Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide after more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed
A Manhattan jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide Monday in the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway last year.
Suspect in killing of health care CEO arrested on gun charge in Pennsylvania, NYC top cop says
A man arrested Monday on a gun charge in Pennsylvania has been identified as the suspect in the “brazen, targeted” fatal shooting last week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan, according to New York police officials.
From HCC to Stanford: Avey Etaghene’s Bold Journey to Empower the World Through AI
For many, the road from a small Nigerian town to the innovation hubs of Silicon Valley might seem improbable, if not impossible. But for Avey Etaghene, it’s a path paved with determination, courage, and the support of extraordinary mentors.
Children’s Museum Houston Receives $2.5M Grant for Character Development Initiative
Children’s Museum Houston (CMH) is embarking on an exciting journey to foster the growth of key character traits in children through a groundbreaking new initiative, supported by a generous $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Set to launch in …
Get Ready to Spark Joy: Emancipation Park Conservancy’s Annual HEB Holiday in the Tre Celebration
Houston, mark your calendars! The holiday season is upon us, and there's no better way to kick it off than by joining the Emancipation Park Conservancy’s annual Holiday in the Tre celebration, proudly presented by HEB. This heartwarming community event …
Houston’s Kinder’s Texas Bowl to Feature Epic Showdown Between LSU and Baylor This New Year’s Eve
Houston is set to ring in 2025 with an electrifying clash of titans as the Kinder’s Texas Bowl — the city’s beloved college football tradition — hosts Louisiana State University (LSU) and Baylor University on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at …
H-E-B's Feast of Sharing: A Celebration of Community and Giving Back
This Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the heart of Houston will beat a little brighter as thousands of residents gather at the NRG Yellow Lot for the highly anticipated H-E-B Feast of Sharing. This cherished annual …
The Department of Energy Powers the Future with $36 Million STEM Traineeship Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is turning the spotlight on the next generation of innovators, announcing a $36 million investment into 29 groundbreaking projects under its Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative. This ambitious funding push spans …
Why Justice Jackson invoked interracial marriage in Supreme Court’s historic transgender care arguments
The Supreme Court was more than an hour into its feisty debate over gender-affirming care when Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invoked one of the most significant civil rights precedents in the nation’s history.
Prosecutors move to dismiss top manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny after second notice of jury deadlock
Prosecutors moved to dismiss the more serious charge of second-degree manslaughter against Daniel Penny on Friday in his trial over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway last year, after a Manhattan jury said they …
Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO prompts flurry of stories on social media over denied insurance claims
The early morning killing of a top health insurance executive in midtown Manhattan Wednesday has unleashed a flurry of rage and frustration from social media users over denials of their medical claims, a public display of Americans’ pent-up anger at …
Deck the Halls, Richmond: A Magical Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting Await
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Richmond, Texas, where the historic charm of this small town comes alive in festive splendor. The City of Richmond invites you to ring in the holiday season on Friday, December 6, …
Statement from President Joe Biden on the November 2024 Jobs Report
America’s comeback continues. Today’s report shows that the economy created 227,000 jobs in November, as Boeing machinists returned to work with record wage gains and hurricane recovery continued. Unemployment of 4.2% is in the same low range of the past …
METRO to Break Ground on New Rail Maintenance Facility
Join METRO in celebrating the ground breaking of the new state-of-the-art Maintenance of Way (MOW) Facility. Centrally located to serve all three METRORail lines, the facility is designed to enhance operational efficiency, support the maintenance of METRORail vehicles, and expand …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces bid to become top Democrat on Oversight Committee
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on Friday that she is jumping into the race to be the top Democrat on the influential House Oversight Committee.