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Janice McNair, Co-Founder and Senior Chair for the Houston Texans
Published on March 26, 2024
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Unsuccessful IVF/multiple health issues; US couple fnds unexpected happiness in Spain
After a number of failed IVF rounds, health issues and the death of their beloved dog, US couple Jason Luban and Selena Medlen were in need of a change of scenery.
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US allowed a Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass at UN - what does that mean for war?
Following several failed attempts over five months of Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, the United Nations Security Council on Monday finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. The United States, which had been the only remaining hurdle to such a call, decided not to strike down the resolution.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is target of investigation carried out by Homeland Security team that specializes in human trafficking, source says
Homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs were searched by authorities Monday because he is a target of a federal investigation carried out by a Department of Homeland Security team that handles human trafficking crimes, according to a senior federal law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.
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There’s more bad news for potential homebuyers: Prices just hit another record
US home prices rose at the fastest clip in months to a fresh record high in January, according to data released Tuesday, highlighting how a housing shortage combined with high mortgage rates continues to limit affordability.
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US home prices continue to top the all-time highs set last year. Mandatory Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images via CNN Newsource
Published on March 26, 2024
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Visa and Mastercard agree to $30 billion settlement; lowers merchant fees
Two of the world’s largest credit card networks, Visa and Mastercard, as well as the banks that issue cards with them, agreed to settle a decadeslong antitrust case brought upon by merchants.
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Krispy Kreme donuts are coming to McDonald’s
McDonald’s customers can soon pair Krispy Kreme donuts with their morning McCafe, in a new food partnership that seeks to expand both brands but that could wind up weakening them instead.
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Supreme Court medication abortion case threatens ‘seismic shift’ in FDA drug approval process, experts warn
In 1937, a drugmaker called S.E. Massengill Co. came up with what seemed like an improvement on an effective medicine for sore throats: a liquid formulation that tasted like raspberry.
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A Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone, one of the drugs used in a regimen for medication abortion, could hold broader implications for the US Food …
Published on March 26, 2024
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Ship’s crew warned of power issues before it collided with a Baltimore bridge, governor says; 6 remain missing
The crew of a massive container ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday warned of power issues before the collision, which caused the bridge to collapse into the frigid Patapsco River, officials said.
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Krispy Kreme donuts come to McDonald’s
McDonald’s customers can soon pair Krispy Kreme donuts with their morning McCafe, in a new food partnership that seeks to expand both brands but that could wind up weakening them instead.
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Julian Assange, pictured here in London in 2017, has faced the threat of extradition to the US for years. Mandatory Credit: Jack Taylor/Getty Images via …
Published on March 26, 2024
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Julian Assange staves off extradition to US for now, UK court rules
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has fended off the threat of immediate extradition to the United States after the High Court in London asked the US to provide more assurances.
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Atlanta Fashion Week: YELLE Skincare Begins a New Collaboration with Bloomingdales
YELLE Skincare is officially on the shelves of Lenox Square Bloomingdales
YELLE Skincare, a melanated representative of healthy and beautiful skin using plant-based products, is ecstatic to announce that it is now in collaboration with Bloomingdales. The brand’s founder, Yandy Smith-Harris, an entrepreneur and reality television star, hosted the event at Lenox Square Bloomingdales in Atlanta, Georgia, over the weekend. It centered around Smith-Harris celebrating the potential partnership with the world-renowned department store known for only offering its shoppers a wide range of high-quality products. The venue was transformed into a breathtaking spring oasis, with bright flowers and vibrant decor setting a joyous tone that perfectly captured the essence of the season.
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UHD’s Groundbreaking Rhythm & Books Series Is a Hit!
Next Up: Charly Siaba and The Mighty Orq
In case you missed it: UHD’s 40,000 Windows Café was packed with a standing-room-only audience for last month’s inaugural live taping/concert of Valen the Valentine in the Rhythm & Books series. Mark your calendar now for the second installment in the daytime concert series when Charly Siaba and The Mighty Orq perform in two separate concerts starting at noon on Wednesday, March 27.
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Start Stretching Houston; The World’s Largest Bounce House Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger, Better, and Bouncier
The Big Bounce America Tour Rolls into Houston with a New 24,000 sq. ft. Bounce House, a Brand-New Under the Sea Bouncer, and Much More!
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News Release: GRAMMY® Award-Winning Multi-Platinum Artist Maxwell Announces Shows in Houston (Oct. 18) and Dallas (Oct. 20)
Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum artist Maxwell announced The Serenade 2024 North American Tour. Maxwell will be joined by special guest two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B powerhouse Jazmine Sullivan and rising singer-songwriter October London. The Serenade 2024 North American Tour will make a stop at Toyota Center in Houston, TX, on October 18, and at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, on October 20, 2024.
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How to talk to kids about a cancer diagnosis, according to experts
In the time Catherine, Princess of Wales, spent away from the public before revealing her cancer diagnosis, one of her biggest priorities was finding the right way to tell her children, she said.
