New CEO brings ‘passion and commitment’ to Pathways
Pathways Youth & Family Services, a non-profit organization providing a wide array of social-services programs to communities across Texas, has named Tina Amberboy as its new CEO.
Made Dizzy By COVID-19 Data? Artificial Intelligence Helps Clear Things Up
As governors begin to make decisions about reopening the economy, Americans are left to wonder whether they should follow their state government’s lead – or make their own decisions about when to return to normal.
iONE DIGITAL LAUNCHES #THEBLACKBALLOT ON NEWSONE.COM
#TheBlackBallot Tackles Issues Important to the African American Community for the 2020 Election Cycle
iOne Digital is excited to announce the launch of #TheBlackBallot, a new online space that features topical and hot button election-related issues. Readers will experience op-eds from both favorite and new political voices, critical analysis of our community's needs and inter-generational news coverage.
Could You Be Missing Out On Senior Discounts? Here Are A Few Things To Know
People who reach or near their retirement years often need to watch every penny.
Mobile Mondays w/T-Mobile: Digital Decluttering
Does It Spark Joy? It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Digital Life
Most of us have embraced an increasingly digital life as we carry on through this coronavirus crisis. We are leaning more heavily than ever on our devices to help us work, eat, exercise, socialize and more.
New Workplace Social Distancing App Is Seeking Beta Testers
With pressure building to reopen the country, companies want to keep employees safe, alleviate return-to-work anxiety, and mitigate the risk of legal liability. Howard Tiersky and Anis Dave have responded with a new social distancing app—and your company can sign up now to be included in its limited beta testing.
On-Demand Alcohol Delivery Platform Saucey Now Serving the Houston Area
Saucey, the platform that brings the liquor store to your doorstep in 30 minutes or less, is officially launching in the greater Houston area.
Long-Term Care Provider Associations Issue Joint Release
Heroic efforts made by providers to protect our most vulnerable citizens during pandemic. Where is their support?
It cannot be denied that nursing homes and assisted living communities are on the frontline in the war against COVID-19. Nursing homes are enduring the greatest concentration of outbreaks, and deaths in Texas and across the nation. The numbers are heartbreaking.
Congressman Al Green: President Trump Finally Decides to Limit Participation in COVID-19 Press Conferences
On Monday, April 27, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Grant for PeopleFund Helps Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Regions Foundation Announces Grant for PeopleFund to Help Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
The Regions Foundation, a nonprofit initiative of Regions Bank that supports community investments, announced a $100,000 grant for PeopleFund, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that is helping small businesses affected by the coronavirus.
Rice engineers: Make wastewater drinkable again
Model shows recycling could dramatically slash cities’ need for fresh water resources
Delivering water to city dwellers can become far more efficient, according to Rice University researchers who say it should involve a healthy level of recycled wastewater.
Yolanda Adams, Michelle Williams, Brian Courtney Wilson, Ruben Studdard, Coko of SWV, Syleena Johnson, Major. and more
Music Endeavor Was A Selfless Birthday Gift to Inspire & Encourage Virtual Connection During The Pandemic
TV Host & Pop Culture Commentator Jawn Murray has assembled an all-start list of R&B, Gospel & Jazz singers for an inspiring virtual collaboration remaking the classic 'Dionne Warwick & Friends' song, "That's What Friends Are For."
Houston Symphony At-Home Livestream Recital Series
This week, the Houston Symphony launches its new Living Room Series—hour-long livestream recitals by the world-class musicians of the Houston Symphony, Friday nights at 8 p.m.
Black Women for Positive Change Endorses Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings for U.S. Congress
"It is with great pleasure that Black Women for Positive Change endorses Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings for election to the 7th U.S. Congressional District, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Alliance for Aviation Across America Welcomes New Relief for Rural Small Businesses
Today, the Alliance for Aviation Across America welcomed more than $310 billion to help small, often family-owned, aviation businesses in communities across the U.S. with further funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), contained in the Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266).
Texas Among States that Must Do More to Prepare for Elections During Coronavirus Pandemic, CAP Analysis Shows
After the chaos and confusion surrounding the Wisconsin primary, an analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that 40 states plus the District of Columbia have election systems that are not much better or are even worse positioned than Wisconsin when it comes to responding to a pandemic.
Study finds no overall survival benefit, but improved quality of life with talazoparib in advanced BRCA-mutated breast cancer
Phase III EMBRACA trial survival benefit results may be affected by subsequent treatments
New data from the Phase III EMBRACA trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found the PARP inhibitor talazoparib did not demonstrate a statistically significant overall survival (OS) benefit for patients with metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer and mutations in the BRCA1/2 genes. Most patients included in the study went on to receive subsequent systemic therapies, which may have affected the survival outcome analysis. The research confirmed previous results showing talazoparib improved patient reported quality-of-life measures over available chemotherapies and had a tolerable safety profile.
Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now
Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
“Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department in early May.
Rice to offer new master's degree in applied chemical sciences
Degree combines technical, management classes with hands-on training
Rice University's Faculty Senate has approved a new professional master's degree in applied chemical sciences that combines advanced coursework in science and management with business training and hands-on experience.
CURBING THE "QUARANTINE 15" Expert Tips to Avoid Weight Gain, Stay Fit, and Body-Image Positive
COVID-19 has forced us into month 2 of isolation. For many, this means another month of binging, boozing, and stress-baking - a perfect recipe for weight gain. All the couch-sitting, TV-watching, and quarantine-snacking are taking a toll on our health. But so are the fat jokes and memes that fill social media.
