At this year’s **Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 2024 Annual Legislative Conference (ALC)** in Washington, D.C., **Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)** was celebrated with multiple prestigious awards, recognizing her unwavering dedication to social justice. The long-serving leader in the fight for …

Instagram on Tuesday announced its most dramatic effort yet to protect young users from dangers on its platform, implementing new “teen account” settings that will automatically make millions of teen accounts private and restrict what kinds of content those users …

As the November 5th General and Special Elections approach, the Harris County Clerk's Office (HCCO) is ramping up its efforts to ensure secure, transparent, and accurate voting. In line with its commitment to maintaining electoral integrity, HCCO has initiated its …

Following the US Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which eliminated a constitutional right to abortion nationwide, nearly two dozen US states have banned or limited access to the procedure. States where abortion is …

Some Delta Air Lines passengers are recovering after a pressurization issue on a flight from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Portland, Oregon, caused bloody noses and other issues, according to airline and passenger statements.

Sam’s Club said Tuesday it will raise pay to incentivize workers to stay with the company — and not jump ship to Costco.

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is delighted to announce an enchanting event for students, families, and fans of children’s literature: *Mo Willems’s Bite-Sized Operas!* This exciting double bill, part of HGO’s renowned *Opera to Go!* series, will take place from Tuesday, …

In a bold move to enhance cybersecurity across critical industries, BMW i Ventures has joined a $12 million Series B funding round for RunSafe Security, a pioneering firm specializing in software immunization technology. This funding round, led by Critical Ventures …

Texas Democrats hope to retake a state House seat in the Rio Grande Valley by attacking the incumbent Republican — a first-term legislator — over her support for a private school voucher system.

For more than a decade, a string of unsolved killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders terrorized residents and confounded authorities on Long Island’s South Shore after a woman’s 2010 disappearance led investigators to find 10sets of human remains in …

A district court judge in San Antonio ruled against the Texas attorney general’s attempt to stop one of the state’s biggest counties from mailing voter registration applications to a large number of unregistered voters.

An 11-year-old middle school student in Port Orange, Florida, has been charged with a felony after threatening to commit a mass shooting at a middle school, authorities said Monday.

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Latina Power Conference marked yet another stellar success, solidifying its position as the largest and most influential gathering of Latinas in Houston, Texas. Hosted at the elegant Hyatt Regency Galleria, the event featured a …

In a world increasingly conscious of sustainability, Toyota continues to set the bar for efficiency and innovation. The beloved Toyota Prius, already known for its game-changing hybrid technology, has now added another feather to its cap. This time, it's a …

On Tuesday, AT&T wireless service went down for some customers, affecting their ability to contact 911 in the event of an emergency.