Cullinan Park Conservancy Announces 2020 Picnic Skip-nic Online Fundraiser
Cullinan Park Conservancy is hosting its first ever online event! Because of the need for social distancing, the annual Picnic for the Park will be ‘skipped’ and the online “Skip-nic” will be held in its place. An online auction will …
Mayor Sylvester Turner Authorizes Cite and Release Program
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29, Houston Police officers will be able to issue citations instead of arresting individuals for certain Class A and Class B misdemeanors. Mayor Sylvester Turner signed Executive Order No. 1-68 Monday afternoon, authorizing the City of Houston …
An officer was indicted for endangering neighbors, but not Breonna Taylor, with his bullets. This may be why
After months of anticipation that a Kentucky grand jury would deliver justice in Breonna Taylor's killing, the indictment of a single Louisville policeman involved in the fruitless drug raid yielded confusion and more anger.
COVID-19 survival rate improves across Yale facilities
Yale New Haven Health leaders say survival rates are getting better across its facilities for patients suffering from COVID-19.
Europe's top soccer clubs await Champions League group stage drawEurope's top soccer clubs await Champions League group stage draw
European soccer's top clubs are waiting to learn who they will play in the Champions League group stages, ahead of Thursday's draw.
Another 837,000 Americans filed for unemployment claims last week
America's jobs recovery continues, albeit at a slow pace, as another 837,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform Releases Recommendations
The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed by the 45 member citizen group.The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with …
NFL postpones Sunday's Steelers-Titans game after multiple players test positive for Covid-19
The NFL has experienced its first outbreak of the season, forcing the league to postpone Sunday's Pittsburgh Steelers-Tennessee Titans game.
The pandemic could push an alarming number of women out of the workforce
First the good news: There are more women in senior-level positions across corporate America.
Connecticut gets share of multi-million dollar Anthem data breach settlement
Connecticut got its hands on part of a $39.5 million multi-state settlement stemming from Anthem data breach that happened six years ago.
Greenland's ice sheet is melting as fast as at any time in the last 12,000 years, study shows
We've known for some time now that Greenland's ice sheet is melting at an alarming rate.
As COVID-19 pandemic continues, bikes remain a hot commodity
Thinking of buying a bicycle? It’ll likely be more difficult than you realize, especially for those shopping for entry-level and kids bikes.
Landlord says towing business hasn’t paid rent for months, and she can’t do much about it
A South Side landlord says her tenants have not paid rent in months – in fact, they owed her thousands before COVID-19.
Commission on Presidential Debates says it will make changes to format to 'ensure a more orderly discussion'
The Commission on Presidential Debates said Wednesday it would be making changes to the format of the remaining presidential debates after the first debate between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump devolved into a chaotic disaster the night …
New York sees startling uptick in Covid-19 cases in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods
New York neighborhoods with large Orthodox Jewish communities have seen startling rises in Covid-19 cases and test positivity rate in recent weeks, alarming officials concerned about a new outbreak.
