Coffee makers sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled after burn injuries
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said 17,600 Kidisle-branded hot and iced coffee machines were pulled from store shelves after multiple injuries were reported.
Mother’s Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free…
New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
Trump: Ukraine and Russia agree to 3-day ceasefire
The president announced Russia and Ukraine had agree to a three-day ceasefire beginning May 9.
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that…
Houston traffic: US-59, SH-288 closures due to Alabama Street bridge demolition
Major traffic shifts are coming to the Midtown area this weekend as crews plan to demolish the second portion of the Alabama Street bridge.
Person found dead in Alief area
Police say a person was found dead with injuries to the head Friday afternoon.
Disney cruise workers busted in child porn sting, hauled off ships for deportation
Disney Cruise Line workers were among 28 arrested on ships in San Diego.
Harris County prosecutors seek gag order in Lee Gilley capital murder case
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is requesting a gag order in the capital murder case against Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of strangling his pregnant wife.
Massive Canvas data breach disrupts finals season for Houston-area students
Students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief today as the Canvas learning program returns to service following a major security breach. The cyberattack. Sent shockwaves through the…
Texas drought numbers improve with even more rain on the way
Texas has been experiencing a major drought for the past couple of years, but an active weather pattern has resulted in marked improvement in the state’s dryness.