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Houston Grand Opera Announces 2023 Concert of Arias Finalists
Following an international search, the organization selects eight artists to compete in the annual event with cash prizes on the line and the opportunity to audition for the coveted young artist progr
The competition will be livestreamed for at-home audiences, in addition to the live event and dinner
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Beautiful Madeira, the island of eternal springtime
Year-round spring climate. Mountains soaring from an ocean of deepest blue. An abundance of exotic fruit and superlative seafood. Unusual wines.
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Exit polls: This election is about Donald Trump
Young voters support the Democratic candidate in higher numbers than last midterm Preliminary CNN exit polls show voters between the ages of 18-29 reported supporting a Democratic candidate in the race for the House in higher numbers than in 2014. In the last midterm election, 54% of 18-29-year-olds voted Democratic while more than two-thirds said they voted for the Democrat so far in 2018.
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Democratic leaders want the party to stop its Kamala Harris pile-on ahead of 2024
Elizabeth Warren has called twice to apologize. Over a month later, Kamala Harris hasn't called back. In a local Boston radio interview in late January, Warren was enthusiastic about President Joe Biden running for reelection but, asked if Biden should keep Harris as his running mate, she said, "I really want to defer to what makes Biden comfortable on his team."
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General Motors Names Hudson’s Detroit as Its New Global Headquarters
GM will become the anchor tenant at Bedrock’s Hudson’s Detroit development GM, Bedrock, the city of Detroit and Wayne County will establish a partnership to explore redevelopment opportunities for the Renaissance Center site
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On the Front Lines of Russia's 'staggering' HIV Epidemic
Anna Alimova works on the front lines of Russia's growing HIV epidemic. On a Friday night, the mother of two with a shock of bright pink hair stands outside a 24-hour pharmacy in a leafy Moscow neighborhood. She cheerfully offers plastic bags full of clean syringes to Russians dashing into and out of the store.
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Breonna Taylor investigations are far from over as demands for transparency mount
Kentucky's top law enforcement officer says he presented all the evidence in the Breonna Taylor case to a grand jury, but many investigative avenues remain open.
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The UK's biggest left-wing party is mired in an antisemitism crisis
On Friday, Jewish families around the world will gather to celebrate Passover and recount the exodus from Egypt. But for many British Jews, an altogether more contemporaneous subject is also likely to be on the agenda at the festive meal.
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Oscar Winners 2018: The List
The 90th Academy Awards were held Sunday. The following is a list of nominees with the winners indicted with an asterisk (*) and the word "WINNER."
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President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles:
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Hurricane Ian's death toll rises as crews in Florida go door to door in search for survivors in decimated neighborhoods
After Hurricane Ian obliterated communities in Florida, rescue crews going door to door in search of survivors are reporting more deaths, and residents grappling with loss are facing a long, daunting recovery.
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Access to experimental monkeypox treatment remains uneven, doctors say
A drug is available for monkeypox patients who have or who are at risk of severe disease, but doctors say they continue to face challenges getting access to it.
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Alarm bells for DeSantis, Pence falls behind and Biden stays frugal: Takeaways from new campaign finance reports
The first full financial look at the 2024 presidential race came into focus over the weekend as candidates filed campaign finance reports with federal regulators. They highlight potential trouble spots for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a skeletal campaign operation for the current White House occupant and a wide chasm between the early fundraising leaders in the Republican primary and the rest of the field.
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Sixty years after the March on Washington, attendees renew the call for King’s ‘dream’
It’s been 60 years since the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, but Fatima Cortez Todd says she still remembers the sense of unity she felt standing on the National Mall that day.
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PARTY GUIDE: Super Bowl LI Parties & Events
Super Bowl LI is so much more than the game itself. Fans can enjoy a week-long celebration filled to the brim with exciting parties and family-friendly events that extend far beyond NRG Stadium.
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Reliable Sources: POTUS rallies show hostility toward press, others
xec summary: Happy August! Or should I say, happy August? We shall see. I'm back from a few days up in Burlington, VT... Thank you, Oliver Darcy, for manning this letter while I was away... Now here's the day's media news...
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One-on-One With Queen of the South Star Hemky Madera
Without a doubt, Hemky Madera is a rising star. Every role he has been casted for, his stand out performances measure up to and often supersede the leading actor/actress. From theatre to television, Madera is unstoppable.
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Two killers are finally going to prison after 35 years. Behind the scenes of a cold case plea deal
Tyrone Coggins had just learned that both his brother's killers, after skirting comeuppance for 35 years, would almost certainly remain in prison for a long time. He told prosecutors to hold on because he had something for them.
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Houston Rockets 2021 NBA Draft Selections Will Bring Excitement Back to the City
Who knew that the 2021 NBA Draft would turn out to be the “Fountain of Youth” for the Houston Rockets as they selected four players all of which are 19 years old and younger. Add that to the four players they already have under the age of 25. Head Coach Stephen Silas and General Manager Rafael Stone are building a foundation that could take the Houston Rockets back to the playoffs after finishing a dismal 16-53 season.
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This couple set off on a motorbike world tour with their beloved dog. Then tragedy struck
Their shared love of travel was one of the main topics of conversation during their first date back in 2004.
