River History, Ayad Akhtar Arts Events and the Political Roundup: This Week’s Cultural Highlights
A Houston broadcast rounds up politics, interviews a river historian, and marks Ayad Akhtar's plays and readings.
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Category: US News
Foster Care Often Fails Kids With Disabilities. Consider These Cases
A teen boy died after a diabetic emergency in a foster home. His case exposes a system failing disabled kids.
Stokes: Trump Can’t Stop Clean Energy’s Slide — and We Can Speed It Up
Clean energy keeps getting cheaper while coal and gas get more expensive. Here's why Trump can't stop the shift.
Trump Signs AI Constitution With Tech Leaders As Jack Smith Testifies Before Senate
A president signs an AI constitution, and a man testifies before the Senate, each tale told apart beneath one shared headline.
Boeing wins Navy contract worth more than $20 billion to build its next fighter jet
Boeing wins $20B Navy contract for F/A-XX sixth-gen fighter, aiming for 'absolute air superiority' by the 2030s.
Hegseth orders military academies to end tenure for civilian faculty
Hegseth orders military academies to end civilian tenure, citing academic drift. Critics call it a blow to university autonomy.
Lindsay Clancy’s Lawyer Argues No Evidence Exists That She Admitted Killing Her Kids
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says there's 'no evidence' she admitted killing her kids, contradicting his own past claims.
Hegseth wants generals and admirals to take bigger cuts to the military budget
Hegseth orders a 20% cut to general and admiral positions, doubling last year's reduction as the U.S. fights Iran.
TSA Removes Chairs From Document Checker Pods, Citing Better Passenger Experience
TSA removes chairs from checkpoint podiums, forcing officers to stand while checking boarding passes and IDs.
US government told to drop ‘artificial intelligence’ and replace it with ‘Super Intelligence’
Trump orders US government to call AI 'Super Intelligence' in official documents and press releases.
Vacek Pointe Residents Say Streetlights Have Been Dark for Months
Residents of Vacek Pointe fear the dark after months of missing streetlights. HOA says dues cover lights, but no one can explain why they failed.
Caleb Flynn, Once an American Idol Contestant, Convicted in the Death of His Wife
A worship pastor who appeared on American Idol was convicted of murdering his wife, with text messages revealing his months-long intent.