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What we know about the Florida State University shooting suspect

A Florida State University student accused of killing two people and injuring five others in a shooting at the university on Thursday is the son of a local sheriff’s deputy, authorities say, and spent time training with law enforcement and …

Already facing Trump administration cuts, US colleges risk losses from another revenue source: foreign students

In a matter of days, millions of students will be finalizing one of the biggest decisions of their lives: what college they will attend.

Social Security Customer Service Crisis Puts Spotlight on New Social Security Commissioner

Texans—and millions of Americans—are paying the price for years of underfunded, understaffed Social Security services, and unless the SSA and Congress act now, the customer service crisis will only get worse.

10-year-old girl kidnapped by man she met on Roblox, police say

A California man has been arrested for abducting a 10-year-old child he reportedly met on social media apps Roblox and Discord, authorities said Wednesday.

At least 6 people injured in mass shooting at Florida State University

At least six people were injured in a mass shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, according to hospital officials, who had earlier confirmed to CNN it was receiving and treating patients from the campus.

Suspect in Dallas high school shooting fired ‘indiscriminately,’ injuring 5 students, documents say

Five students were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in southeast Dallas when a 17-year-old allegedly snuck into the school and fired “indiscriminately,” according to a state affidavit for the suspect’s arrest warrant.

Menefee and Briones Secure Release of Refugee Health Funds After Lawsuit Against Federal Government

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and Commissioner Lesley Briones successfully compelled the federal government to release $10.5 million in refugee health funds after filing a lawsuit challenging a months-long freeze.

Xfinity Locks in the Future: 5-Year Price Guarantee Revolutionizes Home Internet

In a bold move that puts power back in the hands of the consumer, Comcast’s Xfinity is stepping into 2025 with an offer that feels more like a tech dream than reality — a five-year price lock on its best-in-class …

Communities In Schools of Houston Champions Mental Health Support for Students During Mental Health Awareness Month

As Mental Health Awareness Month shines a national spotlight on emotional well-being this May, Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) stands at the forefront of advocacy and action — ensuring that the mental health needs of Houston-area students are met …

Google is an online advertising monopoly, judge rules

Google has illegally built “monopoly power” with its web advertising business, a federal judge in Virginia has ruled, siding with the Justice Department in a landmark case against the tech giant that could reshape the basic economics of running a …

Rep. Al Green to Address GOP Opposition to Medicaid Cuts, Highlight Program's Importance

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green will address statements made by a dozen Republicans addressed to House leadership indicating that they will not make significant cuts to Medicaid. Although, this is vindication of Congressman Green’s taking a stand …

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Unveils the Ultimate Dessert Indulgence with the All-New SNICKERS® Pizookie® — A Sweet Tooth Dream Come True

Houston, get ready to go nuts in the best way possible! BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has teamed up with Mars, the iconic name behind your favorite candy bars, to launch a dessert that’s destined to be the talk of the …

Tempers flare as few Republicans hold in-person town halls

Republicans faced frustrated constituents at town hall meetings Tuesday, offering a glimpse at the building anger over Donald Trump’s sweeping overhaul of the federal government among portions of the electorate — and, in the face of it, the deference GOP …

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home targeted the governor for his views on war in Gaza, warrant says

Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence, told 911 operators he targeted the governor in part because of what he believed were Shapiro’s views on the war in Gaza, according to search warrants …

Biden slams Trump administration’s cuts to Social Security Administration in first public remarks since leaving office

Former President Joe Biden offered his first public critique of President Donald Trump’s second term Tuesday, painting the Trump administration’s handling of the Social Security Administration as destructive.