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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1527: Polio and Clean Water
38+ min ago (88+ words) Episode: 1527 How Clean Water triggered the Great Polio Epidemics." Today, we wonder where polio came from. Episode: 1527 How Clean Water triggered the Great Polio Epidemics. Today, we wonder where polio came from. To embed this piece of audio in your…...
Houston Texans Free Agent Interest: Top Offensive Lineman?
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (176+ words) There was a report from NFL and NBA reporter Evan Sidery claiming that the Texans could have interest in former Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith in free agency. Right now, the Texans have Aireontae Ersery at left tackle, and he…...
This Houston Cougars Offensive Lineman Is Geared Up For An Incredible 2026 Season
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (431+ words) It's not often that offensive linemen make headlines in the football world, but luckily for the Houston Cougars, one of their newest acquisitions on the front line has proven himself as an outlier. Thursday morning, Houston offensive guard Shadre Hurst…...
The Houston Astros are counting on the Cristian Javier of old to bring experience to rotation
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (598+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. " Hopes for a remodeled Houston Astros rotation hinge partly on a right-hander continuing a comeback. As far back as November, general manager Dana Brown voiced optimism that a resurgence from Cristian Javier could buoy a staff…...
Amen Thompson says Rockets are a 'championship team.' 3 questions facing Houston in final 29 games
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (672+ words) Amen Thompson outlined the stakes for the latter stretch of the Houston Rockets regular season simply. Houston has 29 games left before the playoffs - Thompson said it's time for them to decide what kind of team they want to be. He's…...
Walgreens to lay off over 150 employees in closure of Houston Distribution Center
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (136+ words) HOUSTON " Walgreens will be laying off 159 employees as part of the closure of its Houston Distribution Center, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice. The notice says the layoffs will begin on or around June 1. In a…...
Extended interview: Andrew Yang reflects on 2020 campaign and warns of looming AI consequences
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (73+ words) During the 2020 presidential race, Andrew Yang warned of the dangers of artificial intelligence long before it was on Washington, D.C.'s radar. He's out with a new book about his experience running for office, "Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks?", and…...
California avalanche survivors tried to unbury their friends, official says
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (552+ words) February 19, 2026 / 7:56 PM EST / CBS News Truckee, California " Survivors tried to unbury their friends when an avalanche struck a group of backcountry skiers near Lake Tahoe in Northern California earlier this week, according to new harrowing details from a local sheriff's…...
Texas court hears appeal in case of midwife accused of violating abortion ban
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (48+ words) A Texas court on Thursday heard a midwife's appeal in a civil lawsuit filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton, accusing her of violating the state's abortion ban. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details. Texas court hears appeal in…...
Team USA women's hockey team defeats Canada in Olympic final
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (51+ words) The Team USA women's hockey team defeated Canada in a thriller to take Olympic gold Thursday, while Alysa Liu ended the U.S.'s two decade medal drought in figure skating . Kelly O'Grady is following all the Olympic action from Milan. Team…...