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Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027
Middle-income Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes.Across the 77 insurers in ...
Texas Medical Association proposes age limit on prediction markets to prevent gambling ‘addiction’
The Texas Medical Association has concerns about how prediction market platforms, like Kalshi and Polymarket, could lead more young adults to develop gambling addictions. The organization wants state lawmakers to implement regulations on the new trend, including restricting platf...
Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled, some evacuations lifted
An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.
Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia
The Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee's decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games.The IOC provisionally lifted a suspension of the Ru...
Scattered thunderstorms remain in the forecast for Houston through the week
Track Live Radar:You can check out our current radar below. Wednesday’s Forecast:By Wednesday, high pressure will build back over the region, lowering rain chances. That means most of Houston will stay mostly sunny, hot, and humid, with only a very isolated shower or storm possib...
Here’s where you can get Krispy Kreme’s new Girl Scout cookie doughnuts in Houston
Fans of Girl Scout cookies can now enjoy some of their favorite flavors in doughnut form.Krispy Kreme has partnered with Girl Scouts of the USA to introduce a limited-time collection of cookie-inspired doughnuts, featuring flavors based on popular Girl Scout cookies.The lineup in...
Texas Stock Exchange launches trading in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street
The exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of U.S. stock trading.
What to know as cryptocurrency scams rise in Texas
Texans lost more than $1 billion to scams involving cryptocurrency in 2025, according to the FBI, second only to California in the amount siphoned away by fraudsters.Scams using crypto often involve fraudulent investment opportunities, but criminals are increasingly turning to th...
Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organizer in Gaza just before kickoff
An Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kickoff of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who was instrumental in efforts to organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials.The blast turned what w...
Some health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600
The healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments, threatening efforts to slow the outbreak that officials said continues to spread faster than the response.In Ituri province, the hardest hit among the...
Funeral prayers in Iraq for Iranian supreme leader commence after body arrives in holy city
Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Wednesday in the Iraqi city of Najaf with thousands of mourners present.The Islamic Republic's dayslong funeral for Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily ...
The Latest: Danish prime minister vows to defend Greenland during NATO summit in Turkey
Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey a day after U.S. President Donald Trump again expressed a desire for the U.S. to control Greenland, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, “Greenland is of course not for sale.”“We hope that all, including all allies, will respect t...
Oil prices jump more than 3% after US strikes on Iran, while shares in Asia are mixed
Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday and oil prices surged more than 3% after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran following attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.U.S. futures were little changed. Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 3.2% to $76.54 a barrel early...
English court to rule on final challenge to Trinidad's gay sex ban
A nearly 10-year battle for gay rights in Trinidad and Tobago could end Wednesday at a final appeals court in England.Supreme Court judges in London will hold a hearing on a landmark human rights case that could decriminalize gay sex in the eastern Caribbean nation, potentially s...
US launches strikes on Iran after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz; Bahrain and Kuwait targeted
The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran apparently retaliated with strikes targe...
'I honestly thought I was gonna die': Teen survives lightning strike inside Cypress home
A 13-year-old Cypress boy survived a terrifying lightning strike inside his own bedroom. Vlad Skuridin told KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel he was playing video games on his computer in his room off Cypress View Drive and Spring Cypress Road when lightning struck the home. The f...
The NATO summit was supposed to focus on defense spending. Trump's strikes on Iran changed that
President Donald Trump surprised NATO leaders he is meeting with in Turkey by launching a series of strikes on Iran late Tuesday and revoking a license that allowed Tehran to sell its oil on the world market, a major twist for a summit that had been aimed at showcasing how allian...
Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, a leadoff shot for Dodgers star against the Rockies
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.The Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar blasted a 409-foot line drive t...
Royals' Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances
Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single against the New York Mets for his fifth hit Tuesday night.Tolbert matched the record set by Chicago’s Johnny Kling in 1902 an...
Death toll of landslide in northwestern China rises to 21 as rescue operations conclude
The death toll from a landslide in northwestern China rose to 21, state media reported Wednesday, following the conclusion of rescue operations at the scene. The landslide, which struck early Tuesday morning, buried 33 people in the Nanhe township of Longnan city in Gansu provinc...
Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn sets club record with 10 RBIs during 3-homer night vs. Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn made history on Tuesday night, setting a club record by driving in 10 runs on three homers in a 12-4 win over Atlanta.O'Hearn hit a grand slam off Atlanta starter Hurston Waldrep in the first, added a three-run shot off Waldrep in the...
Galveston County officials say domestic violence cases on the rise
The Galveston County District Attorney's Office says that in late June, they saw three separate domestic violence murders in a week.
New FX show 'The Shards' will feature music from Troye Sivan, Leland, plus series star Hayes Warner
"Every summer has its dark side." FX's "The Shards" will feature music from Troye Sivan and collaborator Leland, as well as series star Hayes Warner. ✨...
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve....
'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film
Dwayne Johnson says he was entertained by fan comments about Maui's long-haired appearance in Disney's new live-action film, "Moana."
Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
Houston doctor warns of seasonal parasite spike tied to popular raw summer foods
Federal and local health officials are tracking a seasonal spike of the foodborne parasitic illness Cyclospora across 17 states, with Texas cases currently sitting in the low double digits. The microscopic parasite is commonly found on imported raw produce like cilantro, basil, a...
Experts warn of OTC medication risks after 3 children’s deaths
Even the most common over-the-counter medications can become dangerous when they’re not used correctly.Health officials in Connecticut are investigating after three children died over the past two months from apparent overdoses involving diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in ...
Child injured after lightning strikes home in Harris County
A child was injured after lighting struck a home in Harris County on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Child shocked after lightning strikes Cypress home, current travels through wiring to computer
Authorities say a child was shocked after lightning struck a home in Cypress and the current traveled through the home’s wiring into a computer the child was using.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says it happened in the 14400 block of Cypress View Drive.Officials say ...
US airlines’ monthly fuel spending topped $6 billion again in May, up 84% from year ago
U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, the second straight month that fuel costs topped $6 billion, according to government data released Tuesday.The May figure was 84% higher than a year earlier. Airlines spent $6.47 billion on fuel in April, the Bureau of Transpo...
Democrat candidate for Texas governor wants to give every Texan $1,500
State Representative Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, wants to give every Texas household $1,500.
Ground stop issued at Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms
A ground stop has been issued for Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.
GLO letter shows Galveston pump station project may lose millions if it's not completed on time
The Texas General Land Office believes Galveston may not finish a flood mitigation project on time, and in a letter, has asked the city to consider a scaled proposal....
South Texas hospital under investigation by state for alleged 'birth tourism' scheme
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate investigation into a South Texas hospital over allegations that it illegally marketed "birth packages" to foreign nationals to profit from birth tourism....
Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites
More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.
Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting
Maryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting, legislative leaders announced Tuesday, following a failed effort earlier this year to redraw the state's maps to boost Democrats.T...
Rodney Atkins joins Houston Life to chat about his new album, ‘True South’
Country star, Rodney Atkins chats with Lauren Leal on Houston Life to chat about the release of his new album, ‘True South,’ a 12-track project that reflects on his rural upbringing and the life lessons that have shaped his career.An Academy of Country Music Award winner, Atkins ...
Houston Ballet’s Dance 2 Thrive program brings movement, music and wellness to the Community
Houston Ballet is taking dance beyond the stage and into the community with Dance 2 Thrive, a program designed to help adults and seniors improve their physical, emotional and cognitive well-being through movement.The initiative combines dance, live music and creative expression ...
ICE fatally shoots man in Houston after he allegedly tried to run over agent
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Tuesday fatally shot a man in Houston early Tuesday after he allegedly tried to run over the agent, according to the federal agency. Federal agents were conducting a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation just befo...
2 children found living with dead animals in squalid Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home
2 children were found living with dead animals in a squalid Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home.
Ground stop issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms
A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.
Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia
Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Ar...
ICE agent fatally shoots man in Houston during ‘targeted enforcement operation’
A spokesperson for the federal agency alleged that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, whom ICE identified as a Mexican man without legal status in the U.S., attempted to run over an ICE officer before he was shot....
Thunderstorms prompt ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport
A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.The FAA says the ground stop is currently scheduled to last until 5 p.m. with a medium probability of being extended.Current radar as of 4 p.m. show thunderstorms near and just south o...
Knicks, Taylor Swift, World Cup: Is Serena Williams at the US Open next in the Summer of New York?
Serena Williams could be up next in the Summer of New York.After the Knicks’ first NBA championship in more than 50 years, Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden and the World Cup final to be played just across the Hudson River, it looks like another circus is coming to ...
Pounded yam recall issued after “temporary breakdown,” FDA says
Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in the ingredient list....
Houston-area youth pastor charged with multiple counts of child porn possession, deputies say
Deputies say that 20-year-old Noel Walker, of Conroe, Texas, is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll....
FIFA Fan Festival in Houston closing early due to weather conditions
FIFA Fan Festival in Houston has announced they are closing early for Tuesday, July 7. According to a post on X, FIFA Fan Festival is closing due to continued weather conditions....
Inside the New Era of Fitness: How 24 Hour Fitness Is Rethinking the Modern Gym
The gym isn’t just a place to sweat anymore.Here in Houston and across the country, 24 Hour Fitness is rolling out a new generation of clubs designed around a simple idea: getting stronger isn’t just about how hard you train. It’s also about how well you recover.We visited the ne...
Constable investigating after man claims ownership of Houston home where Lee Gilley allegedly killed his wife
The Heights home was turned over to the family of Christa Bauer Gilley, who was murdered at the home in 2024, according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen....
Houston shooting: Man killed by ICE officer near Canal Street, Wayside Drive
A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
A Cairo coffee house erupts, then goes silent as Egypt’s World Cup run meets Argentina
The small coffee house in Cairo was turned Tuesday into a tiny stadium.Several hundred people, mostly men and boys as young as 7, gathered around wall-mounted screens ahead of the kickoff whistle.The scene played out across the soccer-mad nation as Egypt faced the defending World...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 7, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
Toyota to invest $3.6B in Texas plant, bring Tacoma production to San Antonio and create 2,000 jobs
Toyota is making one of its largest manufacturing investments in Texas, announcing Monday it will spend $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio assembly plant and move production of its popular Tacoma midsize pickup truck from Mexico.The investment is expected to create approximat...
Multiple law enforcement agents present at shooting scene in east Houston, HFD says
Neighbors in the area told Eyewitness News that law enforcement, local and federal, has been out there since Tuesday morning. Authorities have not provided any details on the situation....
Investigative Reporter
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Hello Houston (July 7, 2026)
Today: We find out about a possible breakthrough in fusion energy, learn about how bilingual brains navigate between languages, preview a documentary that examines America’s gun debate, and more....
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