13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says
Many social media giants including Meta and Twitter currently allow 13-year-olds to join their platforms. Users found to be under the age of 13 would be in violation of the rules. However, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says it?s a ?disservice? to children.
Many social media giants including Meta and Twitter currently allow 13-year-olds to join their platforms. Users found to be under the age of 13 would be in violation of the rules. However, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says it?s a ?disservice? to children.
Harris County Jail death: Inmate dies from 'apparent medical emergency'
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting a man died on Tuesday after what they say was “an apparent medical emergency in the Harris County Jail."
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting a man died on Tuesday after what they say was “an apparent medical emergency in the Harris County Jail."
2 University of Houston students confronted by police while rehearsing play
"He's grabbing her, covering her mouth…I just saw her scream for help," a witness said before University of Houston police arrived only to find out by 911 dispatchers it was "some type of rehearsal."
"He's grabbing her, covering her mouth…I just saw her scream for help," a witness said before University of Houston police arrived only to find out by 911 dispatchers it was "some type of rehearsal."
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress on app's privacy, data security
The head of TikTok was called to testify on Capitol Hill in a surprise announcement on Monday amid serious allegations about data mining by the Chinese social media app.
The head of TikTok was called to testify on Capitol Hill in a surprise announcement on Monday amid serious allegations about data mining by the Chinese social media app.
T.C. Jester Shooting: Houston police searching for man, stolen vehicle following deadly shooting
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a man and stolen vehicle following a deadly shooting on Friday morning.
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a man and stolen vehicle following a deadly shooting on Friday morning.
Houston Public Library celebrates Asian American experience with grand opening exhibit
"The exhibit illuminates for all of us the significant impact that Asian cultures have had in Houston and on our region,” HPL Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson said in a press statement.
"The exhibit illuminates for all of us the significant impact that Asian cultures have had in Houston and on our region,” HPL Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson said in a press statement.
Deputy's patrol car hit by suspected drunk driver while investigating chase scene
Officials say a chase suspect was being arrested but when a sergeant arrived at the scene to help investigate, his patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver.
Officials say a chase suspect was being arrested but when a sergeant arrived at the scene to help investigate, his patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver.
Amazon Prime ends free grocery delivery on orders under $150
Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.
Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.
TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Van Buren Street: Houston police investigating murder-suicide
Details are limited, but Houston police said the incident occurred on the 1000 block of Van Buren Street just after 8:15 p.m.
Details are limited, but Houston police said the incident occurred on the 1000 block of Van Buren Street just after 8:15 p.m.
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
No, Walt Disney will not appear on the $100 bill, a claim started as satire
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces U.S. paper currency, said it has no plans to ever feature any Walt Disney-related images, characters or icons.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces U.S. paper currency, said it has no plans to ever feature any Walt Disney-related images, characters or icons.
Netflix plans to stop users from sharing passwords by end of March
Netflix plans to bar users from sharing passwords for free by the end of March of this year.
Netflix plans to bar users from sharing passwords for free by the end of March of this year.
Watch: Rocket Lab's Electron rocket launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia
The first launch of an Electron rocket out of the USA will take place out of NASA's Wallops Island, Virginia facility around 6pm ET - and you can stream it here.
The first launch of an Electron rocket out of the USA will take place out of NASA's Wallops Island, Virginia facility around 6pm ET - and you can stream it here.
NASA announces plan to test nuclear rocket engine for possible Mars mission
NASA says they are testing the rocket engine with a plan to have an in-space demonstration by 2027. This technology could help astronauts travel to and from planets faster.
NASA says they are testing the rocket engine with a plan to have an in-space demonstration by 2027. This technology could help astronauts travel to and from planets faster.
People are selling Disney's Splash Mountain water on eBay after ride permanently closed
Listings began popping up over the weekend before the ride permanently closed on Sunday to be reimagined as Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Listings began popping up over the weekend before the ride permanently closed on Sunday to be reimagined as Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
FOX Faceoff: TikTok blocked on University of Texas Wi-Fi and wired networks, devices
The ban comes after Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive to all state agencies to eliminate cyber security risks posed by TikTok. Here?s what Quanell X and Charles Adams had to say about it.
The ban comes after Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive to all state agencies to eliminate cyber security risks posed by TikTok. Here?s what Quanell X and Charles Adams had to say about it.
Robber seen attacking clerk at Telephone Rd. convenience store
The robber was caught on surveillance video, provided by Houston PD, pinning a clerk against one of the gaming machines before taking her cell phone and running behind the counter to steal money from the safe.
The robber was caught on surveillance video, provided by Houston PD, pinning a clerk against one of the gaming machines before taking her cell phone and running behind the counter to steal money from the safe.
Jeff Bezos might sell Washington Post to buy the Washington Commanders: report
Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and owner of the Washington Post, could sell the newspaper and buy the Washington Commanders, according to a report in the New York Post.
Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and owner of the Washington Post, could sell the newspaper and buy the Washington Commanders, according to a report in the New York Post.