Heathrow asks airlines to stop selling summer tickets as it limits daily passengers to 100,000
Heathrow Airport is asking airlines to stop selling any more tickets for travel this summer, as it announces a cap on passengers allowed to fly from the airport.
The euro and the US dollar are at parity for the first time in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, the exchange rate between the euro and the US dollar has reached parity -- meaning the two currencies are worth the same.
Brett Goldstein and more react to their Emmy nominations: 'This is f***ing amazing'
The nominations for the 74th Emmy Awards were revealed on Tuesday and many of the nominees are sharing their joy -- some in colorful language.
Chadwick Boseman and former President Barack Obama score first Emmy nominations
The late Chadwick Boseman and former President Barack Obama are among the formidable crop of first-time nominees at the 74th Emmy Awards.
One question Trump keeps asking: When will the January 6 hearings end?
A growing chorus of voices is urging Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to drop a murder charge against a bodega clerk who fatally stabbed a man who had gone behind the counter and pushed him.
Beto's Grid Hopes Melt Away
“Beto O’ Rourke’s hopes for the Texas grid to fail melted away yesterday when ERCOT achieved a new record for peak energy demand and the grid remained solid. Beto’s plan to follow California, which has a peak record demand of almost half as much energy as Texas yet continually faces rolling blackouts, is short sighted and would leave Texans in the dark.” – Mark Miner, Communications Director
Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ at Dickey’s
Texas-style BBQ restaurant celebrates its iconic, savory mac and cheese with customizable options in honor of national holiday
The cheesiest day of the year is finally here, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, where experienced pitmasters serve up Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ rounded out with the most indulgent side – creamy, savory mac and cheese.
Houston Texans Unveil New Battle Red Helmet to Be worn During 2022 Season
The Houston Texans today unveiled a new Battle Red Helmet that will be worn during the 2022 Season. Paying homage to the one of the franchise’s three iconic colors, the team will don the new helmet when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Battle Red Day presented by Mattress Firm on Nov. 3 at NRG Stadium.
First Indian American tapped to lead Office of Communications in district history
Effective today, Tejal Patel will serve as Executive Officer of Communications for the Houston Independent School District.
CAIR Welcomes Sentencing of Man Who Harassed, Threatened Black Staffer in Delaware Governor’s Office
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the sentencing of a Delaware man who repeatedly targeted a Black female employee in Gov. John Carney's office with racist and sexist slurs, including the N-word.
NBC's "The Voice" Alumni Join Mero Debut Album "Keep It Real"
Season 13 "Voice" finalist Jon Mero has released his debut full-length project, "Keep It Real" on July 8, 2022. Mero, an artist, and musician known for his smooth soulful vocals and infectious energy signed to global music publisher Peer Music in 2019. The album is a 13-track pop/soul revival that loudly promotes individuality, inclusivity, and love. It boasts high-energy beats and arrangements, as well as heart touching and emotional ballads. It's an album for the ages that offers messages of hope, uplifting anthems, and inspirational pieces of musical artwork for your ears!
Viola Davis Vacations at Disneyland Resort in California
Today, Viola Davis visited Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. See the photo attached and additional context below for editorial news use.
Congressman Al Green Joins President Biden to Observe Recent Passage of the Most Significant Gun Safety Law in Nearly 30 Years
On Monday, July 11, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Ask Residents To Comply With ERCOT’s Conservation Appeal
With the summer heatwave that has engulfed the state showing no signs of letting up, today, Fort Bend County Judge KP George and County Officials asked residents to heed the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) conservation appeal urging area residents to consider their neighbors and the well-being of others when making the decision to conserve electricity.
Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir appoints Brian Miller as new Executive Director
The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Founder and Artistic Director Robert Simpson, announces the appointment of Brian Miller to the new position of Executive Director of the renowned choral group. In his role as Executive Director, Miller will oversee day-to-day operations, including administration, marketing communications, development and finance, while Simpson will continue to manage the choir’s artistic endeavors.
A pregnant woman got a ticket for driving in the HOV lane in Texas. She says her fetus was her passenger
Brandy Bottone was driving in the HOV lane meant for at least two people per vehicle in Dallas, Texas, two weeks ago when she was pulled over by police. The officer noted there didn't seem to be anyone else in the car, but Bottone had a retort -- she was 34 weeks pregnant.
Here's what the January 6 committee has revealed through its 6 hearings
In its six hearings so far, the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, has focused squarely on former President Donald Trump, connecting his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election to the violent attack at the US Capitol.
Chairman of Texas House Committee investigating Uvalde school shooting pushes for release of hallway surveillance video
The chairman of the Texas House committee investigating the Uvalde school shooting pushed to release hallway surveillance video that shows what police were doing as a gunman remained inside adjoining classrooms for about 77 minutes.
Biden says gun violence has turned America's communities into 'killing fields'
President Joe Biden on Monday said gun violence has turned everyday places in America into "killing fields" as he marked the passage of the first significant federal gun safety legislation in 30 years.
Women say they were drugged at summer gathering of Germany's ruling party
Nine women have reported they were drugged by an unknown substance after attending the annual summer party of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) -- whose Chancellor Olaf Scholz is a member -- last week.
