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Asian stocks are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks

Shares were mixed in Asia and oil prices slipped on Thursday as conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U.S. launching fresh attacks.U.S. futures advanced.The United States launched more airstrikes on Iran, and Iran responded by firing at Bahrain, Kuwait and Qata...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 9, 2026

government

Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in the nation's capital is getting another review

President Donald Trump's plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation's capital is getting another review from the federal commission whose approval he needs, but the agency's staff says the project should be revised before it gets the go-ahead. The National Capital Plann...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 9, 2026

safety

US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.The strikes came hours after U.S. President Donal...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 9, 2026

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Crowd demands justice at vigil for Houston man killed in ICE shooting

HOUSTON — A diverse crowd gathered Wednesday evening with a sense of anger mixed with grief for a vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, where they demanded justice and that the agency leave the city.Hundreds of people flooded the residential...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 9, 2026

safety

The actors of 'The Pitt' own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members

With its ensemble of doctors, nurses, interns and patients squeezed together into a small emergency department with scripts that play out in real time, “The Pitt” feels like a lab made to grow great performances. The Emmys rewarded it accordingly Wednesday. Thirteen of the 25 nom...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 9, 2026

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West Houston man says he's been paying someone else's electric bill for years

A west Houston man says he’s been paying for someone else’s electricity for years — and now he wants answers and his money back.Peter Yang, a recently retired resident who says he’s always looking to save a buck, noticed something was off last month when he switched electricity p...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

safety

Man charged with making terroristic threats at Heights apartment complex

A 33-year-old man accused of making terroristic threats during a standoff at a Heights apartment complex has been booked into the Harris County Jail, according to Houston police.Police identified the man as Kenneth Easton. Investigators say Easton was armed and threatened to burn...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats' dysfunction in Maine

As Democrats scramble to contain a political disaster in Maine, the Republicans on the front lines of the GOP's fight to hold the U.S. Senate majority are breathing a sigh of relief. For much of the year, Republican operatives have been quietly considering the real possibility th...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

safety

Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than US$9.1 billion to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States.The facility will be built in Sturgeon County, Alberta, and powered by a natural ga...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement

Actor Patrick Dempsey said Wednesday that he will not run for a Maine Senate seat, quashing speculation that the “Grey’s Anatomy” star and People magazine's former Sexiest Man Alive was among those being considered to replace embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Platner a...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

safety

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war

President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over. He says he’s not sure he wants a deal anymore and says the U.S. should “finish the job.” But he also insists that continued attacks do not mean a return to war or long-term action.The confusion and uncertain...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Thunderstorms force ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport

Thunderstorms have led to a ground stop being issued at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport.The FAA says the ground stop is scheduled through 5:15 p.m.There is a medium probability of extension.As of 4:30 p.m., radar showed a thunderstorm over the airport....

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Blue Jays' Dylan Cease works 8 no-hit innings against Giants

Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays has pitched eight no-hit innings against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.Cease set down the first 14 San Francisco hitters before he walked Willy Adames with two outs in the fifth. Cease also walked Drew Gilbert leading off the sixth and...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 8, 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.

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Jul 8, 2026

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Stars of Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ chat reimagining the iconic story

For generations, ‘Little House on the Prairie’ has been one of television’s most beloved family stories, and now Netflix is introducing the timeless classic to a whole new generation.Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie isn’t a remake of the beloved 1970s television series. ...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

schools

NCAA sends letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about Brendan Sorsby, according to reports

The NCAA wants to know what the University of Cincinnati knew about former quarterback Brendan Sorsby and his gambling issues during his two seasons with the program.According to reports by multiple media outlets, the NCAA has sent an official letter of inquiry to the school rega...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Coast Guard crews raise sunken boat in Lake Michigan near Chicago beach

Coast Guard crews attached flotation devices to a sunken boat in Lake Michigan and then inflated them, raising the boat above the water. The boat sank on Sunday during heavy fog and rain when the pumps could not keep up with the water....

ABC13 Houston (KTRK)Jul 8, 2026