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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $5M to the Creative Community
Houston creative community has been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic as music venues and art spaces have closed. To help combat some of the financial strain impacting local artists and cultural organizations, the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) distributed $5 million to artists, cultural organizations, music venues and musicians.
Even Hollywood wouldn't have scripted the saga of Putin, Navalny and Trump
In the waning weeks of the convulsive Trump presidency, in the last days of the surreal year 2020, three stories are coming together to produce the kind of cinematic ending that -- like much of what we have experienced this year -- even Hollywood executives might have found too far-fetched to put on screen.
Pfizer and Moderna are testing their vaccines against UK coronavirus variant
Pfizer and Moderna are testing their coronavirus vaccines to see if they work against the mutated version of the virus found in the United Kingdom and other countries, the companies said.
New NBA season to test LeBron James' ability to defy expectations of age
The opening day of the 2020-21 NBA season is unlike any other. It has been just 71 days since the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship. The Lakers will take on the crosstown rival Clippers in one of the two opening night fixtures on Tuesday.
New Study Indicates COVID-19 Rates 4x Higher Than Reported in Houston
COVID-19 cases seem to be four times higher than reported according to a new study from the Houston Health Department. Through a partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University, volunteers’ blood from Houston area households was subject to random viral testing for COVID-19 antibodies.
Georgia's Long History of Voter Suppression
Now that Donald Trump's baseless lies about voter fraud have been summarily dismissed by the courts, perhaps some attention can be paid to the true threat to free and fair elections: not voter fraud but systemic and massive voter suppression. Voter suppression, not voter fraud, could have critically important effects in Senate runoff elections in Georgia that will determine which party controls the majority in the U.S. Senate.
Prince Royce Joins Forces With Cigna to Work Against COVID-19 Disparities in Houston
Cigna Health Improvement Tour comes to Houston offering free flu shots, PPE and Covid-19 resources.
US surpasses 17 million official Covid-19 cases as FDA panel considers Moderna's vaccine candidate
The United States on Thursday surpassed 17 million official Covid-19 cases across the pandemic, while a key meeting currently underway could lead to authorization of a second coronavirus vaccine for the country.
Glimmers of progress in stimulus negotiations as Trump's election sideshow drags on
For the first time in months there were small signs of a functioning government Wednesday as congressional leaders negotiated a Covid-19 relief package and millions of vaccine doses were shipped out under the watchful eye of officials with Operation Warp Speed in the midst of a winter storm.
Biden sends his most blunt signal yet after Electoral College affirms him as the winner of the election
President-elect Joe Biden's forcible attempt to turn the page from President Donald Trump's baseless attacks on the integrity of the election reflects a need to urgently cement his own right to rule in a presidency that will need every ounce of legitimacy and authority when he takes office in a storm of crises.
Florida Gators hoops star Keyontae Johnson in critical but stable condition after collapsing on court
University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson was in critical but stable condition Sunday after collapsing on the court during a game, the school said.
7-year-old's bracelet making raises $20,000 for hospital pandemic gear
Hayley Orlinsky wanted to raise $200 for Chicago's Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's hospital by making colorful rubber band bracelets.
The coronavirus vaccine rollout will be messy. People will have to deal with that.
A vaccine kit sent to the wrong state. A hospital system in California expecting to get powdered vaccines instead of frozen vials. And tens of thousands of people expect to get vaccinated in the coming weeks, when in reality they are going to have to wait for months.
Fremont Santa Claus spreads cheer after rough year
Fremont has its very own Santa Claus this season.
'Credible threats of violence' prompt closure of Michigan capitol to the public ahead of Electoral College vote
"Credible threats of violence" have prompted Michigan authorities to close the state capitol to the public and shutter House and Senate offices, a spokeswoman said, on the day the Electoral College will formally declare Joe Biden the President-elect.
US identifies and sanctions two Iranian intelligence officers for abduction and 'probable death' of Bob Levinson
The Trump administration on Monday identified and sanctioned two senior Iranian intelligence officials whom the US government says were involved in the abduction and "probable death" of former FBI agent Robert Levinson.
Comcast Promotes Rich Jennings To President Comcast Cable’s West Division
Comcast today announced it has promoted Rich Jennings to President of Comcast Ca- ble’s West Division, reporting to Comcast Cable President and CEO Dave Watson. Effective today, Mr. Jennings is responsible for all Comcast cable operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Texas, Idaho, and Wisconsin. He succeeds Steve White, who after 18 years in operations at Comcast Cable, has stepped down to become Pres- ident, Special Counsel to the CEO of Comcast Cable and will work on a number of important initiatives, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), leadership programming and development, and the advancement of digital equity in the areas of accessi- bility and affordability.
Lloyd Austin’s Historic Nomination Adds To President-Elect Joe Biden’s Diverse Cabinet
Keeping true to his word of creating a cabinet that is reflective of America, President-elect Joe Biden has named retired Army general Lloyd Austin as his nominee as the Secretary of Defense. Lloyd’s confirmation would break barriers as he would be the first Black Secretary of Defense.
Biden taps Susan Rice to lead White House Domestic Policy Council
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Susan Rice to lead the White House Domestic Policy Council, a surprising move that gives the longtime national security veteran major influence over Biden's "build back better" agenda that is expected to focus on racial injustice, immigration, health care and combating the coronavirus pandemic.
Federal criminal investigation into Hunter Biden focuses on his business dealings in China
After going quiet in the months before the election, federal authorities are now actively investigating the business dealings of Hunter Biden, a person with knowledge of the probe said. His father, President-elect Joe Biden, is not implicated.
