A “New Direction”: West Coast Black News Publisher, Dr. John Warren, Elected Board Chair of NNPA
Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint made his mark at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention in Savannah, Georgia when he became the third person from the West Coast to lead the 85-year-old …
Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Collection and Facility Schedule for 4th of July Holiday
In observance of the City of Houston’s approved holiday schedule, there will be no curbside collection services, and all Solid Waste Management (SWMD) facilities will be closed.
A couple tried for 18 years to get pregnant. AI made it happen
After trying to conceive for 18 years, one couple is now pregnant with their first child thanks to the power of artificial intelligence. The couple had undergone several rounds of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, visiting fertility centers around the …
Employers can benefit from a four-day week too, a trial suggests
Switching to a four-day work week can be good for the bottom line, according to the results of a new trial in the United Kingdom. For six months between last November and April, nearly 1,000 employees across 17 companies and …
How the prosecution failed to prove its most serious charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
“This is Sean Combs,” Assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson told jurors in May, during opening statements of the hip-hop mogul’s racketeering and sex-trafficking trial. “To the public, he was Puff Daddy or Diddy, a cultural icon, a businessman, larger than …
Man recounts family lost in deadly Hawaii fireworks explosion
Nelson Benigno is struggling every day to cope with the devastating Aliamanu fireworks explosion that took the lives of his family on New Year's Eve.
Fourth of July gas hasn’t been this cheap since 2021
Drivers hitting the road this Fourth of July weekend won’t need to break the bank to fill up at the gas pump.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Set to Ignite the Future of EV Performance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed! ⚡🚗
Get ready, Houston! The future of high-performance electric vehicles is almost here — and it's coming in fast. Hyundai is charging into the spotlight with the world premiere of the IONIQ 6 N at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed …
Santiago Osorio: Keeping Houston METRO Safe, Secure, and Built for the Future
From bus operator to executive leader, Santiago Osorio is driving change behind the scenes at Houston METRO—discover how his journey is shaping safer, smarter transit for all.
Rep. Al Green Requests Unanimous Consent to Block Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP (Washington, D.C.)
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor requesting unanimous consent to block cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
Bianca Valerio Makes History in Pasadena with a Coin Toss Victory That Signals a New Era of Representation
In a twist worthy of a Hollywood script, Pasadena has crowned its newest City Council member not through a recount, not through litigation—but with a coin toss. And not just any council member: meet Bianca Valerio, the city’s first-ever Latina …
Young boy sells custom pens to help buy supplies for Ohio animal shelter
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WLWT) -- A little boy from Colerain Township is making a big difference. He donated hundreds of dollars to a local animal shelter, using money he raised by making and selling pens.
Chuck E. Cheese is opening arcades for adults
Chuck E. Cheese isn’t just for the kids anymore. The arcade chain is opening a spin-off aimed at adults, called “Chuck’s Arcade,” which the company describes as a “modern-day love letter to the games and people who made Chuck E. …
Tesla reports record sales plunge from last year
Tesla reported another record sales plunge Wednesday, as brand damage from CEO Elon Musk’s political activities and increased competition continued to batter the once fast-growing electric car maker.
Microsoft to lay off around 9,000 workers in its largest cuts since 2023
Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees, its third round of cuts in recent months, the company confirmed on Wednesday.

