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Tilman Fertitta is making one of the biggest power moves in the casino and hospitality world after announcing plans to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at approximately $17.6 billion. The proposed acquisition would dramatically reshape the gaming industry by combining two major hospitality giants under one umbrella. RELATED: Houston’s Best Burgers to Try […]

National Hamburger Day is officially here, and restaurants across the country are celebrating with free burgers, buy one get one specials and major discounts. If you have been craving a burger and fries combo, May 28 might be the perfect excuse to treat yourself while saving a little money at the same time. LOCAL: R&B […]

NOAA predicts below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season due to expected El Niño, with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, 1-3 major.

Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre recently stopped by The Keisha Nicole Show on 97.9 The Box ahead of his upcoming Pitre Foundation “Field and Fun Day,” a free community event designed to give kids a fun and active experience this weekend. The event is open to children ages 6 through 12 and will feature football […]

After a long Memorial Day weekend, Tuesday is expected to feel more like a Monday for many Houstonians heading back to work and school. While the start of the week should remain fairly calm, forecasters say storm chances will begin increasing again by the middle of the week. LOCAL: Body Found Near Brays Bayou Sparks […]

Teachers are increasingly using “brain breaks,” like quick movement exercises or short meditations, to help students stay focused as attention spans appear to shrink. A recent survey found that 88% of teachers believe students struggle to focus more than they used to, a problem many say worsened after months of pandemic-era screen learning. Social media […]

A viral video online is proving something scientists, toddlers, and guys who laugh at their own farts have known for years: laughing actually makes you feel better. The clip features a “Laughter Yoga” session created from a practice started in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria. In the video, an instructor gets a guy to repeatedly […]

Discover how an untreated dental abscess can spread infections beyond your mouth. Learn the serious risks and how to protect your health today.

📱 That innocent little “like” button? It might be doing more than you think… In a recent case in Turkey, a court reportedly upheld a ruling where a spouse’s repeated likes on other people’s suggestive photos were seen as more than just scrolling behavior, they were considered enough to damage marital trust and contribute to […]

Ted Turner, the visionary founder of CNN and a trailblazer in media and philanthropy, has passed away at 87.

What direction you face in shower ‘says a lot about your character’ it’s one of those viral “personality test” ideas that’s more fun than factual but people love it anyway because it rings true! Here’s how it usually gets interpreted: Facing the showerhead (water hitting your face/chest) Supposedly means you’re more direct, introspective, or like […]

Back in the 1980s, drug lord Pablo Escobar decided his empire needed a little flair—so he imported exotic animals, including four hippos, to his estate, Hacienda Nápoles. Fast forward to 1993: Escobar is gone, the government takes over… and the hippos basically say, “Cool, we live here now.” They wander off into the wild, settle […]