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US, Australia and South Korea Hold Joint Navy Drills
The US, Australian and South Korean navies are conducting joint exercises off South Korea intended to simulate the interception of shipments of nuclear material meant for North Korea.
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This Republican governor is playing politics while Covid-19 burns through her state
South Dakota is, by any measure, one of the epicenters of the coronavirus surge in the United States right now. The state has averaged more than 1,000 cases every day this month, according to The New York Times. Deaths from Covid-19 have surged 74% in just the last two weeks. Forbes just called South Dakota one of the 10 riskiest states in the country to visit.
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Twenty-six Texas Schools Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including 26 schools in Texas. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona made the announcement during his Return to School Road Trip, while visiting an awardee school, Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School, in Palatine, Illinois.
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It's hard for homebound seniors to get vaccinated. One city found a novel solution
They are usually eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, but homebound seniors can often struggle to find a way of making the appointment to get the shots
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Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to Mexico, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Buffalo mass shooting suspect to be arraigned Thursday on 25 counts, including murder
The 18-year-old indicted in last month's racist supermarket shooting in Buffalo, New York, that left 10 people dead is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday afternoon, a spokesperson for the Erie County prosecutor said.
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Sunday Best: Celebrating Opening Day of the Obama Portraits Tour
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, invites Houstonians to celebrate at the Museum: celebrate your families; celebrate your communities; celebrate creativity, wellness, passion, and fashion; celebrate opening day in Houston of the official tour of the portraits of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald (April 3–May 30, 2022). Put on your “Sunday Best” and join us for a fun, free, enriching afternoon festival at the Museum.
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Kohl’s Unveils Locations of 400 New Sephora at Kohl’s Shops Opening This Year
400 new Sephora at Kohl’s shops join 200 existing Sephora at Kohl’s locations; on track to open 850 total shops by 2023 Sephora at Kohl’s sees early success from first 200 stores Sephora at Kohl’s to add six new brands to prestige beauty assortment this spring
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Black Restaurant Week Relaunches 'More Than Just a Week' 2023 Campaign to Restimulate Black-Owned Businesses with Equitable Events in Key Markets
Black Restaurant Week LLC celebrates the flavors of African American, African and Caribbean cuisine with a series of regional cultural events and aims to support Black-owned culinary businesses with substantial programming outside of their 10 or 14-day, multi-city tour across the United States.
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Jill Biden surrounded by her family's deep roots in Italy as she returns to the Eternal City
Six months after the death of their son Beau in 2015, Jill Biden and then-Vice President Joe Biden could not bear the thought of going to Nantucket, Massachusetts, for the traditional Biden family Thanksgiving.
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Bob Beckwith, 9/11 rescuer who stood next to President George W. Bush atop debris, dies at 91
Bob Beckwith, the former New York City firefighter who famously stood alongside President George W. Bush atop a charred fire truck in the rubble of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, has died, according to the union representing New York firefighters and former US Rep. Peter King. He was 91.
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Canton, Ohio - CVS fined for understaffing pharmacy, risking staff and patient safety
State regulators hit CVS with a $250,000 fine against one of its stores in Canton, Ohio, after investigators found that the pharmacy had been understaffed, posing a risk to the well-being of patients seeking medication in a timely manner.
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Bidenworld is trying to break through Trump’s legal drama by talking about kitchen table issues. Will it work?
President Joe Biden hasn’t let his predecessor’s previous three indictments stop him from traveling the country and trying to break through with a pitch on “Bidenomics.”
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Returns Nov. 10, 2023-Jan. 7, 2024, with Seasonal Celebrations, Festive Décor and More
▪ Families can get a head start on creating merry memories with limited- time offerings beginning in November ▪ Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park will serve a diverse selection of new dishes, alongside returning favorites ▪ Vibrant décor across the resort transforms The Happiest Place on Earth into a winter wonderland
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Reflection and Action
How should Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday be celebrated? It should be celebrated in many different ways.
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University of Texas to Honor Houstonians & African-American Trailblazers Henry Keculah Jr.and Lonnie Fogle
The Texas Exes Black Alumni Network (The Network) will tip its hat to three outstanding titans of industry, community activists and educational advocates at the group’s annual Legacy Dinner Friday at the University of Texas @ Austin.
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An Unconscionable Republican Health Care Bill
How devastating would the Republican health care legislation be if enacted? Leighton Ku, a leading health care expert and director of director of the Center for Health Policy Research at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, told NBC that, based on the Republican House bill, cuts in funding for Medicaid and health subsidies would trigger "sharp job losses and a broad disruption of state economies."
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Toyota Research Institute to Bring Disruptive Tech to Market Faster With Toyota AI Ventures
$100 Million initial investment in new corporate venture capital subsidiary to provide early funding to promising start-ups
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will invest an initial $100 million to launch Toyota AI Ventures, a new corporate venture capital subsidiary designed to provide early-stage financing to startup technology companies.
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Summer Hours for TSA PreCheck Enrollment in Houston as This Summer Projected to Be the Busiest for Travel Ever
Travelers may not be aware there are several locations in the Houston area where they can sign up for PreCheck, and that there are summer hours to help with the demand for the program. Recently TSA PreCheck announced over 5 million travelers have enrolled to date. Please contact Berry Brady, 703-609-6643 for more information.
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Donald Trump's Dangerous Delusions On Police Brutality
Donald Trump often seems more shock jock than president. He likes to shock, say or tweet outrageous things, prove that he's not just another politician. But now he is president; his words have impact, and his posturing can be dangerous.
