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US Leaders React to Texas Church Shooting

US leaders reacted with horror and sorrow to the mass shooting Sunday at a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, with some calling for action on gun control as the death toll mounted.

Ex-wife of Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens alleges he physically abused her and their children

The ex-wife of leading GOP Senate candidate and former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens alleged he was physically abusive toward his children and her, according to court documents filed Monday.

Biden to take first limited steps on gun control, including on 'ghost guns' and pistol braces

President Joe Biden will take his first, limited actions on gun control Thursday, directing his administration to tighten restrictions on so-called ghost guns and pistol stabilizing braces that allow the weapons to be used more accurately, according to a senior administration official.

Calls to Poison Centers About Supplements Up 50%, Especially Among Kids

From 2005 to 2012, the rate of calls to poison control centers about dietary supplements increased by almost 50%, and most of the exposures were in children younger than 6 years old, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of Medical Toxicology.

Female Genital Mutilation Procedure 'hurted a lot,' Child Says

A 7-year-old girl who underwent a painful genital mutilation procedure told federal investigators that after a doctor completed the process, she was rewarded with a piece of cake for "doing good."

Reed College Students Boycott Classes, Demand Outreach to Marginalized Communities

Reed College students were protesting racism on campus Monday, skipping classes as part of a day-long boycott. The students participating in this protest are a part of a group called Reedies Against Racism. They have a list of demands for the administration, including more outreach to marginalized communities and mandatory training on the subject of race sensitivity for faculty and staff.

Facebook suspends 200 apps over possible data misuse

Facebook has suspended 200 apps for possible misuse of user data in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Facebook said in a blog post Monday that it has investigated thousands of apps after it emerged that Cambridge Analytica had harvested information on about 87 million users without their knowledge.

UH Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Offering Virtual Therapy

Transition Serves Clients and Speech-Language Pathology Students

The University-Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic: A United Way agency has expanded the way it treats patients as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. All sessions are now being conducted remotely to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

JHJ School of Business Corporate Partnership to Train Young Energy Traders

Texas Southern University’s Jesse H. Jones School of Business (JHJ) and Aspect, a leading global provider of cloud commodity trading and risk management solutions, announced a new partnership on October 31. Aspect has provided JHJ with a free subscription to its Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) software valued at more than $1.7 million. JHJ will use the software to teach best practices to the next generation of energy and commodities traders. Students will use real-world tools and scenarios used by today’s industry professionals.

Michigan State University Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Build Slave Trade and Ancestry Database

$1.5 million grant gifted to Michigan State University by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will go towards the cultivation of a database that harbors information about former slaves, MSU Today reported.

New self-improvement book offers a thoughtful collection of essays based on wisdom gained from life experience

Debuting author Rebecca Meredith shares ‘Lessons in Life’

Debuting author Rebecca Meredith writes about motivational experiences and inspiring true stories from the heart. Taking place in the healing process after losing her mother, Meredith’s self-improvement book titled “Lessons in Life” (published by Lulu) offers a thoughtful collection of essays based on wisdom gained from life experience.

With rise of new coronavirus variants, FDA halts authorization of Evusheld

The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday halted the emergency use authorization of Evusheld because it does not appear to protect against Covid-19 from viral variants currently circulating in the United States.

Ella Varner added to Houston 2017 Black Heritage Festival Line Up

Black Heritage Music and Arts Festival adds Grammy-nominated Ella Varner to the 2017 line up. Alongside Eric Benét, both icons will perform live at Discovery Green September 30, 2017 at Discovery Green from 4pm-10pm.

How COVID-19 Is Reshaping Corporate Culture

The outbreak of COVID-19 is radically changing how many U.S. companies operate.

Mindy Kaling's candid advice for men on dates

Mindy Kaling covered everything from motherhood to the chances of Donald Trump being added to Mt. Rushmore when she delivered the commencement address at her alma mater, Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire Sunday.

Rice study: Men vastly outnumber women in studying legislative politics

It’s no secret that men outnumber women in the halls of Congress and in other political arenas, but new research from Rice University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign also found that significantly more men than women study the legislative process in the U.S. and abroad.

Interfaith leaders raising $100K for Tulsa Race Massacre reparations

Some Tulsa-area interfaith leaders hope their effort to raise money for Tulsa Race Massacre reparations will ultimately pay off by convincing the city of Tulsa to do the same.

Tony Hills Announces His Retirement From the NFL

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tony Hills has retired from the NFL, the team announced Monday afternoon.

Patients, Care Providers Urge Tx. Lawmakers to Hold Hearings on Med. Marijuana Bills

Supporters of HB 2107 and SB 269 call on Public Health Chairman Four Price and Health and Human Services Chairman Charles Schwertner to schedule hearings on the bills, which would fix the currently unworkable Texas Compassionate Use Program and make it more inclusive

Protest held after priest burns LGBTQ flag outside church in ‘exorcism’ ceremony

A protest was held after a priest on the city's North Side burned an LGBTQ flag outside his Avondale church last week, against the wishes of Cardinal Blase Cupich.

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