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Dow slashes 4,500 jobs in AI-driven wave, rattling US labor market
Dow Inc. announced Thursday it will slash approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemical giant accelerates its shift toward artificial intelligence and automation.…
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Six killed in Maine luxury plane crash as NTSB launches investigation
BANGOR, Maine — Six people were killed Sunday night when a luxury private jet crashed and burst into flames during takeoff at Bangor International Airport.…
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One dead, officer wounded in shooting on Houston light rail train
A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy was wounded and a suspect was killed Wednesday night following a shooting at a METRORail station in North Houston. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Fulton Street.…
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Galveston approves 2.5% pay raise for city employees to combat inflation
GALVESTON, Texas — The Galveston City Council unanimously approved a 2.5% pay increase for all civilian and city employees on Jan. 22.…
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Six presumed dead after business plane crashes during Maine snowstorm
BANGOR, Maine – A business jet flipped and burst into flames during a takeoff attempt in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport on Sunday night, leaving six people presumed dead.…
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Minneapolis records second fatal shooting involving federal agents in one month
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal agents shot and killed a person in Minneapolis, marking the second fatal shooting by federal law enforcement in the city within a single month.…
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Houston opens more than 30 warming centers ahead of severe freeze
HOUSTON — More than 30 warming centers will open across Houston and its surrounding areas this weekend as the region prepares for an incoming blast of freezing rain and snow.…
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Texas faces mental health crisis as Trump administration axes LGBTQ+ youth hotline
Texas 988 crisis centers face mounting pressure as federal cuts end LGBTQ+ support The Trump administration has eliminated specialized 988 crisis hotline support for LGBTQ+ youth, adding new strain to Texas centers alrea…
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Texas braces for record freeze as power grid faces test after 2021 disaster
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas power grid officials say the state is prepared to handle electricity demand ahead of a major winter storm expected to bring days of freezing temperatures.…
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Controversy grows over proposal to expand Houston hospital into Hermann Park
The Hermann Park Conservancy unveiled a long-term master plan on Jan. 7, as Harris Health officials consider expanding Ben Taub Hospital into the iconic Houston green space.…
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Houston taps flood control funds to demolish buildings obstructing city drainage
HOUSTON — City officials have authorized the use of Houston's Storm Water Fund to demolish buildings that contribute to the clogging of the city’s drainage infrastructure.…
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Texas Supreme Court hears pivotal challenge to state’s SB 8 abortion law
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case stemming from the state’s restrictive 2021 abortion law, focusing on a procedural dispute that could shape future legal challenges to the b…
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Second armed robbery strikes University of Houston week after on-campus bank heist
HOUSTON — A woman was robbed at gunpoint on the University of Houston campus early Wednesday, marking the second armed robbery at the school in just one week. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m.…
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Six Major Transportation Projects Set to Impact Travel Across Houston Area
HOUSTON — Six major transportation projects are currently underway or nearing completion across the Greater Houston area, marking a significant push to modernize infrastructure in one of the nation's largest metropolitan…
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Uvalde teacher’s sister ejected from court after outburst at defense attorney
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A judge banned the sister of a teacher killed in the Robb Elementary School shooting from the courtroom Tuesday after she disrupted the trial of a former police officer.…
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Artemis II rocket begins four-mile journey to launchpad for upcoming moon mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s Artemis II rocket will begin a slow, four-mile journey to its launch pad this Saturday, a move expected to take between eight and 10 hours.…
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Houston increases police presence on public transit after fatal shooting
HOUSTON – Harris County transit officials are ramping up security across the region’s entire bus and rail system following a fatal shooting on a bus last week.…
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Man impersonating police officer shot dead in Houston after opening fire
CHANNELVIEW, Texas — Harris County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a man Thursday following a gunfight in Channelview, just east of Houston, authorities said.…