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Reba McEntire joins 'The Voice' as a coach as Blake Shelton wraps up final season

As Blake Shelton's time on "The Voice" comes to an end, he'll be passing the torch to country music legend Reba McEntire.

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Don't use sugar substitutes for weight loss, World Health Organization advises

Don't use sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose weight, according to new guidance from the World Health Organization.

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Concert Experience ‘He Rules The World’ Debuts with Kevin Sorbo & David Gaschen in Austin, Texas

Just in time for the holidays, a new, contemporary production of the Nativity story—He Rules The World—premiered early in December 2022 to entertain audiences in Austin, Texas with Broadway talent through song, narration, and imagery at the Dell Theatre. He Rules The World is a captivating live-concert and video experience that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. The show features animations by Wonderstory and performances by internationally acclaimed talent, including vocalist David Gaschen (The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway), Narrator Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, God’s Not Dead), and more.

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Halle Bailey's Performance of Part of Your World From Disneyland

Halle Bailey’s performance of Part of Your World from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is available now. The singer-actress, who stars as Ariel in the upcoming live-action film, performed the song for hundreds of fans in front of Sleeping Beauty’s castle at the Disneyland Resort. A new featurette on Bailey is available now as well. The Little Mermaid,” helmed by visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall, opens exclusively in theaters nationwide May 26, 2023.

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Fewer than expected migrants arrived at the border after Title 42 expired, but officials remain on high alert

Despite warnings about a potential surge in migrants that sent thousands of federal personnel to the southern US border, officials said the days after the expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 saw fewer migrants arriving at the border than initially expected.

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FDA greenlights a new type of drug for menopausal hot flashes

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new type of drug to treat hot flashes and night sweats during menopause.

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The man behind ChatGPT is about to have his moment on Capitol Hill

For a few months in 2017, there were rumors that Sam Altman was planning to run for governor of California. Instead, he kept his day job as one of Silicon Valley's most influential investors and entrepreneurs.

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Florida teacher says she is under investigation after showing 5th grade class Disney movie with gay character

A fifth-grade teacher said she is being investigated by the Florida Department of Education after she showed her students "Strange World," a 2022 animated Disney movie featuring a character who is biracial and gay.

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Democratic congressman's staff attacked by man with baseball bat

Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly said two staffers were injured Monday by a man wielding a bat who came into his district office in Fairfax.

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Why Biden really doesn't want to cancel his overseas trip

It happens to every American president: a trip abroad gets derailed when crises are unfolding at home.

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Apparent cyberattack forces Philadelphia Inquirer office to close ahead of mayoral primary

An apparent cyberattack forced the Philadelphia Inquirer to close its office through Tuesday, the newspaper's spokesperson Evan Benn told CNN in an email on Monday.

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Jamie Foxx and daughter Corinne Foxx to host new music trivia show

Jamie Foxx will host a new music-centric trivia game show with his daughter, Corinne Foxx, beginning in 2024. The announcement comes after Corinne Foxx shared Friday that her father has been "out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating" from a medical incident.

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Kyle MacLachlan Narrates Oedipus rex

The Houston Symphony thrilled to announce that Golden Globe Award-winning actor Kyle MacLachlan—best known for his roles in Twin Peaks, Dune, Blue Velvet, Portlandia, Desperate Housewives, and Sex and the City—will join the cast of Stravinsky’s Oedipus rex as narrator.

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Baytown Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Robbing, Killing Elderly Man Who Used Wheelchair

A Baytown man was sentenced to 60 years in prison on the eve of trial after pleading guilty to murder for robbing and killing a 65-year-old man who used a wheelchair, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s Eid Gala Celebrates Diversity and Encourages Collaboration for Improved Outcomes

On Wednesday, May 10, Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Ibn Sina Foundation hosted the County’s Eid al-Fitr Celebration. The event was a huge success, with attendees from various cultural backgrounds coming together to enjoy food, music, and artwork by local artist Hina Chaudhry.

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The annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival has announced its full schedule for this year’s festival!

The 2023 LALIFF program is now live!

LALIFF is celebrating its 22nd festival with an exciting abundance of Latinx excellence from films, to episodic works, to music, to industry events, and more. Join the five-day celebration of screenings, live music, panels, and networking opportunities, that all celebrate the diversity and talent of Latine artists.

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Houston Philanthropist and Serial Entrepreneur Contributes to Community; Redefines Veterinary Experience

Successful entrepreneur Terrance Bell will launch GeoVet Animal Care, Mobile Veterinary Clinic to contribute to redefining the veterinary experience in the Galveston County and southeast Houston areas. The League City Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the opening on May 17th at 1231 Space Park Dr., Unit A2, Nassau Bay, TX at 4 pm.

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Representative Green Delves into Issues of Diversity in Digital Assets

Please click here to listen to his remarks at the Joint Financial Services-Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing Entitled: The Future of Digital Assets Measuring the Regulatory Gaps in the Digital Asset Markets held on May 10, 2023.

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Representative Green Examines the Failure of Management at Collapsed Banks

On May 11, 2023, Representative Al Green joined the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing Entitled: Oversight of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank: GAO's Preliminary Review. To listen his opening statement click here and to listen to his witness examination click here.

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Tagore Center Foundation in Association with Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (PTAFF) Hosts Wellness Festival Aimed at Communities of Color

The Tagore Center Foundation, in partnership with Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival (PTAFF), announces the Rooted in Wellness: An Event for Communities of Color. The event is open to the public and will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Tagore Center Foundation located at 3850 Ashburnham Dr., Houston, TX 77082.