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Powered by rain, this seed carrier could help reforest the most remote areas
The world’s forests are under threat. As well as being logged for timber and cleared to make way for agriculture, rising global temperatures are causing more intense wildfires.
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Harris County Civil Courts at Law Appoints New Associate Judge to Address Post-Pandemic Surge in Eviction Appeals
A veteran Houston lawyer has been tapped to serve as the Harris County Civil Courts at Law’s first associate judge, a newly created position designed to tackle the county’s increasing volume of eviction appeals.
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Austin becomes latest US official to visit Israel as Biden administration presses for strategy shift from Netanyahu
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is visiting Israel on Monday to get a clearer assessment from Israeli officials on their military operations, marking the latest administration official to visit the country amid an intensifying rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over mounting civilian casualties in Gaza.
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Foxconn makes most of the world’s iPhones. Now its CEO wants to make EVs
Certainly, Young Liu has heard the auto industry cliche that modern vehicles are “iPhones on wheels.” Cars and SUVs are packed with computer chips, sophisticated sensors, touchscreens and data connections.
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The new FAFSA: What you need to know to get financial aid for college
There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it’s about to look a lot different.There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it’s about to look a lot different.
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Students on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia on December 8. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Gustafson/Bloomberg/Getty Images
Published on December 18, 2023
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Biden safe after car crashes into motorcade vehicle at campaign headquarters
A car unintentionally struck an SUV in President Joe Biden’s motorcade Sunday night, causing damage to both vehicles and appearing to startle the preside
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Members of the US Secret Service rush to a car after it hit a motorcade SUV as President Joe Biden was leaving his campaign headquarters …
Published on December 18, 2023
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Steph Curry’s five-year three-point streak ends in Golden State Warriors win over Portland Trail Blazers
Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry failed to make a three-pointer in an NBA regular season game for the first time in five years, blanking from deep in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
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Southwest hit by record $140 million fine for holiday service meltdown in 2022
The federal government is fining Southwest Airlines $140 million for last year’s historic, 10-day-long holiday meltdown that stranded more than 2 million travelers.
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Quaker Oats recalls dozens of products over foodborne illness risk
Quaker Oats on Friday recalled more than 40 granola bar and cereal products because they could be contaminated with salmonella.
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Biden’s national security adviser says Israel will move to new phase of war focusing on precisely targeting Hamas leadership
President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said Friday that there will be a transition to another phase of the war that is focused on “more precise ways” of targeting Hamas leadership.
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US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan speaks during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on November …
Published on December 15, 2023
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Critics say the vague language used in Texas' abortion law places providers in legal jeopardy and patients at risk. Mandatory Credit: Montinique Monroe/Getty Images
Published on December 15, 2023
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Texas abortion law’s wording is causing dangerous confusion over emergency medical exceptions, critics say
Emergency medical exceptions to the Texas abortion ban are extremely rare, and experts say the law leaves medical providers with their hands tied and puts patients at risk.
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Middle school teacher arrested after allegedly threatening to behead Muslim student who said Israeli flag offended her
A Georgia middle school teacher was arrested last week after multiple witnesses told authorities he threatened to behead a 13-year-old Muslim student who said the Israeli flag hanging in his classroom offended her.
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Elevating Inclusion: Houston's Corporate Titans Forge Ahead with LGBTQ+ Alliance Program
Houston's corporate leaders, including luminaries from HP, Sysco, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell USA, and HPE, recently convened at the HP Campus to lay the groundwork for an innovative LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Program.
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METRO's Bus Shelter Art Program Continues to Beautify Neighborhoods
METRO is thrilled to share the continued success of its Bus Shelter Art Program, bringing student creativity to local communities. Recently, METRO reached a significant milestone by selecting winning designs from four high school campuses in the Al- dine Independent School District.
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Tracing Triumphs: The Kinsey Collection Unveils Centuries of Black American Legacy at Holocaust Museum Houston
Houston Style Magazine is about to welcome an awe-inspiring journey through African American artistry and resilience.
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Whitmire's Vision for a Thriving Houston
John Whitmire has firmly set his sights on "Revitalizing Houston," echoing his commitment from the campaign's inception on November 15 last year, through to his triumphant declaration of victory. His words resonated with conviction in the packed hall of George R. Brown Convention Center, where he announced, "Great cities accomplish great things. My focus is on enhancing safety and infrastructure – expect more officers on our streets and tangible improvements in our community's well-being."
