United Airlines is expanding its global network with a new non-stop flight connecting Houston and Medellín, Colombia, alongside the announcement of an upcoming route to Puerto Escondido, Mexico. The launch of the Houston-Medellín service was celebrated at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with enthusiasm from both passengers and crew. Patrick Quayle, the airline’s Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, highlighted the importance of the new routes, stating, “It’s connecting cultures and economies,” in a statement obtained by FOX26 Houston . The new service to Medellín is not alone in its aim to decisively to expand United’s reach. In...

A local couple was arrested following a double stabbing outside a Kona bar. The incident occurred late Saturday night on Sarona Road in Kailua-Kona after a man was denied entry to the bar due to its maximum capacity, leading to an altercation, as the Hawai‘i Police Department reported. The disagreement between a 41-year-old security guard and a 40-year-old Joshua Van Why escalated, resulting in Van Why allegedly stabbing the guard. Bystanders intervened, and Van Why fled the scene. Through investigation, police also found that Van Why’s girlfriend, 29-year-old Rachel Hogan, was reportedly wielding a knife and threatening the security guard...

A Berwyn woman has accused controversial far-right influencer Nick Fuentes of pepper spraying her and physically assaulting her. Marla Rose, the 57-year-old writer and co-founder of a vegan lifestyle website, claimed the incident happened on Sunday after Fuentes’ home address had been leaked online. According to a video that Rose captured on her phone, which she later posted on Facebook, she was sprayed and pushed down the front steps of Fuentes’ residence, causing her to fall to the ground. Echoing the tension that hangs in the air since the 2024 election results favoring President-elect Donald Trump, the allegation against Fuentes,...

As New York City’s housing market continues to exhibit tight competition, the city’s renters face a familiar pressure – rising rents. According to a report by Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel, Manhattan apartments commanded a median October rent of $4,295, revealing a year-over-year increase. Meanwhile in Brooklyn, despite a slight decrease from the previous month, rents were still up 3.2% from the year before. Northwest Queens saw rents rise by 4.8% over the same period last year, as detailed by Crain’s New York . New legislation could shake up the rental landscape further. Yesterday, the City Council passed the Fairness...

In a significant stride within the pharmaceutical industry, Midtown’s own Schrödinger has clinched a deal with healthcare behemoth Novartis. This collaboration involves an up-front payment of $150 million made by Novartis to Schrödinger, with the potential for future payments that could accumulate to approximately $2.3 billion, encompassing milestone and royalty payments as drugs hit the market, as reported by Crain’s New York . The agreement entails Schrödinger’s commitment to advancing several drug discovery programs, marking an expanded role from its computational groundwork in predicting drug interactions. With the hope of identifying prospective clinical trial candidates, Novartis has also increased its...

A carjacking disrupted the quiet of Hamilton Heights last night in a scene that seemed like something out of a movie—but was all too real for the victim. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department , the incident occurred on November 13, just after 11 p.m., when a 39-year-old man was held at gunpoint by an acquaintance following a music session in his car. Planning to collaborate musically, the man met the suspect in his 2018 Chevy Cruze on the 5500 block of Minerva. The evening took a dark turn when the suspect allegedly exited the vehicle, brandishing a...

The Cotati Police Department initiated a thorough investigation after receiving a report on November 11 about suspected abuse of the eleven-month-old puppy. Details that emerged pointed to a tragic narrative of neglect and maltreatment. According to a social media post by the Cotati Police Department , the investigation incorporated insights from various professionals and a forensic examination of the deceased dog. This collaborative effort led to the collection of substantial evidence implicating the dog’s owner in prolonged neglect. Consequently, authorities issued an arrest warrant yesterday under California Penal Code 597(a), which pertains to animal abuse resulting in the death of...

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has made a strategic move to amplify the state’s presence in the technology and transportation sector, particularly with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced air mobility. During the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards, Hobbs unveiled plans to create an AI Steering Committee, aimed at ushering in the future of AI technology for Arizona’s public and private enterprises, according to details from a recent press release . The Steering Committee’s formation is part of Hobbs’ broader vision to harness the “transformative potential” of GenAI for productivity and security enhancements. The committee will play a critical...

A Houston defense attorney has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into a jail, placing him on the opposite side of the law. Hunter Simmons, who has been practicing law for 12 years, faces charges of engaging in organized criminal activity and possession of a prohibited substance in a correctional facility, according to a Click2Houston report. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) authorities began investigating the smuggling operation after stumbling upon it during an unrelated human trafficking case. Simmons, 39, along with two alleged accomplices, Tanisha Butler and Joshua Palmer, was accused of being part of a scheme...

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration has set the dates for special elections to reshape Commissioner Districts 2 and 4. Following the November general election, which did not require a runoff, the board has confirmed that candidates can qualify to run from December 18-20. Following that, the primary will take place on February 11, 2025, with a possible runoff scheduled for March 11, 2025, if the need arises. The decisive General Special Election is pegged for April 29, 2025, as reported by Cobb County’s official news . This electoral pivot is the result of a ruling from a...