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Family of 85-year-old Florida woman killed by an alligator files wrongful death lawsuit

The family of an 85-year-old woman who was killed by an alligator while walking her dog has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the real estate company that owns and operates the southeast Florida subdivision where the attack happened.

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Novo Nordisk increases supply of weight-loss drug Wegovy

Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, says it has started to increase the availability of the drug for people in the United States.

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Some January 6 rioters’ sentences may be invalidated after appeals court ruling

A federal appeals court in Washington issued a ruling Friday that jeopardizes the sentences of some January 6 rioters who were convicted of misdemeanors for trespassing at the Capitol and were sentenced to both jail time and probation.

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Having Our Say Against Carbon Pollution

More than one million Americans told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week that they aren’t willing to wait any longer.

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Simone Biles makes history after title at the US Gymnastics Championships winning a record 8th all-around national

The woman most people consider the greatest gymnast of all time keeps adding to her amazing legacy.

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Georgia state lawmaker switches from Democrat to Republican

A Georgia lawmaker who represents part of Atlanta in the state House of Representatives switched her party affiliation to Republican this week after repeatedly breaking with her former party on several key votes this session.

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Fox executives encourage Trump to participate in first GOP presidential primary debate

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday dined with top Fox executives at his Bedminster golf club, during which Fox News president Jay Wallace and the network’s chief executive, Suzanne Scott, encouraged him to participate in the first presidential debate the network is hosting later this month, two sources with knowledge told CNN.

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Riding the Wave of Innovation: Tesla Model Y Takes the Crown

The year, 2023 marked a pivotal year for the automotive industry, with the Tesla Model Y establishing itself as the undisputed champion of global vehicle sales.

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Experience the Resonance of Heritage: Houston Grand Opera's Fifth Annual “Giving Voice” Concert Celebrates Black Artistry with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

Houston Grand Opera, in a soul-stirring collaboration with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, invites you to the landmark fifth annual Giving Voice concert. This inspirational evening melds opera's grandeur with the historical vibrance of the Third Ward's spiritual haven, setting the stage on the momentous International Women's Day, March 8, 2024.

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Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević dies at 46

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack, according to the team. He was 46.

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R&B Icon Bobby Brown And His Wife Receives An Honorary Doctorate Degree From Powerhouse Houston-Based Institution

Iconic R&B Crooner Bobby Brown and his wife receives an honorary doctorate in humanity from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University on March 4, 2024, at Bobbi Kristina Serenity House 4th Annual Gala.

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RFK Jr. has chosen VP nominee who he will announce within two weeks

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected a vice presidential nominee and will announce his decision within the next two weeks, he told CNN on Tuesday.

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Harris County Considers 100% Property Tax Exemption to Boost Childcare Providers

In the wake of COVID-19, childcare facilities in Houston and Harris County have faced unprecedented challenges. However, relief might be on the horizon as local authorities contemplate significant property tax exemptions for qualifying providers. Houston recently paved the way by approving a 100% tax exemption, and now, Harris County is poised to follow suit. These measures aim to alleviate financial strains on childcare providers, ensuring their sustainability and accessibility to families in need.

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Empowering Anthems: Hip-Hop Artist Zauntee Inspires Underdogs with Music That Hungers for GOD

On February 23, Tampa native and rising hip-hop sensation Zauntee unleashed his full-length album, "We Already Won," radiating with a powerful message of hope and determination. With tracks like "The City is Mine," Zauntee aims to ignite a fire within listeners from the very first beat, evoking the spirit of resilience akin to the iconic Rocky movie.

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Florida isn't the only state pushing legislation that could be harmful to LGBTQ students

Nearly three months into the new year, lawmakers in dozens of states have introduced a slew of bills that could limit the rights of LGBTQ Americans.

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Texas A&M-coordinated study expects COVID-19 economic impacts of $2.5 trillion loss in goods, services nationwide

Three universities analyze pandemic’s short-, long-term impacts on U.S. agriculture sectors

COVID-19 is expected to reduce the U.S. gross domestic product, GDP, by $2.5 trillion and employment by 19 million full-time equivalent jobs over the next year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife coordinated study.

EXPERIENCE THE GREAT OUTDOORS AT CANYON MADNESS RANCH IN NEW MEXICO

Experience Canyon Madness Ranch, a truly luxurious outdoor playground that is spectacularly beautiful and tranquil.

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Biden moves rapidly to shore up Obamacare and erase Trump's changes

President Joe Biden is wasting no time establishing his vision for the Affordable Care Act and reversing many Trump-era measures aimed at weakening it.

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Changing our DNA: 'The age of human therapeutic gene editing is here'

When popular YouTube star Adalia Rose died earlier this year, she looked like a diminutive, sickly woman in her 80s. In reality she was only 15 years old, a victim of progeria, an extremely rare genetic disorder caused by a single mutation in one of 3 million base pairs that make up human DNA. Completely normal in mind and spirit, children with progeria age at a very rapid pace, typically dying in their teenage years.

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Minnesota's GOP nominee for top elections official called changing voting rules 'our 9/11' after 'the big rig' in 2020

The Republican nominee to be the top elections official in Minnesota said changing the rules around voting following the 2020 "big rig" was "our 9/11," invoking the terrorist attacks when discussing proposed changes to election laws in the aftermath of former President Donald Trump's loss.