Nick Powell

Houston

Editorial Writer at Chron

Editorial writer @ChronOpinion @HoustonChron. Pulitzer finalist. New Yorker. Tips: [email protected]

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Epsom Derby: Jan Brueghel holds off Calandagan in Coronation Cup thriller

3 weeks ago | racingahead.net | Nick Powell

Aidan O’Brien’s St Leger hero Jan Brueghel held off Calandagan in a thrilling finish to the Betfred Coronation Cup at Epsom. Unbeaten when winning the world’s oldest Classic at Doncaster, he had been aimed at the Melbourne Cup later that year but was ruled out by the local vets and was then beaten on his return to action this spring in a Group Three.
Trump dumped his NASA pick. Houston, and science, will suffer. | Opinio

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Nick Powell

Jared Isaacman, appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for his confirmation hearing as NASA administrator. President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination, reportedly over concerns that he donated money to Democratic politicians.
What Houstonians want. And what Mayor Whitmire is giving us instead.

4 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Nick Powell

Houston city administrators and elected officials stand with Mayor John Whitmire as he discusses details of his balanced budget during a media briefing in Houston, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Kirk Sides/Houston ChronicleA group of Acres Homes residents have your taxpayer dollars in the palm of their hand.
The Non-League Football Paper

4 weeks ago | thenonleaguefootballpaper.com | Nick Powell

Started from the bottom: three former Non-League players who made it to the top-flight England’s football pyramid is famous around the world for its ability to produce players who start from the bottom but make it to the very top. Here is a list of the top three former...
The Non-League Football Paper

1 month ago | thenonleaguefootballpaper.com | Nick Powell

Maidstone United 4-0 Boreham Wood: Stones aces cut down sad Wood In a clash of two National League South play-off-chasing sides, Maidstone United emerged victorious as they thumped Boreham Wood.
Late Tackle Magazine

1 month ago | latetacklemagazine.com | Nick Powell

Late Tackle News The best moments of the South African Premiership so far this season There’s been so much to talk about so far in this year’s Premiership, and as the season draws to a close on yet another enthralling campaign,...
Primal - Die Jagd ist eröffnet

2 months ago | tvmovie.de | Nick Powell |Nicolas Cage |Famke Janssen |Kevin Durand

Heute09:00 - 10:40100 min. Sky Cinema Action HDHD16:9Dolby DigitalUSA2019ActionfilmGeradliniger Actioner: Nicolas Cage muss als raubeiniger Großwildjäger auf einem Frachter einen Auftragskiller zur Strecke bringen. Doch der hat zuvor seine gefährlichen Tiere freigelassen.
Why is Santa Fe shooting hero John Barnes waiting years for disability benefits?

2 months ago | houstonchronicle.com | Nick Powell

Every few minutes while sitting at his dining room table, John Barnes massages a spot on his arm, just above a dagger-shaped scar extending nearly to his wrist. On May 18, 2018, while on duty as a Santa Fe ISD police officer at the local high school, a shotgun blast from a student shooter ripped a hole through Barnes’ forearm and severed his brachial artery. Eleven surgeries later, he only has partial use of his arm.
Grand National 2025: Straightforward for Salvator Mundi at Aintree

2 months ago | racingahead.net | Nick Powell

For exclusive stories and all the detailed Racing news you need, subscribe to the Racing Ahead website, digital edition, or magazine from as little as 8p a day. Salvator Mundi continued an extremely fruitful Aintree meeting for Willie Mullins with a straightforward success in the TrustATrader Top Novices’ Hurdle. Fifth in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham last month, the Joe and Marie Donnelly-owned bay settled well for Paul Townend in mid-division throughout the nine-runner Grade One.
How Donald Trump's tariffs are making it hard to buy a good kids' bike

2 months ago | houstonchronicle.com | Nick Powell

How do I explain to my seven-year-old that Donald Trump's trade policies will delay her eagerly anticipated birthday present? This dilemma wasn't what I expected on a recent Saturday on the way to Blue Line Bike Lab in the Heights. It's the sweet independent retailer where, three years ago, I bought her a solid 16-inch peach-colored Batch bike with training wheels. Now, though, her long limbs make her cute little beginner's bike look like a tricycle.