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Powerball jackpot ratchets up to $1.09 billion after no big winner Monday
The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to a tremendous $1.09 billion after yet another lottery drawing yielded no top winner Monday night.
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Jon Stewart rips into Apple, his old boss, on The Daily Show
Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show” Monday revealed what led to his abrupt exit from Apple and the cancellation of his short-lived show on its streaming TV platform. Stewart said that the tech giant prohibited him from discussing artificial intelligence or interviewing Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan.
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Johnson sounds out key Republicans with speakership and Ukraine aid on line
Days after his speakership was put on notice by a far-right member, Mike Johnson strategized with a key – and perhaps surprising – source: firebrand GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, the architect of the last effort to remove a speaker.
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The Health Museum Celebrates Donate Life Month in April 2024
Learn about Giving the Gift of Life!
Did you know that more than 10,000 Texans are awaiting a life-saving organ transplant and only 60% of adults in Texas are registered organ donors?
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Dog Haus Kicks Off April Announcing New Food Promos!
Dog Haus is giving their guests plenty of chances to save this month with promos for National Burrito Day and 4/20!
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Church brings community together for Easter tradition amidst hurricane recovery
There is a sense of hope at Beach Baptist Church for Easter Sunday. The church is still bringing the Fort Myers Beach community together while still recovering from Hurricane Ian, a year and a half later.
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OpenAI works on AI that mimics human voices
OpenAI has unveiled a new artificial intelligence tool that can mimic human voices with startling accuracy. The AI voice generator has a range of potential applications, including for accessibility services, but could also prompt concerns about misinformation and other forms of abuse.
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Houston Style Magazine Feature: Get Moving on National Walking Day with Over 35 Community Organizations
Houston Style Magazine Feature: Get Moving on National Walking Day with Over 35 Community Organizations
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K-8 teacher killed in murder-suicide remembered as 'brilliant'/'great helper'
Parents from Manatee Academy K-8 in Port St. Lucie are reacting to the devastating news that a beloved math teacher was killed in a murder-suicide.
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Whataburger® Honors Month of the Military Child with Fundraiser Supporting Gratitude Initiative
Whataburger, the beloved Texas-based chain, is teaming up with Gratitude Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children of military and veteran families, to mark the "Month of the Military Child" with a special fundraiser.
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Flame retardants found in thousands of consumer products linked to cancer in people for first time
Flame retardants added for decades to thousands of consumer products in the United States may raise the risk of dying from cancer, according to new research.
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Girl Scout uses years of training to save a life during rafting trip
Girl Scouts are known for their cookies, but they also need to be recognized for their survival skills. This past summer, 17-year-old scout Elizabeth Fiore put those skills to the ultimate test, saving a little boy’s life.
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US scientists leave academia - bad news for drug companies
Scientists in the United States, especially those in the biomedical fields, are increasingly leaving the world of academia for better-paying industry jobs amid stagnant federal funding and low wages.
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Judge overturns murder convictions of ‘Chester Trio’ after more than two decades in prison
Citing new DNA evidence, a Pennsylvania judge on Thursday overturned the murder convictions of three men known as the “Chester Trio” who have been imprisoned for nearly 25 years for a crime they say they did not commit.
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Iran accuses Israel of killing Iranian military commander/others in airstrike on consulate in Syria
A top commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was killed among several others in an airstrike on the country’s consulate building in Damascus, Syria, according to Iranian officials and state-affiliated media, which blamed Israel for the attack.
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US/Israel officials hold high stakes virtual meeting on Rafah operation
Senior officials from the United States and Israel held a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss alternatives to a full-scale invasion of Rafah as the Biden administration seeks to dissuade the Israeli government from undertaking a significant military operation in the beleaguered Gazan city.
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Salt Lake City: Wrongful demolition of historic building sparks outrage
A historic building in Salt Lake City has become the focal point of controversy as demolition commenced on Easter morning, sparking outrage among residents.
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Final chance for survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre - ‘this is it’
There are only two people alive who remember firsthand what the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was like.
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Teen with cystic fibrosis meets Denver Nuggets heroes
Fourteen-year-old Jeagun Crouch's wish came true this Easter when he met his favorite Denver Nuggets players and even took a few shots himself.
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Horse airlifted to safety; stuck in Santa Ana River for nearly 24 hours
A horse was airlifted to safety nearly 24 hours after getting stuck in the Santa Ana River over the weekend.
