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1+ hour, 25+ min ago (88+ words) Episode: 1487 Teaching the American public to use the telephone." Today, would you buy the first telephone? Episode: 1487 Teaching the American public to use the telephone. Today, would you buy the first telephone? To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today!...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago (497+ words) Isa Gonzalez-Montilla, Content Gatherer, KPRC 2 HOUSTON " A sophisticated thief posing as a potential patient has hit multiple medical offices across Houston, using an elaborate ruse involving a "feminine emergency" to steal wallets and rack up thousands in fraudulent charges. The suspect, described as a woman wearing a black wig, upscale clothing and a face mask, has targeted at least four medical practices, according to reports filed with the Houston Police Department and Harris County Sheriff's Office. SEE ALSO: Suspect posing as patient accused of stealing employee Christmas bonuses from Houston doctor's office Dental and eye care offices seem to be the favorite targets of the woman, who has yet to be confirmed to be the suspect in all of the incidents being investigated by law enforcement, despite having a remarkably similar appearance. In one incident, Dr. Giancarlo Aymerich of The…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (454+ words) Atlanta rapper Gunna performed to a packed house Wednesday night at 713 Music Hall. With a setlist of more than 20 songs, the rapper started the show more than 10 feet in the air, performing "cfwm" from his recent album, "The Last Wun." JASMINE CROCKETT:Jasmine Crockett's ties to Houston: What to know about the congresswoman running for Senate Throughout the show, Gunna roamed back and forth across the stage, performing hit songs with his mysterious yeti-style creature above. The "Won't Stop" rapper seemed full of energy, which may have come from his pre-show routine. Not more than 10 hours earlier, the rapper was at the 713 Music Hall grounds for his viral Wunna Run Club, which he ran with his entourage and fans. The Under Armour-sponsored 5K run club partnered with Houston-based run club SoleTies to host the run Wednesday morning. An unusual day and…...

5+ hour, 16+ min ago (603+ words) Updated on: December 11, 2025 / 9:11 PM EST / CBS/AP President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at restricting states from crafting their own regulations for artificial intelligence, saying the burgeoning industry is at risk of being stifled by a patchwork of onerous rules while in a battle with Chinese competitors for supremacy. Members of Congress from both parties, as well as civil liberties and consumer rights groups, have pushed for more regulations on AI, saying there is not enough oversight for the powerful technology. But Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that "there's only going to be one winner" as nations race to dominate artificial intelligence, and China's central government gives its companies a single place to go for government approvals. "We have the big investment coming, but if they had to get 50 different approvals from 50 different states, you…...

5+ hour, 41+ min ago (289+ words) Houston has a host of'community enhancement efforts'planned over the next six months in preparation for the'2026 FIFA World Cup. On Wednesday afternoon, Houston added a touch of World Cup spirit to a bridge above Highway 59. Hazard Street Bridge in Houston typically has four large, white spheres at each corner, visible to the thousands of drivers who pass under it each day. One of those spheres is now painted to look like a soccer ball, located on the bridge's southeast corner. "The World Cup is going to come and go," Canetti told Chron. "It's going to be an amazing thing for our community, the matches are going to be full of excitement and world-class athletes performing on the biggest stage. But eventually, the final whistle is going to blow and everyone is going to move on. "We need to make sure…...

6+ hour, 34+ min ago (54+ words) The release of the files in the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is dividing President Trump's base. The Free Press' Olivia Reingold joins CBS News 24/7 to dive into the debate. The Free Press is a Paramount publication. Is Trump's MAGA base showing fractures? Is Trump's MAGA base showing fractures?...

6+ hour, 51+ min ago (43+ words) In at least 32 states, pet raccoons are illegal. That includes Kansas, where one man with a soft spot for the creatures is hoping to change that. Dave Malkoff reports. Kansas man caring for dozens of raccoons fights to legalize them as pets...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago (288+ words) Richard Reyes, the man behind Pancho Claus, operates out of his workshop in the Greenspoint area of north Houston, where volunteers work year-round to collect and distribute toys and school supplies. This year, however, the combination of increased need and decreased donations has created what Reyes describes as an emergency situation. "We have ICE, a lot of people are hiding and can't go to work, they don't have money for presents you know," Reyes said. The workshop serves as a hub for community giving throughout the year, providing toys for Easter and school supplies, as well as emergency relief during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. But this holiday season presents unique challenges as fewer donations come in during what Reyes says have been tougher times for his supporters. "It's heartbreaking because whatever your politics are, whether you're on this side…...

7+ hour, 1+ min ago (47+ words) As holiday shopping ramps up, revisit Morley Safer's 1976 report on Bloomingdale's black-tie opening in Washington, D.C. The original "Bloomies" in New York was so beloved that shoppers called it their own private adult Disneyland. "Bloomies" I 60 Minutes Archive "Bloomies" I 60 Minutes Archive...

7+ hour, 2+ min ago (48+ words) In less than three weeks, millions of Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act for their health insurance could see their premiums skyrocket. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent at KFF, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. How the end of Affordable Care Act subsidies will impact premiums...