Comcast Recognizes Hispanic Community Volunteers
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast will recognize eight community volunteers as part of our sixth annual Hispanic Hero Awards.
Seasonal Getaways With Hyatt Hotels
Get ready for Fall travel with these three Texas hotels & resorts.
5 Takeaways After Gov. Gavin Newsom Prevails in California Recall
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a decisive answer to the question of whether voterswould penalize those who enacted strict policies aimed at slowing the coronavirus pandemic, triumphing over an effort to recall him Tuesday.
Posing as Walmart, scammers send crypto surging 25%
In what appears to be a massively successful pump and dump scheme, cryptocurrency litecoin surged around 25% early Monday after a falsified news release said Walmart would begin accepting the payment for online purchases.
Capitol Police arrest man with bayonet and machete in truck near DNC headquarters
US Capitol Police say they arrested a California man who had multiple knives in his truck, which had a swastika and other White supremacist symbols painted on it, near the Democratic National Committee headquarters early Monday morning.
A heart patient died after he couldn't get a cardiac ICU bed in 43 hospitals. Now his family is pleading for people to get vaccinated
Ray DeMonia wasn't seeking Covid-19 treatment when he arrived at an Alabama hospital with heart problems. But the 73-year-old became an indirect victim of Covid-19 patients filling hospitals and ICU beds.
Flash flood risk grows for coastal Texas and Louisiana as Tropical Storm Nicholas takes aim
Tropical Storm Nicholas is making its way toward Texas and Louisiana, threatening to drench the region for much of the week and flood some communities.
Blinken set to testify on Afghanistan before House lawmakers angry about the war's chaotic end
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to testify Monday in what is expected to be a confrontational and emotional hearing about Afghanistan and the chaotic withdrawal that ended America's longest war.
Rookie detectorist finds huge Iron Age gold hoard in Denmark
A huge hoard of Iron Age gold artifacts has been uncovered by an amateur metal detectorist in Denmark. The "enormous" find consists of almost one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of gold buried 1,500 years ago, according to a press release from the Vejlemuseerne museum, which will exhibit the hoard.
How long you live may depend on how much money you make
Life expectancy in modern, affluent societies is supposed to move in only one direction: upward. But that is not what is happening in the United States. The 2010s were the first decade in American history in which life expectancy failed to rise since the federal government began keeping comprehensive mortality statistics in 1900. Then along came Covid-19.
Dana Bash asked Joe Manchin *7* times how much the reconciliation bill should cost. He never answered.
Here's what Joe Manchin knows: There's no way, no how, that he is voting for the proposed $3.5 trillion spending bill being pushed by Senate Democrats.
Temporary fencing to surround Capitol ahead of September 18 right-wing rally
The US Capitol Police board has approved the department's request to reinstall temporary fencing around the Capitol ahead of a planned right-wing rally Saturday, Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger told reporters Monday.
Five places to watch in the California recall
With all eyes turning to California on Tuesday to see whether Gov. Gavin Newsom is recalled, a few places within the Golden State could offer some early clues -- not only about whether the Democratic governor can keep his job -- but also what the political climate might look like next year in a state where Republicans picked up four House seats in 2020.
Texans Quiet The Naysayers With Week One Win Over Jacksonville
The David Culley era of Houston Texans football began on Sunday at NRG Stadium against divisional foe Jacksonville Jaguars. The tenured NFL positions coach who was given an opportunity to become a head coach by the Houston Texans after the team fired Bill O’ Brien, won his first game with a 37-21 victory over the Jags.
Houston Native Serves Aboard Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier “Mighty IKE”
A Houston native is serving aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
What to Know Before You Go To a Football Game Or Other Sporting Event, Whether You're Vaccinated Or Not
As more people get vaccinated against Covid-19 and the National Football League season starts September 9, you may be wondering whether the time to trade your couch for a stadium seat is finally here.
Pandemic Unemployment Benefits and Eviction Protections Have Expired. Here's What Federal Help Is Still Available
Americans are no longer protected from evictions or receiving beefed-up unemployment payments, but they are still benefiting from many other federal coronavirus rescue measures.
Renters May Now Have An Easier Time Qualifying for a Mortgage
It’s about to get easier for renters with limited credit history to qualify for a conventional loan. Beginning September 18, 2021, Fannie Mae will have a new feature in its automated underwriting system that will incorporate rent payments with the permission of the loan applicant. Single-family lenders will be able to automatically identify a pattern of recurring rent payments in an applicant’s bank statement during the underwriting process.
Janet Jackson Teases About Upcoming Documentary "Janet"
Janet Jackson fans will get the opportunity to reflect and celebrate the 40th anniversary of her debut album, "Janet" from 1982, with a two-part documentary, "Janet," to air on Lifetime in January 2022.
City of Houston holds successful relief drive to help Hurricane Ida survivors
The City of Houston is sending five trucks loaded with food, water, and additional relief supplies to help people in Louisiana rebuild from the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida.
