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Steve Martin doesn't want to retire, but he might slow down after 'Only Murders in the Building' ends
Steve Martin is experiencing a new wave of popularity thanks to his Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building." But the 76-year-old says he's ready to wind down when the show eventually ends.
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Anne Heche is 'not expected to survive,' family says in statement
Anne Heche, who remains hospitalized after crashing her vehicle into a Los Angeles residence last week, is "not expected to survive," according to a statement from her family and friends shared with CNN by a representative.
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Megan Thee Stallion's new album 'Traumazine' drops
Megan Thee Stallion has released her new album, 'Traumazine'. Earlier this week, the star rapper had revealed the cover art and the track list for the album because she said information had already begun to leak.
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Jamie Foxx rises again as dad, the vampire hunter, in Netflix's dreary 'Day Shift'
"Day Shift" is about vampires, but it's one of those Frankenstein-like movies stitched together from used parts, with Jamie Foxx as a family man version of Marvel's Blade, mashed up with horror and buddy comedy. It's the kind of star-driven vehicle that yields obvious benefits to Netflix even if, qualitatively speaking, it doesn't deserve to see the light of day.
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Tommy Lee's nude photo sparks accusations of double standards
Rocker Tommy Lee posted a nude photo on social media -- but not everyone is applauding.
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CDC ends recommendations for social distancing and quarantine for Covid-19 control, no longer recommends test-to-stay in schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive measures such as quarantines and social distancing and focus on reducing severe disease from Covid-19.
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More than 1 in 4 kids hospitalized for Covid or MIS-C have symptoms for months, study finds
Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalized for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related condition, had symptoms more than a couple of months after their diagnosis, a new study found.
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Poliovirus detected in wastewater samples in New York City, health officials say
Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City, suggesting likely local circulation of the virus, according to state and local health officials.
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Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death
Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus, and for the first time, some of them have been outside Africa, in countries where the virus doesn't usually spread.
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TDECU President & CEO named two-star Major General in the U.S. Army Reserve
TDECU President and CEO Isaac Johnson, Jr. has a new title, two-star Major General, U.S. Army Reserve. The U.S. Senate confirmed Johnson’s nomination, and he was promoted at a ceremony hosted by General (Ret.) Vincent K. Brooks at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston on August 6, 2022.
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US Secret Service Providing Personal Cell Phone Numbers Of Agents To Oversight Entities
Personal cell phone numbers of US Secret Service agents have been provided to oversight bodies looking into the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
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Marcus Lyon: Filed Of Vision
On View Friday, August 26th and Sat., August 27th – Curated By Steven Evans
Fields of Vision is an immersive sound and light show featuring the oral recordings, ancestral DNA maps, and portraits of a group of inspirational change-makers from across the globe – who focus on the themes of Freedom, Service, and Community.
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Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network, (HSPVA BAN) Hosted the 50th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend of Events “CELEBRATING THE GOLD STANDARD”
Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network (HSPVA BAN) hosted the 50th-anniversary homecoming, “Celebrating The Gold Standard” with 3-days of networking, performances, and class reunion events with acclaimed alumni at various venues with historical significance to the school's existence including its original building.
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A Million Dollars Will ‘Level Up’ Thousands of Houston Area Residents Out of Digital Divide
If you’ve ever played a popular 80’s video game, then you know about the disadvantages your char- acter has right out of the gate. You can’t jump as high or as far, and it’s easier to lose the level and have to start all over again. But in the first few seconds, there’s usually always a chance to ‘level up’ your character. Instantly, you can jump higher and farther, run faster and if you encounter an enemy, you still have another chance at winning the level.
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To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students
With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and university campuses could become monkeypox "hotspots" this fall.
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Harris County Clerk Helps Families Obtain Vital Records for Back-to-School Birth Certificate Program a Success
The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) served dozens of families and issued 200 birth certificates during its second annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate Saturday events. This program is dedicated to help families obtain the necessary records to enroll their children in school. So far, HCCO has issued almost 1,200 birth certificates this summer.
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Eastern Kentucky Deserves Better Leaders
The extreme weather that is savaging various parts of America hit Eastern Kentucky last week when unprecedented flash floods wiped out homes and devastated communities, taking at least 37 lives, with hundreds still missing." The region was hit by 8 to 10 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period, what experts called a one in a thousand-year rain event. Those who escaped now struggle to survive in high heat and humidity, with roads and bridges washed out, and food and clean water hard to find. And the region is under another flood watch as this is written.
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Serena Williams announces she will 'evolve away from tennis' after upcoming US Open
Serena Williams has announced that she will "evolve away from tennis" after this year's US Open to focus on "other things that are important to me."
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Feds removed documents from Mar-a-Lago in June with grand jury subpoena
The FBI search at Mar-a-Lago this week came months after federal investigators served an earlier grand jury subpoena and took away sensitive national security documents from former President Donald Trump's property during a June meeting, people familiar with the matter tell CNN.
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Tips to fuel your vegetarian or vegan child
When pursuing a vegetarian or vegan diet, it’s important to be thoughtful about planning meals to ensure sufficient nutrient intake. Parents of vegetarian or vegan athletes should be sure to feed their children nutritious meals to fuel them for sports. A Baylor College of Medicine expert offers meal suggestions to energize vegetarian and vegan children.
