The New “Great Dying” Deserves Our Attention and Action
My childhood growing up in Pacific Grove, California was blessed with the kind of exposure to and immersion in nature that all kids deserve. We played among towering redwood trees that seemed to reach all the way to heaven. We …
BlackDoctor.org Ushers in a Bold New Era, Appoints Akinwole “Aki” Garrett as President & COO to Spearhead Growth and Innovation
In a powerful stride toward shaping the future of health and wellness for communities of color, BlackDoctor.org (BDO) — the nation’s premier health and wellness platform for Black families — has officially appointed Akinwole (Aki) Garrett, MBA as its new …
Success in Business Presents: Pathways to Prime MWBE Procurement Forum and Empowerment Workshops
In Harris County, opportunity hasn’t always looked like us (minority women). For far too long, Minority-owned businesses—especially those led by women, more specifically Black women—have stood outside of billion-dollar rooms, knocking politely and being told to wait. But the Pathways …
Driving Change, Building Hope: COHAP Outreach’s “Home 4 Hope” Car Show & Music Event to Benefit Homeless Veterans
In a spirited celebration of horsepower, heart, and humanity, COHAP OUTREACH CORPORATION is shifting community impact into high gear with the highly anticipated “Home 4 Hope” Car Show & Music Event, set to take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, …
🔍 Unlock Google’s Secrets & Access Capital: HCC and SCORE Host Free Digital Marketing Clinic and SBA Lender Matchmaking Series
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and dreamers-in-motion: mark your calendars! On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Houston Community College’s (HCC) Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship and SCORE present the next installment of their wildly …
METRO Launches New Community Connector in The Heights: A Bold Step Toward Equitable, Clean Transit
In a resounding move to bridge transit gaps and elevate neighborhood connectivity, METRO, in proud partnership with the City of Houston and Evolve Houston, officially launched its Community Connector service in The Heights on Monday, April 14, 2025. This launch …
Houston Public Library Welcomes Reyes Ramirez Named Houston’s New Poet Laureate
In a city where cultures converge and creativity blooms, the Houston Public Library has proudly named Reyes Ramirez as Houston’s 7th Poet Laureate. The announcement, timed perfectly with National Poetry Month and National Library Week, celebrates not only the power …
Hyundai Raises the Bar: The All-New 2026 Palisade Poised to Redefine SUV Luxury and Performance
Hyundai is gearing up to make waves in the world of automotive design and innovation with the highly anticipated debut of its 2026 Palisade SUV. Set to take center stage at the iconic New York International Auto Show on April …
Hop on Over to the City of Rosenberg’s Easter Egg Hunt Tomorrow - April 12
Get ready for an egg-citing adventure at the City of Rosenberg’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Seabourne Creek Sports Complex (3701 Fountains Drive, Rosenberg, TX 77471). This free family-friendly, free event is open to …
A German experiment gave people a basic monthly income. The effect on their work ethic was surprising
A German experiment has found that people are likely to continue working full-time even if they receive no-strings-attached universal basic income payments.
A German experiment gave people a basic monthly income. The effect on their work ethic was surprising
A German experiment has found that people are likely to continue working full-time even if they receive no-strings-attached universal basic income payments.
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been hospitalized after experiencing “severe abdominal pain,” his son Carlos said on X on Friday.
Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months
A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was removed last week. It’s the longest a human has ever lived with a pig organ, marking another step forward in …
Weezer bassist’s wife Jillian Shriner was recovering from cancer-related surgery before arrest
The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, Jillian Shriner, is no longer in police custody after an officer-involved shooting with Los Angeles police that took place Tuesday.
She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door
When Jason O’Sullivan walked through the door of Jenny McGowan’s accommodation in Nangi, a tiny village deep in the mountains of Nepal, she couldn’t believe it.
