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Historic Odysseus moon mission marks a milestone in reaching the lunar surface
When Wendy Williams’ popular talk show was canceled in 2022, the first person to reveal the news to her was her niece and goddaughter, Alex Finnie.
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How to Make Fast Food Healthier for Vegetarians and Vegans
Ordering fast food can be tricky for people who are trying to eat healthfully, but it can be particularly challenging for vegetarians. Menus are often limited in vegetarian staples such as beans, lentils, whole grains and vegetables.
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5 Things for Monday, July 31: Russia, Venezuela, Australia
The day the sun disappears (for a short time) is fast approaching. Here's what else you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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United in grief, Facebook killer's ex-girlfriend meets victim's family
Nearly 48 hours after the shooting death of Robert Godwin Sr., 74, on Easter Sunday, two of his daughters and the killer's ex-girlfriend met for the first time.
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Federal government details plans to distribute free Covid-19 vaccines
The federal government released plans on Wednesday detailing how it will distribute Covid-19 vaccines once they've been okayed by the
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A Referral System That Gets Results: Eight Great Ways to Get Started Building Yours
Referrals from clients who like and trust you can exponentially grow your business. Successful businessman Paul G. Krasnow explains how to create a system that keeps them consistently rolling in.
Everyone loves referrals. They're inexpensive, fast, and easy. No need to chase down and convince a promising lead when a satisfied client is handing him or her to you on the proverbial silver platter. Quite often, they're lucrative: New clients are willing to pay you a little more if you've been vetted by a colleague they trust. For that same reason—the built-in trust—they're more open to your guidance once they've become your client. All of this adds up to a more fun and rewarding way to do business.
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After Week of California Fires, Progress Made in Fighting Flames
A week after several wildfires ignited in Northern California, firefighters are making progress toward containing the massive blazes that have killed at least 40 people and burned about 5,700 structures.
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Communities that Work Together, Win Together (An Independence Day Reminder)
Freedom, independence, self-sufficiency: these are great and glorious concepts. We celebrate them this time of year, whether we process it that way or not, because they're so deeply engrained in our image of America. We see ourselves as a nation of rugged individualists: seizing the bull by the horns, charting our own course, walking alone into the forest with an axe slung over our shoulder.
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Maria Butina in her first interview: I'm no spy
Maria Butina, the Russian who pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an unregistered Russian agent, rejects the idea that she was spying for Russian intelligence in a series of interviews with The New Republic, the first known that she has given.
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Even Hollywood wouldn't have scripted the saga of Putin, Navalny and Trump
In the waning weeks of the convulsive Trump presidency, in the last days of the surreal year 2020, three stories are coming together to produce the kind of cinematic ending that -- like much of what we have experienced this year -- even Hollywood executives might have found too far-fetched to put on screen.
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Man arrested in Korean-owned hair salon shooting and charged with felony aggravated assault
A man has been charged with three counts of felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in a Dallas hair salon shooting last week that wounded three people, according to the probable cause affidavits obtained by CNN.
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Top House Democrats accuse DHS watchdog of obstructing investigation into missing Secret Service text messages
Two top House Democrats are accusing the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General of obstructing their investigation into missing Secret Service text messages related to the January 6 Capitol attack, escalating tensions between Congress and the watchdog agency.
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Mike Pence says he'd consider testifying before January 6 committee if invited
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he would give "due consideration" to any formal invitation to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, while hinting at potential executive privilege issues.
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Top House Democrats accuse DHS watchdog of obstructing investigation into missing Secret Service text messages
Two top House Democrats are accusing the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General of obstructing their investigation into missing Secret Service text messages related to the January 6 Capitol attack, escalating tensions between Congress and the watchdog agency.
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Battleship Texas Foundation Announces Ship Departure on August 31st
The Battleship Texas Foundation (BTF), with their partners, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission, announce that the Battleship Texas will be departing San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site for repairs on August 31st. Repairs will be done at Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporations’ Galveston Shipyard. Due to weather or day of delays, the departure is subject to potential postponement. A livestream video of the departure will be available for the public to view for free on the BTF YouTube channel and Facebook group page.
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CDC mask mandate for travelers struck down by federal judge
A federal judge in Florida struck down on Monday the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods.
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Snow blankets Greece and Turkey as wild weather system creates rare 'snownado'
A rare and severe snowstorm has blanketed parts of Greece and Turkey, causing chaos on the streets of major cities and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.
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Most cancer screenings don’t extend life, study finds, but don’t cancel that appointment
Most cancer screenings don’t ultimately give someone extra time beyond their regular lifespan, according to a new review of clinical trials involving more than 2.1 million people who had six kinds of common tests for cancer. But experts say this doesn’t mean you should cancel that colonoscopy or mammogram appointment.
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Houston Rallies Against Industrial Giant: A United Stand for Health Over Concrete
In the shadow of the LBJ Hospital in Houston, a battle against environmental injustice is being waged. Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee's assertion rings clear: "You don’t put a facility that crushes concrete, that pollutes the air, just across the street from a hospital." This powerful statement leads a chorus of community leaders, healthcare professionals, and citizens rallying against the TCEQ's decision to authorize a concrete crushing facility that could jeopardize the health of countless Houstonians and erode the $2.5 billion bond investment in the city's healthcare infrastructure.
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National Civil Rights Group and Hundreds of Medical Professionals Call on the Trump Administration and States to Release Racial Data for COVID-19 Tests, Cases and Outcomes
Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and nearly 400 medical professionals issued a demand letter to the United States Department of Health and Human Services and its relevant sub-agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calling for the release of daily racial and ethnic demographic data related to COVID-19 testing, cases, and patient outcomes. The Lawyers’ Committee also filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the CDC seeking race and ethnicity data for COVID-19 tests, cases and outcomes.
