Apple to let Parler back on App Store after approving a ‘content moderation policy’ update
Apple said has reviewed and approved an updated version of Parler that will be available again soon for download from the App Store.
Man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting 17-year-old girl in Cypress
A 34-year-old man allegedly locked a 17-year-old girl in a storage unit in Cypress for five days and sexually assaulted her, according to investigators.
FEMA is now accepting applications for COVID-19 funeral expenses
Financial relief could be on the way for the families of the nearly 50,000 Texans who died from COVID-19. FEMA is now accepting applications for COVID-19 funeral expenses.
Did you do the ice bucket challenge? A native Houstonian touched personally by ALS has an updated challenge
The wife of a former NFL player who's battling ALS is offering support to loved ones who are also caregivers.
Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values.
1,500 spots available at Memorial Hermann vaccine clinic
Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Find the link to sign-up in this story!
Amazon secures enough votes to block historic union effort at Alabama warehouse
Amazon has enough votes to block the historic unionization effort at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.
Uber putting $250M toward boosting driver incentives, enticing new recruits
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
Student entrepreneurs running fundraisers like businesses to raise money for scholarships
Forget student loan debt. Teams of students at the University of Houston are helping raise money for scholarships for other college students.
Facebook data on more than 500M users found online
Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available to download for free on a website frequented by low-level hacking enthusiasts.
Bearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game
The University of Houston Men's Basketball team fell to Baylor after making a historic run deep into the March Madness Tournament.
Amazon apologizes for tweet, acknowledges drivers ‘do have trouble’ finding restrooms
In a tweet directed at a U.S. representative, Amazon denied rumors that employees work so hard they have to urinate in empty water bottles. Amazon took a step back and apologized, acknowledging some of its drivers do have that problem.
Facebook removes video of Donald Trump interview with daughter-in-law Lara Trump
Facebook removed a video of an interview with former President Donald Trump conducted by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, saying any content "in the voice of Donald Trump" would be scrubbed from the social media platform.
Amazon union vote count begins for Alabama warehouse workers — here’s what to know about historic push
Thousands of Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, are deciding whether they want to form a union, the biggest union push in the company’s history that could have broad implications for labor nationwide.
Houston tops Oregon State, reaches 1st Final Four since '84
Houston overcame a blown 17-point lead to hold off Oregon State 67-61 on Monday night in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four for the first time in 37 years.
Houston locks in on defense, beats Syracuse 62-46 in NCAAs
The University of Houston returns to the Elite 8 for the first time since the days of Phi Slamma Jama!
HCSO: Business owner shot after firing at deputy he mistook for burglar
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a business owner shot at a deputy that he mistook for a burglary suspect, and the business owner was struck when the deputy returned fire.
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
Disneyland, Disney California Adventure to reopen on April 30
After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday.
Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get the shot
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.