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Supreme Court blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness program

In a stinging defeat for President Joe Biden, the Supreme Court blocked the administration’s student loan forgiveness plan Friday, rejecting a program aimed at delivering up to $20,000 of relief to millions of borrowers struggling with outstanding debt.

Statement on Astroworld Concert Tragedy

A Harris County grand jury on Thursday issued six no-bills related to the deaths of 10 spectators, two of whom were younger than 15, at the 2021 Astroworld concert, which means that no criminal charges will be filed in the incident, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Travis Scott Cleared of Criminal Charges in Astroworld Crowd Crush Tragedy

Travis Scott, the rapper and producer behind the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival, will not face criminal charges in connection with the tragic crowd crush that resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injured numerous others, according to District Attorney Kim Ogg. The decision was made by a grand jury, which also chose not to indict other individuals involved in the festival's organization, including chief of security John Junnell and festival director Brett Silberstein.

METRO Unveils Bus Shelters in Historic Independence Heights Neighborhood

Join METRO Board Members and staff along with Houston City Council Member Karla Cisneros and leaders from the Independence Heights neighborhood for an unveiling of new bus shelters designed in partnership with the community. Each shelter shares historical information about Independence Heights and the pioneers of the neighborhood.

Deadline for airline 5G retrofits could add to travel woes this July 4 holiday

A looming deadline for airlines to retrofit their planes with updated technology could potentially disrupt some flights during one of the heaviest travel weekends of the year.

Supreme Court revives case brought by postal worker seeking religious accommodations

The Supreme Court revived the case of a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who said the United States Postal Service violated federal law by failing to reasonably accommodate his inability to work on Sundays.

France braces for more violence after 17-year-old shot dead by police

France is bracing for what could be a third night of violent protests following the fatal police shooting of a teenage boy that was captured on video.

Father writes 'Daddies Bake Cakes Too!' for brave daughter who had brain surgery

Jeff Mejias Jr. always wanted to write a children's book. After all, he has four kids and A LOT of material from which to choose.

How the White House prepared for the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling

The White House has been preparing for months for a potential Supreme Court ruling gutting affirmative action, even as President Joe Biden expressed optimism late last year that the court would uphold consideration of race in college admissions.

Shein sent American influencers to China. Social media users are furious

A group of American fashion influencers and creators has received online backlash after they visited a model factory in China as part of a tour sponsored by Shein, an internet shopping giant, and posted glowing reviews.

Kelly Clarkson says there’s no ‘beef’ between her and Carrie Underwood

While they both are “American Idol” winners with great voices, please don’t pit Kelly Clarkson against Carrie Underwood.

Justices Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson criticize each other in unusually sharp language in affirmative action case

The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling Thursday on affirmative action pitted its two Black justices against each other, with the ideologically opposed jurists employing unusually sharp language attacking each other by name.

Commissioner Ellis’ Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Bar Race-Based Admissions to Colleges

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following statement on the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions:

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Supreme Court Ending the Use of Race in College Admissions

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision that effectively ends the use of race as a factor in university admissions. The court issued the decision in Students for Fair Admission, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, ruling that Harvard’s and UNC’s admissions programs violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution.

JINYA Ramen Bar Celebrating its 13th Anniversary in Style

Acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant serving up special on select ramen bowls in July

Break out the party hats and streamers, because JINYA Ramen Bar is turning 13 years old and commemorating that milestone with a Christmas in July celebration. In honor of becoming a teenager, the acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant invites its guests to join in on the fun by offering can’t-miss deals on its four most popular ramen bowls!

Alief Taylor High School Alumna Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program

Alief Taylor High School alumna Jessica Tifase has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. She is one of just 38 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2023 summer program. The Foundation’s annual Internship Program provides eight-week paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies to college students nationwide.

China unveils sweeping foreign policy law as Xi consolidates power — and aims to counter the US

China has unveiled a sweeping foreign relations law enshrining its right to impose “countermeasures” against actions that it deems a threat – in Beijing’s latest bid to bolster its position amid strained relations with the West.

Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100

Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?

Climate event El Niño could hit the economy from food prices to clothing sales this year

Earlier this month, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that the climate event known as El Niño has officially emerged for the first time in more than four years, and it’s expected to be strong this time around.

In-car radar could save children from tragic hot car deaths

One hot June day in Louisiana, Tyler Cestia was supposed to drop his son off at a babysitter before continuing on to work. His two-year-old boy, Thomas, asked to ride in the “big boy seat,” the child safety seat his older brother usually rode in, the one right behind the driver’s seat. Once he was buckled in, it was nearly impossible to see him from the driver’s seat, and he didn’t make a sound.

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