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White House touts Covid-19 ‘lab leak’ theory on new website

The White House on Friday morning launched a new website championing the theory that the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 was a manmade pathogen that leaked from an infectious disease laboratory in Wuhan, China.

Tracking measles cases in the United States

Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are driving up case counts and raising alarm among public health experts, especially as vaccination rates among children lag.

How fathers can control their thoughts and find calm in the storm

In one 48-hour period this winter the garbage disposal went out, the dishwasher stopped working, one of my kids left the garage door open overnight, and two pipes burst.

What we know about the Florida State University shooting suspect

A Florida State University student accused of killing two people and injuring five others in a shooting at the university on Thursday is the son of a local sheriff’s deputy, authorities say, and spent time training with law enforcement and …

Already facing Trump administration cuts, US colleges risk losses from another revenue source: foreign students

In a matter of days, millions of students will be finalizing one of the biggest decisions of their lives: what college they will attend.

10-year-old girl kidnapped by man she met on Roblox, police say

A California man has been arrested for abducting a 10-year-old child he reportedly met on social media apps Roblox and Discord, authorities said Wednesday.

At least 6 people injured in mass shooting at Florida State University

At least six people were injured in a mass shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, according to hospital officials, who had earlier confirmed to CNN it was receiving and treating patients from the campus.

Suspect in Dallas high school shooting fired ‘indiscriminately,’ injuring 5 students, documents say

Five students were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in southeast Dallas when a 17-year-old allegedly snuck into the school and fired “indiscriminately,” according to a state affidavit for the suspect’s arrest warrant.

Menefee and Briones Secure Release of Refugee Health Funds After Lawsuit Against Federal Government

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and Commissioner Lesley Briones successfully compelled the federal government to release $10.5 million in refugee health funds after filing a lawsuit challenging a months-long freeze.

Xfinity Locks in the Future: 5-Year Price Guarantee Revolutionizes Home Internet

In a bold move that puts power back in the hands of the consumer, Comcast’s Xfinity is stepping into 2025 with an offer that feels more like a tech dream than reality — a five-year price lock on its best-in-class …

Communities In Schools of Houston Champions Mental Health Support for Students During Mental Health Awareness Month

As Mental Health Awareness Month shines a national spotlight on emotional well-being this May, Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) stands at the forefront of advocacy and action — ensuring that the mental health needs of Houston-area students are met …

Google is an online advertising monopoly, judge rules

Google has illegally built “monopoly power” with its web advertising business, a federal judge in Virginia has ruled, siding with the Justice Department in a landmark case against the tech giant that could reshape the basic economics of running a …

Rep. Al Green to Address GOP Opposition to Medicaid Cuts, Highlight Program's Importance

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green will address statements made by a dozen Republicans addressed to House leadership indicating that they will not make significant cuts to Medicaid. Although, this is vindication of Congressman Green’s taking a stand …

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Unveils the Ultimate Dessert Indulgence with the All-New SNICKERS® Pizookie® — A Sweet Tooth Dream Come True

Houston, get ready to go nuts in the best way possible! BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has teamed up with Mars, the iconic name behind your favorite candy bars, to launch a dessert that’s destined to be the talk of the …

Tempers flare as few Republicans hold in-person town halls

Republicans faced frustrated constituents at town hall meetings Tuesday, offering a glimpse at the building anger over Donald Trump’s sweeping overhaul of the federal government among portions of the electorate — and, in the face of it, the deference GOP …

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