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Colorado nonprofit giving out $10,000 grants to help women buy their first home

Making ends meet in this economy can be tough, and buying a home, for many, is only a dream, but one nonprofit is empowering women in lower income brackets across the Denver metro area to make their dreams a reality.

4 Americans charged with ammunition offenses in Turks and Caicos, accused of bringing live ammo to the islands

Four Americans are charged with possession of ammunition offenses in the tropical Atlantic getaway of Turks and Caicos, according to a post from the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to 11 years in jail, rights groups say

Human rights groups are calling for the release of a Saudi woman, who they say has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for supporting women’s rights and for the way she dressed.

IRS plans to increase audit rates of wealthy taxpayers by 50%

The Internal Revenue Service detailed its plans Thursday to significantly ramp up audit rates of wealthy taxpayers and large corporations, using funds provided by the Democrat-backed Inflation Reduction Act that passed in 2022.

In Florida, a bestselling author is building a new community of literary resistance

The end of April is about to be the busiest week of Lauren Groff’s life.

Why analysts are expecting a rough earnings report from Apple tonight

Even though Apple has silenced critics and beaten existential crises before, some fans of its minimalist products and investors in its maximalist stock are nervous.

Continued FDA testing finds no active bird flu virus in variety of dairy products

Ongoing testing of milk and dairy products by the US Food and Drug Administration has not found any active H5N1 bird flu virus in 297 samples of products purchased in grocery stores, the agency said Wednesday.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Elevate Youth Mental Health with Support from Houston Methodist

In an enduring commitment to the mental wellness of young Houstonians, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) are enhancing their mental health services, thanks to a substantial $120,000 grant from Houston Methodist. This funding marks a significant …

Why is a mother’s mental health so important? A doctor explains

In many countries, up to 1 in 5 new mothers experience a mood or anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, these conditions often go undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of awareness and stigma, and everyone pays the price.

Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect today

A stricter abortion law that takes effect in Florida on Wednesday — dropping the state’s 15-week ban to a six-week ban — will likely affect thousands of people seeking abortion care within the first month alone.

Anger can harm your blood vessel function, study shows

Does it ever feel as if your anger courses through your veins? Well, that isn’t too far off, according to new research. Feelings of anger adversely affect blood vessel health, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of …

US maternal mortality rate declines, but disparities remain, new CDC data shows

After a sharp rise in women dying in pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum earlier in the Covid-19 pandemic, rates decreased significantly in 2022, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, Black women still …

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner Announces Progress in Review of Suspended Incident Reports

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner recently provided an update on the ongoing Internal Affairs investigation regarding the suspended "lack of personnel" incident reports, a crucial issue affecting the transparency and efficiency of law enforcement in the city.

Houston Implements Set Usage Water Billing to Enhance Accuracy and Consistency

In an innovative step toward more reliable and transparent water billing, the City of Houston has rolled out the Water Bill Improvement Plan, spearheaded by Mayor John Whitmire. Starting this May, single-family residential customers in Houston will experience a new …

Harris County Public Health Promotes Water Safety Awareness for National Water Safety Month

As summer draws near and families prepare for outdoor adventures, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is reinforcing the importance of water safety. With May designated as National Water Safety Month, HCPH is dedicated to educating the community and raising awareness …