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Newly discovered large predator worms ruled the seas as Earth’s earliest carnivores, study finds

Long before the first sharks appeared, large predator worms were the “terror beasts” of the seas more than 500 million years ago, according to new research.

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OpenAI CEO says Muslim tech workers fear retaliation for speaking out

Sam Altman called on the tech sector to have more “empathy” for Muslim, Arab, “and especially palestinian” colleagues amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

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Global Culinary Business Development Summit: Inaugural Event by Feed the Soul Foundation

Renowned chefs and culinary experts lead sessions during the two-day 'Boost Camp' platform, educating culinary entrepreneurs on successful business operations and strategies.

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FDA approves first state request to import drugs from Canada

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Florida’s request to import certain drugs from Canada, marking the first time a state has been authorized to buy lower-cost medications in bulk from abroad.

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Free Admission to Holocaust Museum Houston on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering free admission sponsored by H-E-B.

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How to evaluate TikTok workouts

Today, many people are turning to social media for their fitness routines, with TikTok one of the most popular platforms.

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Homicides dropped by over 10% in America’s biggest cities in 2023

After three years of distressingly high levels, homicides in the US declined significantly across the board in 2023 – even as the public’s concerns about crime remained at its highest in over two decades.

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These twins don’t share a birthday, or a birth year

A New Jersey family has welcomed twins who were born not only on different days, but in different years.

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Microsoft Introduces 'Copilot' Key, a Groundbreaking Update to Windows Keyboard After 30 Years

Microsoft is adding a “Copilot” key that summons an AI-powered assistant with the click of a button in its biggest update to the Windows keyboard in three decades.

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Costco’s surprising response to workers’ union win: It’s not you, it’s us

In December, Costco workers in Norfolk, Virginia voted to unionize in what they said was a bid to improve working conditions at the wholesale retail chain.

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Discover Exciting Eateries at Finn Hall for the College Football Playoff National Champion Weekend in Houston!

Join Finn Hall in welcoming food and football enthusiasts to come together and explore its diverse lineup of eateries during the College Football Playoff National Champion Weekend in Houston. Embrace the football fever and enjoy Finn Hall's extended hours on Sunday, January 7, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., ensuring you have ample time to savor the experience.

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Treating hearing loss is associated with a decrease in risk of early death and dementia, studies show

Your health resolutions for the new year may need to include getting checked for hearing aids.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson knocks Biden for ‘catastrophe’ at border during Texas visit

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized President Joe Biden on Wednesday for the “mayhem” he witnessed at the US-Mexico border, saying in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper that the Biden administration isn’t doing its job.

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Houston Arboretum Hosts Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Event is free and open to the public

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center hosts its annual Arbor Day Celebration where guests can recognize the importance of trees and experience the flavors of the forest. Meet Johnny Appleseed and try some apple cider, learn how bees use trees to make honey, go on a hike to discover how trees feed wildlife and more. There will be plenty of tree activities and crafts to enjoy. Crafts will be available while supplies last.

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Defendant dives over bench to attack judge, courtroom video shows

A Nevada judge was assaulted in court immediately after she denied a defendant’s request for probation, video from a Clark County district court shows.

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Hyundai and Kia thefts soar more than 1000% since 2020

Certain Hyundai and Kia models saw a 10-fold increase in thefts in just the past three years, a wildly dramatic increase in the wake of a series of social media posts showing people how to steal the vehicles.

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Houston Health Department reveals city's top baby names for 2023

More than 60,800 babies born in Houston in 2023

Houston’s most popular baby names for 2023 are Emma, Mia and Camila and Liam, Noah and Mateo, the Houston Health Department.

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Did Taylor Swift manifest her relationship with Travis Kelce years ago?

An old interview with Taylor Swift has some of her fans believing she predicted her relationship with Travis Kelce long ago.

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Police responding to shooting at high school in Iowa, county government says

Police responded Thursday to a shooting at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, according to a post on the Dallas County Facebook page.

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Trump wants judge in January 6 case to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt

Donald Trump’s legal team told a federal judge on Thursday that special counsel Jack Smith and prosecutors in his office should be severely sanctioned and possibly held in contempt after they continued to submit filings in the case following a stay order from the judge.