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Judge blocks Georgia DA from developing case against Republican state senator in Trump investigation
A Georgia judge on Monday blocked Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from investigating Burt Jones, a Republican state senator, as part of the investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election in that state.
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Harris makes abortion rights a front-and-center issue in Indiana
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Indiana on Monday ahead of the state's special legislative session to take up an abortion ban -- her latest trip in a series of stops around the country focused on reproductive rights following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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More Americans who want abortions are turning to Mexico for help
Verónica Cruz says she's been getting frantic calls from women in the United States.
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The Plant Project Houston Launches PLANTChella -a Fun, FREE Three-Day Green Event for First Anniversary
The Plant Project Houston, the first Black woman-owned plant shop in Houston, is inviting the community to their first-ever “PLANTChella”; a fun, FREE, three-day Green event, July 29-31, 2022, in celebration of their 1-Year Anniversary in Houston!
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Smart City Expo USA to Convene September 14-15, 2022 in Miami, FL
This year's Expo is a White House Summit for Democracy Year of Action event featuring 50+ city and government officials
Fira de Barcelona and Smart City Expo World Congress, the world's leading summit for cities and smart urban solutions, are partnering with the African American Mayors Association, the National League of Cities, Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, and Miami Mayor and U.S. Conference of Mayors President, Francis X. Suarez, to host Smart City Expo USA from September 14-15, 2022 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Alongside the expo, Mayor Suarez will host the U.S. Conference of Mayors Fall Leadership Meeting in Miami, FL from September 15-18, 2022.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center and the Washington-Baltimore News Guild Local 32035, TNG-CWA Reach Collective Bargaining Agreement
TODAY, The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the Washington-Baltimore News Guild Local 32035, TNG-CWA (the Guild of WBNG) announced their first collective bargaining agreement on July 15, 2022, covering approximately 250 of SPLC’s employees. The contract reflects the values and commitment of both the SPLC and the Guild to social, racial and economic justice. Over the life of the three-year contract, the average wage will increase by more than 11 percent for employees. Beginning November 1,2022, the minimum wage for new SPLC employees will be over $20 per hour.
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Some people in the US are rushing to get sterilized after the Roe v. Wade ruling
Jo Carden has always known she doesn't want children. The 26-year-old had considered sterilization in recent years but had not taken any steps. Then came the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, and she started spending her evenings searching online for surgeons who conduct the procedure on young people.
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Pence to offer roadmap for conservatives in DC speech ahead of Trump's return to the nation's capital
Former Vice President Mike Pence will sound very much like a White House hopeful looking to lead his party beyond former President Donald Trump when he touts his "freedom agenda" for the Republican Party in a speech in Washington on Monday evening.
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Meet the Black women pushing for equality in swimming
Omie Dale has fond memories of splashing in the sea as a child, of racing through water parks and swimming in backwaters and rivers.
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China's response to Pelosi's potential Taiwan visit could be 'unprecedented' but military conflict unlikely, experts say
The United States is no stranger to China's angry responses over its support for Taiwan, a self-governing island that Beijing claims as its own territory.
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Chess-playing robot breaks boy's finger at Moscow tournament
A chess-playing robot broke a boy's finger during a match in Russia last week, the president of the Moscow Chess Federation told state news agency TASS media.
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Farmers forced to sell their cows as drought conditions worsen across US
Extreme drought and inflationary pressures are forcing US farmers in Western states to sell off their cattle herds in greater numbers, at levels not seen in over a decade.
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UK to host next year's Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine
The United Kingdom will host next year's Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine, organizers the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC confirmed on Monday.
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White House downplays recession fears ahead of upcoming GDP report
President Joe Biden's advisers are downplaying recession fears ahead of a highly anticipated report that could show the economy shrinking for a second consecutive quarter.
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California's rapidly-growing Oak Fire engulfs homes near Yosemite National Park as it burns more than 16,000 acres
As thousands of residents were forced to flee a booming wildfire outside California's Yosemite National Park over the weekend, some learned their homes had completely collapsed into ash and debris.
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Keke Palmer addresses comparisons to Zendaya
Keke Palmer has shut down any talk of comparing her to fellow actress Zendaya.
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HISD New Teacher YOUniversity inducts hundreds of new educators for 2022-2023 school year
HISD will induct hundreds of new educators into the new teacher YOUniversity, an onboarding camp with over 150 sessions to help kick the school year off.
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Stop The Count: Astros Halt Mariners Winning Streak At 14 Games
With the majority of the 45,290 fans who helped Seattle set a season-high in attendance hurling insults towards the visiting Astros. It had a postseason feel familiar to Houston but probably caused some nervousness for Seattle since they have not made the playoffs since 2001.
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Chill Works is Bringing New Meaning to National Ice Cream Month!
July is National Ice Cream Month, and this July is a hot one. Temperatures are crossing well over 100 degrees most days. Staying cool seems impossible with how hot Houston is. Many of you are looking for the nearest frozen treat shop in this sweltering heat. Look no further because I want to introduce you to the "Dopest Frozen Treat Shop in Texas," Chill Works!
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Vote for $7.7M Funding to create Maternal and Child Health Program
Program Aims to Prevent Maternal Morbidity and Infant Mortality
Today at Commissioners Court, Commissioner Rodney Ellis will unveil details on the Maternal and Child Health Program, a proposed pilot program to improve maternal and infant health in Harris County.
