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New antibiotic uses novel method to target deadly drug-resistant bacteria, study says

Scientists say they have developed a new type of antibiotic to treat bacteria that is resistant to most current antibiotics and kills a large percentage of people with an invasive infection.

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Woman credits Apple Watch with saving her life following carbon monoxide leak

A Delaware woman suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning says her Apple Watch helped save her life.

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House committee to formally begin impeachment proceedings against Biden Homeland Security chief over border policies

House Republicans will forge ahead with steps to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis, a GOP source tells CNN.

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Texas Transporting Asylum Seekers to Urban Centers Abruptly: Mayors Advocate for Caution

Frustrated by “rogue buses” from Texas dropping off migrants by the thousands, the mayors of New York, Chicago and Denver are trying to slow the surge by requiring the bus operators to coordinate arrivals under the threat of impound, fines and even jail time.

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US national debt hits record $34 trillion

The US government’s debt has topped $34 trillion for the first time, just weeks ahead of deadlines for Congress to agree to new federal funding plans.

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Winter’s first major winter storm set to hit the eastern US with heavy rain and potentially significant snow

A major winter storm is setting up to thrash much of the eastern US this weekend with heavy rain, strong winds and potentially the first significant snow of the season.

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At least 103 killed in blasts near Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani’s grave

At least 103 people were killed Wednesday and 141 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman after twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani, in what officials called a terror attack.

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Several Chicago suburbs vote to limit unscheduled migrant bus drop-offs from Texas

A migrant surge continues to overwhelm authorities at the US-Mexico border — and in US cities where many asylum-seekers are being sent.

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Musaafer Partners with Bayou City Hemp and 8th Wonder Cannabis for Premier THC Dinner

The Renowned Indian Restaurant will host guests for THC-Infused Fine Dining and Cocktails in Collaboration with Largest Texas THC Manifacturer

Musaafer, the sophisticated eatery in the Galleria that spotlights high-concept Indian dishes, will host a dinner that is the first of its kind in Houston. A THC dining series, aptly titled “High Society,” will debut its first of four dinner experiences on January 18, 2024. The event is made possible through a partnership with Bayou City Hemp, the Houston-based company that offers the best and most reliable cannabis products to the market through a commitment to innovation, expertise and collaboration with their partners, and its recently acquired company, 8th Wonder Brewery, Distillery, & Cannabis.

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Texans Still Have Time to Sign Up for Affordable, Low-Cost Health Coverage

More than 15 million nationwide have signed up for a plan through the ACA Marketplace, a 33% increase over last year.

Uninsured Texans have until Jan. 16 to choose a health plan through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. In a study released last month, Texas 2036 found that millions of uninsured Texans could obtain free or subsidized coverage on the ACA Marketplace.

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A 16-year-old is shaking up the heady, often bizarre, orbit of the World Darts Championship

There’s five men dressed in sparkling suits, who are walking behind a gaggle of ghostbusters – it’s a sure sign that the World Darts Championship is in full swing.

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Megalosaurus, the first ever dinosaur discovery

Huge fossilized bones that emerged from slate quarries in England’s Oxfordshire beginning in the late 1600s were immediately puzzling.

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An Atlanta father killed over $30. Police did this to solve the case.

Gloridine Stephens-Hines makes the drive on Jonesboro Road to Southside Cemetery once a month, a journey in which no music is playing and no one is talking, because the silence is loud enough.

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Forget dieting in 2024. Do this instead

In much of the sunny Mediterranean, mealtime is a means to an end. The food, while freshly prepared and delicious, is secondary to the main event — a gathering of friends and family, where boisterous talk about the events of the day is often mixed with loud and infectious laughter.

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Elvis impersonators and fish: Seattle Kraken shut out Las Vegas Golden Knights to win festive NHL Winter Classic

Arriving dressed as Elvis Presley impersonators, the Las Vegas Golden Knights were not so much as hoping to party but to spoil the party for the Seattle Kraken hosting their first ever NHL Winter Classic.

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George R.R. Martin is working on three animated ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoffs

George R.R. Martin knows there’s a lot to choose from in terms of content, but that’s not stopping him from adding more abundance.

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How to help humanitarian efforts in Israel and Gaza

As deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, so too does a dire humanitarian crisis in the area.

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Celebrate Taylor Swift through her favorite charitable causes

From dominating the album and streaming charts to her record-breaking “Eras Tour” and concert film, the reported new billionaire and Time Magazine’s Person of the Year boosted whole economic sectors ranging from small businesses to the global travel industry.

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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 looks a lot different than in prior years.

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Michael Cohen loses appeal in quest to revive his retaliation lawsuit against Trump

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected Michael Cohen’s attempt to revive his lawsuit against Donald Trump for allegedly retaliating against him for promoting a tell-all book critical of the former president.