Plane hit by firework while landing at Chicago airport on Fourth of July
Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework near Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July, but landed safely without incident.
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How rising beef prices are hurting Texas BBQ restaurants
Beef prices have risen 13% over the past year, causing barbecue joints in Texas to raise prices, push other menu items, and in some cases, close.
Former CDC chief medical officer says RFK Jr. caused ‘irreparable harm’
Dr. Debra Houry, the former chief medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), decried the direction of the agency under Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Plane hit by firework while landing at Chicago airport on Fourth of July
Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework near Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July, but landed safely without incident.
Gut bacteria may influence estrogen-related cancers, review finds
The review suggests microbes may influence hormones that are linked to cancers such as breast and endometrial cancer.
Could raising the payroll tax rate save Social Security?
With Social Security facing a funding shortfall, some lawmakers want to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap to help avoid future benefit cuts.
The heat continues with chance of afternoon showers
While we are dealing with plenty of heat this week we have a couple of chances for rain, including later today.
Dinosaur Day Returns to Austin with Fossil Identifications, T. rex and Family Fun
Dinosaur lovers of all ages can travel back millions of years during Dinosaur Day at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum on Saturday, July 11.The family-
FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals in the tournament, receive...
Austin music community celebrates Lavelle White's 97th birthday
Austin’s music community gathered at Antone’s to celebrate a music icon’s birthday.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Northeast Austin strip mall police call hotspot
A deadly shooting at a Northeast Austin shopping center late Saturday left one person dead and another injured, rattling neighbors who returned home to police c
Important hydration reminders in the Texas heat
Summer is here and extreme heat is in the forecast, which means proper hydration is imperative.
Isolated showers and storms tonight, Hot Monday
Dry and warm evening, with an isolated shower possible after sunset, especially in the Hill Country. — Meteorologist Tommy House
Firecracker 4K in Cedar Park sets record participation
CEDAR PARK, Texas - The 2026 Racing Minds ATX Firecracker 4K kicked off July 4th morning at Lakeline Park in Cedar Park.The race sold out several days earlier,
Folarin Balogun's red card ban suspended, Ronaldo's last World Cup
Noah Gross, Blake Holland and Nabil Remadna broke down Folarin Balogun's controversial red card reversal by FIFA, plus Cristiano Ronaldo saying this World Cup will be his last.
14-year-old arrested after vehicle pursuit in Manor
A 14-year-old was arrested Saturday night following a vehicle pursuit.
Memorial honors Sandy Creek flood victims one year later
Attendees reflected on the tragedy and honored those who died when floodwaters surged through the Sandy Creek area of northwest Travis County one year ago.
How Angelo State University is training the future of air traffic controllers
In a nondescript building on Angelo State University's campus sits a simulator that is training future air traffic controllers to one day hold a job in a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tower.
Bexar County investigating after woman discovers suspected murder-suicide
A man and a woman are dead in southwest Bexar County after an adult child discovered her parents' bodies Saturday night in what authorities are investigating as a suspected domestic violence murder-suicide.
CVS Health medicated wipes recalled over child safety concerns
Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.
14-year-old arrested following Manor vehicle pursuit
A 14-year-old from Austin was arrested Saturday night following a vehicle pursuit involving the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Manor Police Departmen
Medicare now covering some GLP-1s for $50. Here's what to know
Popular — and expensive — GLP-1 weight loss drugs just got a lot cheaper for many older Americans.
AI can learn cancer detection from pigeons: study
The pigeons in the study even started recognizing other health problems they weren't trained on.
US moves to eliminate long-time radiation safety principle for nuclear power
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate the requirement for nuclear plants to ensure radiation exposure is "as low as is reasonably achievable."
US adds just 57K jobs in June, falling short of expectations
Economists expected the U.S. to add roughly 110,000 jobs and for the jobless rate to stay stable at 4.3 percent, according to consensus estimates.
Do men or women save more for retirement?
Men have higher 401(k) balances, but women save more of their pay at comparable income levels, new research shows.
Trump announces next DC site he's planning to renovate
President Trump says he plans to begin work on East Potomac Golf Links, one of three public courses in Washington, D.C., despite opposition from local preservationist groups.
Luke Harrison, Anthony Pack Jr. selected to USA Collegiate National Team
Luke Harrison and Anthony Pack Jr. became the ninth pair of Longhorns to make USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team in the same year.
Expert provides insight on youth summer body messaging
As families are spending more and more time by the pool and beach this summer. Some kids are also being inundated with "summer body" messaging through social media.
Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.
WCRAS Leashing Hope program's largest class of shelter dogs rings in success
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter recently celebrated the fifth graduating class from its Leashing Hope program, which pairs shelter dogs with Bartlett Innovation Unit inmates for training and enrichment.
Reports: USA striker Folarin Balogun's suspension lifted, available to play against Belgium in Round of 16
USA men's national team striker Folarin Balogun's one-game World Cup red card suspension has reportedly been lifted.
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
1 dead, 5 wounded including 2 kids in San Antonio apartment complex shooting
A late-night shooting involving an exchange of gunfire near a San Antonio apartment complex left one person dead and five others injured Saturday, including two children under the age of 12, police said.
Super Typhoon Bavi closes in on Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
Super Typhoon Bavi strengthens on approach to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as catastrophic damage is expected in its path.
Two found dead as deputies investigate double homicide at Travis County gentlemen's club
A fight in a crowded parking lot outside a Travis County gentlemen's club early Sunday escalated into a shooting that left a man and a woman dead, authorities said.
Women more often hired after losing weight on GLP-1s: Study
A recent study shows women who are on GLP-1s weren't just losing weight but also increasing their chances of getting hired at a new job.
Man killed, another injured in late-night shooting outside North Austin business
Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead and another injured in north Austin, marking the city's 32nd homicide of the year.
ChatGPT bot made man's mental health worse, not better: lawsuit
"[ChatGPT's] architecture preys upon those with mental health disabilities," the man said in a statement.
USPS unveils Declaration of Independence stamp for America 250
Unlike previous stamps honoring the nation’s birthday, the design does not depict the document itself, any of the Founding Fathers or significant landmarks, instead opting for a more minimalist tribute.
FBI says some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes 'may potentially be legitimate'
“The case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case,” the FBI's Phoenix office said Wednesday.