'Lock those guns up': 9-year-old boy critically injured after accidentally shooting himself
More than five Milwaukee children have accidentally shot themselves from May to October in 2021. Milwaukee police say a 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Macy's Annual Believe Campaign Benefitting Make-a-Wish Returns to Offer Customers the Opportunity to Send Letters andDeliver Wishes
Macy’s Believe campaign invites customers to write their letters to Santa in-store or online and for every letter received Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million
Macy’s announces the launch of its 14th annual Believe letter-writing campaign, in partnership with Make-A-Wish, giving believers of all ages the opportunity to send letters and deliver wishes. From Monday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Dec. 24, for every letter sent to Santa online at macys.com/believe or written at a Believe mailbox station located in Macy’s stores nationwide, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million, to help children fighting critical illnesses’ life-changing wishes come true.
Uber CEO: We hope our drivers end up buying the Teslas they rent through Hertz
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said he hopes drivers who rent Teslas through Hertz will eventually end up buying them.
Child whose skeletal remains were found in Houston apartment killed by 'homicidal violence' medical examiner says
The cause of death of the child whose body was found abandoned in an apartment in Houston has been ruled "homicidal violence with multiple blunt force injuries," according to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
More than 12 million global deaths are associated with environmental risks every year, Pan American health official says
More than 12 million deaths all over the world are associated with environmental risk factors every year, said Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Assistant Director Jarbas Barbosa.
Jury has been selected in the civil trial against the organizers of the 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville
A jury has been selected in the civil trial that will decide if organizers behind the August 2017, "Unite the Right" rally will be held responsible for the violence that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Biden nominates first female FCC chair
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he's nominating Jessica Rosenworcel to lead the Federal Communications Commission, which would make her the first woman to serve in the role if she's confirmed by the Senate.
The first new Range Rover in a decade faces tougher competition
Land Rover just unveiled what will be the first new, redesigned Range Rover in a decade. This is only the fifth generation of the large off-road luxury SUV since the model was introduced in 1970. A sleek new design, with smoothed off corners and edges, retains the classic proportions, but gives it a more modern look to better compete in an increasingly crowded world of high-end SUVs.
AboutThatCar.com 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
It sounds like a huge insult but the new Mercedes-Benz E450 is much better than the car it replaces. And the first place to start with this sedan is under the hood.
Americans may finally get paid family leave. Here's what to know
President Joe Biden is pushing to create a national standard on paid family and sick leave, which already exists in most other developed nations.
How the fatal 'Rust' shooting unfolded, moment by moment
The cast and crew of "Rust" had just returned from lunch when it happened.
FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11.
Managing Complications of Lupus
Many people may recognize the term “lupus” and think of it as an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and swelling, but you may not be aware lupus impacts an estimated 1.5 million Americans and can affect many parts of the body.
The MFAH Has Appointed Anita Bateman as Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
A curator and art historian in the fields of modern and contemporary African art and art of the African diaspora, Dr. Bateman will focus on developing exhibitions and defining and expanding the Museum’s long-term collection goals
Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Unveils New Regenerative Cotton Program in Texas Inbox
The U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund is an Industry-First Initiative to Assist Farmers in Implementing Regenerative Agricultural Practices Across More Than One Million Acres of U.S. Cotton Cropland; Drawing Down One Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent from the Atmosphere by 2026
Groundbreaking for HCDE’s new Academic and Behavior School East building
Harris County Department of Education leaders will gather on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the construction phase of the new Academic and Behavior School East building. The new facility will be built on the existing campus’ field, located in southeast Harris County.
Nielsen's 2021 African American Consumer Report Explores the Influence of Black Culture on Content and Media Trends and the Representation of the Collective Black Community
New data shows African Americans spend more time consuming media than any other group, yet there continues to be a lack of representation of the collective Black community.
Nielsen continues to dedicate itself to telling the story of the power of Black audiences, their diversity, and the representation of the collective Black community. According to "Seeing and Believing: Meeting Black audience demand for representation that matters," the newest report in Nielsen's Diverse Intelligence Series, the U.S. Black population has a complex and powerful legacy that continues to shape countries and cultures around the world. Yet, when it comes to representation in media, the complexity that creates the richness of their experience is often lost, and when present, undervalued.
Trendsetting Mobile Game for Fashionistas Reveal Extraordinary Women Interest in Style with 8M Downloads in 5 Months
Every week, nearly half a million new players join Pocket Styler – a new fashion game for mobile devices that focuses on dressing up the avatar for different occasions, where created looks are being rated by the community of users. The creators attribute the cause of the growing popularity of the game to its’ non-urgent nature, where a player can relax and simply enjoy the process, enabling the focus on creativity – over 147 million different outfit looks have already been created by the game users.
SMU, Children's Health Harness Power of Sports to Improve Kids' Well-Being
SMU and Children’s Health through its Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine are launching a collaboration dedicated to leveraging the transformational power of sports to improve the health, activity levels and well-being of kids. The Youth Sports Impact Partnership, a unique university-hospital relationship, will use an evidence-based approach to improve access to youth sports, prevent injury and share age-appropriate training and development practices.
High Profile Black Male Student Athletes Migrating to HBCUs By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
Dr. Charles Richburg, author of the book, A Career Guide for Black Male Student Athletes: An Alternative to the Pros, believes the awakening of Black males student athletes returning to HBCUs is attributed to being led by the “Spirit Within!”
