Research suggests COVID, flu triple risk of heart attack

A number of viral infections, including flu, COVID-19 and shingles, are linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study affirmed. The risk of a heart attack triples within the first few weeks after a COVID infection, the study...

Week 10 Power Rankings: Oregon jumps into the top 5; three teams join the list

Arch Manning kept the ball on a run-pass option, knowing a big hit was coming his way. The Texas quarterback waited until the last possible second before firing the ball to a leaping Emmett Mosley V in the end zone. Manning's third touchdown pass...

Texas Faces Hard Times as SNAP Benefits Run Dry

We are about to enter unprecedented times when it comes to people who rely on government benefits. Let’s skip the “why we are here” part of the conversation. You already have an opinion that probably lines up with whatever side of the political...

Texas Ranks Second-to-Last in Job Satisfaction, says iSelect

New research from iSelect has revealed the U.S. states with the best and worst employee benefits in 2025, ranking all 50 states based on wage fairness, health plan affordability, working hours and paid time off (PTO) policies. Texas Ranks Second...

What taking melatonin could reveal about your heart health

Taking melatonin for long periods of time could be a sign of underlying heart problems. Long-term use of the popular over-the-counter sleep aid has been linked to a higher risk of heart failure and early death in adults with insomnia, according to...

Texas Tech vs Kansas State Prediction, Picks & Odds for November 1 — College Football Week 10

Photo By - Imagn Images. Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) throws a pass against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Chasing down the Big 12 crown, the 13th-ranked Texas...

Texas Private School Bans Social Media, Sees Students Thrive With Parent Support

As the harmful effects of smartphone use on children become more well known, one school in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is partnering with parents to enforce a no-social-media policy and witnessing students flourish as a result. Faustina...

Austin Film Festival 2025 Review: Bite to Bite.

by Henry Pham Bite to Bite is a documentary feature film directed by Kelly Lipscomb, and chronicles the journey of one giant Bluefin tuna from the frigid waters of Nova Scotia to the sushi tables of Japan as two lifelong Canadian fishermen and a...

This Psychoanalyst Writes Daily To Stop History Repeating Itself

In an age of noise, the act of writing becomes a way to think critically and remember what matters. getty Most days, Manfred Kets de Vries starts writing at 5:30 a.m. By mid-morning, he's produced another 2,000-word essay for LinkedIn — his 100th...

Texas’s Plan to Solve the Water Crisis Could Change the Coastal Bend Forever

If there’s a more ideal place than Baffin Bay to spend the day fishing, Sally Black can’t name it. The 65-year-old veteran fishing guide feels she’s found the “last best place,” just 45 miles south of Corpus Christi. It’s hard to argue as we glide...

Texas gerrymandering could backfire like an exploding cigar | Washington Post

The gerrymandering doom spiral is gaining downward momentum, exactly as expected. Virginia is poised to become the second state, after California, where Democrats will seek to unravel reforms that took redistricting out of the hands of partisans....

States can build flexible, affordable, and clean energy even with federal headwinds

While the federal policy and regulatory landscapes in 2025 are, to put it mildly, full of uncertainty and outright antagonism — from the cancellation of programs like Solar for All to the rapid drawdown or outright elimination of the Inflation...

Dallas attorney Tony Box enters Democratic primary for Texas attorney general

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy , and give us feedback . Dallas attorney Tony Box is running to be the Democratic nominee for Texas attorney general, he announced this week,...

Watch a traditional Powwow, learn about Native history, more during National Native American Heritage Month in Texas

November is National Native American Heritage Month, and serves as a reminder of the history, culture, and contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The month was designated as such by President George H. W. Bush in 1990. Here are some...

Houston is also becoming a major AI hub

(The Center Square) – It’s not just west Texas that’s experiencing an AI boom, Houston is also becoming a major hub for new artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and production. Apple has begun shipping American-made servers from its new AI...

NASA is sinking its flagship science center during the government shutdown — and may be breaking the law in the process, critics say

NASA's flagship center for space science is under attack from within, and some of the biggest losses appear to be happening behind the curtain of the government shutdown. Throughout the summer of 2025, Space.com interviewed nearly a dozen current...

Texas lawsuit behind Tylenol asserts unproven Autism claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday accused the companies behind Tylenol of deceptively marketing the pain reliever to pregnant mothers in a lawsuit that asserted unproven claims that early exposure to acetaminophen increased risk of...

3I/ATLAS viewing in US: When and where to spot interstellar comet in America? Check date, time and other key details

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has sparked a wave of curiosity among scientists. Comet 3I/ATLAS was discovered on 1 July 2025, and since then, astronomers have been doing everything they can to learn as much about it as they can. Reason? This is...

Adams: Indiana, Ohio State still rule my Big Ten/SEC top 25. Vols fall

Indiana and Ohio State remain undefeated, dominating their opponents with strong offense and defense respectively. Coaching changes and rumors are circulating, with Texas A&M's Mike Elko addressing speculation and LSU operating with interim...

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Tylenol Autism Links

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates Tuesday over accusations that the drug Tylenol may cause autism in pre-born infants during pregnancy. Kenvue, a spinoff of Johnson & Johnson, was...