Taylor Swift paid NYC $160,000 to cover costs for MSG wedding, Mayor Mamdani says
Taylor Swift paid the City of New York $160,000 to cover the cost of resources used during her wedding at Madison Square Garden, Mayor Mamdani said Friday....
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Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns
Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending....
Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
It's the latest instance of the Republican president trying to exert White House influence over how U.S. elections are conducted.
Passenger partially sucked out of plane after ‘window dislodged in-flight’
A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window when it broke mid-flight.
Cuisinart recalls more than 12,000 gas grills over shattering glass hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the new recall covers Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills sold in stores and online between 2024 and 2026....
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pushing.“I will not s...
Residents ask Harris County commissioners to cancel Flock contract over surveillance concerns
Residents showed up to Harris County commissioners court to voice their concerns and demand that officials cancel contracts related to Flock safety cameras....
Houston city council considers secured load ordinance, making unsecured cargo illegal
A Houston city councilmember is proposing a local ordinance to penalize people with unsecured loads on their vehicles.
Baker Hughes to close Houston facility, lay off 174 employees
Houston-based energy technology company Baker Hughes is closing one of its Houston facilities, a move that will impact 174 employees.According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission, the layoffs are tied to the c...
A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver. Now Francesca Hong, a single mother who has worked as a dishwasher and line cook, is trying to do the same with her campaign for governor i...
Nominations open in the contest to be UK leader, with Andy Burnham likely the only candidate
Nominations opened Thursday in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain’s prime minister, a contest in which there is expected to be just one candidate.Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will be collecting signatures from Labour lawmakers, and needs at...
Flooding in southern China has killed 39 people
Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people have died in flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak.Most of the deaths were related to the breach of a dam in the city of Nanning in Guangxi region, which claimed 26 lives, said Ding Wei, the city's vice mayor, at a news bri...
Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency
President Donald Trump's plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation's capital won initial approval Thursday from a key federal commission, but its members put off a decision on whether a federal law that limits building heights should be applied to this project. Despite...
Delta rolls out cheaper first-class, business fares with fewer perks: 'More ways to choose'
The fares include the same onboard premium experience but with added restrictions.
John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines.The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that re...
Galena Park mayor says city is short of cash needed for storm water upgrades
Just six weeks on the job, and the new mayor of Galena Park was rolling up his sleeves last night to help combat localized flooding.
Special panel upholds reprimand of Harris County District Judge Natalia Cornelio
The three-judge panel agreed with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in its action against Judge Natalia Cornelio.
Teacher-led commission aims to move Texas to head of the class
A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.
Houston law enforcement will not be involved in investigation into deadly shooting involving ICE
Mayor John Whitmire also shared his condolences and called the shooting a tragedy, adding that the city is "in touch with federal elected officials, insisting there's a transparent and independent investigation."...
Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal
A three-judge panel on Wednesday denied a request from the Kennedy Center's board to keep President Donald Trump's name on the institution while the board appeals an earlier ruling that dubbed the name change illegal and had it rescinded.It's another setback for the board of trus...
Some evacuation orders and street closures remain as work continues on a NYC high-rise that buckled
Crews worked through the night to shore up a massive, under-construction apartment building in Manhattan after some of its columns buckled and floors sagged, triggering widespread evacuations and street closures over concerns about a collapse. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed Wedne...
Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan's coast; rough seas hamper rescue efforts
Officials said the aircraft, operated by the private carrier K2 Airways, reported a navigational system issue while flying with five people on board.
Platner may be finished, but voters' hunger for change and willingness to take risks will remain
With Graham Platner's campaign teetering from an allegation of sexual assault, there's no shortage of people arguing that the 41-year-old Maine oysterman and progressive political neophyte was always too risky for a key Senate race. However, it's likely more candidates will follo...
‘We need the facts’: LULAC calls for independent probe into fatal ICE shooting in Houston
A Houston City Council member is calling for an investigation into Tuesday’s fatal shooting of an undocumented immigrant by an ICE agent in east Houston.Council member Alejandra Salinas said she is deeply concerned about the use of deadly force in the case. She called for a thoro...
Big 12 commissioner declines to address Sorsby gambling saga and describes league as `16 strong'
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark wanted to talk Tuesday about the league's upcoming season, not the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga at Texas Tech that led to a lot of legal wrangling and a since-dismissed court order that had sent shockwaves through college sports. Even though that...
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April obtained a grand jury subpoena seeking the names an...
Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on “illegal voting.” He may have violated Texas election law.
This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published.Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas A...
Former mayor of Mississippi's capital city pleads guilty in bribery scheme
The former mayor of Mississippi's capital city and the former City Council president have pleaded guilty in a bribery scheme one week before they were set to face trial.Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former Jackson City Council President Aaron Banks pleaded guilty ...
Gov. Greg Abbott launches teacher-led commission to shape future of Texas public education
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the creation of a new teacher-led initiative aimed at improving public education across the state.The Texas Classroom Commission will bring together current and retired public school educators to develop recommendations focused on classroom instru...
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an attempt by a conservative activist to obtain guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters in the presidential battleground state.The case has been winding its way through the courts for years and stems from attempt...
Reform UK’s Nigel Farage says he’ll quit as a lawmaker and seek re-election to clear name
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he’ll quit as a lawmaker and seek re-election to clear his name over financial allegations.Farage said Tuesday he will resign from his seat in Parliament, triggering a special election in which he will run. He said in a broadcast statement that ...
Marine Le Pen's 2027 bid for French presidency is at stake in Paris court ruling
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen ’s political future is on the line Tuesday as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility to stand in the next presidential election. The verdict will be delivered from 1:30 p.m. and could take several hours to read. It could reshape the 2...
US airlines chase profits in premium cabins, deepening a fare class divide on flights
They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences.One traveler breezes through a priority security lane and heads straight to an invite-only lounge for craft cocktails and a chef-prepared meal before bo...
Galveston DA to address uptick in domestic violence cases after three killings in 1 week
Galveston County District Attorney Kenneth Cusick and the District Attorney’s Office will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon following a recent uptick in domestic violence cases, according to a news release.The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Galveston County...
Garbage truck spills load in Montgomery County, prompting hours-long cleanup
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler says a garbage truck spilled its load along Player Woods near North Seasons Trace Circle, leaving debris scattered and triggering a significant roadside cleanup effort.Wheeler said the cleanup is expected to take at least th...
Cruz would get ‘100%’ of votes if nominated to Supreme Court, Trump says
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
Flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast as heat wave breaks
Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week.Flash flood warnings were issued Monday for parts of New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey as rounds of storms moved through the area.On Sunday, New York City Mayor Zoh...
Moving this summer? Here’s how to avoid costly moving scams in Houston
Summer is the busiest time of year for Americans to move, but consumer advocates say it’s also prime time for moving scams that can cost victims thousands of dollars.According to the Federal Trade Commission, reports of moving fraud increased by 35% in 2025. Victims lost an avera...
Rising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions
The expenses to operate three restaurants in Waco are rising across the board, but there’s one growing cost in particular that feels nearly impossible to manage — providing employee health insurance, co-owner Kyle Citrano said. “Every year, it can change on you in a heartbeat,” s...
Freedom Over Texas draws record-breaking crowd, mayor praises Houston for successful America 250
Thank you, H-Town! Freedom Over Texas saw a record-breaking crowd, according to Houston officials.
Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances. 4 Dodgers elected to start
Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and the Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances because of starts next weekend, while four players from the World Series champion Dodgers were voted to the National League’s starting lin...
Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr., Houston Christian University president, dies, board announces
The university said Dr. Sloan led HCU for two decades of unprecedented growth and that his death was sudden.
Robert B. Sloan Jr., president of Houston Christian University, dies at 77
Houston Christian University President Robert B. Sloan Jr. has died, the university announced Saturday. He was 77.HCU Board Chairman Ramiro Peña said Sloan’s death was sudden and happened Saturday morning. In a statement to the university community, Peña credited Sloan with steer...
More than half of WNBA players miss All-Star starter vote, AP source says
More than half of the WNBA 's 180 players didn't submit their ballots for All-Star starters ahead of this month's game in Chicago, a person familiar with the balloting told The Associated Press on Friday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature o...
Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Last month, the leader of a small Texas state commission — tasked with aiding criminal defense for low-income Texans — received an unusual request from top officials working with the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Justice needed their help providing legal services t...
Harris County Precinct 4 splash pads open early to beat triple-digit heat this Fourth of July
With Houston’s heat index pushing into triple digits, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is giving families a cooler option — and more time to use it.Starting July 3, splash pads across Precinct 4 parks will open two hours earlier than usual, welcoming visitors ...
The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections
The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend. It is capitalizing on the unpopularity of a government that’s trying to reform the sluggish economy, and eyeing promising prospects of power in an eastern region this fall. Yet the a...
Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?
President Donald Trump reshaped this year’s U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists to replace them. Now the question is whether he’ll put his money where his mouth is.With four months to go until November’s elections, it's still unclear h...
Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
A group of Democratic governors asked the U.S. Postal Service on Thursday to withdraw its proposed rule seeking to implement an executive order from President Donald Trump to create a federal list of eligible voters and potentially limit who can receive a ballot in the mail.The p...
‘Read With Jenna’ debuts cozy Book Nook aboard MSC Seascape sailing from Galveston
Book clubs are booming, and Houston readers have one more reason to pack a tote: Read with Jenna has installed two custom “Book Nooks” aboard MSC Seascape, the cruise ship that sails from Galveston. The branded installations serve as both free libraries and cozy reading retreats ...
Hitchcock residents asked to 'keep water use at a minimum' after contractor hits water main: Mayor
Residents in Hitchcock are being asked to reduce their water usage after a TxDOT contractor hit a water main, causing an outage, the city's mayor said....
The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election
The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.A memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press calls for the FBI to “surge” 260 investigative analysts and staff operat...
Rep. Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House to lead “election integrity” policy in Gov. Abbott’s office
State Rep. Nate Schatzline, R-Fort Worth, resigned from the Texas House Thursday to take a new position as Gov. Greg Abbott’s senior adviser on election policy.Schatzline, who was among the most hardline conservative members of the Texas House, is set to lead “policy development ...
Caitlin Clark voted to start third straight WNBA All-Star Game, joined by two Fever teammates
Caitlin Clark was voted to start her third straight All-Star Game and will be joined by Indiana Fever teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, the WNBA announced Thursday.It's the second time in four years that three players from the same team were chosen to start the game, w...
'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation
Across the United States, many Americans are celebrating their country's 250th birthday by closing their ears to all the partisan shouting. All the fingernails-on-chalkboard screeching out of Washington. All the clamor of social media agitprop.Instead, in varied ways, they are tu...
Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting
California is finally nearing the end of the ballot counting from its June 2 primary, a tediously slow process that is largely the result of multiple changes over the years intended to boost turnout by making voting easier and more accessible.State data and experts who study voti...
Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections
President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans are reviving a line of attack against Democrats heading into the midterm elections: They're communists. In just the past week, Trump has issued dark warnings that members of the Democratic Party's ascendant left are communists who...
Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas' restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives
A federal judge in Arkansas has thrown out a handful of state laws that put extra restrictions on citizen efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives, agreeing with challengers that they violated the constitutional free speech rights of voters.The decision handed several ...
Texas Historical Commission signs short-term lease for 1940 Air Terminal Museum, pauses artifact removal
A short-term lease signed this week by the Texas Historical Commission is giving the 1940 Air Terminal Museum a renewed chance at survival — and it puts an immediate stop to plans that would have led to artifacts being removed from the building.The commission said the six-month a...