End of the Summer STEM Camp Prepares Kids for Back-to-School
Local Non-Profit Partners with ABB to Engage Kids in STEM Skills
Proving that learning can be fun and exciting, local nonprofit, C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services (C-STEM), The Health Museum and ABB, joined forces to show area Houston kids about the power of electricity. “C-STEM Summer PopUp Maker Space Camp,” was held last Friday at the museum from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This camp came just before Houston area kids head back to classes in two weeks.
Castro to Receive Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Humanitarian Award in Havana
South African Arts International, Ltd, founded in 1994, is proud to announce that the inaugural Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Humanitarian Award will be bestowed to H.E. Raul Castro, President of the Council of the State of Cuba and President of the Ministers of Cuba next week in Havana.
'Game of Thrones' Characters Collide in Latest Battle Royal
The following contains major spoilers from the August 6 episode of "Game of Thrones."
US Calls for Legally Binding Code of Conduct in South China Sea
The US, Australia and Japan have promised to continue "freedom of navigation" operations in the South China Sea and called on Beijing to endorse a legally binding code of conduct over the disputed region.
Trump, Blumenthal Exchange Jabs On Twitter
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal called President Donald Trump out on Twitter for "bullying" after a Twitter attack from the President accused the senator of lying and being a "phony Vietnam con artist."
Mike Pence Wants Donald Trump to Know He's Not Running for President. Not at all. Zip. Zero.
The New York Times published a story over the weekend detailing the "shadow" campaign underway among ambitious Republicans to be prepared in the event that President Donald Trump doesn't run for a second term in 2020.
Chicago Mayor Defends Lawsuit Against DOJ Over Sanctuary City Status
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel defended his city's lawsuit against the Justice Department on Monday, telling CNN the DOJ's new stipulations against so-called sanctuary cities "undermines our actual safety agenda."
Donald Trump Says He Doesn't Watch CNN. Except ...
At 7:47 a.m. ET Monday morning, President Trump tweeted this: "Interesting to watch Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut talking about hoax Russian collusion when he was a phony Vietnam con artist!"
'Sharknado 5' Rains Down Swarm of Silliness
"Sharknado" jumped the you-know-what three movies ago, once Syfy parent Comcast sought to turn this unexpected social-media sensation into a money-munching, synergistic promotional machine. The latest edition, "Sharknado 5: Global Swarming," hardly reverses that trend but does fleetingly feel a bit more energetic, raining down a relentless barrage of silliness.
Taylor Swift to Testify DJ Groped Her
Taylor Swift has been pretty quiet lately, but she will soon speak out about an alleged sexual assault.
'This Is Us' Loses Emmy Nomination
"This Is Us" has a different reason to shed a tear. The hit NBC show lost one of its 11 Emmy nominations on Friday after the Television Academy disqualified its submission for "outstanding contemporary costumes."
Rapper 21 Savage Hosts "Issa Back to School Drive" in Atlanta
Dozens of parents and kids were able to cross out several items on their back to school list Sunday. Rapper 21 Savage hosted the second annual "Issa Back to School Drive" in Atlanta.
Fast Food President Kat Cole: How My Single Mom Helped Me Succeed
Kat Cole's rise from a Hooters waitress to vice president of the restaurant chain by age 26 was already an amazing feat. But now this executive is taking on a more daunting challenge -- taking the reins as President and COO of food giant Focus Brands while becoming a mother for the first time.
How Virtual Reality Is Changing Cardiovascular Care
Virtual reality has been a staple of science fiction ever since Stanley G. Weinbaum wrote about high-tech goggles in 1935’s Pygmalion’s Spectacles. Now that virtual reality has become actual reality, it’s slowly but surely revolutionizing the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
Amazon’s Making Its Own Post-Civil War Series Called ‘Black America’
A couple weeks ago, HBO announced that the guys behind Game of Thrones—no, not George R. R. Martin, but showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss—are working on a new series about an alternate history where the Confederate South won the Civil War and seceded from the union.
Lionsgate Launches Spanish-Language Subscription Streaming Service
Pantaya, a partnership with Hemisphere Media, will offer premium content to the U.S. Hispanic market for $5.99 a month. Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media on Tuesday launched a premium Spanish-language subscription VOD service, Pantaya, aimed at the Hispanic movie going audience in the U.S.
Bethune-Cookman University Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Pasley Henry as Acting Dean of the College of Education
B-CU welcomes BCC Alumna Dr. Stephanie Pasley Henry as Acting Dean of the College of Education. Dr. Henry is recognized as one of America’s most creative and dynamic educational entrepreneurs. An international educational consultant, she is regarded as a master teacher of cutting edge and best practice for K-12 classroom instruction. Dr. Henry is an Author, Publisher, and Motivational Speaker. She has provided thought-provoking and riveting in-service trainings to teachers and administrators with strategies aimed to engage and motivate students, teachers and parents.
Free Cervical, Breast Cancer Screenings to Benefit Uninsured, Underinsurd Women
Uninsured and underinsured women ages 21 to 64 are eligible to receive free cervical and breast cancer screenings on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 7 a.m. to 1 pm. at the Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington.
AboutThatCar.com: 2018 Hyundai Sonata
There was a 2018 Hyundai Sonata on display in front of the hotel here. We could tell it was a Sonata but it was crisper, sharper, and more contemporary than the current model.
“Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World” by Mitch Prinstein
None of the other kids like you. They don’t include you in anything; in fact, they often just plain ignore you, and some even pick on you. You don’t understand why this is, but there isn’t much you can do: quitting your job is not an option. In “Popular” by Mitch Prinstein, you’ll see why being Top Dog matters, after all these years.
