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Severe storms threaten flooding/tornadoes/large hail in South/parts of Mississippi Valley today
Another round of severe weather is slamming parts of the South and Mississippi Valley on Tuesday, less than a week after a powerful storm system that swept through parts of the region killed at least three people.
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Next total solar eclipse depends on how far you’re willing to travel
If you missed out on a chance to view the eclipse for any reason, it’s going to be a bit of a wait for a shot at a similar experience in the same region. But if the fervor over this year’s eclipse was any indication, it’s never too early to plan for the next one.
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Soon, Delta Air Lines will update way it boards passengers
Delta Air Lines flyers will soon board its planes in a new way that might remind them of the past.
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Arizona Supreme Court rules state must revert to century-old law banning nearly all abortions
In a historic decision Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled the state must adhere to a 123-year-old penal code barring all abortions except in cases when “it is necessary to save” a pregnant person’s life.
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Conservative activists reach $1 million settlement deal with New York AG for running 2020 voter suppression campaign
Conservative activists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have agreed to pay $1 million to the New York attorney general’s office and others for running a voter suppression campaign targeting Black voters during the 2020 election.
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Robert Downey Jr. responds to Jimmy Kimmel’s joke about him at Oscars
Robert Downey Jr. was unfazed by Jimmy Kimmel’s joke about his past drug use at this year’s Oscars.
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Texas Southern University's Fine Arts Week Celebrates Alumnus Edwin Lee Gibson and Showcases Diverse Arts Performances and Workshops
Texas Southern University's Fine Arts Week honors Emmy winner Edwin Lee Gibson and features diverse arts performances and workshops.
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Boeing orders bounce back on demand for plane it can’t deliver yet
Boeing’s commercial jet orders bounced back in March, but it was due to a large order from American Airlines for a plane the Federal Aviation Administration hasn’t even approved to carry passengers yet.
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Won March Madness bets - you may owe Uncle Sam
If you won big on bets you made for the March Madness men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, enjoy the money. Just know that some chunk of it may need to go to the IRS, and possibly your state, too.
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Comcast RISE Program Offers Small Business Grants in Houston and Four Other Cities
Business support will include a total of $500,000 in grants plus computer equipment, advertising and business consulting and education
Comcast's Comcast RISE program is offering grants to small businesses in Houston and four other cities
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Swing for a Cause: 10th Annual GHRCF Golf Tournament Benefiting First Responders' Families
Get ready to tee off for a great cause at the 10th Annual GHRCF Golf Tournament, hosted by the Greater Houston Retailers Charitable Foundation (GHRCF) on April 15th at Sweetwater Country Club. This premier event, organized by the charitable arm of the Greater Houston Retailers Association (GHRA), promises a day of camaraderie, competition, and philanthropy in support of the families of fallen first responders.
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Gatsby TV: Revolutionizing Your Streaming Experience
In an era saturated with an overwhelming abundance of TV shows and movies, Gatsby Frimpong, the innovative mind behind Gatsby TV, is on a mission to rescue viewers from the endless scroll and guide them toward quality content they'll love. With the exponential growth of streaming platforms and the resurgence of movie releases post-COVID, Gatsby TV emerges as a beacon of efficiency and enjoyment in the vast sea of entertainment options.
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Haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career
Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of tears.
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Why Masters champions win a green jacket
Golfers fall asleep dreaming of securing theirs, Bubba Watson was moved to tears simply reminiscing over his, and one fan was willing to shell out over $680,000 just to own one.
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Spain scraps ‘golden visas’ for foreign investors
Spain will scrap its so-called “golden visa” program granting residency rights to foreigners who make large investments in real estate in the country, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters on Monday.
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader
Simon Harris has become the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, officially taking office in Dublin on Tuesday after Leo Varadkar suddenly stepped down last month.
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Video of fatal shooting involving 5 Chicago police officers expected to be released today
Body camera footage of a deadly police-involved shooting is expected to be released Tuesday, an attorney for the slain man’s family and a source from Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability told CNN.
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New EPA rules for about 200 US chemical manufacturers take aim at ‘cancer alleys’
The US Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules on Tuesday to protect neighborhoods near more than 200 manufacturing facilities that release airborne toxins such as ethylene oxide, chloroprene, benzene, vinyl chloride, 1,3 butadiene and ethylene dichloride.
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Nobel Prize-winning scientist: "Why do we die" - the latest on aging and immortality
Since time immemorial, humans have done their darnedest to try and cheat death. Today, as revolutionary advancements transform the stuff of science fiction into everyday reality, are we closer to extending our lifespan or even perhaps immortality?
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What Sandra Day O’Connor’s papers reveal about a landmark Supreme Court decision; why it could be overturned soon
The newly opened papers of the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor reveal the internal deliberations of a groundbreaking Supreme Court case that gave US regulators significant latitude to protect the environment and public health – and show how the ruling almost never happened.
