Old Hollywood glamour hits the Venice Film Festival red carpet
What year is it again? Some of the looks on the red carpet at the 81st Venice Film Festival could suggest the year was 1924, rather than 2024. Since Wednesday, attendees have given elegant nods to old Hollywood glamour: from time-honored dress silhouettes to vintage-inspired accessories.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was once Matt Damon’s scene partner in a Harvard drama class
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson had a different brush with fame long before she joined the Supreme Court.
Richard Gere jokes he and Julia Roberts had ‘no chemistry’ in the ‘tiny movie’ ‘Pretty Woman’
Richard Gere had some thoughts reminiscing about his hit 1990 film “Pretty Woman.”
US captures ISIS leader who helped terror group escapees, military says
The US captured an ISIS leader who helped escapees of the terror group after they fled a detention facility in Syria, according to US Central Command.
Joey Chestnut breaks own world record, beating rival Takeru Kobayashi in Netflix’s hot dog eating showdown
Joey Chestnut demolished his world hot dog eating record Monday, beating longtime rival Takeru Kobayashi in a showdown billed as “unfinished beef” between the two biggest global stars in professional competitive eating.
49ers’ Ricky Pearsall to miss at least four games of NFL season after being shot in chest during attempted robbery
The San Francisco 49ers placed rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on the reserve/non-football injury list on Monday after he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery over the weekend. The move means Pearsall, 23, will miss at least the first four games of the 2024 season as he recovers from the gunshot. The Niners are set to play their first game of the season on Monday Night Football against the New York Jets on September 9.
The $10 million cocktail everyone is drinking at the US Open
At the US Open currently underway in New York, a single cocktail will surpass $10 million in sales before the tennis grand slam event ends September 8.
Two rescued from stricken yacht ‘at the mercy of the elements’ in 24-hour ordeal
Two people have been rescued after a terrifying night at sea as six-meter (20-foot) waves tossed their stricken yacht nearly 200 miles (322 kilometers) off Australia’s eastern coast as they drifted at speed towards New Zealand.
Viral videos of people stealing money from Chase ATMs were just plain check fraud
A number of viral TikTok videos had some people believing they could get “free” cash from Chase ATMs. But it was just a glitch – and those customers were actually committing fraud, according to the bank.
Catch a Smoother, Quieter Ride as METRO Introduces Electric Buses into its Fleet
Houston's public transit system is stepping into the future with a quieter, smoother, and eco-friendly twist. METRO has just launched its first zero-emission electric buses, transforming the passenger experience on two popular routes. As the hum of diesel fades into the past, commuters on the 402 Bellaire Quickline and the 28 OST-Wayside routes can now enjoy a modern ride that’s as clean as it is comfortable.
Congressman Al Green Welcomes Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su to Houston for Labor Legislative Update and Breakfast Assembly
Houston is set to host a pivotal event in the labor movement as Congressman Al Green welcomes Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su to the Ninth Congressional District of Texas. This significant occasion, marking Congressman Green’s annual Labor Legislative Update and Breakfast Assembly, will take place at the Wyndham Hotel near NRG Park. The gathering will not only spotlight the ongoing efforts of the Biden-Harris administration to uplift workers but will also provide a platform for labor leaders in the region to discuss critical issues affecting union workers and their families.
Houston’s Heartwarming Mission: Reuniting Lost Pets and Easing Shelter Strain
How Communities Can Make a Difference for Our Four-Legged Friends
Animal shelters across the country are overwhelmed with an influx of lost pets, and in Houston, it’s no different. With data showing a 26% national decline in dogs being reclaimed from shelters since 2019, the urgency to reunite lost pets with their families is more critical than ever. Best Friends Animal Society reports that 2.4 million pets enter shelters as strays each year, yet only 20% make it back home.
Coco Gauff falls in US Open title defense, losing in fourth round to Emma Navarro
Coco Gauff will not retain her US Open title as American Emma Navarro advanced past her compatriot in the fourth round, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
American Frances Tiafoe is back in the US Open quarterfinals – and made sure to shout out actor Tony Goldwyn
American Frances Tiafoe, who reached the US Open semifinals two years ago, is making another deep run in New York – and needed to shout out a certain member of the crowd before leaving the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Check your fridge: CDC warns against eating recalled deli meat as deadly listeria outbreak expands
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding the public to avoid eating recalled deli meats amid a listeria outbreak that has expanded to become the nation’s largest since 2011.
3 kids have tragically died of football injuries this year. Experts help weigh pros and cons of sports
A series of recent kids’ sports injuries, some fatal, have reignited a question for many families: Is my child safe playing sports?
What a weekend snooze could do for your heart health, according to new research
When it comes to maintaining a regular sleep schedule, sometimes a busy week can throw everything out of whack even when you have the best of intentions.
California passes school food bill banning 6 chemicals linked to behavioral issues in kids
The California Legislature has passed a bill with bipartisan support banning the use of red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals in foods served at public schools.
Updated Novavax Covid-19 vaccines could be available as early as next week
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized an updated version of the protein-based Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for use in people 12 and up. Doses could be available by the end of next week.
The NFL embraced soft-shell helmet covers to protect players from concussions. Here’s what the science says about them
Crack! The sound of football helmets colliding on the field is an audible sign that fall is just around the corner. But that sound also comes with a darker side. Mounting scientific evidence shows that repeated hits to the head — even if they don’t result in concussions — may cause lasting damage in the brain and perhaps progressive neurodegeneration called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
