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A Surprise Halftime Reunion Sends the Internet Into Overdrive

A one-night-only band reunion became the most-clipped performance of the year within an hour.

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Fans across every major platform are sharing clips of a surprise reunion performance that closed out Sunday night's halftime show. TikTok duets and YouTube reaction videos are driving most of the volume, while Reddit threads dissect the setlist and the band's cryptic final message. Ticket-resale searches jumped as rumors of a tour spread, though no dates have been confirmed.

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Politics · Houston

Houston Neighbors Organize Online as Storm Floods Streets

Facebook groups and X threads became the fastest source of local help overnight.

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Tech

New AI Glasses Promise to Replace Your Phone. Reviewers Aren't So Sure

Early hands-on videos split viewers between awe and privacy alarm.

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Politics

Late-Night Budget Vote Dominates Feeds as Shutdown Deadline Nears

Lawmakers' livestreams and clips of a heated floor exchange are driving the conversation.

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Tech

An Open-Source AI Model Matches the Big Labs on a Shoestring Budget

Developers are racing to test it, and benchmarks are being argued line by line.

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Entertainment

A Tiny Indie Game About Lighthouse Keeping Tops the Charts

Made by two people, it outsold this month's blockbuster releases on launch weekend.

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Politics

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Politics · Houston

Houston Neighbors Organize Online as Storm Floods Streets

Facebook groups and X threads became the fastest source of local help overnight.

650K posts 720%2h ago

Politics

Late-Night Budget Vote Dominates Feeds as Shutdown Deadline Nears

Lawmakers' livestreams and clips of a heated floor exchange are driving the conversation.

2.0M posts 220%4h ago

Tech

Section front →

Tech

New AI Glasses Promise to Replace Your Phone. Reviewers Aren't So Sure

Early hands-on videos split viewers between awe and privacy alarm.

2.3M posts 340%5h ago

Tech

An Open-Source AI Model Matches the Big Labs on a Shoestring Budget

Developers are racing to test it, and benchmarks are being argued line by line.

990K posts 480%6h ago

Business

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Business

Chipmaker's Blowout Quarter Turns Earnings Call Into a Meme

One executive's offhand comment became the phrase of the day on finance social media.

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Business

Streaming Giant Raises Prices Again, and Subscribers Are Doing the Math

Cancellation guides are trending alongside the announcement.

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Culture

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Culture

The Sourdough Starter Is Back, and This Time It Has a Name

A viral challenge has millions naming, feeding and posting daily updates on their jars.

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From Local News · Houston

Headlines from ABC, FOX, CBS and NBC stations covering this edition.

ABCABC 13 Houston

Live updates: flooded roads and shelter locations

Several underpasses remain closed this morning.

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CBSKHOU 11 (CBS)

Neighbors use boats to check on elderly residents

Volunteers have reached dozens of homes in Meyerland.

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NBCKPRC 2 (NBC)

How to report flood damage and get help

City and county resources for affected residents.

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FOXFOX 26 Houston

More rain expected before skies clear Friday

Forecasters warn of renewed street flooding.

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