• The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. Here's how to see it

    The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. Here's how to see it
    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. And with just a waning crescent moon in the sky, it should be visible.The Eta Aquarids occur every year in early May. This year’s peak activity happens early Sunday with an expected 10 to 30 meteors visible per hour in the Northern Hemisphere. Viewing should be even better in the Southern Hemisphere. The shower lasts through May 27.Here’s what to know about the Eta Aquarid
  • "The world is on fire:" McCaul on countering threats from China, Russia, Iran

    "The world is on fire:" McCaul on countering threats from China, Russia, Iran
    AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- As chairman of the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee, Austin's Michael McCaul has been one of the most outspoken voices encouraging US leaders to proactively counteract threats abroad.
    The threat of another war, McCaul said, "keeps him up at night." After spearheading a trio of foreign aid packages for Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel, he ignored China's warnings and visited Taiwan's new president in a show of solidarity.
    McCaul spoke with Nexstar's Ryan Chandler this week a
  • ChatGPT can design workouts — but Austin personal trainer cautions against them

    ChatGPT can design workouts — but Austin personal trainer cautions against them
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — While ChatGPT and other forms of artificial intelligence prompt systems are growing in popularity, one Austin personal trainer is cautioning people to do their research before employing the technology to develop fitness programs.Abel Koury has been a nutrition coach and personal trainer for six years, as well as works as a research and data analyst. He said he loves to combine evidence-based research into his nutrition and fitness work.
    When it comes to personal training, t
  • 'Checking for a pulse': Attendees helped victims of Round Rock Juneteenth festival shooting

    'Checking for a pulse': Attendees helped victims of Round Rock Juneteenth festival shooting
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A shooting at a Round Rock Juneteenth event left two people dead and as many as a dozen others injured, including children, according to local officials.
    The Round Rock Police Department says a fight broke out between two groups, which led to the shooting. Police say all of the victims were innocent bystanders.
    We're now hearing from some of the people who stepped in to help those victims -- including Amber Megens, a nurse for more than a decade. Megens told KXAN she showed up a
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  • Need to renew your passport? An online portal is now open

    Need to renew your passport? An online portal is now open
    (THE HILL) - The State Department has opened an online passport renewal portal, allowing a limited number of Americans to submit an application online.The department is conducting a trial for the renewal system over the next several months, with a certain number of applications accepted each day. The beta program launched Wednesday.The online system will open during a midday window daily and will close once the maximum number of applications are submitted, the State Department said.The departmen
  • 'Lucky to be here': Gordon Ramsay speaks out after 'really bad' cycling accident

    'Lucky to be here': Gordon Ramsay speaks out after 'really bad' cycling accident
    (WHTM) - Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay shared an "important message" to fans on social media after a serious cycling accident.Ramsay took to social media and posted photos and a video detailing the "really bad accident" that happened in Connecticut."It really shook me, and honestly I'm lucky to be here," he said, sharing before and after images of his ride that included a cracked helmet and torn riding shirt. Throughout the video, which can be seen on Instagram, Ramsay appears visibly shaken."I'm
  • Starbucks adds its first ‘value menu’ with lower-priced offerings

    Starbucks adds its first ‘value menu’ with lower-priced offerings
    BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Starbucks joins the value menu warsThese days, it seems like we’re all trying to stretch our dollars a little further. After the last few years of inflation, grocery bills and other expenses are still super high, leaving some families struggling to pay all their bills. In response, many retailers are beginning to lower their prices — and Starbucks is the latest to try to win back bu
  • Here's how texting will be different after Apple's iOS 18 update

    Here's how texting will be different after Apple's iOS 18 update
    (NEXSTAR) – On top of the new AI-powered features Apple announced at its World Wide Developers Conference on Monday are several changes coming to the way you'll be texting with the next iPhone software update.
    iOS 18 will give iPhone users new options when it comes to customizing their home screen, searching for photos, and categorizing email. You may also notice a few major changes to iMessage, Apple's texting and messaging app.
    First up, there's good news for those texting between iPhone
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  • VIDEO: Goats on the loose at Ohio amusement park, days after camels escape

    VIDEO: Goats on the loose at Ohio amusement park, days after camels escape
    SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) — Earlier this week, it was camels on the loose at the Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio. Now, it appears goats made their way out of their pen for a while as well.
    Multiple videos posted to TikTok Saturday morning, including the one above, captured the goats making moves outside of their habitat and mingling with park guests.
    It all seemingly took place in the Barnyard along the Frontier Trail, where other barn animals, including the alpacas, watched the goats in won
  • Rare white buffalo reported in Yellowstone National Park

    Rare white buffalo reported in Yellowstone National Park
    YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Standing at the edge of a bluff overlooking the Lamar River in Yellowstone National Park, TJ Ammond stared through binoculars at hundreds of buffalo dotting the verdant valley below.Tan-colored calves frolicked near their mothers while hulking bulls wallowed in mud. RELATED: Rare white bison born at Central Texas ranchAs his wife and young children clustered behind him, Ammond panned the vast herd and cried out: “I see a white one!”“
  • Earth's average temperature on the rise, report warns

    Earth's average temperature on the rise, report warns
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A statistic on Earth's average temperature from the World Meteorological Organization is cause for concern. The WMO issued a warning earlier this month that it is conceivable that Earth's average temperature from now through 2028 will, for a brief time, surpass 1.5° Celsius, or 34.7° F. This likelihood has risen to an 80% probability.
    It's important to know that the 1.5°C climate threshold is the level of warming that the countries who signed the Paris Agreement in 2
  • 2 children among 9 injured in Detroit splash pad shooting

    2 children among 9 injured in Detroit splash pad shooting
    ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Nine people were injured, including two young children and their mother, after a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb where families gathered to escape the summer heat Saturday. Law enforcement tracked a suspect to a home, where the man died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.An 8-year-old boy was shot in the head and in critical condition Saturday night, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said during a news conference. Th
  • These are the best places to buy a home in Texas, according to Niche

    These are the best places to buy a home in Texas, according to Niche
    (NEXSTAR) - Buying a home is a major decision that can be very difficult to make. With so many factors to take into consideration like the cost of living in the area, the type of jobs that are available, and if it's an okay place to start a family, it can be a near impossible decision to make.For those of you living in Texas, a study performed by Niche was able to narrow down where exactly in the state were the best places to buy a home.Landing at the top of the list was DeCordova, which is loca
  • Tropical systems and past flooding

    Tropical systems and past flooding
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We continue to watch the Gulf of Mexico as tropical moisture continues to advance westward toward the Texas coast. An area of disturbed weather is expected to organize in the southwestern Gulf early next week. The National Hurricane Center is forecasting good chances of a tropical depression or a tropical storm developing in this area as it moves into northern Mexico sometime in the middle of the week. Even though this potential tropical system will pass well south of our area,
  • A dry and hot Father's Day

    A dry and hot Father's Day
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Happy Father's Day.The forecast remains dry today with most area high temperatures averaging the middle 90s under a partly cloudy sky. The normal high for June 16th is 94°A slight change in your forecast happens Monday with only a few isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms from late in the morning into the afternoon. The chance of rain is just 20%. Most highs will peak in the low to mid 90s.The 7 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center reports a large area of
  • CDC warns of disruptions to ADHD meds after $100M fraud arrest

    CDC warns of disruptions to ADHD meds after $100M fraud arrest
    Editor's note: Video above details how the CDC tracks disease(The Hill) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning those who take medication for ADHD, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, could face a disruption in accessing care after two executives were arrested for a $100 million fraud scheme.The CDC issued a health advisory to inform public health officials, clinicians and patients about the potential for medication distribution to be affected.The Department
  • Flying with marijuana: Will TSA stop you for edibles, CBD products in your luggage?

    Flying with marijuana: Will TSA stop you for edibles, CBD products in your luggage?
    (NEXSTAR) — It’s already been a busy summer of travel — the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reports that as of early June, seven of the agency’s 10 busiest travel days have happened in 2024 — so there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself filing through airport security sometime soon. There are numerous things you’ll be allowed to bring with you through a TSA checkpoint. Sure, you may have to quickly chug the water you forgot to em
  • Boeing, Airbus say planes with titanium parts sold with falsified records are safe

    Boeing, Airbus say planes with titanium parts sold with falsified records are safe
    (The Hill) – Boeing and Airbus emphasized that there are no safety concerns after revealing Friday that some titanium parts used in their aircraft had falsified documentation, triggering a federal investigation.Boeing did not say which models of aircraft or how many were affected by the titanium parts, but the company emphasized that it does not believe the discovery impacts safety. “Our analysis shows the in-service fleet can continue to fly safely,” Boeing said.Airbus sa
  • La Niña watch is officially on: When will we feel its impact?

    La Niña watch is officially on: When will we feel its impact?
    (NEXSTAR) – El Niño has officially ended, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center said Thursday, and its cooler counterpart could be just around the corner. La Niña conditions are predicted to take hold over the Pacific Ocean as soon as July, setting the stage to affect our weather here on land.
    The Climate Prediction Center issued a La Niña watch Thursday. The group of national forecasters say there's a 65% chance La Niña forms between July and September. Chances
  • Tile user data potentially hacked in 'extortion attempt': Life360

    Tile user data potentially hacked in 'extortion attempt': Life360
    (WJET/WFXP) — Life360, a safety and location services company, says it was the target of a "criminal extortion attempt" after a hacker gained "unauthorized access" to sensitive information in the group's Tile customer support platform.Tile products, which work similar to Apple AirTags, allow you to track the item — keys, a bag, your wallet — online. Life360 acquired the company in 2021.
    According to a statement released Wednesday by CEO Chris Hulls, an unknown actor sent emails
  • Raw milk restrictions easing across nation amid bird flu fears

    Raw milk restrictions easing across nation amid bird flu fears
    (NewsNation) — To pasteurize or not to pasteurize — it's a question for state legislatures across the nation amid rising bird flu concerns.
    Currently, more than half of the United States allows the sale of unpasteurized dairy milk for human consumption, but the path to peddling unpasteurized dairy has been winding.
    What is raw milk? Who drinks it?Raw, or unpasteurized, milk is just that — milk straight from a cow, with no bacteria-killing processes taken before it's sold or con
  • 'Roman Reigns': 2-year-old receives new heart, then beats cancer

    'Roman Reigns': 2-year-old receives new heart, then beats cancer
    CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. (WOOD) — He's not even 2 years old, but a little boy from Michigan has gone through more than most people will see in a lifetime.Roman DiLeo isn't named after the WWE wrestler Roman Reigns, but his parents and doctors at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor know he has the strength of the six-time WWE champion, and then some.“She said ‘Roman,’ and I was like, the wrestler? He’s a strong dude. I like that. I&rsquo
  • Senate candidate Colin Allred touts bipartisan approach to immigration, abortion

    Senate candidate Colin Allred touts bipartisan approach to immigration, abortion
    AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As Congressman Colin Allred prepares for the upcoming U.S. Senate election in which he will be head-to-head with Sen. Ted Cruz, he's highlighting a bipartisan approach to issues such as immigration, border security and abortion.
    Allred, a Democrat who represents a district in Dallas, joined Monica Madden to talk about the challenges and solutions he faces in the race for the Senate seat.
    Immigration and border securityTexas Democrats held their state party convention ear
  • RRPD releases suspect description in shooting during Juneteenth celebration that killed 2, injured 14

    RRPD releases suspect description in shooting during Juneteenth celebration that killed 2, injured 14
    ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Two people were killed and 14 others were injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration Saturday night.
    Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said the shooting began around 10:50 p.m. at Old Settlers Park after a fight between two groups who were at the event. During a media briefing around 6 p.m. Sunday, Banks
    "The unfortunate part is that we had innocent victims as a result of this reckless action of certain subjects," Banks said. "We're here to celebrate Jun
  • Police: 2 killed, multiple injured in shooting at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration

    Police: 2 killed, multiple injured in shooting at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration
    ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Police are looking for suspects after two people were killed and multiple were injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration Saturday night.
    Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said in a media briefing the shooting began around 10:50 p.m. at Old Settlers Park after a fight between two groups who were at the event.
    "The unfortunate part is that we had innocent victims as a result of this reckless actions of certain subjects," Banks said. "We're here to celebra
  • Police: 2 killed, multiple injured at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration

    Police: 2 killed, multiple injured at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration
    ROUND ROCK (KXAN) — Police are looking for suspects after two people were killed and multiple were injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration Saturday night.
    Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said in a media briefing the shooting began around 10:50 p.m. after a fight between two groups who were at the event.
    “It is unfortunate that we were here celebrating a wonderful event and we have a tragedy that happens,” said Chief Banks. “My thoughts and my prayers go out
  • TEA releases 2024 STAAR results for grades 3-8

    TEA releases 2024 STAAR results for grades 3-8
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its Spring 2024 STAAR assessment results for grades 3-8, which showed mathematics and science performance across all grade levels declined.TEA said in a news release that this decrease in math proficiency had not "recovered to pre-pandemic levels." 2024 STAAR results show Texas students’ ‘steady performance’“Results from the 2024 STAAR 3-8 assessments reveal the significant gaps in mathematics achievement across o
  • State of Texas: 'How long can we do this?' Lawmakers review border enforcement efforts

    State of Texas: 'How long can we do this?' Lawmakers review border enforcement efforts
    AUSTIN (Nexstar) - The Texas Senate’s Committee on Border Security heard testimony from state and local officials regarding their border enforcement efforts Tuesday morning, part of the upper chamber’s work to monitor the implementation of new laws before the next legislative session begins in January.Among key questions on current priorities and the efficacy of recent laws, senators probed the sustainability of Operation Lone Star – Texas’ unilateral efforts to patrol th
  • A new form of male birth control isn't a pill or a shot: How does it work?

    A new form of male birth control isn't a pill or a shot: How does it work?
    (NEXSTAR) – The availability of a reversible form of male birth control is coming closer to fruition after researchers presented further evidence that this particular method — which suppresses the production of sperm — is safe, relatively easy and, importantly, effective.The researchers, presenting last week at the Endocrine Society’s annual conference, shared promising results from the latest clinical trials of the NES/T method, which combines testosterone with a progest
  • Princess Kate greets public for first time since cancer reveal

    Princess Kate greets public for first time since cancer reveal
    (The Hill) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, took part in the annual "Trooping the Colour" ceremony Saturday to honor King Charles III's 75th birthday.
    The event, complete with a military parade, is her first public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. It also serves as a show of stability for the royal family as both Kate and king undergo cancer treatments.The princess — who is married to heir to the throne Prince William — gave a rare health update

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