Kidney disease medication found to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in certain heart failure patients in new study
A medication that is currently used for chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes has been found to reduce the risk of worsening heart failure and cardiovascular death in certain people with heart failure, according to a new study.
Kidney disease medication found to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in certain heart failure patients in new study
A medication that is currently used for chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes has been found to reduce the risk of worsening heart failure and cardiovascular death in certain people with heart failure, according to a new study.
Kidney disease medication found to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in certain heart failure patients in new study
A medication that is currently used for chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes has been found to reduce the risk of worsening heart failure and cardiovascular death in certain people with heart failure, according to a new study.
Beauty queen at center of South Africa xenophobia spat crowned Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty pageant contestant who faced a wave of hostility in South Africa after questions arose about her nationality, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria.
‘DWTS’ star Artem Chigvintsev arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence, authorities say
“Dancing with the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on Thursday in Napa County, California on suspicion of felony domestic violence, authorities tell CNN.
Johnny Wactor: 2 charged with murder in fatal shooting of former ‘General Hospital’ actor
Two men are facing murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor earlier this year during a suspected attempted theft of a catalytic converter, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Monday.
Tom Hanks warns against deceptive AI ads with his image: ‘Do not be fooled’
Tom Hanks is issuing a warning to his followers on social media to be wary of advertisements using his likeness that he says were created “fraudulently and through AI.”
Julian Ortega, actor in Netflix’s ‘Elite’ series, dies aged 41
Spanish actor Julian Ortega, known for appearing in popular Spanish-language Netflix drama series “Elite,” has died, the country’s actors and actresses union has announced. He was 41.
Doctor charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s ketamine case appears in court
One of the two physicians charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death appeared in a Los Angeles court on Friday as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors and was freed on a $50,000 bond.
Fatman Scoop, celebrated rapper featured on hits by Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, dead at 56 after collapsing on stage
Fatman Scoop, a rapper and hype man who was known for his collaborations with Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, died after collapsing onstage at a Friday evening concert in Hamden, Connecticut. He was 56.
Seven US troops injured during Iraq raid that killed 15 ISIS operatives
Seven US troops were injured in a raid in Iraq on Thursday that killed 15 ISIS members, three defense officials said.
2024 race hits critical stretch as debate approaches and first ballots are set to go out
The 2024 presidential race is entering a critical stretch, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump set to debate and the first swing state ballots hitting mailboxes shortly after the Labor Day holiday weekend.
No longer the candidate, Biden reemerges as top surrogate for Harris campaign
President Joe Biden reemerges on the campaign trail this week, entering a new political phase as he closes out his time in the White House and works to ensure Vice President Kamala Harris succeeds him.
Suspect arrested after attack on Jewish University of Pittsburgh students
University of Pittsburgh police arrested a person suspected of attacking a group of Jewish students with a bottle Friday night, the school announced on its website. The incident occurred near the Cathedral of Learning on campus. Two students were treated at the scene. The suspect, who has no known affiliation with the school, was immediately arrested and was in custody, the university said.
The pot farm next door: Black market weed operations inundate California suburb, cops say
Just after dawn on a recent spring morning, police dressed in tactical gear and armed with a search warrant pounded on the front door of an upscale home in a quiet suburban neighborhood an hour outside San Francisco.
ConocoPhillips and University of Houston Unite to Spark STEM Passion in K-12 Students
In an innovative and inspiring collaboration, ConocoPhillips has partnered with the University of Houston to launch a groundbreaking educational initiative designed to ignite a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) among K-12 students across Greater Houston. This new program, aptly named the ConocoPhillips STEM Zone, seeks to leverage the excitement of sports to engage young minds and nurture the next generation of STEM leaders.
Houston Nurse Loses License and Faces Jail Time for Drug Theft: A Cautionary Tale of Responsibility and Accountability
In a striking case that underscores the critical importance of integrity in the healthcare profession, a former nurse at Houston Methodist Hospital has lost her nursing license for life and is now facing jail time for the theft of controlled substances intended for patient care. Alexis Joann McNeilly, a 25-year-old registered nurse, was sentenced to 120 days in the Harris County Jail, followed by four years of probation, after being caught stealing powerful narcotics, including fentanyl and hydromorphone, for personal use. This case serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities healthcare professionals hold and the severe consequences of breaching that trust.
Commissioner Ellis Announces Abolitionist Harriet Tubman Honored in Downtown Houston to the Art Community
1 of 3 Murals Honoring Abolitionist Harriet Tubman in a Tribute to Courage, Freedom, and Sisterhood
Houston continues to shine as a beacon of culture and history with the unveiling of three powerful murals that celebrate African American legends and their indelible impact on our nation. Among these is the striking “From Slavery to Freedom” mural, which honors the life and legacy of the courageous abolitionist Harriet Tubman. This mural is part of the Big Art. Bigger Change. series, a collaborative project between Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Street Art for Mankind (SAM), Downtown Houston+, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Congressman Al Green Urges Immediate Ceasefire and Offers Condolences to Families of the Hostages Killed Over the Weekend
On Monday, September 2, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Boeing’s next big problem could be a strike by 32,000 workers
Boeing has experienced all manner of bad news in the last six years, and almost nothing but problems. Later this month it could add a strike by 32,000 workers to its list of woes.
