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Help Take Control of Your Mental Health by Following This Tip from Established Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Leslie Matthews
As the discussions surrounding mental health have heightened, it became not only personal but political. Though we can’t always control the progress of our nation, Dr. Leslie Matthews, celebrated surgeon, and Vitamin D expert has extended his knowledge on how we can personally aid in our mental health.
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Congressman Al Green Encourages Governor Abbott to Reveal the Name of the Person or Persons Who Sought to Cover-up the Truth About Robb Elementary School
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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Tiara Hudson, Voting Rights Groups Challenge Commission's Decision to Steal Judgeship From Jefferson County
TODAY The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama (ACLU-AL) filed litigation on behalf of Tiara Young Hudson challenging the constitutionality of the Alabama Judicial Resources Allocation Commission’s transfer of a judgeship from a diverse Jefferson County community to majority-white Madison County.
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Harris County DA: Fertitta offers $25K reward in shooting death of Arlene Alvarez
A Harris County Grand Jury on Tuesday declined to indict Tony Earls in the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, announced District Attorney Kim Ogg.
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Breast cancer grant spreads its wings
Women of color are now directly benefitting from TSU's Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention Center's (BCSPC) $1 million Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) grant. BCSPC recently launched mobile screening services at sites across the Houston region, increasing access and providing health care equity for many who have been underserved in the past.
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Frontlines: Dr. Tondra Moore
Read about the perspective of college health from a distinguished HBCU college health administrator. Tondra Moore, PhD, JD, MPH has a unique background with degrees combining chemistry, law, public health and health care administration.
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First on CNN: Former Trump National Security Council official will testify at Thursday's January 6 hearing
Matthew Pottinger, who served on former President Donald Trump's National Security Council before resigning in the immediate aftermath of January 6, 2021, will testify publicly at Thursday's prime-time hearing held by the House select committee investigating the US Capitol attack, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
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Here's why Maryland's primary results may not be known for days
It may take a few days, or even longer, to determine who will win Maryland's various primaries on Tuesday -- and that's because of how the state counts mail-in ballots.
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More than 100 million in the US face excessive warning or heat advisories as a dangerous heat wave continues
Heat alerts cover more than 20 states today and tomorrow across the Southern Plains and parts of the Northeast, and temperatures will soar above the century mark for 60 million people over the next week. All while a similar heat wave is bringing all-time record temperatures to Western Europe.
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A pedestrian walks with a bag covering her face to block the sun during a heatwave in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Mark Felix/Bloomberg/Getty Images
Published on July 19, 2022
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Russian hackers behind SolarWinds breach continue to scour US and European organizations for intel, researchers say
The Russian hackers behind a sweeping 2020 breach of US government networks have in recent months continued to hack US organizations to collect intelligence while also targeting an unnamed European government that is a NATO member, cybersecurity analysts tell CNN.
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Putin arrives in Iran for first trip outside former Soviet Union since his invasion of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Iran on Tuesday for his first international trip beyond the borders of the former Soviet Union since he launched Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February.
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Biden can't control the one thing that could save his presidency
It's inflation, stupid. James Carville's famous 1992 Democratic election mantra about the economy needs an update to encapsulate the depth of President Joe Biden's political chasm and how his hopes of climbing out depend largely on factors outside of his control.
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HPD explains how Houstonians can participate in Mayor Turner's One Safe Houston's Gun Buyback Program.
Published on July 19, 2022
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Australia's environment is 'poor and deteriorating' says damning new report
As Europe sweltered in the summer heat, Australians took stock of a new report that revealed just how much the country's environment has deteriorated in the last five years.
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Sesame Place apologizes after character appears to ignore Black girls in viral video
Sesame Place, a "Sesame Street" themed amusement park in Philadelphia, is apologizing after a video shows a costumed character appearing to ignore two Black children during a parade on Saturday.
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Buzz Aldrin's moon landing jacket could fetch $2 million at auction
Buzz Aldrin is auctioning off a trove of personal items and historic artifacts from his storied career -- including the jacket he wore during the moon landing.
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Donald Trump tells golfers to join LIV Golf and 'take the money now' despite pressure from 9/11 families
Former US President Donald Trump told golfers that they should join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series and "take the money now," as the breakaway series prepares for its next event at Trump National Golf Bedminster, New Jersey, from July 29-31.
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White House unveils new executive order on US hostages and wrongful detainees
President Joe Biden signed a new executive order Tuesday that senior administration officials say is meant to deter hostage taking and wrongful detentions around the world and strengthen efforts to bring unlawfully detained Americans home.
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Uvalde parents call for school police chief to be fired and seek assurances on future safety during school board meeting
Angry residents of the emotionally shattered Texas town of Uvalde confronted the school board Monday night with speakers calling for district police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo to be fired and asking what safety measures will be put in place when schools reopen.
