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McDonald's announces new chicken sandwich and 'McPlant' burger

Would anyone eat a burger called McPlant? McDonald's is about to find out

The scientists who developed the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine are a Turkish-German power couple

Scientists Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci have dedicated their lives to the field of oncology and infectious diseases, and spent years pioneering personalized immunotherapy treatments for cancer.

Appeals court upholds Harvard's affirmative action policy

A Boston-based US appeals court has rejected a challenge to Harvard's affirmative action policy brought by a group representing Asian Americans who claimed the school discriminated against them as it favored Black and Hispanic applicants.

Seasonal Getaways With Hyatt Hotels

Get ready for Fall travel with these three Texas hotels & resorts.

White House defends size of $1.9 trillion Covid-19 proposal ahead of meeting with GOP senators

Hours before President Joe Biden was set to meet with a group of Republican senators proposing a drastically slimmer coronavirus relief package than the $1.9 trillion measure he is offering, the White House said the session would not be used to negotiate a new number.

LeBron James could play with his son in the NBA after extending contract with Los Angeles Lakers

Fresh off winning the 2020 NBA title, LeBron James has signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth a reported $85 million.

Over 100 previously unknown Iron Age settlements found north of Hadrian's Wall

More than 100 previously unknown Iron Age settlements have been found during a survey of the region north of Hadrian's Wall in the United Kingdom.

When Statues Die

In recent years, people have begun to spend more time contemplate the meaning and significance of statuary. Statues of perpetrators of Europe’s colonial expansion and racist legacies began to tumble in the United States and England as descendants of colonized and enslaved people of color brought attention to the human misery afflicted by those who likenesses dotted urban parks and courthouse lawns.

HISD Expands Participation in Verizon Innovative Learning

The partnership will bring free tech education to more local Title I schools

On Thursday, August 18, eight HISD middle schools will kick off their participation in Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative, which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program provides free technology devices, internet access and innovative STEM learning programs to teachers and students to help give under-resourced students the technology, education, and opportunity they deserve. Being part of the program will keep students connected, helping to facilitate learning wherever it is taking place.

Angelina Jolie's former company accuses Brad Pitt of 'waging a vindictive war' in new countersuit over winery

A battle over Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's winery continues. In February, Pitt sued Jolie and her former company over what his claim called the "unlawful" sale of her stake in Château Miraval, a country estate and winery in the south of France acquired by the couple in 2008.

First on CNN: Harris to lead funeral delegation for Japan's former Prime Minister Abe

Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the US presidential delegation to Japan for the state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a White House official told CNN.

Chevrolet Introduces 2023 Tahoe RST Performance Edition with More Horsepower, Handling and Speed

*Motorsports-inspired and pursuit-rated performance enhancements offer balance of exhilarating performance with true SUV capability and comfort *Chevrolet Performance induction and exhaust systems increase output of the 6.2L V-8 to 433 horsepower and 467 lb-ft of torque — increases of 13 hp and 7 lb-ft over the current RST’s available 6.2L engine, giving it more horsepower than any other Tahoe *Fastest retail Tahoe with 0-60 mph in 5.78 seconds, top speed of 124 mph on the test track and better stopping distance with 60-0 mph braking in 133 feet1

Wisconsin group asks Supreme Court to block Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

A Wisconsin taxpayers group has asked the Supreme Court to step in on an emergency basis and temporarily block the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program from taking effect. The application for student loan forgiveness officially opened Monday.

25th Annual MFA - 5A Citywide Exhibition

Winners On Display At T.S.U.'s University Museum, Through Aug 30th

This year the African American Art Advisory Association (5A) of the Museum of Fine Art Houston celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Citywide African American Artists Exhibition. The Exhibit will be hosted at different venues and spaces across the city, including the University Museum at Texas Southern University and the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts. The Houston Citywide African American Artists Exhibition is open to all artists of the African diaspora in the greater Houston area. It is sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, through 5A (the African American Art Advisory Association at the MFAH) and the University Museum at Texas Southern University.

Disney+ is getting more expensive... unless you want ads

Disney+ just got more expensive. Unless you're willing to watch ads.

Aspiring Small Business Owners Compete for More than $30,000 in Funding during 10th Annual Liftoff Houston’s Pitch Day

On November 5, nine promising entrepreneurs will compete for more than $30,000 in funding during Pitch Day of the City of Houston’s Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition. The event celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Sierra Leone native selected as most promising Engineer in Government by Black Engineer of the Year Awards

Lt. Timothy Horton, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington assistant public works officer at the Washington Navy Yard, was selected as the 2023 Most Promising Engineer in Government by the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events taking place in Hampton

Events in Hampton will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout the month. The day is observed on the third Monday in January each year. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983 when President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law. Despite it becoming a federal holiday, the day was first formally celebrated in 1986 and it wasn’t until 2000 when all 50 states decided to honor the day. The day observes the work that Dr. King contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.

FHA makes housing more affordable for 850,000 borrowers Savings tied to median market home prices

Beginning March 20, a recent move by the Biden Administration will make owning a home more affordable for current and prospective homebuyers. Arriving just in time for the spring buying season, 850,000 mortgage borrowers who used FHA-financing for their homes as well as families choosing this popular mortgage program will benefit from lowered mortgage insurance premiums.

Boeing discloses a new problem with the 787 Dreamliner

Even when Boeing has its best month in years, it has problems. Boeing on Tuesday disclosed a new issue with the 787 Dreamliner widebody jet, which has been dogged with problems since August. The company said some of the planes' fuselage was not joined together to meet precise standards and there are questions about the verification process to make sure they meet the standards.

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