TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to 3 investors, including this Bay Area company
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
Harris County Jail inmate dies at hospital after 'apparent medical emergency'
Authorities are investigating after an inmate at the Harris County Jail experienced an "apparent medical emergency" and later died at the hospital, officials say.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Netflix facing class action lawsuit over Warner Bros. deal
An HBO Max subscriber is suing Netflix after the company announced a deal with Warner Bros. that would combine the two companies' film and television catalogs.
11 year sentence for Houston meth dealer high-speed drug toss
A Houston man was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for possessing and attempting to distribute five kilograms of crystal meth following a high-speed police chase where he threw the drugs from his car.
Harris County officials detail impact of new bail laws on jail capacity, staffing
New data shows court speed is stabilizing the Harris County Jail population, but officials warn Prop 3 will require a major, funded effort to maintain the pace.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Jimmy Kimmel signs contract extension with ABC
Months after being suspended from going on air, Jimmy Kimmel has landed a deal to keep him with ABC through at least May 2027.
What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Amazon shoppers warned to stop using these products immediately due to safety risks
The recalled items include power banks linked to fires as well as children's toys that pose choking risks.
Suspect injured in shootout with Houston police
A suspect was hospitalized after being shot by Houston police officers following a chase on Thursday. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares information from police and what the suspect's mother had to say at the scene.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Cleveland ISD bus driver accused of sexual assault of child
Cleveland ISD bus driver Jonathan Cranfill was arrested and charged for the alleged sexual assault of a child, according to Montgomery County officials.
Amazon issues scam warning to millions of customers. What we know
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
4 detained, 2 guns recovered after shooting at Houston METRO Rail Center
Four suspects were detained and two firearms recovered after a reported dispute and gunfire at the Fannin South Transit Center, though no injuries were reported.
Family wins $13M verdict after Houston police vehicle crash kills 75-year-old man
A Harris County jury held the City of Houston responsible for the death of Charles Payne in a 2021 crash involving a police car, awarding his family $13 million.
Suspect killed after stabbing officer in Downtown Houston
Houston police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred downtown after a suspect reportedly stabbed an officer, who was then taken to the hospital.
University of Houston student files lawsuit over hazing allegations
The lawsuit targets the Beta Nu chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, but the University of Houston is also named in the suit.
University of Houston student sues over fraternity hazing allegations
The lawsuit claims the student was subjected to physical abuse, forced consumption, and public humiliation while pledging to a fraternity.