Alcohol linked to rising colon cancer risk as disease becomes leading killer

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.

Good Day Cooks: Swedish Hill
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Rebecca Meeker from Swedish Hill stops by Good Day to highlight the menu from salads to sweet treats.

Small airports face closure risk amid ongoing TSA staffing shortages

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.

TSA adding Touchless ID to speed up airport security lines

Air travelers have a new way to shorten their wait times at the security screening line at the airport. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is allowing frequent fliers to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. 

How to check TSA wait times at Texas airports

Security wait times at U.S. airports have been extreme in some places as a partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security entered another week.

Hoover's Cooking in East Austin to close after nearly 3 decades

For nearly three decades, Hoover’s Cooking has served up comfort food to families across East Austin. Now, the beloved restaurant is preparing to close, but its legacy will live on.

Texas crawfish season holding steady despite scare from January freeze

Texas' crawfish season is set to be on par this year, despite an early delay in late January caused by the multi-day hard freeze. 

Einride to test self-driving trucks on SH 130
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You've seen self-driving cars in Austin, but you might soon see self-driving freight trucks in Central Texas.

World's happiest countries 2026 revealed; here's where US ranks

The world’s happiest countries for 2026 were revealed in a new report. Here’s which country took the top spot and where the U.S. ranked.

NHTSA heightens investigation into Tesla's driver-assistance system

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials deepened their probe of Tesla’s driver-assistance system after the federal agency received reports of multiple crashes.

Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month

Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.

Disney reveals Disney Believe as name of next cruise ship

Disney Cruise Line announced Wednesday that its new cruise ship will be called Disney Believe and arrive in late 2027.

These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026

Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.