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Man dragged to death after bag caught in doors of Brooklyn A train in New York
A man was killed after being dragged by a train at a Brooklyn subway station Monday evening when his bag became caught in closing train doors, according to authorities....
Houston-area gym abruptly closing, leaving families scrambling for answers
Families say they were given just three days’ notice that Stars Gymnastics Training Center will close on Wednesday. FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico said families could have legal options if they are not refunded....
Ken Paxton calls for balancing border security with immigration reform to help labor-starved business sectors
The Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate blamed Democrats for standing in the way of a deal, arguing one could have been passed during the first Trump administration....
Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative....
Smart glasses recalled after posing burn risk
INMO AIR3 Smart Glasses were pulled from store shelves because the product could pose a severe injury or burn hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
Rice researchers explore if batteries can handle the AI energy demand
As polling shows Americans are growing concerned about data center development, researchers are exploring an option they believe could ease some power concerns....
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings
Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week.
KFC opens a Texas restaurant to test ideas for reclaiming its fried chicken crown
KFC has been taking a licking from fried chicken rivals like Raising Cane’s. But the global fast-food chain has a plan to return to the top of the U.S. pecking order....
Sugar Land officials explore noise mitigation options for Imperial Sugar Char House
Sugar Land officials are looking for ways to soundproof the Imperial Sugar Char House as redevelopment conversations continue.
Rice University to offer Master of Artificial Intelligence degree program in 2027
The university, which also offers a bachelor of science in AI, says the new graduate program will focus on engineering, development, and research for artificial intelligence....
Man accused of filming woman undressing inside department store dressing room, Pasadena PD says
Pasadena PD posted surveillance footage of a man running from a woman, allegedly filmed in the dressing room at a store in the Fairmont area.
Reporters still blocked from White House despite orders to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico
Some reporters are still blocked despite a federal judge temporarily blocking Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House.
Suspect caught running out of Old Navy after allegedly filming woman undressing, Pasadena PD says
Pasadena PD posted surveillance footage of the man running from the woman whom he allegedly filmed in the dressing room at a store in the Fairmont area....
Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico....
Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
At least 6 Houston-area collectibles stores burglarized in two weeks
A string of break-ins at collectibles stores across the Houston area has business owners on alert. Store owners say thieves are targeting Pokémon cards, other products and cash. At least six stores have been burglarized in the past two weeks across Houston, Cypress and Spring....