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Online orders begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US
The rollout is underway for Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the United States, and online sales began Monday morning.
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Winter, the warmest on record, is over - what US missed out on this season
The final chapter of winter has been written and it’s the story of a season that didn’t live up to its name.
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Celebrating Women in Power: PVAMU to Host The Inaugural Women in Leadership Conference
Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce The Inaugural Women in Leadership Conference 2024, scheduled to take place during Women’s History Month, March 6-7. Hosted by the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, the conference, titled “Women Leading the Way: Imagine the Possibilities,” is set to be a groundbreaking event that aims to empower and uplift women leaders across various sectors by showcasing women who were “firsts” in their industries.
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League City native supports U.S. Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron
Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Dill, a native of League City, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49.
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8 teens shot waiting for bus after school in Northeast Philadelphia, police say; hunt for fled suspects
At least eight high school students were shot Wednesday afternoon in a hail of gunfire while waiting at a transit bus stop in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said in a news conference – the second time in a week young people in the city were shot en route to or from school.
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UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt poses with the red budget box outside his office on Downing Street in London on March 6. Mandatory Credit: Hannah …
Published on March 6, 2024
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Cash-strapped Britain cuts taxes for workers; election looms
UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt announced a tax cut for workers Wednesday as he unveiled what is likely to be the government’s last budget before a general election later this year.
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Crews battling massive Texas wildfires get a crucial opportunity to contain flames in calmer weather Monday
Firefighters racing to wrangle the largest blaze in Texas history could get their best chance in days to contain the flames in the wake of a cold front Monday. Hot air and raging winds have fueled the infernos in recent days, reducing entire neighborhoods to rubble and inflicting harrowing injuries upon ranchers’ livestock.
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California towns buried under more than 10 feet of snow
California’s mountain towns and ski resorts are digging out after a blockbuster blizzard buried them and major roads under several feet of snow.
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Soaring to New Heights: Girl Scouts Explore the Wonders of Aviation!
Calling all Girl Scouts! Get ready to embark on an exciting journey through the skies with the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) as they launch their brand-new Discover Aviation patch program. This innovative initiative aims to ignite the passion for aviation among girls of all ages, offering them a chance to delve into the fascinating world of flight and aerospace.
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The Democratic National Committee has accused pro-RFK Jr. super PAC of additional campaign finance violations on Monday. Kennedy here speaks during a campaign event in …
Published on March 4, 2024
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DNC accuses pro-RFK Jr. super PAC of campaign finance violations
The Democratic National Committee has accused the super PAC backing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign of committing additional campaign finance violations on Monday, a further escalation of Democrats’ efforts to diminish Kennedy’s independent White House bid.
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4 dead and 3 injured after shooting at a party in California, one of several incidents of weekend gun violence
Police are searching for three suspects who they say pulled up to a King City, California house party and opened fire Sunday evening, killing at least four people and injuring three others.
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Blockbuster blizzard slamming California, 12 feet snow possible, 100-mph wind gusts
A dangerous winter storm has arrived in California and will unload feet of snow, powerful winds and rare blizzard conditions in the mountains through the weekend.
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Man exonerated after nearly 30 years imprisonment for deadly 1994 arson
Daniel Gwynn was convicted and later sentenced to death for a 1994 arson murder in West Philadelphia. But now 30 years later, the 54-year-old is now a free man.
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Older voters in this key battleground state are divided over whether Biden and Trump are too old to be president
Darrell Ann Murphy teaches Mahjong at the local library with a dual purpose: to create new fans of the game she loves while also helping keep fellow seniors mentally sharp.
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An explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size as it threatens towns and forces evacuations
A massive blaze that’s raging out of control is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate.
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Explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size; threatens towns and forces evacuations
An out-of-control wildfire is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate.
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Australia women’s goalkeeper jerseys finally on sale, six months after World Cup
From this week, soccer fans will be able to buy Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold’s Nike jersey, more than six months after she wore the purple top at the Women’s World Cup.
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Dune: Part Two
How deep is the sand? How high is the sky? Director/writer Denis Villeneuve knows how to make a throw-down sci-fi epic. He proved that with his captivating production Dune (2021), which won six 2022 Oscars® for cinematography, production design, visual effects, sound, editing and score.
