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Melissa Aytenfisu Transformed the Midtown Houston

Last month, local artist Melissa Aytenfisu transformed the Midtown Houston letters with artwork that tells the story of Houston’s Black history while honoring the Third, Fourth and Fifth Wards. The captivating art installation is a celebration of life and liberty and will be on display until July 15.

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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Uvalde teacher feels forgotten by the officers sent to rescue him and his students

As he lay in his own blood, with dead and dying students around him, Arnie Reyes knew help was just outside the classroom door.

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Officer injured in Philadelphia July Fourth shooting says he found a bullet in his hat

One of the two police officers injured in a shooting during a July Fourth celebration in Philadelphia didn't realize he had been shot until he arrived at a hospital and found a bullet lodged in his hat, he told CNN.

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What we know about the Highland Park shooting suspect

Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing seven people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.

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FDA allows licensed pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer's Paxlovid under certain conditions

The US Food and Drug Administration revised the emergency use authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, on Wednesday to allow state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe the treatment to people who are eligible.

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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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'Minions: The Rise of Gru' breaks box office records

The Minions went bananas at the box office this weekend. Illumination's "Minions: The Rise of Gru" — the latest animated film in the Despicable Me franchise — made an estimated $125 million domestically for its four-day opening weekend, according to Universal.

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My transplant opened my eyes to the need for organ donors

My CNN colleague Richard Roth recently needed a kidney transplant -- his second in nearly 25 years. The email announcing he'd gotten the organ and was so grateful for his donor made me smile and cry a little.

Covid-19 reinfections may increase the likelihood of new health problems

Repeatedly catching Covid-19 appears to increase the chances that a person will face new and sometimes lasting health problems after their infection, according to the first study on the health risks of reinfection.

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'People just falling and falling': Witnesses describe terror at Illinois parade shooting

Zoe Pawelczak's dad thought the repetitive pops ringing out at Highland Park's Fourth of July parade Monday morning were part of the show, she says. But she felt something was off.

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'Thor: Love and Thunder' doesn't rekindle the spark that 'Ragnarok' ignited

The impressive mix of tones and styles that director Taika Waititi pulled off in "Thor: Ragnarok" largely fizzles in "Thor: Love and Thunder," which isn't as funny as it wants to be, as stirring as it needs to be or romantic as it ought to be. Although well paced at just under two hours, instead of the hoped-for fireworks this comes a little too close to feeling like a post-Fourth of July dud.

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Suspect in custody after deadly Illinois July Fourth parade shooting

Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing six people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.

How To Ensure You Are Getting High-Quality Cancer Treatment

Deciding where to receive treatment is one of the most critical decisions you can make when you receive a cancer diagnosis. So, how do you ensure that you’re getting high-quality cancer treatment? Are there certain features you should look for in a hospital or cancer center, or qualities you should seek out in a doctor?

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7 takeaways from Tuesday's shocking January 6 hearing

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill insurrection reconvened Tuesday for a hastily scheduled hearing, featuring blockbuster testimony from Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.

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Artemis I rocket prepares for late August launch to the moon

The mega Artemis I rocket may be launching on its trip to the moon in August, according to NASA officials.

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Influencers recount harrowing experiences with Daily Harvest Crumbles

Instagram-friendly meal kit service Daily Harvest is facing a firestorm of online backlash over the voluntary recall of one of its products, after a slew of people who consumed it reported becoming ill with mysterious symptoms, including extremely elevated liver enzymes.

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New double crater seen on the moon after mystery rocket impact

The moon has a new double crater after a rocket body collided with its surface on March 4. New images shared by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which has been circling the moon since 2009, have revealed the location of the unusual crater.

Eight medical professionals charged with homicide in Diego Maradona's death will go to trial

An Argentine judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical professionals charged with "simple homicide" in the death of football legend Diego Maradona will go to oral trial, according to court documents seen by CNN.

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How outlawing abortion could worsen America's maternal mortality crisis

Dr. Judette Louis recalls a time when she treated a patient who was hemorrhaging from her pregnancy — and how she had to wait to obtain permission before she was allowed to terminate the pregnancy for the health of the mother.