Older borrowers struggle to repay federal student loans
New federal data confirms retirement-age borrowers are struggling to repay their federal student loans.
Texas oil and natural gas industry sets third new production record in 2023
Year-to-date through November, Texas' share of U.S. oil production rose to 42.8 percent.
Tourism returns to Houston as post-COVID boom continues
Tourism has rebounded since the pandemic in the city of Houston as its hotel tax revenue has more than doubled in the past two years.
Curious Kids: Why are some black holes bigger than others?
An astronomer explains how these celestial vacuums grow.
Cooking at Home - Applesauce Cookies
This simple spice cookie is based on applesauce.
Birthdays and Anniversaries - December 25-31, 2023
Celebrating Kiowa County, Colorado, birthdays and anniversaries for December 25-31, 2023.
EarthTalk - Are food dyes in beverages unhealthy?
Dear EarthTalk:
What’s the deal with food dyes in sodas and other drinks? Are they really bad for us, and how can we avoid them if so?
Laura C., Pittsburgh, PA
Ranch, research group partner on ‘virtual fencing’ pilot project
A ranch in Wheatland County and a Bozeman-based research group are partnering to test out a virtual fence project.
Groups urge reopening of southern border rail crossing closed due to smugglers
A coalition of business associations are urging for a rail line along a highly trafficked area of the southern U.S. border to be opened back up.
States sue Biden administration over highway emissions rule
A group of attorneys general in 21 states is suing the Biden administration over new highway emissions rules.
