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Anne Heche under investigation for DUI and hit and run, police say
Actress Anne Heche is being investigated for misdemeanor DUI and hit and run after crashing her vehicle into a Los Angeles residence on Friday, according to LAPD Officer Annie Hernandez.
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Float to Freedom All Month Long at True REST Float Spa
Members and Guests Able to Receive Extra Floating Benefits Through July
In celebration of July and recognition of the United States’ independence, True REST Float Spa is offering a unique flotation therapy opportunity for its guests—new and current members can Float to Freedom with 30 days of unlimited float therapy. The unlimited float therapy is available for first time members or for current members who upgrade their floating membership plan to plus or premium. Members have the freedom to experience all the incredible benefits flotation therapy has to offer now until July 31.
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Participants needed for atypical diabetes study
Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting volunteers, particularly from historically underrepresented populations, who believe they may have an atypical form of diabetes to participate in the Rare and Atypical Diabetes Network (RADIANT) study. This study discovers and classifies new and unusual forms of diabetes based on the experience of people diagnosed with diabetes who have had difficulty in managing the disease or responding to treatment based on their type 1 or 2 diagnoses.
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Biden proclaims day of remembrance on 100th anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre
President Joe Biden on Monday issued a proclamation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, when hundreds of Black Americans were killed by a White mob that attacked a prosperous Black neighborhood and burned dozens of city blocks to the ground.
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'They really got me,' 80-year-old woman attacked by turkeys in Cambridge
- A pair of pesky turkeys bit an 80-year-old woman in Cambridge. She fled through a break in traffic to escape them.
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New pharmacy in Texas is helping customers cut prescription drug costs
The cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. can often leave families in a financial bind, especially if they do not have medical insurance.
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Crosby Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Huffman-area Murder
A Crosby man who killed an acquaintance rather than repay a debt was sentenced to 45 years by a Harris County jury this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Man Sentenced to Life In Prison for Murder of Ex-Girlfriend in Baytown
A Harris County jury on Thursday sentenced a 40-year-old man to life in prison and a $10,000 fine for the 2020 murder of his estranged girlfriend in Baytown, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Red Cross Partners with Houston Non-Profit to Bring Disaster Preparedness to an Underserved Population
The Texas Gulf Coast Region of the American Red Cross has partnered with Houston’s Center for Pursuit in an effort to help a diverse and historically underserved population better prepare for disasters.
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Alt-right? Don't Be Afraid to Call Them Fascists
A year before the end of the Second World War, George Orwell wrote an essay inspired by an American poll, which asked for a serviceable definition of "fascism."
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Here's exactly why Donald Trump made his plasma announcement on Sunday night
In politics, there is no such thing as a coincidence. Politics is a game of timing, calculation and appearances, and it's very, very rare that anything happens entirely by chance.
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5 things for October 3: Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Facebook, Wells Fargo, Tom Petty
The worst events often bring out the best in people, like those who stood in line for hours in Las Vegas to give blood. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Why pancreatic cancer is so deadly
Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, after lung and colorectal cancers
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You've resolved to read more in the new year. Here's where to start
t's a new year. You need some new books. But which ones? Hundreds of thousands of titles are published every year, and unless you're plowing through a favorite author's oeuvre, it can be hard to figure out which are worth your time.
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Shooting Suspect 'always seemed like the unstable type,' Ex-classmate Says
A former student armed with a rifle stalked the halls of a Florida school, breaking windows and shooting terrified students in a massacre that left 17 people dead Wednesday, authorities said.
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Stanley, other drink cups, contain lead - should we worry?
First, Stanley cups were all over social media because so many people wanted them. Now, the oversize tumblers are back in the spotlight over fears they may contain lead.
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EPA cracks down on deadly air pollution with new rule – not strong enough, experts say
The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a key update to the federal air quality standard for fine soot – a step toward reducing deadly air pollution that’s been over a decade in the making.
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FDA approves new drug; may help stop rare/fatal condition doctors call ‘ticking time bomb’
When doctors told Katrina Barry that she had a rare and serious condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension or PAH, they warned her not to Google it.
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'Trumpcare' Would Send Her to Mexico for Birth Control
All Ariana and Kevin Gonzalez want is birth control. As far as health care needs go, that's pretty simple. But the California couple says that if the Republican alternative to Obamacare becomes law, they'll be driving over the border to Mexico to get it.
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Natural-born Killers: The Fruits and Veggies That Could Poison You
Underneath its spiky exterior, the fruit is smooth, juicy and beautifully sweet. The spikes of the lychee fruit -- also known as litchi -- may be a deterrent for some animals, but for humans willing to break it away, it's an exotic and tasty treat. And often, just one is not enough.
