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Pop star Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to urge young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo visited the White House on Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden and his chief Covid-19 medical adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, to record videos to encourage young people to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
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A Visionary Commitment to Houston's Health
Fertitta Family Pledges $50 Million to UH College of Medicine to Propel 'New Era of Health Care'
Prominent businessman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family have pledged $50 million to the University of Houston College of Medicine to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care in Houston and across Texas. In recognition of the legacy-defining support, the medical school is now named the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
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5 Ways How Manicures Can Lead to Nasty and Potentially Deadly Infections
What woman doesn't like to get her nails done? Manicures and pedicures are a luxury enjoyed by millions of women. But here's something you need to know before you indulge; manicures and pedicures can leave you with fungus, warts and infections. YUCK!
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Revolutionary Black-Owned Swimming Cap Brand Fits Women With Braids, Locks, and Afros
Do you have braids, locks, weaves, or an all-natural afro? Have you ever been frustrated finding a swimming cap that would perfectly cover your hair, that is not too tight and damaging? Fret not! Nomvuyo Treffers, a woman entrepreneur from South Africa, has innovated a swimming cap design specifically made for Black women's hair.
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4-in-1 Must-Have Tool For Your Self-Care Routine
Imagine a tool that would allow you to scratch, exfoliate, massage, AND moisturize your whole body… Now there is! Check out bearback’s Ultimate Self-Care Bundle! Available on Amazon (over 3K+ positive reviews) and Walmart!
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Parkland school massacre six years later
It's been six years since the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and parents of the victims continue to make changes to make schools safer.
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Memphis police find unidentified body 3 days after a teacher was violently abducted
Memphis police found an unidentified body Monday about 20 minutes from where teacher Eliza "Liza" Fletcher was violently abducted three days ago, according to a tweet from the police department.
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Evolve Houston Launches The EMobility Microgrant Initiative
Evolve Houston announced an all-new Equity Program with the launch of the eMobility Microgrant Initiative funded by Evolve Corporate Catalysts, General Motors and bp. This initiative will facilitate a peer-review process to award microgrants to local electromobility “eMobility” projects that address community mobility needs in the Greater Houston area. The deadline to submit grant applications has been extended until September 30th, 2022. Applications may be submitted online at apply.evolvehouston.org.
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Hours before the Albuquerque killings suspect was publicly identified, CNN reporters were inside his home. Here's what happened
Authorities have arrested 51-year-old Muhammad Syed as a suspect in the killings of two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, they said Tuesday -- slayings that along with two other killings of Muslim men in recent months have put the city's Islamic community on edge.
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Delaware State University, a historically Black college, says women's lacrosse team was racially profiled during Georgia traffic stop
Delaware State University, a historically Black institution, said its women's lacrosse team was racially profiled by sheriff's deputies last month during a traffic stop in Georgia.
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'Active shooter' incidents jumped more than 50% last year, according to a FBI report. Mandatory Credit: Jon Cherry/Getty Images
Published on May 24, 2022
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Price hikes took a breather in July, fueling hopes that inflation has peaked
Runaway inflation took a breather in July, with consumer prices increasing by 8.5% year over year, a slower pace than the 9.1% increase in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.
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Death toll in Surfside condo building collapse reaches 94
The death toll has reached 94 as recovery operations at the Surfside condo collapse site continue, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a Monday morning news conference.
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Houston Rank Among the Country’s 50 Best Places to Rent a New Apartment. Outside The Big City, Renters Have Even More Options to Upgrade [RentCafe]
New year, new apartment! As rentals are a red-hot commodity and many apartment buildings across the U.S. are almost fully occupied, renters have a better chance of finding a new place to call home in newly built rental communities.
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“Slugfest: Inside the Epic 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC” by Reed Tucker c.2017, Da Capo Press $27.00 / $35.00 Canada 286 pages
Published on October 13, 2017
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Over 50 million people could see some threat of severe storms including Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri. Mandatory Credit: CNN Weather via CNN Newsource
Published on April 1, 2024
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5 Things Your Yard Does for You (even when you are away)
You might be taking a summer vacation this year, but did you know your living landscape (grass, trees, shrubs, and flowering plants) never takes a break? Even when we’re sleeping or spending time away from home, our family yards are working hard for us, providing important environmental and health benefits. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) uncovers the top five benefits our living landscapes deliver, without us even realizing it.
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Top Twitter Accounts Vandalized With Nazi Symbols
Twitter has become the latest front in a war of words that has pitted Turkey against the Netherlands and Germany.
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Thirteen Reimagined: Basketball Superstar and Culinary Marvel James Harden's Midtown Restaurant Set for a Spectacular Reopening
Poised to redefine the Midtown dining scene, James Harden's celebrated restaurant, Thirteen, is gearing up for a grand February comeback, following a comprehensive three-month renovation. This Midtown gem, initially gracing Houston's culinary stage in March 2021, briefly dimmed its lights last October to embark on an ambitious overhaul, enhancing every facet from its aesthetic appeal to the epicurean adventures it offers.
