Quadruple amputee chases dreams on race track in Pennsylvania
16-year-old Chase Merriweather, a quadruple amputee, found his calling as an athlete after a life-changing illness.
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Global oil prices cross $100 a barrel as Iran war sends fuel prices surging
Oil prices surged more than 6% on Thursday.
A member of Vance's Secret Service detail is being investigated over a suspected news leak
A member of Vice President JD Vance ’s security detail is being investigated over allegations tied to a suspected news leak, the U.S. Secret Service said Thursday. Anthony Guglielmi, a Secret Service spokesperson, said the security-team member faces an internal investigation and ...
Henderson County data center plans scrapped by developer
Diode Ventures has withdrawn plans for a data center near Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County.
Tropical Storm Bertha FAQ: Will flights be delayed and is the beach safe?
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward the Upper Texas coast, but significant impacts are not expected across Southeast Texas. The storm is not very strong, only bringing breezy conditions and a chance for scattered heavy downpours Thursday afternoon and evening. Tropical Storm B...
Tropical Storm Bertha in Houston: Everything you need to know to prepare
Bertha in plain terms (what we’re watching) Even when a system isn’t forecast to be a major hurricane, tropical storms can still bring impactful hazards: Gusty winds (enough to bring down small limbs, cause scattered outages, and make driving tougher on bridges) Torrential downpo...
Carapaz wins stage 18 of the Tour de France with a late breakaway, Pogacar keeps overall lead
Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz timed his attack perfectly in the final climb to win the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, while Tadej Pogacar finished a few minutes behind and maintained his significant overall lead. It was the 33-year-old Carapaz’s first stage win ...
18-wheeler seen dangling off Katy Freeway overpass near Highway 99
TranStar images show an 18-wheeler dangling over Highway 99 from I-10 in west Harris County.
Millions have signed up for Trump Accounts, but some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
Trump says the accounts could lift children out of poverty and help more Americans invest in the stock market. But some parents are still waiting for the money....
Fruit puree pouches voluntarily recalled over potential for plastic contamination
PT Organics Limited is recalling select banana strawberry fruit puree pouches due to an internal packaging defect that may result in plastic entering the product....
Salman Rushdie testifies at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him
Four years after being stabbed on an amphitheater stage, Salman Rushdie sat across a courtroom from his convicted attacker Thursday and told jurors for a second time about the ambush that nearly killed him. The prize-winning author recalled feeling what he thought was a punch und...
State Fair of Texas: Big Tex getting new wardrobe
Big Tex will look a little different at the State Fair of Texas this year.
Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in nearly a year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly 12 months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers at a time when rising oil prices are already squeezing household budgets. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose...
Man City signs England international Elliot Anderson for $155M
Manchester City officially completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest on Thursday for a reported 116 million pounds ($155 million). The club record fee for City eclipses the 100 million pounds ($139 million) it paid for Jack Grealish in 202...
Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
President Donald Trump on Thursday will have governors and electricity companies join a voluntary pledge to shield U.S. consumers from higher utility bills from data centers — a sign of how the artificial intelligence build- out has become a lightning rod of controversy before th...
Majority of Americans want Iran war to end now, poll finds
Most Americans want the war in Iran to end now, according to a recent poll conducted by the University of Maryland.
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Texas Panhandle
An earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle on Thursday morning.
Man attacked with meat cleaver during suspected New York City road rage incident
A 47-year-old man was stabbed multiple times during a suspected road rage incident in Queens on Thursday morning.
Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract
Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team. The deal, which includes a full no-movement clause, was announced by the Blackhawks on Thursday. Kane, 37, became one of the NHL's most dynamic players while sp...
A decade in, Studio Ghibli Fest keeps growing as new generations flock to 'Totoro,' 'Ponyo' and more
Whenever the calendar comes out, Amanda Mendoza VanCleave circles the dates. Studio Ghibli Fest , the long-running theatrical revivals of Ghibli movies, has taken on a special meaning for her, her 3-year-old daughter and her mother, Araceli. Every year, they go to see each Ghibli...
Even Lane Kiffin likes the 'Lane Kiffin Rule' that would prohibit in-season coaching moves
One notable backer of the “Lane Kiffin Rule" winding its way through Congress turns out to be Lane Kiffin himself. Though naming it after him was not considered a compliment, Kiffin said he can see some value in the provision in a wide-ranging Senate bill that would fix the longs...
Is Broadway broken? Rising costs, celebrity casting and early closures fuel debate
The surprise closure of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" has reignited a growing debate about the future of Broadway, with producers, performers and theater insiders questioning whether soaring costs are making it harder for new and innovative shows to survive....
Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus
Infected fleas can be carried by rats, opossums, cats and dogs. Experts say the disease is commonly found in stray cats, but domestic cats can carry it, too, which is why they recommend flea prevention in pets....
Raccoon gives birth inside San Francisco apartment wall, breaks into bedroom
A mother raccoon stayed nearly two months in the wall of SF apartment, giving birth and breaking into tenants' bedroom before falling to her death.
Explosive device found during search warrant in southeast Houston, authorities say
Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen said authorities were conducting a search warrant at a home when detectives found what appears to be an explosive device.
More than 1 million people participated in World Cup events in Houston
That includes more than 480,000 fans who attended the seven matches in Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the city’s World Cup host committee. The majority of those ticket buyers came from outside Houston, and nearly half of them came from other countries....
Houston bomb squad responds to possible explosive device at house on Gilpin
A bomb squad is responding to a southeast Houston home where a possible explosive device was found on Thursday morning, officials say.
Union Pacific picks up Canadian National's support for its plan to acquire Norfolk Southern railroad
Union Pacific struck a deal with Canadian National to secure that rival's support for its proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern railroad. The deal to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad has been divisive within the industry because it would concentr...
Appeals court reverses shutdown of Houston-area clinics accused of providing illegal abortions
A Texas appeals court has reversed a temporary injunction that shut down a Houston-area midwife’s clinics amid allegations that she performed illegal abortions and practiced medicine without a license. In a memorandum opinion issued Thursday, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals found ...
How predominantly Black areas in 6 states have been split up by redistricting
These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states....
The Latest: Trump says Saudi nuclear pact requires kingdom to normalize Israel relations
President Donald Trump said Thursday that a new agreement reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program will require the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. Trump added that the new nuclear deal, which is expected to last 30 years an...
Houston hits 100 degrees for the first time in nearly a year Wednesday, Thursday tracks Bertha’s storms and wind
Houston officially reached 100 degrees Wednesday, making it the hottest day of the year so far. It is also the city’s first triple-digit temperature since August 20, 2025, when the high reached 101 degrees. We’re still looking at a hot day Thursday but breezy as Bertha arrives. W...
A 4-hour Elon Musk documentary and a dark CIA comedy lead Venice Film Festival lineup
A four-hour documentary about Elon Musk , Martin McDonagh's dark CIA comedy “Wild Horse Nine” and films featuring Robert Pattinson, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem are among the movies premiering at the Venice Film Festival in September. Alberto Barbera, the festival's artistic d...
Europe's central bank holds rate steady amid swings in oil prices
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday amid uncertainty about how volatile energy prices will affect inflation. The central bank for the 21 countries that use the euro currency left its benchmark rate unchanged at 2.25% following a quarter-point hike at ...
Trump says Saudi nuclear pact requires kingdom to normalize Israel relations through Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump on Thursday said an agreement being reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program requires the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. In a post on social media, the Republican president said the deal doesn’t allow...
Man who pleaded guilty to killing top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband to be sentenced
The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is set to be sentenced in federal court Thursday.
House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution
A key Republican lawmaker says he believes that special counsel Jack Smith may have lied to Congress while testifying about his investigation of President Donald Trump and that the Justice Department should consider prosecuting him. Lawyers for Smith deny the allegation and say h...
Preparing for intense heat (July 23, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn how the city is preparing to help residents for dangerously high heat over the next few days. And we find out whether the FIFA World Cup matches were a boost for hotels and renters....
What we still don't know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise
Here's what we still don't know about the outbreak
2 Newsletter: Tropical Storm Bertha to make its way to Houston’s coastal counties. What we can expect
Hello, Houston.☀️ Tropical Storm Bertha hit Louisiana on Wednesday, and as of Thursday morning, it is moving toward our coastal counties. Although the impacts are not expected to be severe, authorities are still warning residents to stay vigilant and prepared. Tropical Storm Bert...
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana and moves toward Texas
The storm made landfall Wednesday afternoon in St. Bernard Parish about 40 miles east of New Orleans.
US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says
Data collected from 30 American cities showed an 18% decrease in the homicide rate from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026, translating to about 215 fewer homicides this year, according to a new report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice. Should the trend conti...
Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said early Thursday they had attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military said it conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes. The Houthi attack in the Red Se...
FBI Director Patel returns looted cultural artifacts to Indonesian President Prabowo
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a collection of cultural artifacts from the country's Papua region that had been illegally taken to the United States, officials said Thursday. The handover took place late Wednesday during a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel at P...
Asian shares are mostly higher and Mideast tensions push Brent crude past $97
Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday, while the intensifying war with Iran pushed Brent crude past $97 a barrel. U.S. futures declined. South Korea’s Kospi rose 4.4% to 7,096.89 as investors’ appetite for stocks related to artificial intelligence revived despite a retreat ...
A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper's $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is investing an additional $500 million into ongoing stadium renovations to improve overall fan experience with an eye toward potentially bringing the Super Bowl, NFL draft, 2031 Women’s World Cup and other major sporting events to Charlotte. ...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2622: Watson
Episode: 2622 Watson: A computer system that plays Jeopardy!. Today, Jeopardy!.
FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers
Health advisers begin meeting Thursday to review more than a half-dozen peptides , unproven substances that have become a growing wellness trend despite little evidence they are safe or effective. The two-day meeting hosted by the Food and Drug Administration has the backing of H...
Navy says it will no longer release sailors' service history, another restriction on press access
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor’s service history — information that has been freely offered by the service for decades. The move, which officials say is being d...
Community meeting held in Houston's East End following deadly ICE shooting
A community meeting on immigration enforcement was held Wednesday night in Houston's East End following the ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo....
Harris Co. judge repeatedly ended woman's probation 'unsatisfactorily' before new theft charge, records show
A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat ...
Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming an actor who starred in her directorial debut
An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the star of her directorial debut, “The Deb,” in social media posts. Charlotte MacInnes alleged Wilson defamed her or breached her confidence in four social media posts from September 2024 to July 2025 by falsely suggesting...
'Bucket filled with organs' found during search of funeral home
Mary Miller's home has been a place where she can feel close to her two late sons, but now she said it's clouded with suspicion.
Malfunctioning railroad crossing signals in east Houston raise safety concerns
Residents told ABC13 the false activations happen frequently, leading some drivers and pedestrians to ignore the warnings and cross the tracks despite the active signals....
3 people hospitalized after vehicle flew off Southwest Freeway NB near Beltway 8, authorities say
Major traffic backups for drivers on the southwest side of Houston after deputies say a vehicle fell from the HOV lane onto the Southwest Freeway on Wednesday, according to Lt. Terry Garza with the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
Mathew Knowles brings the story of Destiny's Child to Houston
The Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute transforms the group’s biggest hits into a beautiful candlelight performance by a live string quintet, while Knowles shares behind-the-scenes stories and memories from the group’s incredible journey....
Rubio to revive prospect of US helping end war in Ukraine in meeting with Russian counterpart
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Thursday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Philippines, where he’s expected to renew the prospect of the U.S. trying to broker an end to the war in Ukraine . The meeting between Rubio and Lavrov is slated to occu...
Vehicle flies off elevated HOV lane on Southwest Freeway; northbound lanes shut down
The northbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway are shut down after a vehicle flew off the elevated HOV lane and onto the highway below. A Houston Transtar camera at the Southwest Freeway and Beltway 8 shows the vehicle blocking the freeway. It is unclear if anyone has been injured...
Houston leaders declare 2026 World Cup a triumph, cite $500M legacy and future bid ambitions
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown....
CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide....
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