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Going maskless is a key factor in Covid-19 outbreaks at gyms, studies say
Wearing masks and other safety precautions are key to stop the spread of Covid-19 during indoor group exercise, according to two new reports published by the US Centers for Disease and Prevention.
Suicide rate among active duty service members increased by 41% between 2015 and 2020
The suicide rate among active duty service members in the US military increased by 41.4% in the five years from 2015 to 2020, according to data provided in the annual report from the Department of Defense on suicide in the military.
FDA plans to propose ban on hair-straightening chemical products linked to health risks
The US Food and Drug Administration is planning to propose a ban on certain hair-straightening products, such as chemical relaxers and pressing products, that have been linked to health risks, according to an entry in the Unified Agenda, which lists actions that administrative agencies plan to issue.
Another NRA board member leaves amid leadership turmoil
Another National Rifle Association board member is stepping down amid turmoil in the gun lobby group's leadership. Julie Golob, a professional sport shooter, announced that she will not be finishing her full three-year term as an NRA board director, making her the fourth member of the group's board of directors to reportedly resign in the past month.
Judicial complaints against Brett Kavanaugh may not go far
In the two weeks since Chief Justice John Roberts referred a series of misconduct complaints against Justice Brett Kavanaugh to a Denver-based appeals court, many experts on judicial discipline have predicted the complaints will never be resolved.
NAACP Image Awards 2023: How to watch and why the show still matters
The 54th NAACP Image Awards is a week-long celebration of excellence in film, TV, music and literature that will culminate in a televised ceremony Saturday.
Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, longtime consort to Queen Elizabeth II, dies
The most famous family on earth is mourning the loss of its patriarch.
Kate Spade's hometown reacts to her death
Designer Kate Spade was found dead Tuesday, but the Kansas City native's name and talent will live on in the metro and around the world.
FDA approves first drug to treat smallpox
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday its approval of the first drug to treat smallpox. The contagious disease was eradicated in 1980 thanks to vaccination efforts, but there are concerns that it could be used in a bioterror attack.
PVAMU Voter Registration Issues Are Resolved But Not Fixed
An intense political back-and-forth over the validity of voter registrations of thousands of students at a historically black university has been resolved, but community advocates say significant voting barriers remain for students at Prairie View A&M University.
US government response to racism and Covid-19 is 'tragic embarrassment,' says NFL team owner
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has criticized the US government's handling of the issues of systemic racism in the country and the coronavirus pandemic, labeling them a "tragic embarrassment."
Schools to reopen as Texas chemical plant fire keeps burning. Some health officials are not convinced that it's safe
The fierce fire sending towering black clouds into the air near suburban Houston intensified overnight because of a temporary dip in water pressure, according to the owners of the chemical plant where the blaze is burning
Baseball-sized hail threatens Texas again as flood risk increases
An outbreak of severe storms will threaten over 33 million people in the southern Plains on Monday, while the risk for flash flooding ramps up Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tulane University relocating students to Houston due to power outages
Two Chicago-area freshmen, Lilly and McKenna, were on the Tulane campus for just a week when Hurricane Ida roared through and knocked out power to almost all of New Orleans.
A cruise ship crew member falls overboard -- and is rescued 22 hours later by another cruise ship
Do you believe in miracles? A crew member for Norwegian Cruise Line probably does after he fell overboard near Cuba, then was rescued almost a full day later by another cruise ship.
A cruise ship crew member falls overboard -- and is rescued 22 hours later by another cruise ship
Do you believe in miracles? A crew member for Norwegian Cruise Line probably does after he fell overboard near Cuba, then was rescued almost a full day later by another cruise ship.
Covid-19 vaccine rollout puts a spotlight on unequal internet access
In January 2020, members of Congress held a hearing to discuss the importance of digital literacy and closing the digital divide, or who has access to broadband internet and who doesn't. Just weeks later, the coronavirus began sweeping across the country and upending the lives of many Americans. In so doing, it shone an even brighter spotlight on the internet haves and have-nots, a dividing line in America that often is shape
US Capitol Police investigated more than 8,000 threats against lawmakers in 2023, up from 2022
US Capitol Police said it investigated more than 8,000 threats against members of Congress last year – an increase of about 500 cases from the previous year, according to data released Thursday by the department.
Everyday words and phrases that have racist connotations
The words and phrases permeate nearly every aspect of our society. "Master bedrooms" in our homes. "Blacklists" and "whitelists" in computing. The idiom "sold down the river" in our everyday speech.
Louisiana residents fed up with living conditions and demanding change
Residents living in Woodlawn Terrace apartment complex are fed up with their living conditions. This comes after many residents were given eviction notices for unpaid rent and told they only had five days to find somewhere else to live.
