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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Falls Short of Sky-high Hopes
If expectations for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" were inordinately (and perhaps unfairly) high, thank "The Force Awakens," which had a huge donut hole in the shape of Luke Skywalker at its center. Yet even with Luke integrated into the story, the film feels like a significant letdown, one that does far less than its predecessor to stoke enthusiasm for the next leg in the trilogy.
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The Very Real Health Dangers of Virtual Reality
Is the magical world of virtual reality arriving in your home this holiday season? You're not alone. Statistics show that more than a million VR headsets were shipped during the third quarter of 2017. That number is expected to rise rapidly in 2018 as more manufacturers enter the market.
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Google's Top Searches for 2017: Matt Lauer, Hurricane Irma and More
This year, you wanted to know more about one of the most powerful storms on record, the devastating Hurricane Irma. But you were also curious about Cardi B. and Unicorn Frappuccinos.
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Forget Abortion: What Women in Appalachian Kentucky Really want
Perhaps it was the abstinence pledge she felt forced to sign or the promise ring she was told to slip on her finger. But from the moment Cheryl became sexually active, she felt dirty.
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Houston Avenue Causes Traffic Headaches for Drivers
Drivers had to maneuver a new way to work after an 18-wheeler hit the bridge causing damage that knocked down a steel beam. This caused a ripple effect of others drivers hitting the hanging beam causing damage to their cabs.
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California Wildfires Have Destroyed 1,000 Structures ... And Counting
In a hopeful sign, thousands of firefighters were making headway Tuesday against the vast Thomas Fire in Southern California, with winds decreasing to 15 to 25 mph and the Santa Ana wind event beginning to wane.
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John Leguizamo Wants Latinos to 'weaponize history' in the Trump Era
Seven times a week, John Leguizamo, the actor, activist and comedian, stands before a dusty chalkboard and a trove of books in New York City and delivers a history lecture.
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Chris Froome: Tour de France Champion Failed a Drug Test
The world's best cyclist Chris Froome has asthma -- and he recently failed a drugs test in one of the sport's most prestigious races because of the condition.
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Tillerson Says US Won't Set Preconditions for North Korea Talks
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the US is ready to talk with North Korea without preconditions, in comments that appeared to signal a shift in State Department policy.
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Trump Tries to Minimize Stinging Defeat
President Donald Trump woke to a self-inflicted political disaster Wednesday morning that even he could not chalk up to fake news, after Republican Roy Moore crashed to defeat in the Alabama Senate race.
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5 Things for December 13: Doug Jones, Trump Tweet, North Korea, New York Blast, China
Want a spectacular light show? Just look up. This year's Geminid meteor shower, which hits its peak tonight, is expected to be the best ever. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Interview: The All Access Art Show team Creates an Artistic Movement
The All Access Art Show: Winter Edition is giving Houston a heavy artistic dose of culture and grooves right before the turn of a new year.
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Former Houston City Council Member And Urban Planning Advocate Peter Brown Dies
His family announced he passed away “after a long battle with cancer.”
Former Houston City Council member Peter Brown died Tuesday at the age of 81, his family announced.
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Photo provided by Chris Brown via Sylvester Turner Twitter feed (@SylvesterTurner) Former Houston City Council Member Peter Brown died on December 12, 2017, at the …
Published on December 12, 2017
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Obama Tweets: Final days to enroll in Obamacare are here!
He may no longer be in office, but former President Obama is still encouraging people to sign up for his landmark health reform law.
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Twitter Announces All-women Speaker Lineup at Major Tech Event
Twitter is hosting an event next month at one of tech's largest global conferences that will feature only high-profile female speakers. The company says the event is a response to the Consumer Electronic Show's all-male lineup of keynote speakers, which has been sharply criticized.
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Girlfriend Are Having a Girl
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's life is about to get a lot more pink.
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The Private Bahamas Resort Designed for Plus-size People
Tucked away on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, The Resort seems like a typical Caribbean hideaway.
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Two Kids Are Injured Every Day by Window Blinds, Study Finds
Nearly one child dies every month and about two are injured every day in window blind-related incidents, according to a new study.
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A new study found about two young children are injured every day in window blind-related incidents.
Published on December 12, 2017
