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| 28.08.2026 | Six months on, the Iran war has changed the Middle East, but not in the way its architects had hoped | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By JOSEPH KRAUSS
It’s been six months since the United States and Israel attacked Iran with the perennial goal of transforming the Middle East through military force. The region has changed, but no... |
| 07.08.2026 | Commentary: After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making | HOUSTON, Texas: Europe is again embroiled in a contentious debate about immigration.
On Tuesday (Aug 4), European interior ministers met for an EU-wide crisis meeting on borders. This followed days of accusations, recriminations and in-figh... |
| 24.07.2026 | BMW Names iX3 and i3 for Mexico Plant: $910M Bet Defies Tariff Pressure on Americas EV Future | By Russell White
Published: Jul 24 2026, 3:55 PM EDT
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| 21.07.2026 | THC Sodas Beside Chocolate Milk: Kids in ICU as Mainstream Retail Ignores Laws | By Brandon Fisher
Published: Jul 21 2026, 10:41 AM EDT
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| 28.06.2026 | The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire (Opinion) | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By John W. Diamond
Every year, the panel overseeing the trust fund for Social Security and Medicare publishes its annual financial report. And every year, its members make clear that the programs’ ... |
| 27.03.2026 | Global Air Travel Reels from Fuel Crisis: Prices Soar, Flights Cut Amid Middle East War | A brewing Middle East conflict now cripples global energy markets. Jet fuel prices skyrocket. Airlines respond with drastic measures. Flight cancellations rise across continents. Major carriers slash capacity. Fuel surcharges return, burden... |
| 24.03.2026 | As Iran war causes gas and airfares to spike, lawmakers warn of price gouging — but experts point to supply shocks | Since the start of the U.S.-Iran war, higher energy costs and supply disruptions have caused price spikes for many consumer goods.
In a letter sent to Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, and shared exclusively with CNBC, Sen. El... |
| 17.03.2026 | Chief Justice Roberts says personal criticism of judges is dangerous and has ‘got to stop’ | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By MARK SHERMAN
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts warned Tuesday that personal criticism of federal judges is dangerous and “it’s got to stop,” two days after President Donald Trump call... |
| 06.03.2026 | Dubai real estate magnate: There could be a property cooldown, but I don’t see it | Dubai real estate magnate Mohammed Alabbar said that the UAE property market could see a “cooldown,” but he did not see evidence of one.
He insisted life in the UAE was returning to normal after days of missile strikes from Iran in the esca... |
| 02.03.2026 | How a U.S.-Iran war could ‘immediately’ impact gas prices at the pump, according to experts | The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran could disrupt crude oil supplies and push prices for gasoline higher.
It takes six weeks for crude oil to be processed and turned into gasoline for delivery so the full impact may be somewhat delayed, acco... |
| 09.12.2025 | Verified Carbon Credits from Well Plugging Cut Liabilities in New Project from Sendero and BCarbon | Sendero Energy Solutions and BCarbon today announced the issuance of 10,475 carbon credits under BCarbon's Methane Emissions Elimination through Well Plugging (MEEWP) protocol.
MIDLAND, Texas and HOUSTON, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ... |
| 13.11.2025 | Congress pushes hemp crackdown after pressure from states, marijuana industry | By Kevin Hardy, Stateline.org
A provision significantly limiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products made its way into legislation to reopen the federal government just a day before the Senate approved the bill. Its inclusion follows yea... |
| 21.10.2025 | China says U.S. and Australia ‘should play a proactive role’ to bolster rare earth supply chains | The comments come shortly after the U.S. and Australia signed a deal designed to boost the supplies of rare earths and other critical minerals.
George Cheveley, natural resources portfolio manager at Ninety One, described the U.S.-Australia... |
| 15.10.2025 | Auto industry raises the alarm as China tightens export rules for rare earths | The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), the country’s main car industry lobby, said China’s new regulations were expected to have “far-reaching consequences.”
Demand for rare earths and critical minerals is expected to grow... |
| 18.09.2025 | As Subsidies Expire, Many Texans Still Qualify for No-Cost or Low-Cost ACA Coverage | Charles Miller
While plans will become more expensive for some, most Texas enrollees and many uninsured Texans will still likely qualify for free plans.
The broader picture is that affordable — in many cases free — options remain for millio... |
| 13.09.2025 | From bananas to toys, these 5 charts show how much costs have risen since Trump’s tariffs went into effect | Inflation has picked up since President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs in April, with the latest consumer price index data showing outsized increases in tariff-sensitive categories, including coffee, toys and televisions.
Overall... |
| 05.09.2025 | Maybe I will ‘go back to where I came from’ (Opinion) | By Natalia Arcos Cano
As part of the Trump administration’s many moves toward tackling the United States’ “immigrant crisis,” the DOJ recently announced a prioritization of denaturalization procedures, a move that some migrant support organ... |
| 01.07.2025 | The Gulf’s water crisis: Why cooperation is crucial — and complicated | On June 19, false reports of an Israeli strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant sparked alarm across the Gulf. Though denied by Israeli officials, the claim traces back to a warning from Qatar’s prime minister of a potential catastrophe in t... |
| 13.06.2025 | China’s tight grip on rare earths shows little sign of weakening | Three Shenzhen-listed Chinese companies said this month that Beijing approved their exports of magnets with rare earths.
While Beijing signaled a willingness to ease rare earth exports, global supply cutoffs will remain a threat, experts wa... |
| 13.06.2025 | India moves to tap its rare earth reserves. Experts say it could become an alternative to China | India, which has the world’s third-largest reserves of rare earth elements, is working to bolster its domestic mining and refining capabilities.
Experts say the country is well positioned to grow in the sector and provide partners like the ... |
| 11.06.2025 | The Rare Earth Crisis: A Tug of War Between Giants | In the high-stakes arena of global trade, rare earth minerals have become the new gold. The tug of war between the U.S. and China over these critical resources is intensifying. The stakes? National security, technological advancement, and e... |
| 11.06.2025 | Trump says China will supply rare earths in ‘done’ deal | U.S. President Donald Trump said magnets and “any necessary rare earths” will be supplied up front by China as part of a trade agreement.
Tensions escalated after China imposed export restrictions on several rare earth elements and magnets ... |
| 10.06.2025 | China’s rare-earth mineral squeeze puts defense giants in the crosshairs | The automotive industry has been hit particularly hard by China’s rare earth export restrictions, but analysts warn Western defense giants are also vulnerable.
Top U.S. and Chinese officials are resuming trade talks in London for a second c... |
| 09.06.2025 | China extends an olive branch to Western auto giants over rare earth shortage | China appears to have offered U.S. and European auto giants something of a reprieve over a rare earth shortage.
China’s Ministry of Commerce on Saturday said it was willing to establish a “green channel” for eligible rare earth export licen... |
| 05.06.2025 | Auto industry sounds the alarm as China’s rare earth curbs start to bite | China’s Ministry of Commerce in early April imposed export restrictions on several rare earth elements and magnets widely used in the automotive, defense and energy sectors.
Some of the affected rare earth elements are vital components to t... |
| 03.06.2025 | Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried | Texas tries to crack down
The Texas bill would make it a misdemeanor to sell, possess or manufacture consumable products with tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. The proposal shadows several other state efforts to crack down on a market that has ... |
| 14.05.2025 | Minerals for muscle? Why Trump’s Ukraine resources deal could be a sign of things to come | The U.S.-Ukraine deal is designed to deepen economic ties, bolster Ukraine’s reconstruction and position the country as a supplier of strategically important minerals to the U.S.
Ro Dhawan, CEO of the International Council on Mining and Met... |
| 06.03.2025 | Houston's Innovation Landscape: A March to Remember | March is a vibrant month in Houston. The city pulses with energy, innovation, and opportunity. As spring blooms, so do events that shape the future of business and technology. From women’s empowerment to groundbreaking neurotechnology, Hous... |
| 03.03.2025 | 10 can't-miss Houston business and innovation events for March | Editor's note: March is here, and that means the return of some of Houston’s signature innovation events, as well as insightful talks and a Mardi Gras block party. Here are the Houston business and innovation events you can't miss in March ... |
| 05.02.2025 | Business | Health care jobs are booming. These are the best-paying jobs over the next decade. | The effects of the pandemic still ripple on: The public health emergency caused high rates of burnout across industry roles—almost 50% on average—along with substantial and long-lasting turnover rates. One-third of medical practices in a 20... |
| 07.01.2025 | MINISO's Bold Move: Riding the ACG Wave and Expanding Horizons | In the bustling marketplace of global retail, MINISO Group is making waves. The company, known for its trendy lifestyle products, is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the booming ACG (Animation, Comic, and Game) goods market... |
| 07.01.2025 | A different Middle East: How should Washington respond? | A very different Middle East will greet President-elect Donald J. Trump this month compared to the region he experienced during his first term. Syria is profoundly changed and presents both new problems and new opportunities. Iran is weaken... |
| 03.01.2025 | Interest-Driven Consumption Sparks ¥ 500B ACG Goods Market, MINISO Rides the Wave | GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO, a global lifestyle brand, recently announced its partnership with "Black Myth: Wukong", winner of the "Best Action Game" and "Players' Voice" awards at TGA... |
| 05.12.2024 | FMF2024 Report: $5.4 trillion in mineral investment needed for energy transition by 2035 | Emerging markets will require over 40% of investment, reflecting a shift in capital flows
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has released its latest Report: "Shaping the Future of Mineral... |
| 12.11.2024 | America Talks in Post-Presidential Election Nationwide Town Hall | Civil Dialogues Hosts "The Election Is Over: Let's Talk" at the Baker Institute at Rice University HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Americans prepare for a second Trump presidency, Civil Dialo... |
| 13.10.2024 | Commentary | Opinion: Nicholas R. Micinski and Kelsey Norman: A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement
By Nicholas R. Micinski and Kelsey Norm... | By Nicholas R. Micinski and Kelsey Norman
A year of conflict has ushered in a new era of mass displacement in the Middle East.
Since Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and the subsequent sustained Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Israel h... |
| 08.10.2024 | Commentary: A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement | ORONO, Maine: A year of conflict has ushered in a new era of mass displacement in the Middle East.
Since Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct 7, 2023, and the subsequent sustained Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Israel has expanded its operations on... |
| 09.08.2024 | Houston clean energy co. raises $10.8M series A | A tech-driven retail energy provider based in Houston has secured an oversubscribed series A round of funding.
Branch Energy raised a $10.8 million round led by climate-focused venture capital firm Prelude Ventures with co-investor Zero Inf... |
| 27.06.2024 | Here's how far Houston's robust population of 'super commuters' drive to and from work every day | If you’re a workday commuter in the Houston metro area, you may be among the many motorists who’ve cursed the snarled traffic on I-610/West Loop Freeway. This route routinely takes the crown as the most clogged roadway in Texas.
But imagine... |
| 25.06.2024 | Houston med school develops revolutionary mRNA vaccine for elephants | An innovative team from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital has worked with the Houston Zoo to develop a first-of-its-kind treatment for elephants, which has been administered to its first patient.
Tess, the beloved, 40... |
| 20.06.2024 | $1M donation to Rice establishes pioneering neuro-policy center in Houston | A big donation to Rice University will soon help researchers better understand the workings of the human brain.
Harry Yan and Weiman Gao have bestowed $1 million on the Baker Institute of Public Policy to establish the interdisciplinary Neu... |
| 22.03.2024 | CIVIL DIALOGUES TOWN HALL PANEL ON IMMIGRATION HELPS MAKE SENSE OF TEXAS SB4 WHIPLASH AT LBJ PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY | Linda Lorelle, Stephen Vladeck, Faye Kolly, Uriel Garcia and J. Michael Treviño talk SB4 and immigration reform
Democracy Initiative Back by Three Presidential Library Foundations Tackles Hot Button Issue as US Supreme Court and 5th Circuit... |
| 13.03.2024 | Report shows areas where kids get hit by cars | A new report shows 21 children were hit by cars and killed while traveling on foot or by bike in a five-year span in Houston.
What they found: Baker Institute researchers analyzed state crash data to find how many children were injured or k... |
| 15.10.2023 | Commentary | Guest opinion: Aaron Pilkington: In the Israel-Hamas war, no matter who loses, Iran wins | By Aaron Pilkington
There will be only one winner in the war that has broken out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. And it is neither Israel nor Hamas.
In an operation coined “the Al-Aqsa Storm,” Hamas, whose formal na... |
| 05.09.2023 | Baker Institute Gala Co-Chair Franci Neely Prepares for Fall Event Featuring Hillary Clinton, Henry Kissinger | Share
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As Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy gears up for its 30th-anniversary celebration on Oct. 26, gala co-chair and benefactor Franci Neely is eagerly counting down to the event, which will host ... |
| 25.07.2023 | Can Humans Be Protected From the Risks of AI? Expert Suggests a 'Neuroshield' | Jace Dela Cruz, Tech Times 25 July 2023, 06:07 am
The growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enhanced social media has sparked concerns about their potential to manipulate reality and influence public opinion.
In response ... |
| 17.05.2023 | How Long Will It Take For China’s Nuclear Power To Replace Coal? | HUANGHUA, CHINA - FEBRUARY 01: Aerial view of conveyor belts transporting coal into piles at ... [+] Huanghua Port on February 1, 2023 in Huanghua, Cangzhou City, Hebei Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)VCG via Getty Ima... |
| 12.04.2023 | Глава ЦРУ заявил о неготовности России к переговорам с Украиной | Директор ЦРУ Уильям Бернс считает, что вместо того, чтобы признать поражение на Украине, президент России Владимир Путин удвоил усилия по ведению военной кампании. По оценке ЦРУ, на данный момент Россия не намерена садиться с Украиной за ст... |
| 17.03.2023 | Meet the Texas security experts building a framework for safer schools | For a large portion of his career, Mike Matranga worked as a Secret Service agent protecting the President and First Family all over the world.
He then moved to the Department of the Interior, specializing in domestic terrorism, when the 20... |
| 16.03.2023 | UH researcher lights up at-home COVID-19 testing with glow-in-the-dark materials | A Houston-based research team is tapping glow-in-the-dark materials to upgrade at-home rapid COVID-19 testing.
Researchers at the University of Houston have been rethinking the lateral flow assay (LFA) test used for at-home COVID-19 diagnos... |
| 16.03.2023 | Mexico takes another step toward its authoritarian past | As Mexico’s Senate celebrated the passage of a bill designed to curb the power of the National Electoral Institute (INE), the non-partisan and independent agency that oversees elections, the country took another step backward toward its dec... |
| 14.03.2023 | University of Houston: Here's what intuitive AI and ChatGPT mean for research | Researchers have to write extremely specific papers that require higher-order thinking — will an intuitive AI program like OpenAI’s ChatGPT be able to imitate the vocabulary, grammar and most importantly, content, that a scientist or resear... |
| 10.03.2023 | 5 most popular innovation stories in Houston this week | Editor's note:Another week has come and gone, and it's time to round up the top headlines from the past few days. Trending Houston tech and startup news on InnovationMap included Houston mayoral candidates weighing in on the tech ecosystem,... |
| 07.03.2023 | Houston expert: How ChatGPT affects business skills in 2023 | The world has been captivated by ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence program that can understand and respond to questions and statements using natural language, just like humans. It has been trained on a large amount of text data and uses t... |
| 07.03.2023 | How Pearland is setting local businesses up for growth and success | Over the past few years, Pearland has worked hard to become a desirable home for major life sciences and manufacturing companies. Building on that, it's also leading the way in workforce development, providing access to the tools and resour... |
| 07.03.2023 | Houston health tech company closes $3M series A | It's been just under six months since the launch of Prana Thoracic, a Houston health tech startup tackling lung cancer diagnostics, and the company has already secured its next round of investment funding.
Prana Thoracic, a medical device c... |
| 07.03.2023 | Houston companies snag spots on regional Inc. 5000 list | Revenue growth is on fire at Houston-based Simple Solar.
Revenue at Simple Solar, a provider of residential solar installations, soared 8,007 percent from 2019 to 2021, putting it at No. 2 among the fastest-growing private companies in the ... |
| 02.03.2023 | 3 Houston startups join accelerators, PE-backed biz names new execs, and more innovation news | It's been a busy month so far with plenty of Houston startup news, major ecosystem events, and more — and there might be some headlines you may have missed.
In this roundup of short stories within Houston startups and tech, three startups j... |
| 27.02.2023 | Houston named No. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S. in new report | Feeling totally stressed about work? Fellow Houstonians feel the pain.
In a new report from LLC.org, Houston was designated the most stressful city to work in. In fact, not one — but five — Texas cities made the top 10 most stressful cities... |
| 27.02.2023 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | Editor's note: In this week's roundup of Houston innovators to know, I'm introducing you to three local innovators across industries — from femtech to real estate — recently making headlines in Houston innovation.
Amanda Ducach, founder and... |
| 20.02.2023 | UH enters into agreement to bring energy-focused data center to campus | The University of Houston has signed an agreement with India to bring a data center focused on energy to campus, the school announced last week.
The memorandum of understanding, or MoU, is between UH and the Directorate General Hydrocarbon,... |
| 17.02.2023 | Report: Texas is the best place to lead hydrogen economy | All signs point to Texas leading the development of a hydrogen market, says one new report out of Rice University.
The Baker Institute for Public Policy released a new report this week about the hydrogen economy and the role Texas will play... |
| 16.02.2023 | 6 tips for landing press coverage for Houston entrepreneurs, business owners | If you’re looking to build brand awareness, establish trust and credibility, and reach more customers in 2023, landing a press placement can be impactful for your small business. A traditional PR placement, also known as “earned media,” is ... |
| 16.02.2023 | Houston-based femtech company announces first locations outside of Texas | Houston-based Work & Mother, which outfits commercial buildings with lactation accommodations for working parents, announced this month that it has entered into an agreement to open two new lactation suites outside the state of Texas.
T... |
| 27.10.2022 | The Scientist’s Warning: Climate Change Has Pushed Earth To ‘Code Red’ | Greenhouse gases are among the chief causes of global warming and climates change.Getty Images |
| 23.08.2022 | Oil Is The Outlier In The World’s Post-COVID Energy Recovery | Wind turbine with Oil refinery at twilight sky background. getty |
| 03.05.2022 | Poland And Bulgaria Gas Cutoff: ‘Closing Time’ For Gazprom’s Eurozone Cash Flows | The U.S. national flag and Poland's national flag fly as liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Oak ... [+] Spirit, operated by Teekay Corp., sits docked with Poland's first import of U.S. LNG at the Gazoport terminal, operated by Polskie LNG S... |
| 18.03.2022 | Russian War Pushes Germany To Broaden Its Energy Security Definition | |
| 21.02.2022 | How Walmart and other food delivery platforms are attempting to reduce single-use plastic waste | Lusk added that while many food delivery services neither manufacture or sell plastic-based products themselves, they should still “feel a degree of accountability, given [that] the space has served as a catalyst of plastic consumption.” An... |
| 11.10.2021 | The ‘Carbon Neutral Petro-State:’ An Oxymoron? The UAE Thinks Not | Visitors look at screens displaying images of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Solar Park on March ... [+] 20, 2017, at the solar plant in Dubai. Dubai completed a solar plant big enough to power 50,000 homes as part of a plan to generate... |
| 27.09.2021 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | Editor's note: In this week's roundup of Houston innovators to know, I'm introducing you to three local innovators across industries — from space health to virtual collaboration — recently making headlines in Houston innovation.
James Hury,... |
| 22.09.2021 | Blue, Green… Turquoise? Carbon-To-Value And Sustainability In The Hydrogen Palette | Airplane and hydrogen tank trailer on the background of airport. New energy sourcesgetty |
| 01.07.2021 | Beloved Houston children's hospital once again named top in nation by prestigious report | Innovative and pioneering, Texas Children's Hospital has landed on many a best-of list. The latest is a ranking of the best pediatric hospitals in the nation by the prestigious U.S. News & World Report.
Texas Children's ranks an impress... |
| 28.06.2021 | Crude For Thought: Are More Prisoners And More Guards Setting Up The Next Oil Price Cycle? | |
| 24.06.2021 | Houston data management company closes $18M in fresh funding | A Houston company that's created a centralized log management solution has closed a new round in funding.
Graylog closed its $18 million growth equity round led by Richmond, Virginia-based Harbert Growth Partners, a new investor, and Minnea... |
| 24.06.2021 | Networking with high-status colleagues isn't successful across industries, per Rice University research | In a timeless scene from the mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap," an 80s metal band swaggers in for a performance only to find they're billed second to a puppet show. Though the film is farce, real musicians often come to question t... |
| 24.06.2021 | Cancer-fighting company based in Houston emerges from stealth and snags $74M in its latest round | A Houston-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company has raised millions in its latest round.
Tvardi Therapeutics Inc. closed its $74 million series B funding round led by new investors New York-based Slate Path Capital, Florida-based P... |
| 22.06.2021 | 2 Houston research projects unveil groundbreaking solar and battery technologies | Research, perhaps now more than ever, is crucial to expanding and growing innovation in Houston — and it's happening across the city right under our noses.
In InnovationMap's latest roundup of research news, two Houston institutions are wor... |
| 22.06.2021 | 3 Houston innovators make Forbes list of up-and-coming entrepreneurs | Three Houston entrepreneurs are basking in the national spotlight.
The trio — Vernee Hines, Carolyn Rodz, and Siddhartha Sachdeva — were just named to Forbes' Next 1000 list of the country's up-and-coming entrepreneurs. They're among the 25... |
| 21.06.2021 | Houston-Dallas high-speed train still not official but now it has a builder | The high-speed train between Houston and Dallas still needs an official sign-off before it happens, but a builder has been hired for when that day comes.
Texas Central, the developers of the train, have signed a $16 billion contract with We... |
| 21.06.2021 | 3 Houston companies named to semifinals of clean energy competition | Three Houston energy startups are in the running for the $100,000 cash prize in Cleantech.org's GS Beyond Energy Innovation Challenge.
Amperon Holdings, Cemvita Factory, and Veloce Energy are among the competition's 24 semifinalists, which ... |
| 21.06.2021 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | Editor's note: In this week's roundup of Houston innovators to know, I'm introducing you to three local innovators across industries — from startup and small business support to electric vehicles — recently making headlines in Houston innov... |
| 18.06.2021 | 5 most popular innovation stories in Houston this week | Editor's note: Another week has come and gone, and it's time to round up the top headlines from the past few days. Trending Houston tech and startup news on InnovationMap included innovators to know, a new autonomous delivery pilot, an Euro... |
| 18.06.2021 | Houston shopping center opts for buzzy new environmental project | Bees are glorious creatures, tasked with pollination and the no-big-deal duty of balancing our planet's ecosystem and keeping the circle of life moving. Oh, and the honey!
No surprise, then, that beekeeping is all the buzz. With that in min... |
| 17.06.2021 | Houston expert: 4 questions to ask when hiring employees in other states | A larger share of employees has found themselves working from home, or at least working remote, than ever before and many continue to do so permanently. As employers actively take steps to ensure a strong showing throughout the economic rec... |
| 17.06.2021 | Houston EV charging station startup gets ready to roll out services across the country | A Houston startup is revving up the region's — and the country's — supply of charging stations for electric vehicles.
The company, Refuel Electric Vehicle Solutions (REVS), recently installed its first two charging stations. They're at two ... |
| 17.06.2021 | Houston space tech company reveals details on its new $40M facility | A Houston-based space tech company focused on sending the first American spacecraft to the Moon since NASA's Apollo program is planning on expanding its presence here on Earth too.
Intuitive Machines announced its plans to move from its cur... |
| 16.06.2021 | Splashy European pool-sharing app dives into Houston just in time for summer | Scorching temps. Baking cars. ERCOT begging locals to set their thermostats to 78 (say what?). Why, it's almost like it's summer in Houston or something.
After a long sweat, nothing cools off like a long swim in a sparkling pool. To that en... |
| 16.06.2021 | New Houston startup development program to help launch corporate volunteer software | Brooke Waupsh wanted to change the way people volunteered and help increase access to volunteers for nonprofits. So, she launched Swoovy, a dating app that connected singles who wanted to do some good on their first dates. Now, the Austin-b... |
| 16.06.2021 | Houston researchers snag government funds for net-zero emissions projects | Rice University and the University of Houston were two of four national institutions to receive sizable grants from the Department of Energy last month to go toward the research and development of projects that will improve CO2 storage to h... |
| 15.06.2021 | Houston unicorn fintech company launches new B2B education platform | Houston-based HighRadius — which recently hit $1 billion valuation, reaching unicorn status — has launched a new learning platform.
Highako Academy by HighRadius, launched the platform to help credit and collections teams build certain skil... |
| 15.06.2021 | Lessons in prototyping: Figuring out the best type of prototype | As you continue your journey of developing and bringing a new product to the market, you have a series of decisions to make when it comes to prototyping — whether you're going to launch a hardware or a software product, or the combination o... |
| 15.06.2021 | Autonomous delivery company joins forces with FedEx for new pilot in Houston | A tech company with self-driving robots deployed across Houston delivering pizza, groceries, and more has yet again launched a new pilot program — this time focused on parcel delivery.
Nuro and FedEx announced a new partnership to deploy Nu... |
| 13.05.2021 | To expand or not to expand? Houston researcher weighs in on global growth | You built your business from the ground up, patiently finding techniques and products that work, carefully crafting solid bonds with your clients. Then one day a new project, opportunity or simple request poses a question: Is it time to bra... |
| 12.05.2021 | This Houston school makes the grade as one of the nation’s best private colleges for the value | As bastion of higher learning and innovation, Rice University has racked up no shortage of accolades and appearances on "best-of" lists.
Now, a new report casts Houston's "Ivy League of the South" as a top academic insti... |
| 12.05.2021 | New Houston accelerator leader dives into first cohort | Everything's bigger in Texas, but Kate Evinger is focused on zeroing in on a small group of startups to help them in a Texas-sized way.
As director of gBETA Houston, Evinger says the program, which expanded to Houston in 2019, is geared tow... |
| 12.05.2021 | 3 Houston startups announce strategic appointments across energy and tech | Three Houston startups have new hires they're excited about.
From new board members to c-level execs, here's who's moving and shaking in Houston innovation.
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| 11.05.2021 | Energy company with U.S. HQ in Houston acquires local business | A renewable energy retailer based in the United Kingdom is once again expanding its presence in Texas with another strategic acquisition.
Octopus Energy US, which is based in Houston, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Hou... |
| 11.05.2021 | Health care in a post-pandemic world: Telehealth is here to stay, but so are in-person visits | As medical practitioners were faced with the abrupt arrival of the pandemic, they had to immediately adapt to new technologies and switch to telehealth – fundamentally changing the way healthcare is delivered. During the first few months of... |
| 11.05.2021 | Global accelerator announces 5 startups to its Houston cohort | Five Houston companies have been tapped to participate in a Houston-based, early-stage startup accelerator with a national presence.
The accelerator, gBETA, selected the five Houston companies out of over 85 applicants. The cohort represent... |
