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GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be misused by patients with eating disorders: Study
Researchers found that 32% of patients with eating disorders report having used a weight loss injection at least once.
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Texas lawmaker calls for stricter AI rules in schools, says students need stronger critical thinking skills
State Rep. Jolanda Jones is sounding the alarm about the growing influence of artificial intelligence and social media on young people, arguing the technology is weakening students’ critical thinking skills and calling for stricter limits on AI use in education.During a news brie...
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Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid historic heat wave
This weekend's Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris will go ahead as planned despite the historic heat wave gripping the country and stretching emergency services, organizers said on Friday.Hours after Paris police authorities said they wanted the event canceled, the F...
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2 Newsletter: Another hot & sunny weekend ahead
Good morning, Houston.☀️Happy Friday! Hope you’re easing into the day (and the heat) with an extra sip of coffee, or tea, or milk, or whatever you’re drinking this morning.We’re in Austin again today. The Texas State Board of Education is expected to make a decision on proposed c...
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Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital
America is celebrating its 250th year. And what better way to mark that anniversary than with an American summer staple — a trip to Washington, D.C.?But visitors to the nation’s capital will find that it is undergoing tremendous change, courtesy of President Donald Trump’s takeov...
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How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes
Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country. Many more are feared dead.Governments, nonprofits and members of the Venezuelan diaspora ar...
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Houston weather: Hot, humid pattern continues with triple-digit heat index through June
Summer has officially settled into Southeast Texas, and the weather is starting to look the same day after day. A strong area of high pressure is parked over the region, bringing plenty of sunshine, limited rain chances and afternoon temperatures climbing into the mid-90s. When y...
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What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizens
This story is part of a reporting fellowship sponsored by the Association of Health Care Journalists and supported by The Commonwealth Fund.TOKYO — In Shibuya, home to one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations and shopping destinations, seniors can choose a monitoring service and the...
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12-year-old girl finds mother, stepfather dead in apparent murder-suicide at NW Harris County home
A 12-year-old girl called 911 after finding her mother unresponsive inside a northwest Harris County home late Thursday night, where deputies say they later discovered both her mother and stepfather dead in what investigators believe was an apparent murder-suicide.The incident ha...
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Massive Shiite crowds mark Ashoura amid fresh Iran-Israel-US war fallout
Shiite Muslims marked one of the most important days on their calendar Friday with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the world to remember the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grand son of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.The annual commemoration, known as...
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Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media
The Australian government plans to strengthen laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.Observers said on Friday the government was responding to evidence that the ban on young children holding accounts on platforms i...
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Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes
A father holds the hand of his daughter dressed as a fairy. A 24-year-old man in a pilot uniform stares proudly at the camera. A family embraces on a soccer field. They are among the images posted by relatives within Venezuela and abroad desperately searching for their missing lo...
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Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea
Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions as well as the Russia-held Crimean peninsula, the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday.It appeared to be one of the biggest drone attacks on Russia...
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St. Bernard dogs still roam the Swiss Alps as part of this 'living museum' and its breeding program
At the Great St. Bernard Pass high in the Swiss Alps, the eponymous dogs still walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of years to find travelers buried beneath the snow. Down in the valley, a living museum honoring the Swiss national dog's history — a...
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NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP
NATO's deputy commander told The Associated Press that he wants a summit in Turkey to spur member countries to spend more on defense, reaffirm support for Ukraine and underline the unity of the alliance. Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer, NATO’s deputy supreme allied commander ...
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A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared
The most coveted accessory at the Paris Fashion Week shows this week was not a bag, a sneaker or a watch. It was an ice pack.As a historic heat wave gripped the French capital, fashion houses fought to keep guests cool with mist machines, chilled towels, parasols and iced Evian o...
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Wimbledon draw: Serena Williams to learn her first-round opponent in a comeback at age 44
Serena Williams will find out who she’s facing in the first round at Wimbledon — for her first singles match in nearly four years, and at age 44 — when the draw is held Friday.The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion accepted a wild-card entry to the grass-court Grand Slam, wher...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1593: LST-325
Episode: 1593 The LST-325: Thirty old men and an old ship become young again. Today, the LST-325.
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Houston ISD board unanimously approves controversial Bible-infused curriculum for 2026-27 school year
Adopting the state-approved Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for elementary students will come with a funding boost of more than $3 million for the district, which also approved a $2 billion operating budget on Thursday....
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'Pride Match' organizers highlight Seattle's inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt
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 ...
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With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes third
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...
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Houston Cougars basketball star Milos Uzan signs with Celtics
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...
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Asian shares plunge as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI
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...
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Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after 2 deadly earthquakes
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...
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National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms
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...
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Australia clinches knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance
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...
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Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
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...
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A New Sprouts Farmers Market Has Opened in Webster—Here’s What You’ll Find Inside
Fresh produce, bulk snacks, and one exclusive watermelon are just a few of the reasons to check out the newest addition to the Bay Area shopping scene.If your grocery routine could use a refresh, there’s a new stop worth exploring. Sprouts Farmers Market has officially opened its...
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Houston Dynamo's Brazilian players are bummed they'll miss seeing Brazil play on Monday
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...
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Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle
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...
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US uses Pulisic as substitute, sends out 9 new starters vs. Turkey in World Cup group finale
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...
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4 shot after group exchanges gunfire in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Houston police say four people have been transported to hospitals after an argument resulted in two groups exchanging gunfire in the Fifth Ward Thursday evening.It happened in the 5300 block of Coke Street.Police say there were two groups of individuals involved in some sort of a...
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Dwayne Johnson reveals two reasons why it was an honor to bring Maui to live-action 'Moana'
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!...
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WORLD CUP: The cheapest tickets to a game in Houston are still available
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 $...
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After fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling, Houston advocacy group says monitors detected elevated particulate pollution
It has been three days since a massive fire at a recycling facility in Houston’s East End.Over 100 firefighters fought the flames at Mammoth Metal Recycling, which burned overnight and into Tuesday. While no injuries were reported and the exact cause remains under investigation, ...
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Brian Brobbey and the Dutch roll in the rain to a 3-1 win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F
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...
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Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup
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 ...
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Ina Yoon opens the Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine with a record-tying 63
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...
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Houston airline crews are gearing up for a busy travel weekend ahead of Fourth of July
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....
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HISD board unanimously approves controversial bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum
HISD board members unanimously approved the use of the bible-infused Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.
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Katy widow says she asked for a window estimate; months later, she received a $44K demand letter
Irene Lynn says she contacted Renewal by Andersen after receiving an advertisement for replacement windows. She says she simply wanted an estimate.Instead, she alleges a salesperson asked her to sign multiple times on an electronic tablet, telling her the signatures were needed s...
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Mattress expert links poor sleep to serious health risks
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...
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Venezuelan community in Houston collecting donations for earthquake victims
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...
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Galveston Co. officials seize more than $700k from Hitchcock amid game room investigation
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....
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Woman killed after man intentionally ran her over during argument in west Houston, HPD says
HPD says they believe that the crash wasn't an accident and that the man intentionally ran over the woman.
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Judge blocks Tennessee from reporting sick children to immigration authorities, for now
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...
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East Houston residents demand air quality answers after Mammoth Metal Recycling tire fire
Residents on Houston’s East Side are demanding answers after a massive tire fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling sent a cloud of smoke into the air — and left people wondering what they have been breathing.Houston recycling company had history of illegal burning citations before massi...
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Female mover fatally struck by moving truck after argument with coworker in SW Houston
A woman was killed after she was intentionally run over by a moving truck following an argument with a coworker Thursday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of South Gessner Road.Accor...
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Vance, an admirer of Richard Nixon, says Watergate would be 'a 12-hour news story' today
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...
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Emmy Rossum is on the hunt for a female serial killer in Hulu's 'Furious'
"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+....
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Montgomery County traffic stop bodycam sparks questions: We reviewed Texas police training to find answers
Since KPRC 2 first published body camera video showing a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy arresting a Conroe woman during a traffic stop, the video has gone viral on social media.Many viewers asked the same questions: Did the deputy have reason to believe he was in dange...
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Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
The Park Police posted surveillance footage and asked for help "identifying the individual depicted here in connection with a Destruction of Government Property investigation."...
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Suspect arrested after 5 felony warrants for livestock theft, Waller County Sheriff's Office says
Investigators say they worked with multiple agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and arrest the suspect in Lake Jackson.
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Parents of former NFL player Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to his wrongful death
The parents of former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin say excessive force by police and delayed medical care led to his death last year, according to a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Oakland, California, several police officers and an ambulance company.In the law...
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What to know about Harvey Weinstein's cases after a rape charge was dropped
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...
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Best Friends Animal Society hosts a free pet adoption event this Saturday
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 ...
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Venezuelans across Houston area come together to gather donations after deadly earthquakes
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....
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Houston’s financial outlook revised to ‘stable’ by S&P Global Ratings, Mayor Whitmire says
S&P Global Ratings has revised the City of Houston’s financial outlook from negative to stable, a move Mayor John Whitmire says reflects the city’s recent efforts to strengthen its finances.The revised outlook comes about two years after S&P changed Houston’s outlook to negative,...
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Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goal
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...
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Luigi Mangione's defense team discussed plea deal in federal case: ABC News sources
The sources told ABC News it was not clear how close the two sides came to an agreement before the negotiations stopped.