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Revolutionizing Medical Education: Ibn Sina Foundation and Sam Houston State University Partner for Clinical Training at OakBend Medical Center
Collaboration Marks a New Era in Healthcare Advancement for Fort Bend County
In a monumental stride towards enhancing medical education and healthcare accessibility, the Ibn Sina Foundation, in conjunction with Sam Houston State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), proudly announces the establishment of the Ibn Sina Clinical Training Region at OakBend Medical Center in Fort Bend County. This groundbreaking collaboration promises to elevate medical standards and community health initiatives in the region to unprecedented heights.
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Stone Age facial piercings found near wearers’ skulls in Turkey - an archaeological first
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered groundbreaking evidence connecting prehistoric facial piercings to the bodies of the people who wore them.
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March into Madness with The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill: Rodeo Cocktails, Theme Nights, and March Madness Extravaganza!
The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill, a beloved neighborhood hangout nestled opposite Texas Southern University, is primed to kick off an electrifying March celebration. From Rodeo-inspired libations served in novelty cowboy boot glasses to thrilling theme nights and heart-pounding March Madness watch parties, The Locker Room is the ultimate destination for Houstonians seeking fun and excitement this month!
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Red/blue states compete for Biden’s climate funds - what they are planning
Dozens of states are rolling out new climate plans to tackle planet-warming pollution in preparation to compete for billions of dollars of funding in President Joe Biden’s signature climate bill.
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Silicon Valley Bank was taken over by federal regulators last year on March 10 following a run on the bank. Mandatory Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images …
Published on March 11, 2024
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Regional banks all ‘guilty until proven innocent’ after Silicon Valley Bank, Citizens CEO says
When I set up an interview with Bruce Van Saun, head of Citizens Financial Group, the 14th largest bank in the US, for a piece that would mark the first anniversary of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank I didn’t anticipate having such a fresh feeling of déjà vu.
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‘We’re hemorrhaging money’: US health clinics try to stay open after unprecedented cyberattack
For more than two weeks, a cyberattack has disrupted business at health care providers across the United States, forcing small clinics to scramble to stay in business and exposing the fragility of the billing system that underpins American health care.
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Denver police raided wrong house; officers relied on phone tracking app - grandmother gets $3.76 million
A Colorado jury has awarded $3.76 million to a grandmother whose house was damaged and ransacked after Denver police relied solely on Apple’s “Find My” app and stormed the wrong home, according to court documents.
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Millions of Xfinity Internet Customers Enjoy Faster Speeds at No Extra Cost
Xfinity Internet users across the nation are waking up to an unexpected upgrade in their internet speeds,
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Liberal California mayors are backing this ballot measure that could lock up repeat retail thieves
For the first time in ten years, California voters could get the opportunity to change a controversial law aimed at criminal justice reform.
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Alabama Sen. Katie Britt says ‘the American dream has turned into a nightmare’ in GOP rebuttal to Biden’s State of the Union
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, the youngest Republican woman elected to the US Senate, criticized President Joe Biden and his administration over the border, the state of the US economy and crime and safety issues as she delivered the GOP’s rebuttal to Biden’s State of the Union address.
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US economy added 275,000 jobs in February; labor market continues steady growth
The US economy added 275,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, as the labor market continues to beat expectations.
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Houston's Quentin Mease Health Center Unveils Revolutionary Endoscopy Center to Bolster Fight Against Colon Cancer
Quentin Mease Health Center, part of the esteemed Harris Health System, is proud to announce the Harris Health Endoscopy Center as its latest enhancement.
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Portillo’s Coming to Houston with Two New Locations
Get ready, Houston – the iconic Chicago restaurant brand, Portillo’s, is expanding its presence in the Lone Star State! Following a successful debut in Dallas-Fort Worth, Portillo’s announces plans to open two new restaurants in the Houston area, including its innovative Restaurant of the Future format.
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Empowering Women: Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and Wells Fargo EVP Georgette Dixon Shine at NAREB Convention
In a celebration of women's remarkable societal contributions, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and Wells Fargo EVP Georgette Dixon took center stage at the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Midwinter Convention. Wells Fargo proudly sponsored the session, underscoring its commitment to promoting gender equality and diversity.
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Mortgage rates drop after climbing for four weeks
Mortgage rates ticked down slightly this week, a tiny boon to buyers eager to make a move with newly listed homes coming to market.
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EMS Grady becomes first Atlanta paramedics to give blood transfusions in the field
Starting in March, EMS Grady paramedics will begin administering blood transfusions in the field for patients who suffer severe trauma where major blood loss occurs.
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Jon Rahm takes swing at world ranking rules after LIV Golf abandons ‘fight’ for points
After joining LIV Golf in December – he was then world No. 3 – the 29-year-old is currently the highest-placed of four players from the tour inside the top-50; Tyrell Hatton (17), Brooks Koepka (30) and Cameron Smith (50).
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What to expect in Friday’s jobs report
Don’t be surprised if Friday’s jobs report shows that February’s employment gains were far below those reported for January.
