Arsenic in drinking water damages hearts of young adults, study says
Young adults free of diabetes and cardiovascular disease developed heart damage after only five years of exposure to low-to-moderate levels of arsenic commonly found in groundwater. This was the finding of a new study published Tuesday in Circulation, a journal published by the American Heart Association.
Brad Pitt responds to question about reuniting with Jennifer Aniston
It may be time to let it go. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have been divorced since 2005 and have married (and divorced) other people since then.
Burlington man says good ‘karma’ led to $250,000 lottery win
Jerry Hughes of Burlington said he was on his way to help raise money for a good cause when “karma” placed into his path a $250,000 lottery ticket.
Climate change is helping spread a fungus that attacks bananas
A fungal plant disease from Asia has been spreading across banana-growing areas of Latin America and the Caribbean since the 1960s. New research suggests that climate change is aiding the spread of this highly destructive plant infection.
Apple and Google remove dating apps FTC says expose children to predators
Apple and Google removed three dating apps from their app stores after the US government said the apps could expose children to sexual predators.
Mitch McConnell argues 'case closed,' time to move on from Mueller report
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell argued Tuesday that it's time to move on from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and report, declaring "case closed" as House Democrats continue to investigate and demand the full, unredacted report as well as urge that Mueller himself testify.
Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar released after more than 500 days
Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar under the country's Official Secrets Act for reporting on a massacre of Rohingya civilians have been freed after more than 500 days.
How a North Kansas City 1st grader is taking great strides with a life-threatening diseaseth
Erik Johnson and his classmates have been learning how to make shapes with straws.
Trump tariff threats roil global markets for a second day
The Trump administration is taking stocks on a roller coaster ride. Investors are not pleased.
WHO warns over spread of measles in Europe as 34,000 cases reported in 2 months
Measles outbreaks will continue to spread in Europe without a robust response, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned as it urged countries in the region to vaccinate vulnerable populations.
FBI Director Wray distances himself from Barr's use of 'spying' on Trump campaign
FBI Director Christopher Wray told a Senate panel Tuesday that the bureau is "working to help" Attorney General William Barr as he reviews the origins of the Russia investigation, but distanced himself from Barr's use of the phrase "spying" at a separate hearing last month.
Battle between homeowner and HOA over truck could lead to foreclosure
Andy Lipka loves classic cars. One of his latest obsessions is his 1965 Ford F250 pickup truck.
French man arrives in Caribbean after crossing Atlantic in giant barrel
A French man who has spent more than four months floating across the Atlantic Ocean in a giant orange barrel has arrived at his Caribbean destination.
ELOQUII Challenges Unconscious Bias Towards Women Size 14+ with Debut of #MODELTHAT Campaign
State Legislator, An Emmy Award Winning TV Producer, Ultra-Marathon Runner and Army Vet, Among Others, Front the Brand’s First-Ever Advertising Campaign
Macy's Backstage Opens at Macy's Willowbrook
Macy’s welcomes Macy’s Backstage to its location in Willowbrook, on Saturday, May 18. Macy’s Backstage offers fashion-loving customers another way to shop at their favorite store by providing a store-within-store shopping experience featuring significant savings on fabulous finds. The new store will have approximately 16,400 square feet of dedicated retail space and will live on the second level inside the full-line Macy’s.
Children's Museum Raises $87K+ in Golf Tournament
24th ANNUAL SPRING GOLF CLASSIC Children’s Museum of Houston raises more than $87,000 during fundraising tournament Chaired by Bradley Bracewell and William Griffin
The Ensemble Theatre Announces Its 2019-2020 Season
The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris, announces the theatre's 2019-2020 season including a commissioned world premiere and five regional premieres packed with drama, comedy and musical performances; and a series of alternative programing, youth initiatives, and fundraising events.
Reynolds HCR 150 Press Release
HCR 150 relates to memorializing the 116th Congress to pass H.R. 40 establishing a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans. Your voices were heard and your concerns are being addressed. Filing this legislation is the next step in the fight. Please urge your representatives to support HCR 150.
Will your fairy tale romance lead to an unhealthy relationship?
Even the most loving relationships can be tough. While it’s normal to have the occasional spat with your significant other, make sure your new relationship doesn’t turn dangerous. Often, you get into a relationship and don’t see the red flags that everyone else sees. Through my nonprofit organization, Unsilenced Voices, I am on a mission to end domestic violence worldwide.
Prairie View A&M Nursing Student in Desperate Need of Brain Surgery
Texas Mother and Daughter Face the Challenge of their Lives in the Midst of Brain Tumor Awareness Mont
DyAnna Tucker, a first-year nursing student at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, managed to complete her second semester of classes this week despite a cyst in her brain that is causing seizures, blurred vision and massive headaches. After being misdiagnosed by two separate doctors, the 19-year-old student was rushed to the emergency room on December 26, 2018, where doctors discovered a pineal gland cyst, about the size of a marble, right in the center of her brain.
