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Tesla is following in the steps of an unlikely rival: Subaru
Tesla has long led the auto industry — sometimes controversially — with its driver-assist system Autopilot. Now, it finds itself suddenly following the lead of an unlikely rival: Subaru.
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Virgin Galactic is launching its first commercial space mission. Here’s what to know
Virgin Galactic, the venture founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, is finally prepared to launch its first paying customers to the edge of space — a milestone two decades in the making.
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Biden jumps into vaccine mandate debate as VA requires health workers to get vaccinated
President Joe Biden's administration for the first time Monday made vaccines mandatory for certain federal workers, a significant shift toward requiring shots as the country endures another surge in Covid-19 cases.
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AARP Texas 2023 Legislative Priorities for a More Resilient Texas
AARP Texas, the leading organization for older adults, announced its top priorities and funding requests for the 2023 legislative session today. The requests include a call for nursing home reform, steps to bolster utilities for the medically vulnerable, and action to address hunger and adult financial exploitation.
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R.I.P. Robert Guillaume, 89, Emmy-Award Winning Actor and Star of “Benson”
Emmy Award-winning actor Robert Guillaume, best known as the title character in the TV sitcom “Benson,” died Tuesday. He was 89. His wife Donna Brown Guillaume told the Associated Press he died at their Los Angeles home of complications of prostate cancer. Guillaume often played acerbic, dry-witted, but ultimately lovable characters like the butler Benson Du Bois, which he created on the 1977 series “Soap,” before his character was spun off in 1979. Guillaume won Emmys both for “Soap” (as supporting actor) and “Benson” (as lead actor).
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Record-breaking California fire may take until September to contain
It may take until September to contain the largest fire in California history, which is now nearly the size of Los Angeles.
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America's addiction to absurdly fast shipping has a hidden cost
Search. Compare options. Click buy. Look out for a package on your doorstep the next day, or even that same day, without ever having to get in your car. The mail truck comes by and drops off your order with a bunch of others, probably on a route she would've been driving anyway, no extra trip needed. Totally green, right?
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Woodstock 50 festival canceled
The Woodstock 50 festival, which in its planning stages has been plagued by a series of misfortunes and obstacles, will not go on as planned.
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Everyone from the vet to the barber is hiking prices. And there's no relief in sight
When Teri Byrd opened her 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic in Vashon, Washington, four years ago, her sights were set on growing the business.
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How to Prevent An Exercise Injury
As people return to the gym and their regular fitness routines after months in quarantine, the last thing anyone wants is an injury caused by their workout. A sports medicine expert at Baylor College of Medicine said it is normal to feel that your fitness level is lower than usual if you have had a break from exercise.
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Your Fourth of July cookout will cost you less this year, according to American Farm Bureau
Good news for your Fourth of July cookout — it’s more affordable than last year. Families can expect to pay $67.73 for a party of 10, down 3% from last year’s record high, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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Mind-bending mirrors appeared in Qatar’s desert - here’s why
The Qatari desert is home to rolling sand dunes and dramatic limestone cliffs – and lately, to otherworldly art installations.
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Starz POWER's Rotimi to Host 7th Annual Natural Hair & Health Expo with Celebrity Guests
Reloaded for 2018, the Visions Beauty Natural Hair and Health Expo (NHHE) kicks off its seventh annual beauty and wellness experience at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex on Saturday March 10, 2018 from 10am-6pm. The much anticipated annual one-day event welcomes over 100 national and local natural hair, cosmetics, fashion, health and fitness vendors, and more than 5,000 naturalistas from all over the southeast. Attendees will enjoy a full day of beauty, fashion and entertainment, including the crowning of Miss Natural Hair and Health Expo 2018.
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Officials: Possibly hundreds of unmarked graves discovered in Woodland Cemetery on Clemson campus
Clemson officials say recent testing has revealed the possibility of up to 200 unmarked graves in Woodland Cemetery, located on Clemson University's campus.
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County Attorney Ryan Wins Health Commissioner Approval To Move Forward on Creosote-Cancer Issue
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has secured the approval of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to take the next step in determining if creosote contamination in northeast Houston has caused cancer among residents there.
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Harris County Attorney Ryan Continues to Fight For Right to Sue Local Polluters
Ryan responds to Appeal after State loses in Trial Court
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan is continuing his court battle to protect local residents from polluters, responding to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s legal effort seeking to prevent the County Attorney’s Office from suing companies that harm the environment.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Demands Congressional Hearings into the Response and Recovery Efforts Following Reports that 2,975 American Lives were lost in the months after Hurricane Maria and the
Jackson Lee: “There must be major sustained efforts to help the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and my neighbors dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. We must continue this endeavor with the solemnity today’s revised death toll demands and the purpose and bipartisanship the moment requires and that the American people expect.”
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Visits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands To Conduct Oversight over Ongoing Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Jackson Lee—“There must be major sustained efforts to help Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. I continue to fight to ensure American citizens in these regions receive the assistance they need.”
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Houston Arboretum Hosts Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Event is free and open to the public
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center hosts its annual Arbor Day Celebration where guests can recognize the importance of trees and experience the flavors of the forest. Meet Johnny Appleseed and try some apple cider, learn how bees use trees to make honey, go on a hike to discover how trees feed wildlife and more. There will be plenty of tree activities and crafts to enjoy. Crafts will be available while supplies last.
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Eye drop manufacturer issues recall amid CDC investigation of infections, death
Global Pharma Healthcare is issuing a recall of its Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops that were distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma due to possible contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
