Guns lead in cause of death among US children; research funding to help prevent/protect victims
More children die from guns than anything else in the United States, but relatively little funding is available to study how to prevent these tragedies.
Another accident like Boeing’s door plug blowout could happen again, NTSB chair says
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, says that the problem that resulted in a door plug blowing out of a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet minutes into a January 5 flight could happen again.
Chinese hackers lurked in some US infrastructure systems ‘at least five years’
The Chinese hackers behind a campaign to infiltrate transportation hubs and other critical American infrastructure have had access to some of their targets’ computer networks for “at least five years,” according to a new report by US and allied security …
Efforts to free hostages/halt Gaza fighting intensify = Blinken holds crucial Israel meetings
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel Wednesday for meetings with key government officials to press for a “humanitarian pause” as international and domestic US pressure to end the conflict in Gaza continues to mount.
King Charles' cancer - what we know — what we don’t
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has started treatment in London.
House vote to impeach Mayorkas fails in stunning defeat for Republican leaders
The House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed Tuesday evening, a stunning blow to House Republicans who had pushed the effort as a key political goal.
HCC Revolutionizes Technician Training with Daylong Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Safety Course
The landscape of automotive technology is rapidly evolving with the rise of autonomous, hybrid, and electric vehicles, presenting new challenges and opportunities for mechanics and technicians. In response to this paradigm shift, the HCC Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) has …
Federal Court Declines Donald J. Trump's Immunity Claim, Paving Way for Criminal Trial(s)
In a landmark decision that's reverberating through the political landscape, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has delivered a pivotal ruling on Tuesday, firmly asserting that former President Donald J. Trump cannot claim immunity to …
Jennifer Crumbley, school shooter mother , guilty of manslaughter in who’s responsible for a mass shooting
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teenager who killed four students at an Oxford, Michigan, high school in 2021, was found guilty Tuesday of all four counts of involuntary manslaughter in a novel legal case that stood as a test …
Discover Your Purpose in Retirement: Fort Bend County Libraries' Senior Series Empowers Older Adults
Fort Bend County Libraries' University Branch Library is proud to present "I'm Retired & I Need a Purpose!" - a dynamic program as part of the Senior Series tailored for older adults and their families. Taking place on Friday, February …
Celebrating 120 Years of Houston Public Library: A Historic Milestone
Houston Public Library (HPL) embarks on a momentous journey as it commemorates 120 years of enriching the cultural fabric of our city. Since its inception and public unveiling on March 2, 1904, HPL has remained steadfast in its commitment to …
Texas Southern University College Of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Graduates Exceed National and State Passage Rate on Licensure Exam
The Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) at Texas Southern University (TSU) proudly announces the exceptional performance of its class of 2023 on the pharmacy licensure exam (NAPLEX®), surpassing both state and national averages.
TSU's COPHS Graduates Shine with Outstanding Licensure Exam Results
The Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) at Texas Southern University (TSU) proudly announces the exceptional performance of its class of 2023 on the pharmacy licensure exam (NAPLEX®), surpassing both state and national averages.
Hamas replies to Gaza hostage proposal
Hamas has replied to a proposal aimed at the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and a sustained cessation in fighting, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday.
Prince Harry returns to UK to be at King Charles’ side - a rare moment of unity amid family rift
Prince Harry has flown back to the United Kingdom to see his father, according to media reports, after the shock announcement on Monday from Buckingham Palace that King Charles III has cancer.
