Asha Gilbert
Houston Chronicle
Houston, TX, United States
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Essay: I went to high school with Migos. Stop using Takeoff’s death for your entertainment.
News of the Atlanta rapper's death did not just crush the fans who have followed the Migos since "Bando" hit the airwaves in 2012. In every sense of the word, it hit home. → Read More
A historic heat wave hit millions this week. Check out photos of people beating the heat.
A record-breaking heat wave blanketed the U.S. this week with some cities experiencing triple digit temperatures. → Read More
An elementary school thought it was serving milk to students. Turns out it was floor sealant.
The Juneau School District is investigating after a dozen students drank floor sealant they thought was milk. → Read More
'Stop robbing the public': Massachusetts gas station owner stops selling gas amid soaring prices
A Massachusetts gas station owner said will not sell gas at Ren's Mobil again until the public is no longer being robbed. → Read More
Texas officials warn of rattlesnakes hiding in pool noodles: 'Try to avoid panicking!'
A family found rattlesnakes hiding in a pool noodle in Texas leading to officials warning other residents. → Read More
'Walkers beware!': Hot, hungry alligators are taking lonely strolls in Florida
Huge alligators have been seen walking through Florida neighborhoods, but most are just hot and hungry or just lost in combat, an expert says. → Read More
The world's oldest living dog, a chihuahua named TobyKeith, breaks Guinness World record
A Florida chihuahua named TobyKeith is the world's oldest living dog at more than 21 years old, Guinness World Records has confirmed. → Read More
Man claims $1 million Mega Millions prize from ticket he says was a 'mistake'
An Iowa man is $1 million richer after a store clerk made a mistake on his Mega Million ticket on Friday. → Read More
Biden calls Russia's invasion of Ukraine a 'genocide.' Is it a war crime?
President Joe Biden called Russia's attack on Ukraine a 'genocide.' Genocide can be considered a war crime if it is committed during a war. → Read More
'Rude person' and accidental lottery purchase leave California woman $10 million richer
A California woman is $10 million richer after she said she accidentally choose the wrong scratch off ticket when a man bumped into her last year. → Read More
'There's a snake in my couch': Man shocked to find 7-foot-long reptile curled behind sofa cushion
A California man found a 7-foot Vietnamese blue beauty rat snake behind a couch cushion: “You'd be more lucky to find a Rolex sitting on the ground." → Read More
Thieves 'with trap door' steal over 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel from family gas station
A Houston family-owned gas station was robbed of over 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel by thieves using "trapped door." → Read More
Researchers discover new species of rainbow-colored fairy fish in ocean 'twilight zone'
Scientists discovered a new species of fish with rainbow hues in the 'twilght zone' of the Indian Ocean around the Maldives. → Read More
'A real hero': 11-year-old Ukrainian boy travels more than 600 miles alone to Slovakia
An 11-year-old boy from Ukraine traveled more than 600 miles to Slovakia after Russian invaded his country. → Read More
Russian gymnast faces discipline after wearing 'Z' symbol next to Ukrainian gold medalist
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak faces disciplinary action after wearing a "Z" at the Gymnastics World Cup event in support of Russia's Ukraine invasion. → Read More
'Who said stuffed animals are just for kids'? Build-A-Bear announces 'After Dark' collection
Build-A-Bear launched a new collection called "After Dark" for adults. It features some stuffed animals holding beer and wine. → Read More
Super Bowl 56 tickets are the most expensive in history, but here are some of the cheapest.
Super Bowl LVI tickets have reached record breaking prices with the cheapest costing over $6,000 with fees. → Read More
2022 Winter Olympics: Free condoms available, but hugs and handshakes are to be avoided
Condoms will be available for athletes at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games, despite organizers wanting them to avoid hugs and handshakes. → Read More
A group of moms wanted to release some stress. So, they gathered in a field and screamed.
A group of mothers from Massachusetts gathered at a high school field to scream and release stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Man thought he had water stuck in his ear and used a blow dryer. Turns out it was a cockroach.
A man who thought his ear was blocked with water after swimming in Auckland, later found out it was a cockroach. → Read More