Was That Fake? - IKEA plant bullying experiment

Did IKEA® really bully a plant in the name of science? In an experiment, one plant was made to listen to constant insults to see how it would be impacted while the other plant was constantly paid compliments. Ikea claims every other variable was exactly the same. The experiment was real and Ikea says the results speak for themselves.

City of Houston budget

Today Houston presented their 2019 budget, and since it's your tax money, there are a few key points to note.

#KWalking - inclusive cheer squad

A New Jersey school is introducing an all-inclusive cheer team which means that either everyone makes the squad or no one does. After a parent complained about the original policy, the district superintendent investigated the scoring process for the auditions and decided it was no good, so now everyone gets in.

Program assists drivers with a fear of bridges

Houstonians know all about commuting, and most of us go through ours without too much thought. But not gephyrophobiacs—people who suffer from the fear of bridges.

The Future Is Now - virtual reality jacket

The Future Is Now! Virtual reality headsets are child's play compared to the Disney virtual reality suit. The vest is controlled by software, weighs around five pounds and inflates/deflates in 26 air compartments. It could be the future of gaming. 

Giuliani becomes aggressive new face of Trump legal team

Rudy Giuliani, once known as "America's Mayor" and hailed for helping unite a wounded city after Sept. 11, has become the aggressive face of President Donald Trump's forceful new legal team.

Was That Fake? - Joel Osteen as U.S. House chaplain

Was That Fake? Did U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan really nominate Houston-based Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen for House chaplain? Rumors were swirling, but it appears this all came from a satirical post on a political message board. FOX 26 News contacted the church earlier on Wednesday regarding the final day for Pastor John Gray and there was no...

The Breakdown - caravan of asylum seekers

The caravan has arrived at our border, and if you haven't been following this controversial group of migrants heading to America, you should.

All Abilities Flight Night at iFly

The feeling of being able to fly is like no other. At iFLY Houston, they believe everyone deserves the dream of flight.

Bayou City Buzz - Brew at the Zoo

If you're looking to have kid-free night of fun in Houston, how about a trip to the zoo?

The Future Is Now - wearable bubble gum

The Future Is Now! Is wearable bubble gum the newest way to help the environment?

Bayou City Buzz - Houston Rockets center Clint Capela

The Houston Rockets have had an amazing 2017-2018 NBA season so far and one of those contributors to the team's success, is #15, center Clint Capela. He was born in Switzerland and although he has a tremendous passion for basketball, soccer was his first love.

Was that fake? - fajita theft

Was a Texas man sentenced to 50 years for stealing more than a million dollars worth of fajitas?

Bayou City Buzz - National Black Film Festival

It’s a great week for film buffs, whether you like making them or just like watching them.

Senate Minority Leader Schumer joins politicians rethinking marijuana

The top Senate Democrat is using marijuana's informal holiday to announce a change of heart about the drug, another sign of the growing political acceptance of pot. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Friday he'll introduce a bill taking marijuana off the federal list of controlled substances - in effect decriminalizing its use.

Was That Fake? - preparing for Mueller-related protests

Pittsburgh police major crimes detectives have been told to bring uniforms and protective gear to work so they're prepared for possible demonstrations if President Donald Trump fires special counsel Robert Mueller. Public safety officials and the mayor have confirmed the authenticity of a memo obtained by news organizations, but say the directive is precautionary and not based on any...

Starbucks faces image crisis after arrest of 2 black men

Starbucks, moving swiftly to confront a racially charged uproar over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores in Philadelphia, plans to close more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training for nearly 175,000 workers.

The Future Is Now - NASA's planet-hunting satellite

The search for alien life is well underway. NASA’s planet-hunting satellite “TESS” is set to launch Wednesday.