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Excitement Builds In Texas For First Varsity High School Water Polo Season
Water polo is about to get much bigger in the state of Texas. After decades of play as a high school club sport, water polo will make its debut as an official varsity high school sport in the Lone Star State in the fall of 2022 after receiving approval from the University Interscholastic League (UIL) back in October 2019.
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Regina Belle Featured on TV One's "UNSUNG" Sunday, June 10 at 9/8c
Regina Belle was a college kid out of New Jersey when she burst on the R&B scene as a vocalist with the Manhattans on the hit "Where Did We Go Wrong." She was eventually signed by Columbia Records and skyrocketed to fame with number one singles, including "Make It Like It Was" and "Baby Come to Me.
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Fibroids May Be Caused By Hair Products, Report Says
56 Sistas, we may all be in trouble according to a new report. It says that fibroids and some cancers may be the result of the products we use in our hair.
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Amazon’s Voice-Activated Assistant Will Begin Delivering CPR Instructions
The American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference has provided numerous research and consumer items for the general public. From items regarding African-American women at risk of heart disease facing far more loneliness than their white counterparts to Amazon’s Echo device being able to give users instructions for CPR, heart attack & stroke warning signs, researchers have covered plenty of bases.
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Boy sends out car design concepts, receives response from Ford
An 11-year-old car enthusiast came up with a design concept and sent it out to his favorite brands. To his surprise, Ford Motor Company actually wrote him back and gave him a die-cast model car.
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Royal wedding: Duke and Duchess of Sussex release official photos
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released several official photographs taken on their wedding day by renowned fashion and portrait photographer Alexi Lubomirski.
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Cannabis Taxes Could Generate $132 Billion, Create 1.1 Million Jobs by 2025
New Frontier Data, the authority in data, analytics, and business intelligence for the cannabis industry, released a new study, Cannabis In the U.S. Economy: Jobs, Growth and Tax Revenue, examining what full adult use legalization of cannabis could generate in terms of federal tax revenue and jobs for the United States economy. New Frontier Data forecasts that cannabis has the potential to create cumulatively $131.8 billion in federal tax revenue and 1.1 million new jobs by 2025.
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Kim Kardashian passes California's 'baby bar' law exam at fourth attempt
Kim Kardashian has passed a law exam and moved a step closer to being able to practice as an attorney in the state of California.
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Nevada GOP gubernatorial nominee's family say that he 'is the wrong choice' in op-ed
Twelve family members of Nevada Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Laxalt spoke out against him in an op-ed Tuesday, criticizing his lack of a true connection to the state and questioning his qualifications for the role.
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A dramatic rescue saves more than 30 crew members from a sinking ship off Nova Scotia
More than 30 crew members were rescued via helicopters and naval vessels after a fire erupted on their ship roughly 130 miles from the Canadian coastline, according to a statement from the US Coast Guard.
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Francesca’s® Girls’ Night Out at The Rustic Post Oak
Francesca's® and 93Q Country hosted a fun girls' night out for select Fran Club members on June 14th at The Rustic Post Oak. Ladies rounded up their girl gang for an evening of live music and cocktails while browsing the jewelry and bag bar. Country music artist Marynn Taylor performed with opener Bo Bottoms. The event showcased Francesca's Urban Cowgirl collection, the brand's luxe collection. As a token of appreciation to Fran Club members, guests received a unique shopping experience that allowed for a fun and lighthearted way to shop the latest trends with their girlfriends, enjoy cocktails, and take pictures with Marynn Taylor.
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Costco testing new system for entering stores
Bad news if you’re mooching off of someone else’s Costco membership: The retail giant is cracking down.
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Is Soul Food Putting the “Die” in Diet?
In the South, back in your grandmother’s day, a good home-cooked meal included chicken-fried crisp in lard, candied yams, macaroni and cheese, greens seasoned with ham hocks, good old fashion cornbread, all topped off by three types of cake and sweet potato pie. And no one thought a thing about eating it, except how good it tastes, and how good it made you feel.
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Most of the nation's teens aren't getting enough exercise
With the explosion of smartphones, teens have learned to swiftly scroll and type away using only their thumbs. But the rest of their bodies are woefully inactive – and the effects are far-reaching.
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International army games opportunity to sell weapons: Chinese state media
China is using a massive international military competition as "a marketing and advertising show" to sell its weapons and military goods, as the country seeks to solidify its place as one of the world's largest arms exporters.
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‘Lefty’ tightens control of embryonic development
Inhibitor protein shown to regulate Nodal signaling relay during tissue patterning
A protein known as Lefty pumps the brakes as human embryos begin to differentiate into the bones, soft tissues and organs that make us.
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TXU Energy presents Prehistoric Beasts, Opening March 6
TXU Energy presents Prehistoric Beasts offers guests an exciting opportunity to take an up-close look at towering predators that once roamed the earth. Come face-to-face with an 8-foot-tall Terror Bird, Sabretooth Tiger with 11-inch-long canines, T-Rex’s larger cousin Giganotosaurus, and many more.
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Why Whiskey Tastes Better With a Little Water
If anyone has suggested adding a little water to your whiskey, you may want to give it a try. Rather than watering it down, the addition may act as a flavor enhancement, and we now know the science behind it, thanks to a new study.
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Half of US states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases and some leaders push new measures
Half of US states are reporting an uptick in new Covid-19 cases and some state leaders have sprung into action to help curb the spread of the virus.
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7 Reasons Why You Need CBD in Your Medicine Cabinet
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid chemical found naturally in cannabis (marijuana and hemp) plants. Below are 7 reasons why you should have CBD oil in your medicine cabinet.
