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Kansas City: New city office creates more language access
In May, a new office will start breaking language barriers for people in Kansas City. It’s called the ‘Office for Language Access’.
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‘So much joy’: Art Spark! offers art programs for people with memory loss
A new program at the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) invokes thoughts of creativity, while making waves in the Alzheimer’s and dementia community.
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Jasir Rahman, Junior, Rice University, Houston coordinator for Brady United, Saami Baig, March for our Lives, high school student, Emilee Whitehurst, Executive Director, Houston Area …
Published on April 1, 2024
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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dead at 87
Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals rate cuts aren’t imminent
The Federal Reserve has been keen on paying attention to investors’ expectations on interest rates. But the Fed is prepared to ignore Wall Street’s hope for a rate cut in June if it feels the economy isn’t ready yet.
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Newly-elected Chairman Michael Whatley, left, and Co-Chair Lara Trump, right, greet attendees as they crowd the podium after the general session of the Republican National …
Published on March 29, 2024
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People seeking employment at RNC asked if they believe 2020 election was stolen
People seeking employment at the Republican National Committee have been asked in recent job interviews whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen, according to two sources familiar with the questioning.
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Global disaster unfolds on bridge over river in Baltimore
When it opened 47 years and six days ago on “a spectacularly clear” March morning, the steel-arched Francis Scott Key Bridge was hailed as an engineering wonder offering “some of the most spectacular vistas in Maryland.”
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Europe in ‘pre-war era’ - warns Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk, cites Russia’s threat
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Europe is in a “pre-war era” but still has a “long way to go” before its ready to confront the threat posed by Russia.
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He killed man 26 years ago in Missouri; husband secretly worked with investigators to get confession
On the surface, Timothy Stephenson had an enviable life. He was married to a doctor, and they lived in a $2 million home with their twin daughters in a quiet suburb east of San Francisco.
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They met hiking Machu Picchu; didn’t swap details; never expected to meet again - did not work out that way
There’s a photograph of Laura and Adrian on the day they met. It’s a group shot, taken on the outset of an Inca Trail trek in the autumn of 2010.
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Drew McKissick speaks during the Republican National Committee spring meeting in Houston on March 8. Mandatory Credit: Callaghan O'Hare/Bloomberg/Getty Images via CNN Newsource
Published on March 29, 2024
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How Beyoncé answered Dolly Parton’s call and switched up lyrics to ‘Jolene’
Dolly Parton’s wish has come true.
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Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mora, from Houston,Texas Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jamaal Liddell Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron 15
Published on March 29, 2024
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Revving Up for Success: Celebrating 20 Years of V-Series Fandom
Buckle up, Houston! As we mark the 20th Anniversary of V-Series, it's time to honor the passionate enthusiasts who have made this journey unforgettable. From the roar of the engine to the thrill of the race, discover the heart and soul of V-Series fandom that fuels our excitement.
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Misty Copeland reflects on the ‘generational trauma’ felt by Black ballet dancers
Misty Copeland has grown used to having the spotlight on her at center stage.
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The Christian reaction to Trump’s Bible endorsement goes deeper than you think
Former President Donald Trump is officially selling a patriotic copy of the Christian Bible themed to Lee Greenwood’s famous song, “God Bless the USA.”
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First OTC birth control pill in the US now available in some stores
For the first time, women in the US can walk into a store and buy a supply of birth control pills right off the shelf, without the need for a prescription or health insurance.
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‘I knew I could be killed’: This cash van guard is just one of South Africa’s crime wave victims
For South Africans, normality is a sliding scale. Record electricity blackouts and sustained water outages have crushed businesses, and caused havoc in hospitals and schools nationwide. It’s common to see car-sized potholes in the suburbs of Johannesburg as workmen weld burst pipes. Traffic light outages are a daily occurrence.
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Sweet 16: How to watch and everything you need to know about the men’s and women’s tournaments
68 teams begin March Madness on both the men’s and women’s brackets. But now, it’s down to just 16 on each side.
