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Why your favorite blockbuster probably won't win best picture at the Oscars
The Oscars have never been exactly predictable, but Hollywood's biggest night used to consistently reward crowdpleasers.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan goes before the Supreme Court Tuesday. Here's what borrowers need to know
Millions of student loan borrowers could see up to $20,000 of their debt canceled depending on the outcome of Tuesday's US Supreme Court hearing on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program.
Texas teacher task force recommends better working conditions, pay
The group’s report touches on eight issues involving compensation, teacher training and support, and improved working conditions.
Sale of late Egyptian President Sadat's passport in Texas sparks outrage among family
The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion.
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.
Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO: Built to Push Through
Toyota’s Tacoma has been a staple in the midsize truck class for decades, but make no mistake: This isn’t your grandad’s pickup. The rugged-yet-stylish truck known for durability, off-road capabilities, and endless customizations has the comfort and reliability you’d expect from a Toyota. And let’s be honest: These vehicles are designed to last until Jesus returns/the end of time.
Blinken tells UN Russia's crimes can't become the 'new normal' on Ukraine war anniversary
On the anniversary of the start of Russia's war against Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday called on the international community not to let Russian President Vladimir Putin's crimes "become our new normal" -- and seemed to tacitly downplay a proposal by Beijing to bring an end to the war.
Black History Books for Adults
The month of February has whipped by so fast that you almost missed it.
Theory can sort order from chaos in complex quantum systems
Development could spark advances in computing, electrochemical, biological systems
It’s not easy to make sense of quantum-scale motion, but a new mathematical theory developed by scientists at Rice University and Oxford University could help — and may provide insight into improving a variety of computing, electrochemical and biological systems.
Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company™, Announces Over $7M in Seed Funding for Carbon Credit Insurance Platform
Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company™, has announced its seed round, attracting over $7M in funding. The round was led by Aquiline Technology Growth, a prominent investor in early and growth-stage companies that are bringing innovation to financial services, who will help fuel Oka's vision to ensure all carbon credits are insured.
Faith Groups and Advocates Will Demand President Biden Reverse Course on Asylum Ban and Enact Humane Solutions
The #WelcomeWithDignity campaign and the Interfaith Immigration Coalition will hold a rally outside of the White House TODAY at noon EST in protest of the Biden administration’s asylum ban. Faith groups and human rights organizations will call on the administration to reverse course and implement humane, practical solutions instead.
MassChallenge Partners with LEANSTACK and Ash Maurya to accelerate the innovation journey for startups tackling the most critical challenges of our time.
MassChallenge is announcing a partnership with Ash Maurya and LEANSTACK, a software and services company helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into scalable business models. The introduction of the LEANSTACK platform will complement MassChallenge's evidence-based methodology that supports early stage founders and innovators in shortening the runway to launch while accessing the connection and global innovation community they need to build, launch, and grow their businesses.
Scholarship Application Open for African American Undergraduates Pursuing Physics, Astronomy
TEAM-UP Together will award Black students scholarships of $10,000 per academic year to ease the financial burdens that may prevent them from completing their undergraduate degree in physics or astronomy.
Physician reassures sufferers of chronic COVID symptoms that relief is possible
Your system may just need a reboot. Here are some things to try.
Loss or distorted sense of taste and/or smell. Brain fog. Tinnitus. Fatigue. Digestive issues. For millions of COVID survivors, some of the most life-disrupting symptoms didn’t go away after they tested negative. Worse, many are told by their doctors that they’ll never fully recover. However, physician Robert Groysman, MD reassures these COVID long-haulers (AKA long COVID) there are treatments available that are effective 70 to 80 percent of the time, or more.
New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty Named 2023 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award Winner
$10,000 awarded to organization working to advance low-wage workers' rights
Economic Opportunity Funders (EOF) named the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty (NMCLP) the recipient of the 2023 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award.
National Black Book Festival News
We hope you're enjoying the second month of the year and continuing to support African-American literature. During this month, we've been highlighting authors on our social media platforms who are making a difference by writing books that both inform and entertain.
2023 Women of Color Conference
Unity: A Future Forward for Women of Color March 9-11, 2023 – Doubletree Greenway Plaza – 6 East Greenway Plaza (77046)
For the first time since 2019, The Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW.org) is cohosting an in-person 2023 Women of Color Conference in Houston.
2023 South Texas All Hazards Conference Set for March 22-23
Annual emergency/disaster response training conference designates “Texas Strong” theme
The ninth annual South Texas All Hazards Conference will be held Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center and McAllen Convention Center in McAllen, Texas. The STAHC is the second largest training conference of its kind in the state of Texas and is the only conference offered at no charge to invited participants. More than 3,000 individuals from public health, public safety, public works, incident and emergency management, law enforcement, and educational institutions are expected to attend. The conference is open to local, state or federal personnel who respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or man-made.
LA’s Historic Stilt Homes - As Seen In ‘Heat’
During the 1950s and ‘60s, about 1,500 stilt homes, designed to take advantage of hilly lots otherwise deemed “unbuildable,” were built in California. Seemingly gravity-defying, these homes were built on supporting stilts over which the home seems to float. One of the stilt homes was used as a shooting location for Michael Mann’s crime drama Heat, starring Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino.
Kingwood native serves with U.S. Navy
Elmer, a 2014 Kingwood High School graduate, joined the Navy four years ago.
