Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny, announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform.
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Grocery chain Lidl recalling spice mix over salmonella concerns
Lidl’s recall involves Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix, which was distributed in store locations in multiple states including Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania....
Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine
The top editor of Forbes left his job last month after an “undisclosed conflict of interest” and was reportedly dismissed for accepting $6 million from the founder of a firm that does business with the magazine. The New York Times reported this week that Randall Lane was paid by ...
Major supermarket chain closes at least 39 stores as nationwide overhaul takes shape
Kroger has closed at least three dozen stores since announcing plans last year to shutter 60 locations that were not "delivering sustainable results" by the end of 2026....
EaDo residents demand green space restored after FIFA World Cup makeover
Houston’s East Downtown Promenade traded its grass for decomposed granite ahead of the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest — and now neighbors want it back. Residents say the makeover stripped away one of the only green spaces in their neighborhood, and they’re demanding the city restore it....
Harris County jury orders 3M to pay $61.5 million settlement after Watson Grinding explosion lawsuit
The explosion, which took place near a residential area in northwest Houston in 2020, killed three people and damaged hundreds of nearby homes and businesses....
Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy. The lawsuit alleges the service offering paying customers sneak peeks of his ...
Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to buy Lakers for $12 billion, ESPN reports
The Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.
A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers, AP source says
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, going to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price. This sale agreement is $12.5 billion, according to a person familiar with the terms who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of a...
Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who drove economic reforms and led China into the WTO, dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, the impatient, sharp-tongued reformer who helped ignite China’s explosive economic boom by forcing wrenching change on state industry in the 1990s and leading the country into the World Trade Organization, has died of illness, state media report...
Hiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota's climb as a global automaker, dies at 93
Hiroshi Okuda, the former chief executive of Toyota, who led the Japanese automaker’s stellar rise in global markets, has died. He was 93. Company spokeswoman Shino Yamada confirmed Wednesday that Okuda had died but said the date and cause of his death were not immediately availa...
Crews repair road buckle on Chimney Rock after concerns from nearby businesses, Public Works says
On Tuesday afternoon, Public Works said that crews fixed the issue after people who work nearby the area said it's been like that for a few days.
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks. It turned out to be an ultrarare collect...
Get exclusive deals up to 60% off kitchen and home essentials with ABC Secret Savings
Shop exclusive deals on kitchen and home essentials with ABC Secret Savings.
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure had failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions — but he’s now betting that another financial squeeze can bring an end to that war. Trump's administration is hoping that mon...
As Trump Media scraps some businesses, it's doubling down on Truth Social and the president
The president's media company has tried its hand at a half-dozen new lines of business to lift its stock, but nothing has worked. Now it's getting back to its roots. In a conference call with investors Monday, the company behind Truth Social said it will be unwinding much of its ...
Trump media company announces a massive loss and new turnaround effort
The president's media company posted a massive loss in the second quarter and announced plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users to post their views. Trump Media & Technology, the company behind the Truth Social platform, said Monday that it lost $238 mi...
Hey Boo! Meet the Cutie ghosts: Disney's spookiest and sweetest collection returns
Playful spirits in store: Grab your favorite from Disney's Cutie Ghost Collection today!
Gov. Greg Abbott touts tech company cooperation, following Trump criticism of data center policy
OpenAI, Meta, Google and Amazon have all pledged to address concerns about their energy and water usage.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination. The announcement comes a few weeks after Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled its iceberg lettuce products ...
Taylor Farms pulls jalapeño products sold at grocery stores
Taylor Farms, the food producer linked to the record cyclosporiasis outbreak, is pulling more than a dozen jalapeño products from grocery stores across the United States....
Target, Walmart, Whole Foods among stores affected by Salmonella outbreak recalls
Several of the nation’s largest grocery chains, including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods, have issued recalls following a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people and been linked to jalapeño peppers....
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs....
Chicago company recalls corned beef, pastrami sold nationwide
A Chicago-based company has recalled more than one-and-a-half tons of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef over Listeria fears, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported....
Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file class action lawsuit over an alleged burn hazard in its logo
Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company, claiming that the AMG logo on their driver’s seat gets so hot that it literally brands them and causes burns. Gabriel Lahijani and Karendeep “Karina” Bath allege the front seats of ...
Albertsons recalls ready-to-eat items in multiple states amid salmonella-linked jalapeño investigation
Albertsons Companies says it is voluntarily recalling four ready-to-eat products that contain jalapeños supplied by Taylor Farms, including items sold in Texas at Randalls stores. The company urged customers who purchased the recalled items not to eat them. On Saturday, Albertson...
Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the company's massive cashpile
Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spent a significant chunk of the company's massive pile of cash as it invested $10 billion in Google's parent company and repurchased about $4.5 billion of its shares. The conglomerate that legendary investor Warren Buffett built reported it...
Texas Gov. Abbott defends data center pause after Trump calls policy a ‘mistake’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defended his decision to pause new data center approvals over power grid and water concerns after Donald Trump criticized the policy as an economic mistake....
Tech company’s low-tech sunglasses sell out: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Wall Street week ahead: inflation, retail sales updates
Reports on inflation and retail sales are the central updates for Wall Street this week. The reports help give investors and economists a better sense of where prices are moving on a wide range of goods and services, while also providing a clearer picture on the impact to busines...
Remains of 56 people found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home
The remains of 56 people were found improperly stored and decomposing Thursday at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple who previously operated a crematory that was similarly shut down because of mishandled remains, authorities said. Illinois state officials, meanwhile, suspende...
Barber in Philadelphia brings full-service cuts to customers from customized box truck
William 'Siddiq' Sanders runs Nice Cutz, a fully outfitted mobile barbershop built inside a 16-foot-wide box truck.
Love Baked In blends memories and recipes together to remember loved ones
Cassandra Burnett is the founder and creator of Love Baked In. It's a baking workshop that merges memories, storytelling and recipes together.
A Russian retail giant’s warehouse burns after Ukraine's latest long-range drone attack
Ukrainian long-range drones hit a warehouse of Russia’s biggest online retailer in the Ural Mountains, more than 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) from the two countries’ border, local officials and the company said Friday. Ukraine has regularly hit targets in the distant Urals this...
A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump
To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz , President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. Any concession would be tough for the Republican president, who has insisted there is no truth to his sagging poll numbe...
Who's responsible for repairs on this Houston street? Discussion continues while sinkholes remain
Local businesses in Houston's Second Ward are experiencing headaches after an important stretch of roadway is closed due to a sinkhole. The issue has now spread to private property....
Alleged 'master of disguise' faces federal charges for armed robberies: Officials
A man who federal prosecutors in Atlanta nicknamed "master of disguise" is facing charges for allegedly robbing 10 businesses at gunpoint.
Meta says its AI model hacked another company, adding to worries about bots going rogue
Meta said Thursday that one of its artificial intelligence models accessed the internet on its own and hacked another company, the latest in a series of disclosures about AI models going rogue . In recent weeks OpenAI and Anthropic also have described instances of AI models going...
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños served at Chipotle expands to Qdoba: FDA
Health officials are expanding an investigation into jalapenos served at Chipotle restaurants to include Qdoba restaurants.
SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time
Stock in Elon Musk's space company rose Thursday even after many SpaceX insiders were freed up to sell for the first time. Investors in SpaceX have pushed the shares down sharply in recent days in anticipation of insiders possibly selling in the first of several so-called lockup ...
Trump administration's latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion
An offshore wind company said Thursday that it reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the Trump administration to walk away from projects under development off New York, California and Louisiana. This latest agreement brings the total amount spent on such settlements to nearly $4...
Kellogg says it's removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year
WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year. The change comes a year ahead of schedule. Kellogg said last August that it would remove synthetic dyes from its cereals by the end of 2027. But the company said Thursday ...
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Scientists at a biotech company have used gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles that don't trigger allergies.
In a post-pandemic world, job candidates feel caught between suits and hoodies
The matching blazer and pants Dani McEwen wore to a job interview at an insurance company felt like a smart choice, until she noticed most of the employees had on T-shirts and jeans. "The first thing that went through my mind was that I probably looked like I was trying way too h...
UNO is bringing game night to Dan Electro’s in the Heights — and it’s free
Houston, consider this your official permission slip to relive the best kind of argument: who forgot to say “UNO”? Mattel is bringing its UNO Social Club pop‑up to Dan Electro’s in the Houston Heights on Thursday, Aug. 6, with a planned 6–9 p.m. run time. The company describes th...
Customers dispute Aqua Texas investigations into high water bills
Two more FOX 26 viewers reached out about their water bills being in the thousands under the same company.
James Talarico rolls out economic agenda that takes aim at “false Gospel of trickle-down economics”
ARLINGTON — Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico proposed a sweeping economic agenda on Wednesday that called for repealing recent GOP tax cuts for the wealthy and enacting universal childcare, among other policies meant to lower everyday costs. “We have an affordability...
Jalapeños linked to Salmonella outbreak in 27 states; Chipotle & Qdoba affected
More than 300 people have gotten sick as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to over two dozen states and ensnared two popular restaurant chains, the Food and Drug Administration reported....
It’s National Sandwich Month: Husband-wife duo behind Yuma brings Brazilian flavor to a Cuban classic
August is National Sandwich Month, which feels like the perfect excuse to talk about one of Houston’s favorite foods — and a new spot putting its own spin on a pressed classic. From pop-ups to a brand-new restaurant Yuma was founded in 2023 by husband-and-wife duo Chef Mike Hartl...
Video game giant Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale of its business
Video game giant Electronic Arts announced Tuesday that it closed the $55 billion sale of its business to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF, investment firm Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, which is run by U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner....
Local company accuses TSU of skipping payment after homecoming as late fees push bill past $71K
Texas Southern University is facing a lawsuit after allegedly failing to pay an invoice to a local business for a homecoming event, according to court records. Houston Tents and Events sued the university last week over the missed payment dating back to October 2025, records show...
Tomball enters Stage 2 drought restrictions amid dry conditions
Tomball residents and businesses are now under mandatory water restrictions after the city moved into Stage 2 of its drought contingency plan
Tree service worker electrocuted while working in NW Harris County, Precinct 4 says
The man was employed by a tree service removal company and was working when the electrocution happened on Wednesday morning, according to deputies.
Pickup truck swallowed by road collapse following major water main break in Beaumont
Beaumont crews restored water service after a major water main break caused a road collapse and swallowed a pickup truck. The intersection remains closed for road repairs....
Buc-ee’s sues convenience store over beaver logo, alleges trademark infringement
Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee’s is suing a small Ohio business, claiming its name and logo are too similar to the company’s trademarked beaver mascot. According to reporting by WDTN , Buc-ee’s filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart ...
BBB warns consumers about ‘free’ gas and grocery card mail scam
With the cost of groceries and gas continuing to strain household budgets, a postcard promising gift cards can be tempting. But the Better Business Bureau says consumers should think twice before responding. The BBB is warning people about scams involving official-looking postcar...
China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US
China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington. Tensions are simmering between the wo...
Texas hemp THC rules change: What consumers, veterans and retailers need to know
A new Texas court ruling is creating confusion for consumers, retailers and veterans who use hemp-derived THC products after the state moved to restrict products that were widely available in stores. The changes have raised a major question for Texans: If you bought a THC product...
A familiar "X-Files" mystery gets a dark makeover as the original creator returns
Mulder and Scully are back as Chris Carter unveils a darker cut of the 2008 "X-Files" film with restored scenes and new surprises.
Investigan jalapeños de Chipotle como posible fuente de un brote de salmonela
Los funcionarios de salud investigan los jalapeños servidos en los restaurantes Chipotle como una posible fuente de un brote reciente de salmonela.
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