Federal investigators in Houston have taken a hard swing at a group of alleged gang members who reportedly used social media to glorify violence and brag about crimes. The arrests landed with force, and the message was hard to miss: online clout does not protect anyone when federal agents start connecting the dots. What looked like performative bravado on the…
Business & Finance
McDonald’s is putting serious money behind a big-system refresh, with an $8.5 billion plan aimed at cleaner operations, sharper technology, and stronger backing for franchisees. The push sits inside its NEXT strategy, a multiyear effort designed to make restaurants run smoother, feel more modern, and keep customers coming back more often. The company laid out the plan at investor day…
Health & Wellness
GLP-1 drugs and obesity treatmentCancer risk and cancer outcomesWhy the evidence is still mixedImmune response and recurrenceWeight loss, metabolism, and future trialsBroader prevention and research fundingGLP-1 medications are best known for helping people lose weight and manage diabetes, but scientists are also taking a hard look at a much bigger question: whether these drugs can shift cancer risk and outcomes.…
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Technology
CenterPoint Energy is dealing with a nasty cybersecurity mess after confirming that an unauthorized party got into one of its external-facing systems and pulled personal information tied to some customers. A hacker says the haul was far bigger, claiming 7.49 million records were stolen, but the company has not backed up that number. The result is a cloud of uncertainty…