Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags on Friday for a World Cup match between teams representing two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.It was just a coincidence that the city’s “Pride Match” ended up as a ...
As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group.It’s who finishes third.Teams that are first and second in their groups move on automatically to the Round of 32. The United States, Canada and Mexico, co-hosts of...
University of Houston Men’s Basketball point guard Milos Uzan has joined the Boston Celtics after signing an Exhibit-10 contract on Thursday morning.Uzan joined forward/center Chris Cenac Jr, who was taken by the Celtics with the #27 overall pick in the NBA Draft First Round on T...
Shares plunged Friday in Asia, led by heavy losses in Japan and South Korea as traders sold to lock in gains from recent rallies in stocks related to artificial intelligence.U.S. futures also declined, while oil prices fell. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index shed 5% to 68,783.50 and the K...
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones on Thursday after back-to-back earthquakes that officials say killed more than 230 people and left thousands injured the night before.The official death toll rose to aroun...
Heat. Moisture. National pride.These were top of mind as Nike designed its uniform kits for this year’s World Cup, including for football powerhouses France and Brazil as well as the U.S. and Canada in their role as host nations.In a tournament that has seen storm delays and temp...
Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance.The expanded tournament to 48 teams that provides a spot in the knockout r...
The record-breaking heat that's scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study. The World Weather Attribution rapid study released Friday found that the heat would have been virtually impossible just five de...
The Houston Dynamo roster has four Brazilian players on the 1st team who were really excited when they found out that Brazil would play at Houston Stadium in a Round of 32 match on Monday. The only problem, the Dynamo will be out of town playing on the East Coast in a couple of p...
Before the Iranian coach and goalkeeper answered any questions Thursday ahead of the team's World Cup match with Egypt, a FIFA official spoke up.Daniel Marin, FIFA's executive director of public relations, read a statement on behalf of the Iranian team in light of the Pride celeb...
Christian Pulisic came on as a second-half substitute in the United States' final World Cup group match against Turkey on Thursday night.The Americans sent out nine new starters for this meaningless game with their knockout-round place already secured, but Pulisic replaced Tim We...
Dwayne Johnson shares two reasons why it was an honor to play Maui again in live-action "Moana." Plus, Catherine Laga'aia on mirroring Moana's story in her real life!...
With the biggest frustration of going to a FIFA World Cup 2026 game being the prices to get in the door, one of the cheapest ways to attend a game in Houston will be Friday’s game against Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde. Right now on StubHub, the lowest ticket to the game is around $...
Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the World Cup, the Netherlands got a pair of goals that deflected off Tunisia into its own net, and the Dutch rolled in the rain to a 3-1 victory Thursday night to advance to the knockout stage as the winners of Group F.The Netherlands began...
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.Elanga’s impressive left-footed strike from just outside the right corner of the box in the ...
Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women's PGA Championship with a 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third major of the season.Yoon, a 23-year-old South Korean seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, birdied five of her la...
Of the 6 million travelers, they're expecting approximately 550,000 travelers per day and more than 500 flights per day out of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport....
Most of us know what it’s like to wake up on the wrong side of the bed. But a bad night’s rest can be more than just irritating, it could be making you sick. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans have chronic, or ongoin...
The pair of earthquakes that struck Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday night caused widespread damage across several states, leaving many people injured and homeless after buildings collapsed and residents fled into the streets.MORE INFO: Things to know about the Venezuela earthqua...
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office seized more than $700,000 from the City of Hitchcock earlier this week amid an investigation into illegal game rooms in the city....
A judge temporarily ordered the Tennessee Department of Health not to give immigration authorities information about roughly 400 seriously sick and disabled immigrant children who are enrolled in a healthcare assistance program.The restraining order was issued Wednesday at the re...
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon would have been a blip in today's news cycle, and he drew parallels between Nixon and President Donald Trump — arguing that both were targeted by “deep state” forces.Vance des...
"Female killers... kill for power control." Get your first look at Emmy Rossum's new series, "Furious." The first three episodes stream July 27 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying it a fourth time. His accuser supported Thursday's decision, which puts an end to one piece of a landmark #MeToo-era prosecution.It doesn't clear the former Hollywood honcho's criminal reco...
Sometimes the best teammates don’t wear cleats — they have four legs and a wagging tail. While the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has Houston buzzing, there’s another kind of match happening this Saturday that might just be the most rewarding one yet.Best Friends Animal Society is hosting ...
People across the Houston area are coming together to collect donations to help Venezuelans after back-to-back earthquakes rocked the country. Visit ABC13.com to find out how you can help....
Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute, and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.Germany, which clinched first place in Group E with victories in its first two games, went ahead on Le...
The sources told ABC News it was not clear how close the two sides came to an agreement before the negotiations stopped.
A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile....
The seizure by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office comes a few months after officials alleged that city money was tied to illegal gambling in Hitchcock. The money seized Wednesday makes up about 9% of the city’s annual revenue....
Cape Verde began the 2026 FIFA World Cup ranked 67th in the world. Then it held off the number two team from scoring against them.
The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer....
The decision focused specifically on Haitian and Syrian immigrants, but legal experts say it could apply to as many as 1.3 million immigrants in the U.S. on TPS, including those in Texas....
A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 188 people and leaving more than 200 trapped. Many more are feared dead.Thousands of people have been reported missing and about 1,500 people have been injured. Some of the heaviest damage and casualties we...
Apple announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
Before basketball became such a big part of AJ Dybantsa's life, he was like any other kid — growing up as a fan of a fictional superhero.When he was about five, his father bought him a Spider-Man basketball hoop that went on the back of his door.“I loved Spider-Man growing up. So...
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.
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski.The pontiff has been given the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. It was unclear when exactly the exchange occurred, but Pierzynski posted pictures on socia...
Venezuelans in the U.S. are rushing to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their home country.Oscar Torres and thousands of others spent the last 24 hours keeping up with a flur...
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower's claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico.The request came days after an ...
The WNBA has suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.It happened with 6:52 left in the second quarter and was deemed to be a non-basketball act. The league gave Thom...
Marcus Stuckett was appointed as the new director after the previous director abruptly resigned earlier this month amid questions about leadership.
Inspired by true events, the new film "Lucky Strike" takes audiences back to World War II and honors veterans like 107-year-old Colonel Herb Stern.
Today: We share advice on how to stay safe during the summer, learn about the independent coming-of-age film “Sugar Beach,” and talk with area relationship expert Dr. Viviana Coles. Plus, we share our latest Current Obsessions....
The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and other hits helped make the so-called “brass rock” band among the most popular acts of the late 1960s, has died at age 84.Spokesperson Eric Alper ...
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, and have the extra cash to do so, Houston has you covered.Andy Huggins LiveWhere: 1204 Caroline Street (Punch Line Houston) When: June 26; from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Price: $32.05+ If you are looking for a good laugh with the f...
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is pushing back against claims that he no longer has the authority to lead county government and is scheduled to address the controversy during a Thursday afternoon press conference.Wong announced he will hold a press conference at noon Thursday...
If you’re looking for ways to fill your weekend without having to break the bank, you’ve clicked on the right article. From makeup classes to watch parties, there’s free events happening all over the city. Check out the list below to see what’s best for you! Hot Girl Walk When: S...
The Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” has shut down nearly a year after it was built in the Everglades, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday.DeSantis said the center was always supposed to be open for only about a year until more permanent detention ce...
A Democratic U.S. senator warns the Trump administration is getting ready to round up 500 immigrant children in a hasty effort to remove them from the country, bypassing legal protections. It would be their second attempt after a federal court intervened last year in an overnight...
Thursday marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass, known to many as the Battle of Little Bighorn. For Native American tribes, it's a time to commemorate one of the most famous and symbolically charged events in American history.Allied tribes came together on that...
The cast of FX's "The Bear" reflects on the final season, sharing emotional goodbyes as the Emmy-winning series serves its last course.
Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute.In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything ...
The decision was announced Thursday after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again.
JPMorgan Chase promoted investment bankers Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to copresidents of the bank, elevating two additional potential contenders to succeed Jamie Dimon whenever the longtime CEO step downs from running the nation’s largest bank.The bank also announced Thursday ...
King Charles III is expected to reveal his personal tax bill on Thursday, becoming the first British monarch to do so
JPMorgan Chase will significantly expand its national “Community Center” program, the bank said Thursday, with plans to double the number of these specialized branches the bank operates particularly in low-income neighborhoods.Along with doubling the number of Community Center br...
Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.How do we know this? Researchers tickled 13 captive apes — including gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos — and recorded the results. The new research...
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