City of Houston Begins to Electrify Fleet Through a Partnership with Greenlots
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council announced approval to purchase, install and deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in various City facilities. The effort will be enabled through the City’s partnership with Greenlots, a leading EV charging solutions provider and member of the Shell group, and driven by the Houston Climate Action Plan – a strategy that sets out to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve regional air quality, and build climate resilience.
Mayor Turner Announces Unique Partnership Between Houston ISD and Rapper/Actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted a news conference Monday to announce a unique partnership between rapper, actor, and philanthropist Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, his G-Unity Foundation, and the Houston Independent School District.
Arson suspect arrested in uncontrolled fire burning near Los Angeles
An arson suspect in custody is believed to be responsible for starting the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Southern California, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Monday.
Nick Jonas is recovering from bike accident
Singer/actor and recently returned "The Voice" coach Nick Jonas has revealed details following reports he was hospitalized over the weekend.
The housing market is still red hot despite lumber shortage
Americans keep putting money into their homes. And that's great news for Home Depot.
T.I. and Tiny's lawyer says they have not been contacted by police
An attorney representing rapper Clifford "T.I." Harris and his wife, singer Tameka "Tiny" Harris, says the couple have not been contacted by authorities regarding an investigation into sexual assault and abuse allegations levied against the couple.
Forbes staffers announce intention to unionize
At Forbes, a publication known for its coverage of the rich and powerful, its employees are fighting for something rather less glamorous: fair pay and job security.
Here's the truth: Raising the capital gains tax won't hurt the economy
The Biden administration recently released plans to increase the top capital gains tax rate for people earning over a million dollars a year to help pay for his American Families Plan. That plan is already under heavy fire from critics who claim it will spur them to curb their investments and destroy jobs. But the truth is, raising the capital gains tax rate won't hurt the economy or cut investments at all.
Don’t Lose Your Covid-19 Vaccination Card…You’re Going To Need It
You thought your ID and passport were your most precious travel documents. This summer add a small white piece of paper, better known as your COVID Card, to the list.
Should Women Skip Panties In The Summer?
Are you thinking about doing away with panties this summer? Some of us may think that this question is still up for debate, but scientifically there are real health benefits to both wearing and not wearing panties during the warmer months. Need to settle the debate once and for all? Here’s the rundown:
Top Health Concerns in the summer – Be Smart!
The summer is a great time to have fun, soak up all the vitamin D and enjoy not wearing a 2-pound heavy winter coat. While it’s something a lot of people look forward to, there are still some things to be cautious of in the summer. Here are the top health concerns/illnesses to watch out for in the summer!
Judge finds probable cause to move ahead with case against former officer Kim Potter
A Minnesota judge ruled Monday that there is probable cause to support the case against Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April.
More places in the US lift mask mandates. One local leader says the honor system is already not working
Several days since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated Americans can -- for the most part -- ditch their masks, more places are announcing changes to their mask policies, or doing away with the requirement altogether.
After death of Covid-denying president, Tanzania sets roadmap to combat the virus
Tanzania's coronavirus response is getting serious, two months after the death of the country's Covid-denying president.
Biden wants to bring the economy from relief to recovery. A labor shortage may signal trouble for those plans.
Patti Eisenbraun had been anxiously waiting for the pandemic to subside so the dining room and patio at the Brown Iron Brewhouse would be bustling once again.
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially married Originally Pu
Congratulations and best wishes to the newly married Ariana Grande.
Microsoft board investigated Bill Gates over an alleged affair with employee, report says
Bill Gates's 2020 resignation from Microsoft's board of directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic relationship he had with a Microsoft employee, according to new reporting from the Wall Street Journal.
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially married
Congratulations and best wishes to the newly married Ariana Grande.
Former Trump officials dodge questions about not defending US Capitol on January 6 as Republicans downplay riot
Two former top Trump administration officials testified before Congress on Wednesday about the Capitol insurrection, dodging questions from Democratic lawmakers about the attack while Republicans at the hearing used their time to criticize the government's investigations into the rioters and question the existence of the insurrection itself.
Gifts arriving for church-goer whose feel-good story went viral
It seemed like a feel-good story had run its course. Then surprises started arriving in the mail. La Verne Ford Wimberly, an 82-year-old retired Tulsa Public Schools administrator, gained global recognition and acclaim in March because she was at the center of a story-gone-viral: She dressed in her Sunday best for a year’s worth of Metropolitan Baptist Church services even though she was watching services from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
