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Toyota Center expected to 'transform' with reported $180m in renovations

Mayor Whitmire said during Wednesday's city council meeting that the upgrade is expected to 'transform' the beloved arena.

Houston, TX / ABC13 Houston / Apr 8 / 100% positive
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Environment Mongabay Apr 8
How quickly do tropical forests recover? Faster than expected, but slower than it seems

A tropical forest can regrow quickly. What is harder to see is how long full ecological recovery takes. A pasture left to regenerate may, within a few decades, resemble a forest again. But resemblance can be misleading. Beneath the canopy, recovery proceeds at different rates across species, shaped by how species persist through disturbance and […]

Houston, TX ABC13 Houston Apr 8
Texas Parks & Wildlife brings the outdoors to the Art Car Parade

This art car is bringing tents, fishing vibes, and a starry sky to Saturday's parade.

Chicago, IL WGN News Apr 8
Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 8
Hochul office’s cringey pothole post has New Yorkers blushing over raunchy double meaning

“it’s hole filling season,” the State of New York cluelessly tweeted Wednesday, sparking a wave of jokes.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 8
California college ranked No. 1 best public university in the nation — and others make top 10

It wasn't the only shake-up for California schools on the list.

Chicago, IL WGN News Apr 8
Southwest Airlines latest to hike fees amid higher jet fuel costs

The move was made “as part of an ongoing analysis of the business and against the evolving global backdrop,” the Texas-based carrier said in a statement.

Health Medical Xpress Apr 8
Genetic predictors for GLP-1 weight loss efficacy and side effects identified

23andMe Research Institute, a nonprofit medical research organization, announced the publication of a study that identifies genetic predictors for GLP-1 weight loss efficacy and side effects. GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, have transformed the clinical management of weight and obesity. However, patients experience substantial variability in both weight loss efficacy and the incidence of side effects. Some individuals lose less than 5% of their body weight, whereas others lose more than 20%. Some individuals experience side effects such as nausea and vomiting, whereas others do not.

USA PBS NewsHour Apr 8
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change.

Science PhysOrg Apr 8
AI trained like a Rubik's Cube solver simplifies particle physics equations

For years, Rutgers physicist David Shih solved Rubik's Cubes with his children, twisting the colorful squares until the scrambled puzzle returned to order. He didn't expect the toy to connect to his research, but recently he realized the logic behind the puzzle was exactly what he needed to solve a problem involving particle physics.

USA NPR Apr 8
Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'

OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.

Phoenix, AZ KTAR Apr 8
How the AMWUA cities are saving water: Conservation in action

Your water provider is dealing with big challenges like historic drought, higher operating costs and less water from the Colorado River.