Statement On Proposed BCBS Louisiana Sale
I come before you today as your new State Treasurer but perhaps more importantly as a practicing physician who has spent a lifetime as a family doctor in the city of Minden, Louisiana. Like thousands of other physicians across our …
US State Department offers $10 million for information on ransomware gang that attacked US hospitals
The US State Department on Thursday announced a $10 million reward for information on the leaders of a notorious ransomware group accused of extorting more than $100 million from hospitals, schools and other victims in the US around the world.
Taste Kitchen + Bar Hosts 2nd Annual Uncle Nearest HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge: A Taste of History
Taste Kitchen + Bar is proud to launch "A Taste of History" campaign in support of the 2nd Annual Uncle Nearest HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge. This initiative celebrates Black History Month and aims to raise $1.4 million for Historically Black …
Senate votes to advance foreign aid package - assistance for Ukraine and Israel
The Senate held a key vote on Thursday to advance a $95.3 billion foreign aid package that provides assistance for Israel and Ukraine after Republicans blocked a broader bill that included border security measures earlier this week.
Sailor with family ties to Houston supports Pacific Partnership 2024
Ensign Lacy Burkett, a sailor with family ties to Houston, Texas, is serving aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1 (PP24-1).
Condoleezza Rice to Deliver Keynote Address at Rice University, Available via Livestream
Renowned diplomat and former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, is set to engage in a compelling discussion on American leadership at Rice University's campus on February 15th, 2024. Hosted by the prestigious Baker Institute for Public Policy, this exclusive event …
AAMA to Host Inaugural 'Te AAMA' Galentine's Day Fundraising Luncheon
The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) is proud to announce its inaugural 'Te AAMA' Galentine's Day Fundraiser Luncheon, scheduled for Monday, February 12th, 2024. This exciting event aims to support AAMA's ongoing efforts in providing essential programs …
Zyn nicotine pouches sell like hotcakes
Move over vapes, Americans appear to have a new addiction: Zyn, a tobacco-free nicotine pouch product, that has exploded in sales over the past year.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Spearhead Groundbreaking of Seniors’ Affordable Housing Development
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, in collaboration with the Community Services Department, New Hope Housing, and the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation, is set to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for a groundbreaking multifamily affordable housing development in Precinct One, downtown …
Nearly two years into war, in major shakeup, Zelensky fires Ukraine’s military chief
Zaluzhnyi’s replacement will be Oleksandr Syrskyi, who since 2019 has served as the Commander of Ukrainian Land Forces.
Empowering Tomorrow’s Financial Leaders: Study Reveals $98,000 Per-Student Benefit from HS Personal Finance Course in Texas
Tyton Partners, in collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance, has unveiled groundbreaking findings from their latest study titled “Investing in Tomorrow: Lifetime Value of Financial Education in High School.” The study's results underscore the critical importance of incorporating personal finance …
Yellen: It’s ‘obvious’ empty office buildings create banking stress/losses
High commercial real estate vacancies are expected to create some stress for smaller banks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday. However, she said she does not see them as causing a systemic risk to the nation’s financial system.
At least 6 unaccounted people after house set on fire during shooting near Philadelphia,
At least six members of a Philadelphia-area family remain unaccounted for Thursday after officers responding the prior afternoon to a report a child had been shot at their home were struck by gunfire and the home set ablaze, a district …
Missouri Secretary of State candidate uses flamethrower to burn books
A Republican candidate for Missouri Secretary of State has posted a video of a book burning on social media.
Unearth the Past: Rice University Hosts Hands-On Archaeology Workshop Feb. 10-11
Delve into the mysteries of the past as Rice University transforms into a hub of archaeological discovery at the upcoming Zooarchaeology and Osteology Academy. Set to take place on Feb. 10-11, just days before World Anthropology Day on Feb. 15, …
