New CNN Road to 270 shows multiple pathways to victory for both Harris and Trump in reshaped race
Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascent to the top of the Democratic ticket has dramatically reshaped the 2024 electoral map since earlier this year, when the contest looked to be between an unpopular and elderly incumbent president and the former president (and now convicted felon) he defeated four years prior.
Biden was a spectator at his first DNC. Now, at his 13th, he’s an incumbent president passing the torch
When Joe Biden traveled to Miami Beach for his first Democratic National Convention in 1972, his presence generated little more than a footnote.
Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls
When Barack Obama accepted his presidential nomination at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Jennifer Lopez was in town, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner attended the proceedings together, and Kanye West performed at an Obama campaign party.
These Democratic senators are in some of the most competitive races of 2024. They also won’t be at the DNC
A trio of Democratic senators running in some of the most competitive races in the country are opting against attending the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago, even as their party looks to display a heightened level of enthusiasm and unity for newly minted presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
Biden, a president in transition, will argue for Harris as he passes the Democratic torch
Joe Biden has prepared for major speeches throughout his presidency the same way: huddling with his closest advisers at Camp David, with few outside distractions to cloud the group’s brainstorming and editing sessions.
For Hillary Clinton’s supporters, her DNC speech is a reminder of a second chance at making history
The women who supported Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign all have stories about the disappointment of the night she lost.
Harris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher
Inflation is slowly moving back to what’s considered a more sustainable pace, but for many Americans, it’s hard to take solace: The post-pandemic spike in price hikes drastically increased the cost of living.
What to watch for at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Democrats are primed to celebrate their Kamala Harris-inspired renaissance in Chicago this coming week, less than a month after the vice president’s ascent lifted the party’s election hopes and injected fresh and even happy vibes into a campaign once beset by dread over President Joe Biden’s dismal prospects
Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88
Phil Donahue, who flipped the script for daytime television by tackling controversial issues in front of a live audience, has died after a long illness, his family announced in a statement on Monday to People and NBC News. He was 88.
Texas' Largest African American Memorial Breaks Ground August 2024
The groundbreaking ceremony for Texas' largest African American Memorial, celebrating the rich legacy of African Americans in Fort Bend County, will take place on August 24, 2024, at Bates Allen Park.
Houston Cares Foundation Announces 16th Annual Community Fun Day Fest
Houston Cares Foundation Announces 16h Annual Community Fun Day Fest, a highly anticipated event that celebrates community spirit and togetherness.
The 9th Annual Billionaire Beverage Ball Is Taking A Voyage Into The Past With A Motown Production
The 9th Annual Billionaire Beverage Ball is taking a voyage into the past with a first-ever Motown Production and you don't want to miss what is in store!
Houston Housing Authority Unveils The Lawndale: A New Home for Houston’s Essential Workforce
In a pivotal move to support Houston’s indispensable workers, the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) has officially opened The Lawndale, a groundbreaking affordable housing complex in the city’s East End. This new mixed-income community represents a significant step forward in providing accessible, affordable housing solutions for those who keep Houston running smoothly.
Taquiela Wright's Delisa Rose to Dazzle Paris Fashion Week with 'Fantasy Collection'
The fashion world is abuzz as Taquiela Wright, the innovative designer behind the luxury lingerie brand Delisa Rose, prepares to make her Paris Fashion Week debut. On September 30th, 2024, Wright will unveil her highly anticipated "Fantasy Collection" at the iconic La Galerie Bourbon, in collaboration with fashion production powerhouse Flying Solo.
James Harden's Impact13 Foundation & Houston Random Acts of Kindness Launch RAK Room to Kick Off JH-Town Weekend
James Harden's Impact13 Foundation and Houston Random Acts of Kindness (HRAK) are once again teaming up to make a difference in the lives of Houston's youth. This time, they’re launching a new “RAK Room” at Francis Scott Key Middle School, just in time to kick off the 7th Annual JH-Town Weekend on August 22, 2024!
Most women in the US worry that abortion bans could put them or a loved one in danger, survey finds
Abortion bans that states have enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned have spurred fear among women of reproductive age in the United States, and the concerns are widespread across the political spectrum, according to new survey data from KFF.
Alcohol’s healthy halo dims as study finds drinking may be harmful for older adults, even at low levels
Americans, and especially those under age 35, are changing their tune on alcohol use, with a growing share endorsing the view that moderate drinking is bad for health — and a new study backs them up.
Alzheimer’s risk rose up to 42% with untreated high blood pressure, study finds
Some 46% of the 1.28 billion adults around the world with high blood pressure don’t know they have it, according to the World Health Organization. Yet living with uncontrolled hypertension may dramatically raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease for people ages 60 and older, according to a new metanalysis.
WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.
What parents don’t know about student drug use
Rarely a week goes by when I don’t receive a frantic text or call from a desperate parent whose college-age kid is in an emergency room being treated for a drug-related problem.
