McDonald’s kicks off value-filled summer with FREE 6-piece Chicken McNuggets on 5/22
Get ready, Houston! McDonald’s is gearing up to make your summer sizzle with unbeatable value and mouthwatering deals that you won't want to miss. As loyal fans of the Golden Arches, your voices have been heard loud and clear: you want great value, and McDonald’s is delivering just that!
Cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled, study finds
One may think young people are the main group enjoying the freedom of legalized weed, but in Canada, the greatest increase in users after legalization was among older adults — and sometimes it’s sending them to the hospital, according to new research.
Dr. Calvin Mackie Urges NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to Invest in Community-Based STEM Education Programs
Dr. Calvin Mackie, a distinguished leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, has issued a clarion call to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. In light of recent backlash against Gov. Hochul’s comments about “young Black kids” in the Bronx, Dr. Mackie’s Forbes article highlights a constructive path forward, urging the governor to move beyond outdated programs and invest in more effective, community-based STEM education initiatives.
Houston: Leading the Charge in the Energy Transition
As the energy capital of the world, Houston is poised to lead the global transition to alternative energy sources, according to Rice University’s 43rd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey. Nearly 90% of local residents believe Houston should spearhead this critical shift, highlighting the city's unique position in shaping the future of energy.
Archway Gallery Presents: Ink&Image 2024
Archway Gallery is thrilled to announce its participation in PrintHouston 2024 with the dynamic exhibition **Ink&Image 2024**. This citywide celebration of printmaking showcases the incredible talents of Archway Gallery's own printmakers alongside distinguished guest artists. The exhibition will be open from June 8, 2024, and promises to be a visual feast for art enthusiasts.
Empowering Women Through the Guide to Good Divorce Program
The Guide to Good Divorce℠ program is proud to announce its remaining seminar schedule for 2024, with the next session on Saturday, June 22, 2024. These unique and popular seminars are crafted to support women as they navigate the complexities of divorce, providing legal, financial, and spiritual guidance for a smoother transition to a happier, healthier post-divorce life.
City places emergency item on council agenda following the Thursday, May 16 windstorm/derecho
Mayor John Whitmire has authorized the following emergency item on this week's Houston City Council agenda to extend the local state of disaster for last week’s derecho.
$400 for one pineapple: The rise of luxury fruit
Imagine you have $400 to spend on a luxury dining experience. You might treat yourself to a tin of premium caviar, a bottle or two of very fine wine or a multi-course meal at a high-end restaurant.
Manchester City wins historic fourth straight Premier League title, edging Arsenal with a final day victory over West Ham
Seventy-nine seconds. That’s how long Arsenal had hope for. In the end, the drama and tension of the final day of the Premier League season lasted little longer than a minute, as Phil Foden’s stunning early strike set Manchester City on course for a comfortable 3-1 win over West Ham that ensured a historic fourth straight title for the club.
Disneyland character performers vote to unionize
You can add Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy to the growing list of workers seeking better employment benefits.
Chicago teen earns doctoral degree at age 17
By age 14, Dorothy Jean Tillman had obtained an associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree. Despite the impressive achievements, Tillman remembers turning to her mother and saying, “I think I want to pursue a doctorate degree.”
From denial to admission: How a surveillance tape held Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accountable
Almost 48 hours after being shown physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016 in a surveillance video obtained exclusively by CNN, Sean “Diddy” Combs has apologized.
Minnesota Timberwolves rally from 20-point deficit in Game 7 to eliminate Denver Nuggets
The Minnesota Timberwolves produced a historic 20-point comeback to eliminate the defending champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Blue Origin launches six tourists to the edge of space after nearly two-year hiatus
Blue Origin’s tourism rocket has launched passengers to the edge of space for the first time in nearly two years, ending a hiatus prompted by a failed uncrewed test flight.
Blue Origin launches six tourists to the edge of space after nearly two-year hiatus
Blue Origin’s tourism rocket has launched passengers to the edge of space for the first time in nearly two years, ending a hiatus prompted by a failed uncrewed test flight.
Now almost 770 episodes in, ‘The Simpsons’ is embracing chaos
Toward the end of its 35th season, “The Simpsons” made a move that rankled some fans: It killed a longtime resident of Springfield.
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy
Red Lobster, which brought affordable shrimp and lobster to middle-class America and grew to become the largest seafood restaurant chain in the world, has filed for bankruptcy.
EXCLUSIVE: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants against Sinwar and Netanyahu for war crimes over October 7 attack and Gaza
The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, the court’s prosecutor Karim Khan told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in an exclusive interview on Monday.
Julian Assange can appeal extradition to the US, UK court rules
London’s High Court has ruled that Julian Assange has the right to appeal in his final challenge against extradition to the United States.
Almost 2 months after it destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge, the Dali cargo ship has been moved and docked. Here’s what’s next
After 55 days stuck in the Patapsco River, the Dali cargo ship was hauled away from the site of its catastrophic crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge – a crucial step toward fully reopening the busy Port of Baltimore.
