Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk's rival Starlink to win business in Africa's most advanced economy.Amazon, which was founded by Jeff Bezos, said that it would ...
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The latest details come as authorities said they found "white crystal-like substance packaged in small plastic bags," according to documents.
Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir, "Promise Me, America," which he says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best.”The new screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members' required m...
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution.
A federal search warrant filed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation states investigators found multiple bags containing a “white crystal-like substance” they believe “is consistent with methamphetamine” inside Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s work van. This comes a little more than a week after he was ...
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Lee Gilley, the Houston Heights man charged with capital murder in the death of his pregnant wife, Christa Bauer, asked an Italian court to stop his extradition back to Texas, saying he is seeking “protection” for himself and his family.Gilley, 39, fled Texas on May 1 and later arrived in Italy, ...
The complaint to the Texas Secretary of State comes after a Texas Tribune and ProPublica investigation that found Paxton may have been registered to vote at an address in which he no longer lived.
Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz sent a letter, at Mayor John Whitmire’s request, to the Texas Department of Public Safety, requesting such an investigation. The fatal shooting has already prompted local and federal investigations.
The National Weather Service said a tornado touched down in the northwestern part of San Antonio near Interstate 10. Videos posted on social media showed what appeared to be a small twister.
President Trump has overturned the temporary pause on ICE traffic stops, according to a source familiar with the discussion, allowing the traffic stops to resume.
The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.The final design for the commemorative coin, being released in the fall, was approved earlier this year by the U.S. Commission o...
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
How far the golf ball goes has been debated for the last 20 years and distance is likely to be a big concern this week at Royal Birkdale for the British Open, with one twist.It's not how far shots are going in the air. It's what happens when they get on the ground. And with links golf, that's not...
At least one person was killed, and three others are missing, after more than a dozen people were rescued from the water as a boat sank in the San Francisco Bay Tuesday afternoon.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday sought to evade a range of questions from senators on issues such as the impact of AI on inflation, what contacts he has had with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank will determine the persistence of inflation. Warsh has said since takin...
A Houston man is facing serious federal charges after authorities say he targeted an Atlanta company with explicit, antisemitic death threats.
The move adds another layer of uncertainty to five lawsuits filed by families accusing Camp Mystic operators of failing to protect their children during last year's catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
A Katy man is the latest to reach out to 2 Helps You over StubHub canceling his World Cup experience in Houston after investing thousands in the experience of a lifetime. Dennis Hetu and his family were not only excited to see a World Cup match in his hometown, but also to take in the play of Por...
Billionaire Warren Buffett said Wednesday that his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates ' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Buffett told ...
Slavery panels were replaced at the President's House site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania amid a months-long battle with the Trump admin.
Houston has picked up several rounds of heavy rain over the past few days as deep tropical moisture combines with a lingering front across Southeast Texas. That setup has kept showers and thunderstorms moving through the area, with some neighborhoods receiving multiple inches of rain. Because the...
The Trump administration followed through on its pledge to rework and then reinstall panels about slavery at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia.Critics have warned that the new panels replacing the ones exhibited since 2010 whitewash the history of slavery. They were i...
A boat carrying about 60 migrants, including women and children, bound for European shores capsized off the coast of eastern Libya in the latest maritime tragedy off the North African country. At least 50 are dead or missing, authorities said. The shipwreck occurred on Tuesday near Bardaa Island,...
"Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't." A Houston teen who launched a nonprofit supporting disadvantaged athletes is being honored by ESPN.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri.
Fred Burton was taken into custody overnight on five charges, which include illegal voting and tampering with government records.
Parts of South Texas are still dealing with heavy rain and flooding Wednesday, with several counties in South and Central Texas under Flash Flood and Flood warnings.
Another round of showers and storms will roll through Southeast Texas Wednesday, beginning in the morning and lasting through the early afternoon. While no flash flooding is expected this time, minor ponding on roads and street flooding could be a concern.
A tornado hit part of San Antonio on Wednesday morning.
Authorities said the suspect was found wearing the same outfit and had the handwritten note and money from the bank.
The National Hurricane Center has flagged an area to watch in the Gulf of America this weekend.
Arcola Mayor Fred Anthony Burton has been arrested on several charges, officials confirm.
Disgraced R&B star R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year sentence for sexual misconduct convictions.
Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain's stout defense.Instead, Les Bleus had no answers in a 2-0 semifinal loss at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday in what is presumably coach Did...
A tornado touched down in northwest San Antonio Wednesday morning as dangerous storms continued to batter South Texas, leaving behind damage and prompting tornado and flash flood warnings across the region. RELATED: Houston braces for heavy rain, possible floodingVideos shared on Click2Pins show ...
State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw said increasing school funding and protecting immigrant families should remain top priorities as Texas lawmakers work to address challenges facing children and young adults across the state.Morales Shaw, who represents House District 148 in northwest Houston, discuss...
Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold attacked late and powered to victory in the fastest ever stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday while Tadej Pogačar protected his overall lead on the 11th day of racing.Waerenskjold finished just ahead of Olav Kooij, Jasper Philipsen and a host of other rider...
Whitmire and the Houston Police Department repeatedly claimed last week the department lacked jurisdiction to investigate, which was disputed by local legal experts.
Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk's rival Starlink to win business in Africa's most advanced economy.Amazon, which was founded by Jeff Bezos, said that it would ...
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