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‘Wide right’ - two words haunt Buffalo Bills fans

It just wasn’t to be for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.

Seasonal blues? Here’s how to move more and feel better

The shorter, darker days of winter present a mental health challenge to many people. For some, the seasonal shift can lead to a clinically depressive state aptly called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Symptoms include low energy, lack of motivation, disrupted sleep and a sense of hopelessness.

Airfare hasn’t been this cheap since 2009

In travel news this week: Why the cost of living is high but plane tickets are relatively cheap, the best countries for expats in 2024 and the big-shot movie stars getting in trouble in the United States and Europe.

How the three-year cruise fell apart

In April 2023, George Fox was gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime: a three-year cruise taking him around the world. The departure was set for Life at Sea’s inaugural cruise, slated to leave Istanbul on November 1.

The ultimate pedestrian: How man’s walk across America became journey of advocacy

The avid walker from Seattle has hobnobbed with state representatives in Georgia, eaten tacos in Kansas and seen the oldest KFC in America.

Why do we have right-on-red - is it time to get rid of it?

In America, traveling through red lights on right turns has become a rule of the road. Frequently, you get honked at if you don’t speed through fast enough.

New artificial snowmaking technology offers lifeline to struggling ski resorts

Nestled in the Pyrenees mountains, La Molina is Spain’s oldest ski resort. It boasts the biggest superpipe in the Pyrenees and its slopes have hosted high-profile events, from the Alpine Skiing World Cup to the Snowboard World Championships. But La Molina now faces an existential threat: The death of snow.

Israeli government divisions deepen; cabinet minister says defeating Hamas unrealistic

Divisions within the Israeli government are deepening after war cabinet minister Gadi Eisenkot suggested the key war aim of defeating Hamas is unrealistic and called for elections within months.

Anti-abortion advocates look to state legislatures at second post-Roe March for Life

Anti-abortion advocates gathered in Washington, DC, on Friday for the annual March for Life — the second since the Supreme Court overturned federal abortion protections.

Microsoft says state-sponsored Russian hacking group accessed email accounts of senior leaders

A Russian hacking group gained access to some email accounts of Microsoft senior leaders, the software giant disclosed in a regulatory filing Friday afternoon.

Netanyahu told Biden in private phone call he was not foreclosing the possibility of a Palestinian state in any form

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained to President Joe Biden in a phone call Friday that the public comments he made a day earlier — in which he appeared to reject the idea of creating a Palestinian state — were not meant to foreclose that outcome in any form, a person familiar with the conversation told CNN.

Communities In Schools of Houston recognizes National Mentoring Month as time to impact the lives of students

Salutes CIS Student Support Managers on school campuses and volunteer mentors throughout the Houston area

Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), an educational nonprofit, celebrates National Mentoring Month in January, which represents a time for Americans to celebrate the power of relationships, drive meaningful change, and expand quality mentoring opportunities for the nation’s youth. Mentoring is at the core of what CIS of Houston does, through both dedicated professionals and trained volunteers.

Texas authorities have begun arresting migrants at a public park near the US-Mexico border, official says

As the migrant crisis continues at the US-Mexico border and beyond, tensions between Texas and federal officials remain high. Here are the latest developments:

Houston School Fair at Minute Maid Park To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families

1,000+ community members to celebrate K-12 options at school fair

Join the fun at the Minute Maid Park next weekend, where the annual Houston School Fair will fill the air with music, balloons, and the smell of fresh popcorn.

I.S.S. Review

Blast off! This gripping sci-fi/dra/thr holds attention from the moment astronaut Dr. Kira Foster (Ariana DeBose, West Side Story) enters the International Space Station (I.S.S.).

Harris County District Attorney's Office: Husband Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Wife in Spring

A 39-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison after being convicted of murder for fatally shooting his wife at their Spring apartment in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Mayor Whitmire Congratulates HPD Academy Graduates

Mayor John Whitmire joined Chief Troy Finner today to congratulate and thank the newest graduates of the Houston Police Department Academy. HPD's cadet class #261 consists of 76 men and women prepared to serve and protect Houstonians from day one.

SLIM mission reaches moon; losing power due to solar cell issue

Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer landed on the lunar surface, but the mission may end prematurely since the spacecraft’s solar cell is not generating electricity, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said. The agency said it is currently receiving a signal from the lander, which is communicating as expected.

Husband Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Wife in Spring