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Amrith Kaur Aakre Chosen as New Director of EEOC’s Chicago District
Civil rights advocate and seasoned attorney takes the helm to advance equal employment opportunities*
Amrith Kaur Aakre will serve as the new director of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Chicago District, the federal agency announced today. Aakre, who most recently served as the legal director for the Sikh Coalition, began her new role on Jan. 29, 2024.
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MD Anderson designated IAEA Collaborating Centre to focus on improving radiation
MD Anderson is first U.S. health care institution to receive distinction
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the signing of an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to become an IAEA Collaborating Centre. Working together, MD Anderson and the IAEA aim to enhance radiation oncology, radiation physics, radiology, nuclear medicine and nutrition globally. MD Anderson operates the most comprehensive radiation oncology facility in the world and will be the first IAEA Collaborating Centre in the United States focused on health care.
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Secures Funding for Innovative Crisis Call Diversion Program Implementation
The FBCSO introduces the CCD, revolutionizing mental health response with a $349,616 DOJ grant.
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Biden has decided how to respond to attack in Jordan
President Joe Biden told reporters Tuesday he has made a decision about the US response to the drone strike that killed three US service members and injured dozens in Jordan.
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Children's Museum Houston 'Year of the Dragon'
Published on January 30, 2024
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Children's Museum Houston Rings in the Year of the Dragon with Enchanting Lunar New Year Celebration
Children's Museum Houston invites families to an enchanting Lunar New Year celebration, filled with vibrant lion dances, cultural performances, and engaging activities to usher in the Year of the Dragon on February 10, 2024
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House Republicans move closer to rare move of impeaching DHS Secretary Mayorkas
House Republicans are holding a markup of their impeachment articles against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, moving closer to taking the rare step of impeaching a Cabinet official.
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Retired conservative federal judge urges Supreme Court to disqualify Trump from office
A former conservative federal appellate judge is urging the Supreme Court to keep Donald Trump off the ballot, arguing the ex-president’s effort to cling to power after his 2020 election loss was “broader” than South Carolina’s secession from the US that triggered the Civil War.
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Florida Woman Files Lawsuit Against Lyft, Alleges Sexual Assault by Driver Leading to Birth of Third Child
A Florida woman sued Lyft earlier this month, alleging that she was raped by her Lyft driver in 2019 and that the assault resulted in the birth of her third child. The suit is the latest in a string of sexual assault allegations involving the company.
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What an Alex Murdaugh judge said about the clerk accused of jury tampering
As South Carolina Judge Jean Toal denied disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new murder trial on Monday evening, she had some harsh remarks about the county clerk at the center of the Murdaugh legal team’s jury tampering allegations.
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Increasing Demand for Organ Transplants Sparks Hope: Pigs Emerge as Potential Solution
Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard reality that the end of his life was near.
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5 ways to help boys cultivate friends/combat loneliness
Lori Oberbroeckling watched her son Kaden, 12, text friends about getting together, realizing he didn’t know how to execute a plan. She needed to teach him the basics, as she had done with tying his shoes or making his bed.
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Water beads can expand inside stomach, causing harm to children
Water beads are often sold as toys, in craft kits, or as sensory tools for children with developmental disabilities.
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Concern Hawaii acid attack could chill Chinese tourism
The suspect in an acid attack appeared in court Monday and will be back in court Wednesday. Sebastian Mahkwan has been charged with attempted murder and assault charges.
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What it’s like to take road trip in Saudi Arabia
Think of road trips and you might automatically imagine motoring along US highways, or roaming country to country through the mountains and vales of Europe.
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United Auto Workers union members strike at a General Motors assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, that builds the full-size SUV sport utility vehicles. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on January 30, 2024
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GM says strike cost it $1.1 billion - but it could post record profit this year
A 46-day strike took only a modest bite out of General Motors earnings for 2023, and America’s largest automaker said it expects profit to bounce back to near or above record levels this year regardless of the higher labor costs, forecasts of weaker car prices and other headwinds.
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How to select a personal trainer - why it’s worth it
Working one-on-one with a trainer used to be the province of elite athletes, or the rich and famous. No more. Personal training has been rising in popularity of late, with the fitness training market predicted to grow 14% from 2022 to 2032, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. That growth is a much faster rate than the average for all occupations, the agency said.
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Ronald McDonald House Houston and RMHC Greater Houston/Galveston Unveil Groundbreaking Merger
The combined “Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston” will serve more families than ever
Ronald McDonald House Houston and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston proudly announce their merger, a strategic decision to strengthen support for families with seriously ill children in Greater Houston by combining the resources of these related but previously separate entities. The newly formed organization, Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston (RMHC Greater Houston), is poised to increase capacity, streamline efficiency, and expand its reach beyond the Texas Medical Center to previously underserved areas, including The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land and beyond.
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Super Bowl Food Guide From Houston Restaurants
With the Super Bowl quickly approaching, these Houston restaurants are here to make sure you don't fumble the ball when it comes to the Big Game. From pick-up orders to watch parties, we have you covered - check out what you can do to prepare for your day below!
