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Aide asked 911 dispatcher to send ambulance to Austin’s house without lights and sirens before Walter Reed hospitalization
An aide who called 911 requesting an ambulance to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s house on New Year’s Day asked that the ambulance be discreet and “not show up with lights and sirens.”
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Playing video games at excessive sound levels has been associated with hearing loss, a new study has found. Mandatory Credit: milorad kravic/E+/Getty Images
Published on January 16, 2024
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Study finds video gamers may risk hearing loss or tinnitus
When it comes to being exposed to extremely loud sounds at concerts, researchers have long warned about the consequences for your hearing. But these risks may also come with playing video games, according to new research.
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What we know about the drownings of 3 Mexican migrants near Eagle Pass, Texas
The drowning deaths of a woman and two children from Mexico near the US-Mexico border have magnified the rift between Texas and federal officials over who has jurisdiction in that part of the Rio Grande area and how to tackle the migrant crisis.
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The 75 most impactful TV moments are debuts, farewells and historic firsts
It was through a television screen that most people witnessed the 1969 lunar landing and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
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Whitney Houston sings the National Anthem during the pregame show at Super Bowl XXV while tens of thousands of football fans wave tiny American flags …
Published on January 16, 2024
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Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named a 2024 EV Pulse Editor's Choice
IONIQ 6 Features Ultra-Fast 800-Volt/350kW Charging Capability Battery Charges From 10 to 80 Percent in as Little as 18 Minutes[i] EPA-Estimated Range of Up to 361 miles[ii]
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Former Raiders coach Gruden during Supreme Court oral arguments over lawsuit
Attorneys for the National Football League and Jon Gruden made their cases today before a three-judge panel of Nevada Supreme Court justices.
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Harris County Pioneers Joint Primary Election, Uniting Republican and Democratic Voters
In a groundbreaking move that speaks volumes about the power of unity, Harris County has announced a joint primary election, slated for March 5, 2024. This collaboration between the Republican and Democratic parties is not just a first for Texas' largest county, but a beacon of bipartisan cooperation.
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Cancelled - Performing Arts Houston presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo's 50th Anniversary Tour
This performance has been cancelled due to the weather. Performing Arts Houston presents the return of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (the Trocks) as part of their 50th anniversary tour, on January 23, 2024, at Jones Hall. The all-male ballet company founded in 1974 will perform parodies of classical ballets Swan Lake and Paquita, as well as Yes Virginia, Another Piano Ballet, all performed en pointe.
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Experience the Resonance of Heritage: Houston Grand Opera's Fifth Annual “Giving Voice” Concert Celebrates Black Artistry with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Houston Grand Opera, in a soul-stirring collaboration with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, invites you to the landmark fifth annual Giving Voice concert. This inspirational evening melds opera's grandeur with the historical vibrance of the Third Ward's spiritual haven, setting the stage on the momentous International Women's Day, March 8, 2024.
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Rodeo announces partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jacksons’ Sire Spirits for 2024
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Sire Spirits for the 2024 Rodeo. Sire Spirits is owned by award-winning multi-hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who will also be performing at RODEOHOUSTON® on Black Heritage Day, presented by Kroger, on March 1, 2024.
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Hutchinson suspends presidential campaign
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday he’s ending his presidential campaign following a dismal showing in Monday night’s Iowa caucuses, which were dominated by former President Donald Trump.
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Costco testing new system for entering stores
Bad news if you’re mooching off of someone else’s Costco membership: The retail giant is cracking down.
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Members of the NTSB examine the hole in the fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on a Boeing 737 Max 9. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on January 16, 2024
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Boeing’s stock tumbles after report warns investigation will open ‘new can of worms’
As if Boeing needed any more bad news, a scathing report from Wall Street on Tuesday sent its stock sinking sharply. The report cast doubt on Boeing’s ability to pass a new federal safety audit.
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Bills beat Steelers in frigid weather while Buccaneers defeat Eagles to advance in NFL playoffs
The next round of the NFL playoffs is decided after six games filled the ‘Super Wild Card Weekend.’
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Here are 6 self-care tips to fight the blues
Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.
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This photographer uncovers Hong Kong’s creatures of the night
A green pit viper coiled around a drainpipe, three blue-banded bees sleeping on a grass blade, and a gecko climbing a tree against the backdrop of a bustling city. They’re all part of Hong Kong-British wildlife photographer Lawrence Hylton’s extensive portfolio.
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Vivek Ramaswamy suspends presidential campaign
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy ended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination Monday night after a disappointing finish in the Iowa caucuses.

