The US is on a Covid plateau, and no one's sure what will happen next
The United States seems to have hit a Covid-19 plateau, with more than 40,000 people hospitalized and more than 400 deaths a day consistently over the past month or so.
Amanda Seyfried opens up about past pressure to appear nude on screen as stars clash over role of intimacy coordinators
Amanda Seyfried has described coming under pressure to appear in nude scenes when she was just 19 years old and starting out in show business.
Honor roll student home for the summer is latest victim of violent crime in St. Louis
A mother’s pain is turning into a plea after her son was shot and killed after being robbed while taking a nap in his car.
Air travel system is 'very brittle,' Buttigieg says. DOT wants to hear traveler complaints
Air traffic disruptions have plagued summer travelers, and this past weekend was no exception.
Nashville Humane takes in 40 beagles mass-breeding facility in Virginia
Approximately 4,000 beagles were rescued from a mass-breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia, last month.
Flashbang explodes in Alabama deputy’s hand during drug raid
A Mobile County Sheriff’s Office deputy suffered severe injuries to his hand when a flashbang grenade went off while he was still holding it.
Las Vegas man recovering from monkeypox speaks out
A Las Vegas man who was one of the earliest cases of monkeypox in Nevada speaks out about his ordeal, hoping to break stigmas and encourage testing and vaccines for prevention.
Price hikes took a breather in July, fueling hopes that inflation has peaked
Runaway inflation took a breather in July, with consumer prices increasing by 8.5% year over year, a slower pace than the 9.1% increase in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.
Sesame Place announces diversity initiatives after accusations of racial bias
Sesame Place has announced new measures to expand its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts following a class action lawsuit alleging racial bias.
Biden says US government knows 'with certainty' that Austin Tice has been held by Syrian government
President Joe Biden on Wednesday declared that the US government knows "with certainty" that American journalist Austin Tice has been held by the Syrian government and called on Damascus to cooperate on efforts to release him after 10 years of captivity.
Ron DeSantis, unconstrained by constitutional checks, is flexing his power in Florida ahead of 2024 decision
When Gov. Ron DeSantis abruptly suspended Tampa's elected prosecutor last week, it was not accomplished in a late-night sacking or buried in a 5 p.m. Friday press release. Rather, DeSantis summoned reporters and cameras for a midday media event, as he does several times a week, stood before officers in uniform and elected allies and matter-of-factly walked through his decision to kneecap a twice-elected Democratic official.
Hidden camera caught Irvine doctor poisoning husband with drain cleaner, documents allege
An Irvine dermatologist was caught on a hidden camera pouring drain cleaner into her husband's cup on at least three separate occasions, court documents allege.
Here's what's getting more expensive at the grocery store
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Uvalde school district looking for interim police chief as Pete Arredondo awaits termination hearing
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District is searching for an interim police chief as Chief Pete Arredondo is on unpaid leave while he awaits a termination hearing, school board Superintendent Hal Harrell said Monday.
Violent rhetoric circulates on the pro-Trump internet following FBI search, including against a judge
"Lock and load," was one of the top comments on an online forum dedicated to former President Donald Trump on Monday night, soon after it emerged his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort had been searched by the FBI.
Harris County Attorney – Christian Menefee Announces EPA Investigation Into TCEQ Concrete Plant Permitting
A Big Step In Protecting The Citizens Of Harris County
This week, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will investigate the Texas Commission on Environment Quality (TCEQ)’s concrete batch permitting criteria and processes under federal civil rights laws. The EPA initiated the investigation in response to complaints submitted by the Harris County Attorney’s Office and Lone Star Legal Aid under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Advocates Sound Alarm About New Texting Policy That Could Have Negative Impacts On Black Voter Outreach
For "good actors" to reach voters effectively, they need clear and consistent information about how to comply with the new 10DLC policies.
The countdown to midterm elections is underway as candidates and groups ramp up efforts to mobilize voters. But a little-known policy change called 10DLC could make voter outreach, particularly to Black voters, more difficult this election cycle.
Kenan Thompson Tapped To Host The 74th Emmy Awards
This week, NBC and the Television Academy announced jointly today that Kenan Thompson will host the 74th Emmy Awards! The three-hour, coast-to-coast live telecast from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12 and begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and will stream live for the first time on Peacock.
Recap: LL Cool J Revives Rock The Bells Festival In NYC With A Star-Studded Lineup Of Rap Legends
Hip-hop is in a constant state of metamorphosis, finding new ways to reinvent itself with each passing era. However, there’s no denying the golden age from the mid ’80s to late ’90s that helped solidify rap as the most lucrative genre in music today.
Houston Health Department earns CDC designation as Center of Excellence for wastewater epidemiology
The Houston Health Department announced today it is now recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a National Wastewater Surveillance System Center of Excellence.
