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HEF: Distinguished Lecture Series – Lighting The Path To Change
Houston's Journey Towards Social Justice & Economic Equity. The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity takes immense pride in announcing its inaugural event: The HEF Distinguished Lecture Series. This pivotal event heralds a milestone in Houston's journey towards fostering genuine trans- formation in communities that need it the most.
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Massive Hurricane Lee a growing threat to New England, Canada
Hurricane Lee’s threat to portions of New England and Atlantic Canada is growing, with a track closer to the coast becoming more likely and a massive wind field which could reach these areas regardless of where the storm finally tracks later this week and this weekend.
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Houstonian Claims Top Prizes in National ‘Create a New Kolache’ Contest
Kolache Factory Awards Free Breakfast for a Year to Creator of New Kolache Flavor!
More than 1,200 entries were submitted and more than 1,000 votes cast, and now a Houston woman has been named the Gold Medal Winner in the Kolache Factory’s, nationwide 5th Annual “Create a New Kolache” contest! Lynn Geren wins free breakfast for a year from the bakery-café chain that specializes in the savory and sweet Czech-inspired pastry that is filled with fruits, meats, and cheeses.
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‘Superpowered: The DC Story’ shows how all roads lead to Superman and Batman
Wading through 85 years of comics history is a daunting task, and “Superpowered: The DC Story,” a Max docuseries tries doing it in just three parts. Yet this voyage into comics history, in print and on the screen, comes at a crossroads for DC, one that suggests all paths usually lead back to Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
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Quick/intense nor’easter could deliver New York City’s biggest snow in more than 2 years
A quick but intense nor’easter could bring the biggest snowfall in more than two years to parts of the Northeast Tuesday, including New York City.
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Why we can't get enough of the 'Wednesday' dance
Wednesday Addams doesn't do anything by accident. The most stoic and deliberate member of the Addams Family, she rarely makes unnecessary movements, smiles and blinks included.
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Discover Black Toronto
Explore the African heritage side of Toronto, CA. Tour and eat around. Go to festivals, concerts and sporting events.
Visit Toronto and you’ll encounter one of the most multicultural/multiracial cities in the world along with a thriving Black community of 400K+ African heritage people.
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Harry Styles wins album of the year and other big moments from the Grammys
There's probably a party over at Harry's house on Sunday night because Harry Styles took home the trophy for album of the year at the Grammy Awards for his 2022 hit album "Harry's House."
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Rat poop, bug bits, mice hair: How many ‘unavoidable defects’ are in peanut butter/other foods?
Brace yourselves, America: Many of your favorite foods may contain bits and pieces of creatures that you probably didn’t know were there.
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Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Found Guilty of Criminal Contempt
The lawman who once boasted he was "America's toughest sheriff," could find himself behind bars after a federal judge found him guilty of criminal contempt on Monday.
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White House Gears Up for Prolonged Russia Fight
Donald Trump and his senior White House aides are preparing for what they expect to be a prolonged and trying fight over whether the President, his campaign or his ring of associates had inappropriate contacts with Russian operatives during the 2016 election.
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5 Things for Wednesday, May 3: Hillary Clinton, Russia, Police Shootings
Good morning. Looking for a contractor? This robot can 3D-print a building in 14 hours. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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RodeoHouston Welcomes 11 Newcomers to the Rotating Stage in 2017
Individual Tickets on Sale Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 A.M.
More than half of the star-studded entertainer lineup scheduled to perform at RodeoHouston® will take the rotating stage for the first time in 2017.
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People with blood type O may have lower risk of Covid-19 infection and severe illness, two new studies suggest
People with blood type O may be less vulnerable to Covid-19 and have a reduced likelihood of getting severely ill, according to two studies published Wednesday. Experts say more research is needed.
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Start your Monday smart: Winter storm, Cohen sentencing, Brexit vote, climate summit
If you're in the Southeastern US, we hope you're warm and cozy as this major winter storm threatens to spread a blanket of snow far and wide. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.
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Rave Reviews Releases List of the Best Mattresses for 2017
ave Reviews, the innovative ranking site that creates entertaining write-ups using advanced data-driven analysis, has published its list of the Best Mattresses for 2017.
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Sri Lanka bomb suspect's sister fears 18 relatives dead after attacks
The sister of the suspected ringleader of Sri Lanka's deadly Easter Sunday bombings has told CNN up to 18 of her family members are missing and feared dead since the attacks and subsequent raids.
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The Delta variant will cause 'very dense outbreaks' in these five states, expert says
The Delta variant, a strain of Covid-19 believed to be more transmissible and dangerous than others, is likely to break out in some US communities, a health expert told CBS's Face the Nation.
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Despite moves to increase supply, families are still feeling the pain of the baby formula shortage
Parents and caregivers continue to feel the pain of store shelves that are cleaned out of baby formula, and many are turning to hospitals and community organizations for help.
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Manchin wants to raise age to 21 for gun purchases, doesn't see need for AR-15s
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia voiced his support Monday for raising the age to 21 for purchasing semi-automatic weapons and questioned why individuals need to own high-powered AR-15-style weapons, putting him at odds with Republicans who are resisting imposing any restrictions on access to firearms.
