6 people die in Cessna plane crash in California
A Cessna business jet crashed near French Valley Airport in Murrieta, California, early Saturday morning, the FAA said.
A top House Republican backs Biden’s decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, while a prominent Democrat disagrees
A top House Republican said Sunday he agreed with the Biden administration’s contentious decision to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package, while a prominent progressive Democrat said the US risks “losing our moral …
Senator Chuck Schumer calls for FDA investigation into high caffeine content of PRIME Energy drinks
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on the US Food and Drug Administration to investigate the high caffeine content of PRIME Energy drinks, which he claims are being targeted to children as “one of the summer’s hottest beverages for …
Houston Texans and Crime Stoppers Join Tech Leader to Surprise Youth
Loud cheers and big smiles filled the gymnasium at the Mission Bend Boys and Girls Club in Fort Bend County. Comcast, the company powering the Xfinity 10G Network, surprised the audience this week with much-needed devices – brand new laptops. …
What Biden needs to accomplish with his NATO trip
President Joe Biden embarks on a weeklong trip to Europe on Sunday, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for the future of the NATO alliance.
Banks with at least $100 billion in assets could face higher capital limits
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said Monday he is proposing stricter bank capital requirements in light of three major US bank failures earlier this year.
Mirra Andreeva, 16, loses to Madison Keys at Wimbledon after controversially being docked a point
Teenage tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva’s dream Wimbledon run ended in controversial fashion on Monday after the Russian was docked a point for throwing her racket.
Elon Musk jet-tracking account moves to Twitter rival Threads
One of Elon Musk’s least-favorite Twitter users is moving to Meta’s competing platform Threads.
Biden meets King Charles III for the first time since coronation
President Joe Biden and King Charles III on Monday met for the first time since the British monarch’s coronation, with the US president visiting Windsor Castle for all the pomp and circumstance that comes with a royal meeting.
Urban South Brewery to host inaugural Potterfest to Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday July 28-29 in Houston
Urban South Brewery will host its free Potterfest celebration in honor of Harry Potter’s birthday July 28-29. Potterfest will take place over two days, beginning with a Harry Potter themed Trivia Night on Friday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. at …
Business Association Backs Property Tax Legislation by Texas Lieutenant Governor and Speaker
As the Texas State Chamber, The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today released a statement supporting property tax legislation announced by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan:
Teen gets life sentence for killing Spanish teacher
An Iowa teenager who killed his Spanish teacher was sentenced to life in prison Thursday, court documents show.
The US economy can’t function smoothly without UPS. That’s why a strike will hurt
UPS isn’t just another large shipping company. It carries 6% of America’s gross domestic product in its trucks. It also plays a central role in the smooth movement of goods the economy depends upon, feeding supply chains that are only …
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Opens Location in Houston Heights
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness – the best-in-class group fitness experience that combines immersive training with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s champion techniques, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location in Houston Heights. Located at 600 N Shepherd …
The University of Houston-Downtown College of Sciences and Technology Receives $258,681 From the National Science Foundation
UHD recently received $258,681 from the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in support of the Computer Science and Engineering Technology (CSET) department’s program, “Research Experiences in Computational Sciences and Engineering.”
