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.
Survival rates far worse for Black women after bystander CPR, study finds
Survival rates for Black women are far worse after bystander CPR than for White men, according to a study published this month in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.
What is mpox, and why is this outbreak so concerning?
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, the highest level of alarm under international health law. It follows a public health emergency declaration that the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention made for the continent Tuesday.
5-second breaks can help reduce aggression between couples, study finds
Taking just a five-second break the next time you have an argument with your significant other could help defuse the situation, according to new research.
Woman charged in alleged scheme to steal Elvis Presley’s Graceland
The Justice Department announced charges Friday against a Missouri woman who allegedly tried to steal ownership of Graceland and millions of dollars from Elvis Presley’s family.
Harris leans into populism with proposal for middle-class and lower-income tax cuts
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday is expected to propose a new plan to cut taxes for middle-class and lower-income Americans, leaning into populism with her economic policy rollout. The plan would offer tax relief for more than 100 million Americans, according to Harris-Walz campaign officials.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and others subpoenaed in long-standing federal probe
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been issued a federal grand jury subpoena as part of an investigation into corruption and illegal campaign donations, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
2 women were murdered six years apart. Now DNA evidence links a suspect, police say
Six years ago, a passing driver in Austin, Texas, found the body of a 28-year-old woman in a silver sedan. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled.
