A Cuban migrant died at a Texas border facility after guards allegedly restrained him, with a preliminary autopsy pointing to asphyxia.

A federal appeals court upheld California’s new congressional map, favoring Democrats, rejecting claims of racial gerrymandering.

The Pentagon will integrate Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok into military networks by late January 2026, despite ethical and safety concerns.

Texas investigates Elon Musk’s Grok AI over child safety, content, and data privacy concerns.

Houston beats Pittsburgh 28-14 in playoff game, advancing to next round.

A Uvalde teacher testified that former officer Adrian Gonzales failed to act during the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting, which killed 21.

SXSW Sydney won’t return in 2026 after three years, despite growth, due to global market challenges.

Houston’s Nico Collins remains out with a concussion, likely missing Sunday’s playoff game against New England.

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud set an NFL playoff record with 5 interceptions and 5 fumbles in 6 quarters on Jan. 18, 2026.

A new EV maker plans to launch a sub-$30,000 model in early 2026, targeting mass-market buyers with long range and advanced features.