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‘Feud: Capote vs. the Swans’ cast talk stepping back in time

Before the “The Real Housewives” franchise, there was Truman Capote and his “Swans.”

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‘Rust’ director recounts moment he was shot on set, during testimony in trial of armorer

Joel Souza, the director and screenwriter of the “Rust” film, took to the stand Friday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of the film’s armorer, to testify about the moment he was shot on set.

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Yogurts can now make limited claim that they lower type 2 diabetes risk, FDA says

In a decision nearly five years in the making, the US Food and Drug Administration has decided that yogurts can now make a limited claim that the food may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, the federal agency concluded Friday.

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Climate activists charged with vandalizing US Constitution display at National Archives

Two people have been charged after they allegedly dumped a “fine red powder” over the US Constitution’s display case at the National Archives, the Justice Department announced Friday.

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Florida: Two Irish friends dead of fentanyl poisoning; authorities say wrong one was cremated

Florida officials mislabeled the remains of two Irish nationals who died of drug overdoses, leading to a mix-up of their autopsies and the “highly probable” cremation of the wrong body, authorities said.

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12-year-old Texas girl missing for more than week, found - police say

E’minie Hughes, the 12-year-old girl who was missing from the Houston area, has been found unharmed, police said in a post on X.

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US economy so strong that there might not be rate cuts in 2024

2024 was supposed to be the year consumers could start breathing again.

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Ozempic comes for gyms - how they’re responding

America’s gyms are adjusting their strategies as more of their members take weight loss drugs.

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Ticket prices to see Caitlin Clark still crazy expensive

Ticket prices to see one of Caitlin Clark’s final home games for Iowa are taking off since Clark announced her intention to enter the 2024 WNBA Draft.

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Why Motaz Azaiza, Palestinian photographer who captured war, chose to leave Gaza

For 108 days, Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza risked his life in Gaza to tell the story of the war to millions of followers on Instagram, as friends and family members were killed around him. But he has now left his native Gaza, feeling dismayed.

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Prairie View A&M University Scientist Honored for Trailblazing Research

Professor Ananda Amarasekara Recognized with Agilent Solutions Innovation Research Award for Advancements in Renewable Energy Storage and Sustainable Biofuels

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CDC drops 5-day isolation guidance for Covid-19, moves away from key strategy to quell infections

People who test positive for Covid-19 no longer need to routinely stay away from others for at least five days, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Friday. The change ends a strategy from earlier in the pandemic that experts said has been important to controlling the spread of the infection.

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The 2024 HBCU College Fair: Empowering Futures, Celebrating Diversity

Presented by the Houston HBCU Alumni Association HHBCUAA

Get ready, Houston! The nation's largest HBCU College Fair is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. Proudly sponsored by H-E-B, the 2024 HBCU College Fair, hosted by the Houston HBCU Alumni Association, promises an unforgettable experience for students and parents alike. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Houston Marriott South Hobby Airport.

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Ross Dress for Less® Empowers Houston Youth: Join the Cause Today!

Helping Local Kids Thrive in Houston: Ross Dress for Less® Teams Up with Boys & Girls Clubs for the 10th Annual Fundraiser

In a world where opportunities for our youth are crucial, Ross Stores, Inc. is once again stepping up to the plate, joining hands with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for their 10th annual in-store fundraiser, aimed at supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. From now until March 3rd, Houstonians can be a part of this noble cause by simply making a monetary contribution during checkout at their local Ross Dress for Less (“Ross”) store.

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New Jersey businessman in Menendez case pleads guilty; cooperates with authorities

A New Jersey businessman who was indicted alongside New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez has pleaded guilty to charges related to the bribery scheme and is cooperating with federal prosecutors in the ongoing investigation.

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Here’s what can happen when you view an eclipse incorrectly — how to avoid this in April

A stunning total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people across Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8.

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Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner continues to deny inappropriate behavior after alleged leaked messages

Just a day after being cleared of inappropriate behavior by an external investigation, Red Bull Formula One team principal Christian Horner has reiterated that he denies allegations of wrongdoing.

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‘You just don’t get it-’ judge admonishes NY man who fatally shot woman in his driveway; sentences him to 25 years to life

A judge strongly admonished a 66-year-old man Friday before sentencing him to 25 years to life in prison for shooting and killing a woman who was a passenger in a car that mistakenly drove up his driveway in rural New York last year.

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Thousands gather for Navalny’s funeral in Moscow despite threat of arrest

Thousands of mourners gathered in Moscow for the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny despite a heavy police presence and the threat of detention.

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Idaho stops execution of serial killer Thomas Creech after officials can’t set an IV line

Officials in Idaho on Wednesday halted the execution of death row inmate and serial killer Thomas Creech after they were unable to set an intravenous line to carry out a lethal injection, according to a news release from the state Department of Correction.

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