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Apple introduces iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

A new, larger 6.7-inch size joins the popular 6.1-inch design, featuring a new dual-camera system, Crash Detection, a smartphone industry-first safety service with Emergency SOS via satellite, and the best battery life on iPhone

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Apple debuts iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

Featuring the Always-On display, the first-ever 48MP camera on iPhone, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, and an innovative new way to receive notifications and activities with the Dynamic Island

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H-E-B Names 2022 Quest for Texas Best Winners

FIVE Texas-based small businesses claim prize money, winning titles, and shelf placement in ninth annual competition.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts Doubles Down On Efforts to Fight Food Insecurity, Raising Awareness and Inspiring Guests to Take Action This September for Hunger Action Month

Leading hotel brand aims to donate 750,000 meals to Feeding America® as part of its “Say Goodnight To Hunger” effort with elevated meal donations to benefit food banks nationwide

Omni Hotels & Resorts today announced plans to donate 750,000 meals to Feeding America® in honor of September Hunger Action Month. The brand is raising awareness around food insecurity and engaging guests, the local communities where its hotels are located and colleagues to take part with several activations nationwide.

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Barack and Michelle Obama make first joint return to the White House for unveiling of official portraits

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will visit the White House on Wednesday for the unveiling of their official White House portraits -- marking their first joint return since they left in 2017 and the return of a Washington tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.

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Performing Arts Houston Announces New/Now Commissioning Project Winners

Advancing a project spotlighting and supporting working Houston artists, Performing Arts Houston announces the winners of the second annual New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project. The four winners, reflecting the diversity of arts in our city, represent a wide range of artistic genres, creative voices, and cultural backgrounds:

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The problem that should be keeping Liz Truss awake at night

Liz Truss has a lot on her plate. The United Kingdom is heading for a recession. Workers are going on strike as inflation erodes their living standards. And millions of people and thousands of businesses need immediate relief from soaring energy bills to get through the winter.

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Everything you need to know about the updated Covid-19 boosters

There's a new kind of Covid-19 shot coming to a pharmacy or clinic near you. The US Food and Drug Administration and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on updated boosters that target the original strain of the coronavirus as well as the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. The hope is that these shots will improve protection against the currently circulating viruses that cause Covid-19.

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month This September

Prostate Cancer Remains Second Leading Cancer In Men; Screenings and Awareness More Vital Than Ever

Men's Health Network (MHN) raises awareness about prostate health this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month as events kick off this September.

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Memphis police find unidentified body 3 days after a teacher was violently abducted

Memphis police found an unidentified body Monday about 20 minutes from where teacher Eliza "Liza" Fletcher was violently abducted three days ago, according to a tweet from the police department.

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Sprint to the midterms sets off on unsettled political terrain

The two-month sprint to the midterm elections is set to take place on political terrain that is much less settled than Republicans had hoped it would be, with improving economic news, a raging battle over abortion rights and former President Donald Trump's return to the forefront raising Democrats' hopes that the party can hold onto its narrow majority in the House or Senate.

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Mastermind of Navy bribery scheme escapes house arrest just weeks ahead of sentencing

Leonard Francis, the former military contractor known as "Fat Leonard" who orchestrated the largest corruption scandal in US Navy history, is on the run after escaping house arrest in San Diego by cutting off his GPS monitoring ankle bracelet, according to the US Marshals Service.

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Meghan describes her 'pinch me moment' in first speech back in UK

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has described her experience of feeling self-doubt, as she spoke to a young audience in her first public address in the UK for two years.

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Bed Bath & Beyond shares are down sharply after CFO jumps to his death

Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond opened 15% lower in early trading following the death of its one its top executives.

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Newly obtained surveillance video shows fake Trump elector escorted operatives into Georgia county's elections office before voting machine breach

A Republican county official in Georgia escorted two operatives working with an attorney for former President Donald Trump into the county's election offices on the same day a voting system there was breached, newly obtained video shows.

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Here's what we know about the Mississippi airport employee accused of stealing a plane and threatening to crash into a Walmart

The Mississippi man accused of stealing a twin-engine plane Saturday morning and threatening to crash it into a Walmart was denied bond Sunday, his attorney told CNN.

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Body found in Memphis is that of abducted teacher, and a suspect is charged with murder, police say

A body found Monday in the Memphis is that of a teacher who was abducted while jogging last week, and a suspect is being charged with murder, police said Tuesday.

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“Every Body” opens September 10 at The Collective Shani Crowe elevates braiding to aesthetic art form

Shani Crowe, an interdisciplinary artist from Chicago’s South Side, celebrates the diversity of women’s bodies and interconnectedness in “Every Body,” the exhibition opening Saturday, September10, at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4101 San Jacinto St., Suite 116.

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Houston Theater Week Recap By the Numbers

The 1st annual Houston Theater Week is worthy of a standing ovation! Thank HOU for supporting the performing arts!

Preliminary numbers are in and the first annual Houston Theater Week is a hit! The largest collaboration between performing arts groups in Houston’s history allowed consumers for one week (August 22-29, 2022) to purchase exclusive Buy One, Get One FREE tickets to some of the hottest music, dance and theater performances in town.

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Planet Fitness Opens New Club Location in Houston’s Greater OST/South Union Community

The new club will complement the vibrant and convenient lifestyle that Greater OST/South Union is known for

Houston Fitness Partners, LLC, a Planet Fitness franchisee operating 30+ locations in the Houston metro area, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest club located at 6102 Scott St in Houston’s Greater OST/South Union community. The innovative health club looks forward to bringing its Judgement Free Zone®, outstanding amenities and affordable prices to Greater OST/South Union residents and providing a one-stop-shop for physical and mental wellness.