What a weekend snooze could do for your heart health, according to new research
When it comes to maintaining a regular sleep schedule, sometimes a busy week can throw everything out of whack even when you have the best of intentions.
California passes school food bill banning 6 chemicals linked to behavioral issues in kids
The California Legislature has passed a bill with bipartisan support banning the use of red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals in foods served at public schools.
Updated Novavax Covid-19 vaccines could be available as early as next week
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized an updated version of the protein-based Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for use in people 12 and up. Doses could be available by the end of next week.
The NFL embraced soft-shell helmet covers to protect players from concussions. Here’s what the science says about them
Crack! The sound of football helmets colliding on the field is an audible sign that fall is just around the corner. But that sound also comes with a darker side. Mounting scientific evidence shows that repeated hits to the head …
Beauty queen at center of South Africa xenophobia spat crowned Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty pageant contestant who faced a wave of hostility in South Africa after questions arose about her nationality, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria.
Johnny Wactor: 2 charged with murder in fatal shooting of former ‘General Hospital’ actor
Two men are facing murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor earlier this year during a suspected attempted theft of a catalytic converter, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Monday.
Doctor charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s ketamine case appears in court
One of the two physicians charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death appeared in a Los Angeles court on Friday as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors and was freed on a $50,000 bond.
Seven US troops injured during Iraq raid that killed 15 ISIS operatives
Seven US troops were injured in a raid in Iraq on Thursday that killed 15 ISIS members, three defense officials said.
2024 race hits critical stretch as debate approaches and first ballots are set to go out
The 2024 presidential race is entering a critical stretch, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump set to debate and the first swing state ballots hitting mailboxes shortly after the Labor Day holiday weekend.
No longer the candidate, Biden reemerges as top surrogate for Harris campaign
President Joe Biden reemerges on the campaign trail this week, entering a new political phase as he closes out his time in the White House and works to ensure Vice President Kamala Harris succeeds him.
Suspect arrested after attack on Jewish University of Pittsburgh students
University of Pittsburgh police arrested a person suspected of attacking a group of Jewish students with a bottle Friday night, the school announced on its website. The incident occurred near the Cathedral of Learning on campus. Two students were treated …
The pot farm next door: Black market weed operations inundate California suburb, cops say
Just after dawn on a recent spring morning, police dressed in tactical gear and armed with a search warrant pounded on the front door of an upscale home in a quiet suburban neighborhood an hour outside San Francisco.
ConocoPhillips and University of Houston Unite to Spark STEM Passion in K-12 Students
In an innovative and inspiring collaboration, ConocoPhillips has partnered with the University of Houston to launch a groundbreaking educational initiative designed to ignite a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) among K-12 students across Greater Houston. This new …
Houston Nurse Loses License and Faces Jail Time for Drug Theft: A Cautionary Tale of Responsibility and Accountability
In a striking case that underscores the critical importance of integrity in the healthcare profession, a former nurse at Houston Methodist Hospital has lost her nursing license for life and is now facing jail time for the theft of controlled …
Commissioner Ellis Announces Abolitionist Harriet Tubman Honored in Downtown Houston to the Art Community
Houston continues to shine as a beacon of culture and history with the unveiling of three powerful murals that celebrate African American legends and their indelible impact on our nation. Among these is the striking “From Slavery to Freedom” mural, …

