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Here’s how to watch this year’s brightest meteor shower

It’s that time of the year again. Sky-gazers may get the chance to glimpse some of the dozens of meteors that will streak across the sky as the annual Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak.

A potential Super Bowl preview and the battle for Pennsylvania: Five things to look out for in Week 15 of the NFL season

We are down to just four weeks left in the regular season. There are no more bye weeks with everyone playing and many teams now find themselves in must-win situations in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. Here are …

Will Tilman Fertitta Be the Next U.S. Ambassador to Italy?

Houston’s own billionaire and proud business mogul, Tilman Fertitta, is making waves in the political realm. As whispers from CBS News suggest, Fertitta, the owner of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, is a frontrunner for President Donald Trump’s pick as the …

Walgreens is in particularly awful shape

Drug stores around the United States are struggling. Especially Walgreens. Walgreens’ stock has plunged more than 80% over the past five years, ranking the company among the worst-performing stocks during that stretch. It’s closing 1,200 stores, roughly 15% of its …

NFL’s partnership with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation ‘not changing’ amid sexual assault allegations

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is standing by Shawn Carter, known as Jay-Z, amid allegations the rapper and businessman assaulted a 13-year-old in 2000 with Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Who is Tony Buzbee, the larger-than-life lawyer behind lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs?

Mean. Obsessed. Brash. Psycho. And that’s what his friends call him. All of those words have been applied to Tony Buzbee – and he likes them so much, he features them prominently on his website.

Who is Tony Buzbee, the larger-than-life lawyer behind lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs?

Mean. Obsessed. Brash. Psycho. And that’s what his friends call him. All of those words have been applied to Tony Buzbee – and he likes them so much, he features them prominently on his website.

NBA Cup semifinals are set after Hawks and Rockets victories

The NBA Cup semifinals are set after the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets were victorious in their respective quarterfinal games on Wednesday.

Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation Partners with UH Law Center to Champion Criminal Justice Reform

In a powerful collaboration that marries star power with social impact, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s BeyGOOD Foundation has gifted $100,000 to the University of Houston (UH) Law Center. This contribution aims to elevate the Law Center's Criminal Justice Clinic, funding a full-time …

The Imani School’s Dad’s Club: Everyday Heroes Building a Brighter Future

At The Imani School, superheroes don’t just exist in comic books or on the big screen — they walk the halls, tell inspiring stories, and roll up their sleeves to make a real difference. Enter The Dad’s Club, a dynamic …

Two prominent real estate brokers and their brother charged in sex trafficking case

Federal prosecutors charged two prominent real estate brokers and their brother in a sex trafficking scheme, alleging they baited, drugged and sexually assaulted multiple women since 2010.

Fingerprints from health care CEO’s killing scene match suspect Luigi Mangione’s, police say

Fingerprints found at the scene of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO match those of suspect Luigi Mangione, two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter told CNN on Wednesday, as authorities continue to investigate the motive for the killing.

Randy Parker Makes History: The Visionary CEO Leading Hyundai and Genesis North America

Houston, we have a trailblazer to celebrate! Randy Parker, an industry powerhouse with a stellar track record, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, effective January 1, 2025. This historic move solidifies Parker’s influence …

Congress Has a Rare Chance to Lower Drug Prices

Concerns about high drug prices can take a significant toll on Americans every day. A new West Health-Gallup study recently found that a mere 55% of Americans believe they can afford their healthcare and prescription drugs, down six points in …

Senator Borris L. Miles: A Trailblazer Honored with NBCSL’s Legislator of the Year Award

In a city as vibrant and determined as Houston, it’s fitting that one of its most dedicated public servants has earned national recognition. Senator Borris L. Miles, the voice of Senate District 13, has been awarded the National Black Caucus …