Congressional Democrats Urge Trump To Reconsider Military Transgender Ban

“There is no place for discrimination in our Armed Forces or indeed anywhere else in American society,” they say.

Houston flooding always hits poor, non-white neighborhoods hardest.

Harvey Breaks Continental US Record For Rainfall

“I think it’s fair to say that this is now the most extreme multi-day rain event in U.S. history.”

Trump Investigators Are Just Getting Started With The Russia Emails

A string of reports suggest Trump associates were eager to use their coziness with Russia to the campaign’s advantage.

Houston Police Sergeant Drowns Trying To Get To Work During Hurricane Harvey

Sgt. Steve Perez, a 34-year veteran, was trapped in high water two days shy of his 61st birthday.

Finally, Some Good News Out Of Texas

All 15 residents of the flooded nursing home from a viral photo are now safe.

More Than 9,000 People Are Packed Into Houston’s Convention Center

The center is at nearly double its capacity, but the Red Cross said no one will be turned away.

Pokemon, Fire Emblem Warriors bundles announced for US

Pokemon and Fire Emblem fans might want to have a look at a pair of new bundles Nintendo revealed today. For the upcoming releases of Pokemon UltraSun/UltraMoon and Fire Emblem Warriors, Nintendo will have some limited edition releases that die-hard fans can purchase. As always, these releases will feature some extras for those who want to take home more than … Continue reading

3D-printed space habitats earn $400K in prizes at NASA competition

 One of the many considerations we will have should we decide at last to colonize another planet is where we’ll live. Should we bring inflatable habitats? Should we ship girders and metal sheets? Or should we 3D-print the structures right there on the planet in question? Two universities’ early efforts to do so earned them a combined $400,000 at a NASA competition held last week. Read More

Ember just raised $13 million for its popular, temperature-controlled mugs

 Two years ago, Ember launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to build a mug that keeps hot drinks and iced drinks cool. Contributors gave the company nearly $362,000. Fast forward and the five-year-old startup has now raised just north of $24 million altogether, including a $13 million Series C round that it quietly closed last week. The individual investors supporting the company… Read More