In an effort to “fearlessly evolve” NFL football in Houston, Cal and Hannah McNair have spearheaded a significant transformation of the Texans franchise, introducing new uniforms and a fresh approach. Drawing inspiration from their parents, Texans founder Bob McNair and his wife Janice, Cal McNair emphasizes the importance of teamwork, echoing the collaborative spirit they witnessed growing up. The McNairs’ …

Thursday morning brought chaos to West Houston at the intersection of Westheimer and Lazy Hollow as neighbors sought shelter during a violent incident. Following an hours-long standoff with law enforcement, a 34-year-old woman is now under arrest. Shumoos Al Jameel recounted how she reacted when she heard knocking at her door around 12:30 a.m., only to be followed by gunshots …

Neighbors have witnessed two SWAT incidents within a fortnight along the same quiet street in Houston, an area not accustomed to such police activity. On Thursday evening, law enforcement executed a felony warrant arrest for an individual allegedly making threats against officers and a judge. More than twenty officers from various agencies converged on Welch Street in River Oaks, prompting …

TECHNOLOGY divides us. According to a new UNDP report on Pakistan, titled Doing Digital for Development — Access, Adopt, Anticipate, Accelerate, noticeable differences in human development can be seen between those districts that have embraced digital transformation compared to those that have lagged behind. The report, which underscores the importance of equitable and safe access to technology as an important means of …

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accusing Apple of using “illegally exploited” minerals extracted from the country’s embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said on Thursday. The DRC’s lawyers have sent Apple a formal cease and desist notice seen by AFP, effectively warning the tech giant it could face legal action if the …

MADRID: Spain’s Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month’s French Open after pushing through the pain barrier in his comeback from injury. The 37-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said that he is far from being in top form and that he is only playing against American …

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and US from June 1 to 29. The announcement comes a few weeks ahead of the start of cricket’s biggest T20 spectacle ever that will inspire a new generation …

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: It is no good news for Pakistan hockey which is already struggling badly for survival while facing crises and setbacks of all kinds. Amid internal wrangling within the Pakistan hockey Federation, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday gave a brief yet sombre message to the federation which has witnessed a growing tussle for control between two rival groups …

LAHORE: Pakistan will be missing one of their batting mainstays in the penultimate Twenty20 Intern­ational against New Zealand but the other, captain Babar Azam, was hopeful that his side will bounce back from their dispiriting loss in the last game by winning the five-match series. The series is level at 1-1 after depleted New Zealand, shorn of their big names …