Congress has already approved $4 trillion in Covid relief. Here's what's happened to it
Congress has authorized nearly $4 trillion in spending over the past year to help address the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but only about $3 trillion of it has been spent.
More than 80 civil rights organizations call on Biden to abolish the federal death penalty
More than 80 nationally recognized criminal justice and civil rights advocacy organizations have joined in the call to President Joe Biden on Tuesday urging him to abolish the federal death penalty and commute the sentences of 49 death row inmates to life in prison.
Covid-19 vaccines to be sent directly to community health centers to target 'hard-to-reach populations'
The Biden administration will send some of the Covid-19 vaccine supply directly to community health centers starting next week as part of an effort to reach underserved areas, White House Covid-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients announced Tuesday.
Don't get cocky with these Covid-19 numbers. With new variants, easing restrictions now would be 'incredibly risky'
Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But letting your guard down could be an open invitation for highly contagious variants to trample the US -- erasing the progress made. "We're ... seeing what happens in other countries when these variants take over," emergency physician Dr. Leana Wen said. "There is (an) explosive surge, even when the countries are basically in shutdown."
There's hardly any flu this year. Coronavirus restrictions may be responsible
It's the second week in February, a time of year when influenza is usually sweeping across the country. Yet this year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, there's very little influenza activity.
GM extends shutdown at three plants due to chip shortage
The computer chip shortage is taking a bigger bite out of General Motors' production plans than the company originally expected.
Secretary Pete Buttigieg on High Speed Rail
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants the United States to lead the world on high-speed rail, a goal that's easier said than done.
Michelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix.
Instagram wants Reels to be more than a hub for 'recycled' TikToks
Instagram's short-form video feature has been flooded with popular TikToks -- and the Facebook-owned company seems to have noticed.
Phoebe Bridgers wants you to know women can smash guitars too
At the end of her performance of her single "I Know The End" on "Saturday Night Live" this past weekend, Phoebe Bridgers attempted to smash her guitar.
Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield reunite for 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
There was a moment filming "Judas and the Black Messiah" that star Daniel Kaluuya will not forget.
Halle Berry claps back over comment that she 'can't keep a man'
Don't come for Halle Berry. The actress had the perfect response after someone tried to troll her for her multiple failed relationships.
Mary Wilson, a founding member of 'The Supremes,' has died
Mary Wilson, a founding member of "The Supremes" has died at the age of 76, her publicist told CNN.
Rockets look to get back on track against the Pelicans
The Houston Rockets (11-2) will be back in action tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans (10-12) as they play their second game of a back-to-back that started with a loss to the Charlotte Hornets last night by a score 119-94.
Mayor Turner and the Comcast Corporation will announce the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will award $1 million in grants to BIPOC-Owned, small businesses in Houston
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Comcast will announce the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will provide $5 million dollars of grants to hundreds of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million in Houston.
Hyatt Regency's Valentine Romance Package
Hyatt Regency Houston announces special “Romance Package” for Valentine’s Day.
Super Bowl halftime show featured The Weeknd and his bandaged army
The bandages were back, but not on The Weeknd's face this time. The Grammy-winning singer took to the stage for the Pepsi Super Bowl LV halftime performance with plenty of pyrotechnics, lights and men dressed like The Weeknd in all black with red jackets and bandaged faces.
Mayor Turner joins local, state and federal leaders to call for equity in state's COVID-19 vaccine supply distribution
On Saturday, Mayor Sylvester Turner toured the Harris Health System's Settegast Community Health Clinic, where 600 high-risk and vulnerable people received the first shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through a partnership with the Houston Health Department.
Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of February 8
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of February 8, 2021. Seventeen FREE+FAST+SAFE testing sites across Houston are on the schedule for the week.
Correa avoids arbitration by agreeing to one-year deal with the Astros
The Houston Astros have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa. Correa, who was the only remaining, unsigned arbitration-eligible player on the Astros roster signed for $11.7 million. He was seeking $12.5 million, but the team ha only offered $9.75 million.
