Redford Union School District adds 6 therapy dogs to support students' mental health
Mental health is a top priority for parents of children in school.
Less-potent fentanyl pills may be playing a role in decrease of US overdose deaths, DEA says
Drug Enforcement Administration says that less fentanyl is present in the nation’s illicit pill supply and that is helping drive down overdose deaths in the United States. But experts say that there are limitations to this claim and that many …
Why you should keep exercising in cold weather
The weather is getting chilly in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, but cold weather doesn’t mean that you have to stop your exercise routines.
Ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef shipped to restaurants due to possible E. coli contamination.
In US first, child tests positive for bird flu
A child in California is recovering at home from a confirmed case of bird flu. They are the first child in the United States to test positive for avian influenza, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Texas WIC Marks 50 Years with a Holiday Campaign to Empower Families
As the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) celebrates half a century of service through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, the agency is launching a festive awareness campaign to ensure no family is left behind this holiday …
From Turkeys to Winter Coats: Multiple Houston Thanksgiving Giveaways Offer Help for Those in Need
With Thanksgiving just a week away, multiple Houston businesses and organizations are coming together to support those in need. From providing turkeys and complete dinners to distributing brand-new winter coats, these generous efforts aim to bring warmth and joy to …
Cheaper turkeys help bring down Thanksgiving dinner costs this year
Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year than last but will still be 19% higher than before the pandemic, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving survey out Wednesday.
President Joe Biden pardons the National Thanksgiving turkeys Liberty and Bell during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in November 2023, in Washington. Biden is gearing up to utilize hi
With just two months until he leaves office, President Joe Biden is gearing up to utilize his presidential pardon power for fowl reasons.
Bird flu virus isolated from hospitalized Canadian teen shows signs of human adaptation
The avian flu virus isolated from a hospitalized teenager in Vancouver has mutations in key areas that could help the virus spread more easily in humans, scientists say.
Woman in coma after trying to save golfer Brian Harman’s six-year-old son from drowning
American golfer Brian Harman said on Tuesday that a woman is in a coma after trying to save his son from drowning in October.
The Western tourists going to Iraq for vacation
As Tommy Driskill, a YouTuber from Hawaii who’s better known by his moniker, ‘Dude Abroad’, sat down for a traditional Iraqi breakfast of kahi and geymar (pastries and clotted cream) outside a hole-in-the-wall cafe in downtown Baghdad, he couldn’t help …
Feast, Flavor, and Festivity: Firehouse Subs Spices Up the Season
It’s the most delicious time of the year, and Firehouse Subs is turning up the heat—literally! As the temperatures dip and holiday cheer fills the air, Firehouse Subs invites you to cozy up with seasonal flavors, exclusive deals, and a …
James Harden’s Thirteen: Serving Community and Cuisine with Impact This Thanksgiving
When NBA superstar James Harden isn’t dominating the court, he’s making an impact off it—and this Thanksgiving, he’s doing just that. Harden’s acclaimed restaurant, Thirteen, is teaming up with his Impact13 Foundation and the No Script Nonprofit to give back …
Lotus Seafood Unveils Game-Changing Catering Menu – Just in Time for Holiday Festivities and Game Days
Houston’s beloved Lotus Seafood, the city’s go-to spot for bold and unforgettable seafood since 2006, has just raised the bar on party planning. With the launch of their brand-new catering menu, hosting your next game day bash or holiday gathering …
