US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger
US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger on Saturday, the State Department announced, taking up her post as the United States and partners continue to grapple with the military takeover in that country.
3 sets of twins and 2 brothers make history for the University at Buffalo’s medical school
Imagine your acceptance into medical school came with an automatic study partner you’ve known since birth, who lives with you – and who looks a lot like you. That’s reality for this group of future doctors.
Prosecutor asks judge to dismiss a felony charge against an unarmed Black man who was bitten by police dog in Ohio
A prosecutor is asking a judge to dismiss the felony charge against an unarmed Black semi-truck driver who was attacked by a police dog after a chase in Ohio on July 4.
H-E-B releases series of documentary films focused on conservation efforts in Texas
H-E-B’s Our Texas, Our Future commitment commissions docuseries of five films from award-winning filmmakers
H-E-B has teamed up with award-winning filmmakers to release a series of documentary films that highlight stories of dedicated Texans and organizations conserving wildlife habitat, landscapes, and parks across the state.
Fact check: Trump makes new false claim to support old false claim that he won Georgia in 2020
Former President Donald Trump keeps telling the lie that he won Georgia in the 2020 election. This weekend, he delivered a new false claim in support of that old false claim. Trump’s deception about what happened in Georgia has not relented even as he prepares to turn himself in this week to face charges in Fulton County over his efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden. On Saturday, he posted on social media that despite having won Georgia in 2016, doing a “fantastic job” as president and earning millions more votes in 2020 than he did in 2016 and more votes than a sitting president had ever received before, he had “shockingly, ‘LOST’ Georgia” – putting lost in quotation marks.
Everything you need to know before the ‘Ahsoka’ series debuts
With this week’s premiere of “Ahsoka” on Disney+ – the latest live-action series to round out the ever-expanding “Star Wars” universe – a long-held hope of franchise obsessives and even some casual fans is being realized.
Lana Del Rey is going on a limited tour
Lana Del Rey is hitting the road. Live Nation announced on Monday that the singer is heading out on a limited tour this fall.
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Announces Our 22st Season!!!!
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company is back for their 22nd year with an abbreviated season for 2023-2024.
Trump and several co-defendants expected to negotiate bond terms with Fulton County DA’s office Monday
Former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants in the sweeping Georgia racketeering case are expected to work out the terms of their bond Monday with the Fulton County district attorney’s office, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Biden to visit fire-ravaged Maui on Monday as search efforts continue, with more than 800 people still missing
President Joe Biden will journey Monday to fire-ravaged Maui to witness up close the devastation left by an inferno more than a week ago and assess for himself a government response that some residents initially found lacking.
Hilary moves through Southwest with historic amount of rainfall
Hilary has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone that is still threatening deadly flooding and powerful gusts across parts of the West as it has turned streets into raging rivers, forced some residents to flee and left others in need of rescue.
Medical debt hits the middle class hardest
Medical debt is a big burden for the middle class. Almost a quarter of middle-class Americans, or 17 million people, had unpaid health care bills in 2020, a larger share than those higher and lower on the income scale, according to a new report from Third Way, a center-left think tank.
Veganism: Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Good for Business
Most consumers of meat alternatives are people who are simply intrigued by the idea of plant-based meat that tastes the same. In fact, vegans and vegetarians only make up 4% and 6% of global consumer
In the last 10 years, the plant-based meat industry has skyrocketed, and vegan restaurants have been popping up in mass numbers across the globe. Most people have heard of Slutty Vegan, the Black-owned vegan restaurant that aimed to bring vegan options and food awareness initially to Atlanta’s West End and now brings it to other cities. Black-owned vegan restaurant culture is a staple in cities like Baltimore, MD, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Oakland, CA, but the plant-based meat industry and markets are global. What many people don’t know is South Africa has been an early pioneer of the meat alternative industry beginning in the 1990s.
The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $62,500 to Projects Amplifying Artistic Creativity and Innovation
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $62,500 in grants to 25 individuals and nonprofit organizations for specific programs that amplify artistic creativity and innovation taking place in the City of Houston.
Charges Filed Against Habitual Offender Accused of Shooting Police Officers
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has filed four charges of attempted capital murder of a peace officer against 34-year-old Terran Doral Green for shooting at law enforcement officers on two separate occasions this week, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
B3 Elevation Black Business Accelerator To Unveil Thousands in Grant Funding, Marketing & Programming for Houston Entrepreneurs
Business Bootcamp, Workshops & Pitch Competition for Black Entrepreneurs this fall in Houston
After successfully graduating nearly 40 entrepreneurs nationwide in 2022, Houston-based nonprofit, B3 Elevation: Branding and Building Black will announce the fall programming of its Black Business Accelerator. B3 Elevation was funded by JPMorgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways initiative in 2022. Numerous corporate and community partners have pitched in additional funding making the 2023 continuation possible.
John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By the Texas Humane Legislation Network
John Whitmire announced today that the Texas Humane Legislation Network has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.
Gran Turismo
Vroom. Vroom. Zoom. In his bedroom, he’s a helluva a race car driver. On the racetrack, he’s even better. That’s according to this very engaging bio/spo/dra.
City of Houston facilities serve as cooling centers this weekend
City of Houston libraries will serve as cooling centers Saturday, August 19, and two multi-service centers and a community center on Sunday, August 20, for Houstonians needing to take refuge from the heat.
Pro-DeSantis super PAC debate memo stirs anger and confusion from fundraisers and donors
The apparent attempt by a super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to float potential debate talking points to the Republican’s presidential campaign has stirred confusion and anger from fundraisers and donors, multiple sources told CNN.
