Biden administration launches roadmap to tackle pollution from widely used 'forever chemicals'
The White House on Monday announced a new plan to combat pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals that can cause severe health problems and linger in the environment after being released.
IHOP hopes its latest menu addition will bring customers for lunch and dinner
IHOP wants to give you a new reason to get its food on the go and consider it an option for later in the day.
Greta Thunberg 'Rickrolls' climate concert with crazy dance moves
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has "Rickrolled" an audience, all in the name of climate activism.
Poetry is experiencing a new golden age, with young writers of color taking the lead
There was a time, not too long ago, when many people could only name one, maybe two, poets -- often a long-dead White man named William Shakespeare, Robert Frost or Walt Whitman.
Texas doctor: What abortion law is doing to my patients
I am an Ob-Gyn who has been providing abortions in Texas for eight years. Since September 1, my staff and I have been forced to comply with an extreme abortion ban -- SB 8 -- that has blocked patients from getting an abortion at approximately six weeks of pregnancy, before many patients know they are pregnant.
Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says
The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But with so many Americans still unvaccinated, the numbers could still go back up, Dr. Anthony Fauci told Fox News Sunday.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are engaged
- Kourtney Kardashian has confirmed her engagement to Travis Barker with a romantic post on Instagram.
Adele's concert special to include Oprah interview
Adele is bringing both her new music and her story to television. The British singer has teamed up with CBS for a new prime-time special titled "Adele One Night Only."
Eve reveals pregnancy on Instagram: 'We finally get to tell everyone!
Eve is definitely feeling satisfaction... The hip-hop queen, 42, announced Friday she's expecting a child with husband Maximillion Cooper.
'Succession' star Brian Cox: 'You can't underestimate Logan in any shape or form'
We're toward the end of our interview time when actor Brian Cox, in describing his character's few but strong loyalties on HBO's "Succession," raises his voice to the level most people only hear through the television.
Channing Tatum weighs in on Dave Chappelle controversy
Channing Tatum has addressed Dave Chappelle's controversial remarks about the trans community.
Harris heads to rapidly draining Lake Mead to make the case for Biden's climate priorities
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Lake Mead in Nevada on Monday to make the case for Congress to fund "the largest investment in climate resilience in US history" by passing President Joe Biden's sweeping economic agenda, according to a White House official.
What Colin Powell's surprise endorsement of Barack Obama revealed about his view of America's future
With two weeks remaining in the historic 2008 presidential race, Colin Powell delivered a surprise announcement: He endorsed Democratic candidate Barack Obama and offered words of regret to his old friend, John McCain.
Democratic Rep. David Price of North Carolina will not run for reelection in 2022
Democratic Rep. David Price of North Carolina announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2022.
Biden mourns loss of Colin Powell: 'He will be remembered as one of our great Americans'
President Joe Biden on Monday mourned the loss of Colin Powell, describing him as a "dear friend" and a dedicated public servant who broke barriers as the first Black US secretary of state.
Colin Powell, first Black US secretary of state, dies of Covid-19 complications amid cancer battle
Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st, has died from complications from Covid-19, his family said on Facebook. He was 84.
Mayor Turner Selects Mark C. Wilfalk as New Director of Solid Waste Management
Mayor Sylvester Turner has selected Mark C. Wilfalk as the new Director of the Solid Waste Management Department. Wilfalk, who has nearly three decades of experience in solid waste resource and environmental management, will join the City of Houston from Tampa, Florida.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Invites Public to Attend Houston BARC Foundation's Annual Halloween-Themed Fundraiser
In support of BARC, the City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, the Houston BARC Foundation will host "Tails from the Crypt - A Howl-O-Ween Cocktail Party" from 6:30 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Heights Fire Station,107 W 12th St, Houston, TX 77008.
TUTS: Meet the Cast of Sister Act
Get your tickets now for the brand new TUTS production of Broadway’s divine musical comedy, Sister Act!
Prairie View Increases Win Streak To Four As They Dominate Bethune Cookman
Prairie View A&M (5-1, 4-0 SWAC) used a steady combination of scoring and defense to defeat Bethune Cookman (0-7, 0-4 SWAC) on Saturday by a score of 35-29.
