Retailers are tricking consumers into spending more with earlier-than-ever Halloween rollout
The dog days of summer have traditionally been prime time for retailers to stock shelves with folders, lunch boxes and backpacks. But suddenly those items are sharing real estate with skeletons, witches and ghosts.
3 Columbia deans resign after being removed earlier this summer for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages
Three Columbia University deans who were permanently removed from their posts earlier this summer after the university’s president said they engaged in “very troubling” text messages that “touched on antisemitic tropes” have resigned, a school spokesperson confirmed to CNN on …
Elon Musk’s X just sued a nonprofit advertising group out of existence
A major ad industry group is shutting down, days after Elon Musk-owned X filed a lawsuit that claimed the group illegally conspired to boycott advertising on his platform.
Trump says he ‘made a lot of money’ so he should have a say in when you get a rate cut
Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump tried to pressure the Federal Reserve into cutting rates — a breach of protocol that threatened to undermine the independence of the central bank and its ability to keep jobs booming and inflation low. If …
New bodycam video shows moment police officer saw Trump shooter just before assassination attempt
Dramatic video obtained by CNN shows, for the first time, the moment a police officer climbed up to the roof of a building overlooking the Donald Trump rally on July 13 and saw the former president’s would-be assassin just before …
Wide swath of America remains opposed to Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, poll finds
The Supreme Court’s two-year-old decision to overturn Roe v. Wade remains unpopular with a wide majority of Americans, according to a poll Friday that landed as Vice President Kamala Harris hammers on reproductive rights as a centerpiece of her campaign …
A decade after Mike Brown’s death, his family still calls for justice as progress toward ending police killings remains slow
When Michael Brown was shot and killed by a Missouri police officer on August 9, 2014, officers left the 18-year-old’s body lying in the street under the hot August sun for four and a half hours.
Longest-serving Caddo inmate gets his day in court and is convicted
The longest-serving inmate at Caddo Correctional Center was convicted Thursday of attacking a jail nurse who had arrived to give him his medication.
Trump and Harris agree to debate on ABC on September 10, network says
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are set to debate on ABC on September 10 after the former president said Thursday he had agreed to the faceoff, along with two others next month.
Houston Rallies for the Nation’s Largest Single-Day Heat Mapping Campaign
Get ready, Houston! On Saturday, August 10, 2024, the Bayou City will take center stage in the fight against extreme urban heat as the nation’s largest single-day heat mapping campaign kicks off right here in our own backyard. In a …
Prairie View A&M University Celebrates Outstanding Graduates at 113th Summer Commencement
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is proud to announce its 113th Summer Commencement Convocation, set to take place on **August 10, 2024**. This year, the ceremony will honor 273 graduates from eight colleges, celebrating their hard work and achievements. Following …
Higher Dimension Church Hosts Free Home Buying Seminars: Empowering Families in Houston and Katy
Higher Dimension Church (HDC) is excited to announce a series of free Home Buying Seminars aimed at empowering families with the essential knowledge and resources needed for successful homeownership. As part of the church's Month of Family Giveback, these seminars …
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Matagorda and Montgomery Counties on August 9 to Aid Texans Affected by Hurricane Beryl
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is stepping up to provide crucial support for Texans in need. On August 9, FEMA will open Disaster Recovery Centers in Matagorda and Montgomery Counties to offer personalized …
Biden-Harris Administration Bolsters Support for Homeless Veterans with $20 Million Grant
In a significant move to combat veteran homelessness, the Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled a $20 million funding boost to the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. This pivotal initiative aims to provide housing assistance to veterans and their families, with …
Harris secures support from union leaders. But workers are still weighing their options.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are rallying voters across the Midwest this week, looking to build on support from key union leaders as they promote a message of pro-labor policies that they say benefit the middle …
