Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds
The decision firmly rejected the executive order that Trump issued on the first day of his second term.
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Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans, in Connecticut and the Chicago-area
The justices said Tuesday they will take up appeals asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area.
Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.
Saharan haze moves out, heat remains with small rain chances returning in July
The Saharan haze will move out Tuesday, and pattern change will bring back rain showers to clean up the air in early July.
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls, women from athletic teams
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling Tuesday upholding state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams.
Adolf Hitler baby photo in Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparks investigation
An Adolf Hitler baby photo in a Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparked an investigation.
LeBron James informs Lakers that he will play elsewhere during next NBA season, ESPN reports
Lebron James will continue his NBA career during the 2026-27 season but has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him.
Could your job be on this list? AI ranked the careers it thinks it can replace
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape workplaces around the world, many workers are wondering whether their jobs could eventually be automated.A new study from IT Asset Management Group (IT-AMG) took an unconventional approach to finding out. Researchers asked Google’s Gemini 3.5 Flash ...
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. said he was treated for depression during absence from Congress
Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican who's been away from Congress for almost four months with an unspecified medical condition, has returned to say he had been treated for depression.
Supreme Court will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles violate the Second Amendment
A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chi...
Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
Prosecutors in Michigan say the parents of a 7-year-old boy who weighed 255 pounds when he died have been charged with murder.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. by executive order.
Texas ranks among states where fireworks injure pets during Fourth of July celebrations
Fireworks are a staple of Fourth of July celebrations, but veterinarians say they can pose serious risks for pets.New data from pet medical insurance provider Trupanion found that hundreds of cats and dogs have been injured by fireworks around the Independence Day holiday over the past several ye...
Vibration plates are trending for weight loss, but do they actually work? Houston doctor weighs in
Vibration plates have become the latest fitness trend on social media, with influencers claiming the machines can help people lose weight simply by standing on them.But do the devices actually live up to the hype?According to Dr. Haris Vakil, a primary care and sports medicine physician at Housto...
Summer Safety alert: Beware of mosquito-borne illnesses in Houston
Mosquitoes are working overtime this summer season, so bad that Fort Bend County has started spraying from above to help control the population.And experts say they can leave you with much more than itchy bites and welts and make you really sick.Mosquitoes carry diseases like West Nile, Zika, and...
Roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 14 children, police say
A roof collapse at a tutoring center under construction in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday killed at least 14 schoolchildren, police and rescue officials said.Eight other children were injured and being treated at a hospital, senior police official Faisal Kamran said, adding that the...
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
Experts share why millions of people lost their Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year after federal subsidies expired.
Houston weather: July Fry heat blazes on for the 4th of July weekend
The Fourth of July forecast is looking very familiar for Southeast Texas: hot, humid, and only slightly damp at times.After several rounds of rain in recent weeks, Houston is settling back into a more typical summer pattern. That means warm, muggy nights, steamy afternoons, and only isolated show...
What to expect from highly-anticipated 'X-Men '97' season 2 on Disney+
Season 2 of 'X-Men '97' streams July 1 on Disney+ with a special three-episode premiere.
A heat dome will engulf World Cup games in the eastern US this week. Here's what to expect
A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.
This new Texas law will impact how mobile food vendors operate
Several new laws across the country will be going into effect in July, but this one specific law will impact Texans.In January, more than 30 new laws went into effect in Texas, bringing significant changes that impacted Texans across business, law enforcement, housing, technology and more.You can...
Major student loan changes take effect July 1: What to know
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1.
Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will now be eligible for higher student loan limits
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds
The decision firmly rejected the executive order that Trump issued on the first day of his second term.
Aid workers warn of infectious diseases, overwhelmed hospitals after Venezuela quakes
Aid groups warned Tuesday that Venezuela's fragile healthcare system is being pushed to its limits nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes, with damaged and understaffed hospitals overwhelmed by the injured and deteriorating conditions in the disaster zone causing infectious diseases to spre...
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. By a 6-3 vote, the court struck down T...
Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
Americans' attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose 0.6 point to 91.2 in June, a figure that is still below its ye...
America 250: Here are ways to celebrate the Fourth of July across the Houston area
There are fireworks displays, musical performances and kid-friendly events across Houston, Galveston, Fort Bend County and The Woodlands.
Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient
U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.Forecasters had expected employers to post just 7 million openings in May.The job market is sturdy but not exactly booming. Layof...
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.The court’s six-justice conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year, ruled that ...
1 detained after 20 people rescued from balconies during SW Houston apartment fire: HFD
Officials said a person is in custody after 20 people, including one with a disability, had to be rescued from the 2-alarm fire Tuesday morning
Canada and Morocco will play in Houston on July 4 for the city’s final World Cup match
Houston’s round-of-16 match on Saturday will be the city’s seventh match in three weeks, capping the mad dash of hosting part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Trump signs memo supporting ‘right to repair’ movement. Here’s what it could mean for Texas drivers
The memorandum, titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix,” directs federal agencies to evaluate policies that may limit consumers’ ability to repair their own vehicles or choose where to have repairs performed. It does not create any new laws or immediately change what ...
Texas education board member threatens to sue colleagues over posts calling her ‘Marxist’
A Democratic board member says colleagues harassed her in social media posts during Texas’ debate over how history is taught. The GOP members deny any bullying.
The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediation
It’s been 123 days since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, and the world again awaits another round of some sort of talks as President Donald Trump and Iranian officials disagree over what and even how they'll communicate. Trump’s special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared ...
Here’s what borrowers need to know ahead of July 1 student loan changes
From repayment options to borrowing limits, there are several new ways coming for borrowers navigate debt.
Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list
This year’s class of “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” includes Citi CEO Jane Fraser, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza, and fashion designer Gabriela Hearst. The newly renamed Andrew Carnegie Foundation announced the honorees Tuesday as immigration advocates ...
Sewing Patriotism and Opportunity
Bestwork Industries for the Blind in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is a nonprofit dedicated to serving, training and employing those with visual impairments
Christina Grimmie's legacy shines bright 10 years after tragic passing
Christina Grimmie's life was cut short 10 years ago. Yet, the talented singer left a legacy of music, kindness, and charity.
JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as flight approached landing at JFK Airport
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning.
Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action
Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned.