Conroe: Organizations raising money for Charlie Kirk statue | Houston Live & Local
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Two organizations have raised over $30,000 in hopes to build a Charlie Kirk statute in the middle of Conroe. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to the organizer of the fundraiser.

Falling squirrel caught on video | Forecasting with Friends
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Mike Iscovitz and Peyton Galyean have some videos to show you for Furry Friends Friday! Dashcam video shows a squirrel falling onto the hood of a moving car and one man wrangles a python in Florida.

New car down payments hit 4-year low as buyers struggle with affordability challenges

Car shoppers are facing affordability challenges in the market for new vehicles despite average down payments dipping to nearly the lowest level in four years, according to a new report.

Actor Tyrese Gibson arrested in Fulton County for cruelty to animals

Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail early Friday on a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals.

ICE tracking app removed from Apple App Store

Apple has removed ICEBlock, a controversial app used to track ICE activities, from its App Store. The removal follows a deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas where the alleged gunman reportedly looked up tracking apps ahead of the shooting.

Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands

Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.

Government Shutdown Day 3 | The D.C. Daily
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Another Senate vote fails to end the government shutdown. Trump White House offers universities money benefits to universities that pledge his agenda. Trump/Epstein statue back in D.C.

Trump tariffs: U.S. soybean exports drop; furniture industry expecting success
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China reduced its imports of U.S. soybeans as retaliation against Trump tariffs. Meanwhile, a furniture company CEO says the upcoming furniture-related tariffs create hope for the business.

Houston hotel explosion: Construction workers injured, officials say
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Six workers were injured in an explosion involving water heaters at a hotel under construction in Downtown Houston on Thursday, officials say. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann reported live at the scene.

AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral

An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.

Government Shutdown Day 2: Senate funding conflict continues
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Senate Democrats and Republicans remain at odds on fund extensions on the government. Meanwhile, Fox's Olivianna Clames spoke to visitors at a national park which remains closed due to the shutdown.

Sarah Hartsfield trial: Medical experts testify on Day 4
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Medical experts took the stand for the trial of a woman accused of killing her husband, including the examiner who performed the man's autopsy. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour gives a recap.