—this time with its high-performance electric marvel, the IONIQ 5 N. The groundbreaking EV has earned the coveted Five-Star Car …
Celebrate Independence Day in Style with “Red, White & Cruise” at Hermann Park’s McGovern Lake!
This Fourth of July, ditch the crowded lawns and parking lots and celebrate America’s birthday with a truly unforgettable experience: Red, White & Cruise at Hermann Park! 🚣♀️🎆
Here We Grow Again: The Plant Project Blooms Anew at M-K-T Heights in Houston
Get ready to grow, Houston! The Plant Project — Texas’ first Black woman-owned plant shop — is proudly returning to the city in full bloom with a brand-new location at M-K-T Heights (600 N. Shepherd Drive, Suite 117). The soft …
Houston’s Own Isabella Wakeham Shines on Season 17 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior
Houston is beaming with pride as American Ninja Warrior Season 17 swings back into action — and Cypress native Isabella Wakeham is taking the spotlight by storm. In an electrifying performance during Monday night’s episode, Wakeham was the only woman …
