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Summer Camp Pitcher’s Duel
Astros Ace’s Justin Verlander and Lance McCullers Jr. go against each other in simulated game
A pitcher’s duel of small proportion broke out at Minute Maid Park as 2019 AL Cy-Young Award winner Justin Verlander and 2017 All-Star Lance McCullers pitched in the simulated game held during Summer Camp 2020 in Minute Maid Park.
School's first black student president was the target of a racist attack. Now she's suing over the 'troll storm' that followed
After Taylor Dumpson became the first female African-American president of American University's student government, she was targeted by a racist backlash.
Tips for Selecting Birth Control When Heading Back to College
As college students head back to campus, important decisions about classes, dorms, and part-time jobs are made. At this time in their life, many women will also make important decisions about birth control.
What is ROC? Here's what to know about Russia and the Olympics
If you've been watching the Olympics this year, you may notice an unfamiliar abbreviation, ROC.
Shea Moisture Criticized for New Video Campaign
Shea Moisture released a new ad as part of their #BreakTheWalls campaign on their Facebook page Monday that sparked controversy on Twitter. The video features an African American woman, and in an attempt to expand their current demographic, also features two Caucasian women. The video opens with a black woman sharing her personal experiences with “hair hate,” then quickly switches to two white women discussing their issues with hair. The ad tries to push the message, “break free from hair hate” and “embrace hair love in every form,” but the intended message seems to get lost by including white women in the ad.
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel Discusses Baby Son's Heart Surgery
An emotional Jimmy Kimmel revealed Monday that his son, Billy, had successful open-heart surgery shortly after his birth on April 21.
Multifamily and Townhome Housing Growing to Meet Houston Needs
Although single-family detached homes constitute 61 percent of Houston’s housing stock, the number of multifamily properties and townhomes is growing at a faster rate and is consistent with Houstonians’ living preferences, according to a new report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. However, the report noted, the area’s growth has eclipsed housing production and resulted in a tighter market.
Jordan Peele, Frances McDormand, Ava DuVernay, and Rob Reiner Honored at the 9th Annual African American Film Critics Awards
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the nation’s premiere group of Black film critics, handed out trophies to winners in several categories at its 9th annual awards gala held in Los Angeles Wednesday night. Several industry notables also received honorary awards for their outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry, as well as their commitment to civil rights, telling stories with global perspectives, breaking barriers of inclusion and more.
Maria Sharapova: Serena Williams 'owns me'
In the space of one hour and eighteen minutes, Maria Sharapova's life would change for ever. On a sunny Saturday afternoon in July 2004, she stepped onto Wimbledon's Centre Court as an unknown 17-year-old and walked off a household name.
Kim Kardashian meets with Trump to discuss prison reform
Kim Kardashian West met with President Donald Trump and other officials, including senior adviser Jared Kushner, at the White House on Wednesday to discuss prison reform.
Two senior FDA vaccine leaders step down as agency faces decision on boosters
Two senior leaders in the US Food and Drug Administration's vaccine review office are stepping down, even as the agency works toward high-profile decisions around Covid-19 vaccine approvals, authorizations for younger children and booster shots.
'Smart' wound-healing patch: DARPA awards $22 million grant
Team combining AI, bioelectronics, regenerative medicine to regrow muscle tissue
Rice University neuroengineers and bioengineers are part of a national team that's developing "smart" technology that combines artificial intelligence, bioelectronics and regenerative medicine to regrow muscle tissue for wounded soldiers.
Yes, the scandal-plagued Missouri governor still could be impeached sometime soon
On Monday afternoon, prosecutors in the invasion of privacy case against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens suddenly dropped it. It was the latest in a series of wild developments surrounding Greitens, a Republican who is charged with blackmailing a woman with whom he had an affair. (Greitens admits the affair but denies any legal wrongdoing.)
Prosecutor Protecting Man In Apparent Racially-Motivated Attack, Lawyer Says
The attorney believes a politically-connected Hasidic Jew will avoid justice in a mob assault on his African-American client.
Katt Williams Accused Of Assault In Lawsuit By His Former Assistant
It appears Katt Williams‘ legal troubles continue. The 45-year-old comedian is being sued by a former assistant who claims she endured multiple incidents of abuse from Williams. The former assistant, Yadira Torres, revealed she is the same woman Williams punched back in July 2016 at Sportsmen’s Lodge restaurant in Studio City. However, this altercation was only one part of the abuse she says she suffered from the diminutive comedian.
Damaged, looted businesses in Kenosha, WI wonder why protesters targeted them
Business owners across downtown Kenosha are cleaning up a mess after some protesters turned destructive overnight Sunday, Aug. 23. This, after a man was shot by a Kenosha police officer as he walked away near 28th Avenue and 40th Street.
Unprecedented Demand for Mental Health Services in the Local Region Creates Urgent Need for HGI Counseling
After more than two years of the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 44-year-old nonprofit organization HGI Counseling is confronting an unprecedented demand for its mental health services in the Greater Houston region. Since March 2020, HGI Counseling has experienced an increase of 600 percent in the number of therapy sessions it completes on an ongoing basis.
Unprecedented Demand for Mental Health Services in the Local Region Creates Urgent Need for HGI Counseling
After more than two years of the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 44-year-old nonprofit organization HGI Counseling is confronting an unprecedented demand for its mental health services in the Greater Houston region. Since March 2020, HGI Counseling has experienced an increase of 600 percent in the number of therapy sessions it completes on an ongoing basis. This significant increase has caused the nonprofit organization to now need urgent support from the local community to be able to continue supporting the mental health needs of its residents.
UHD's Trailblazing Mentorship Program: IRS Criminal Investigation Agents to Guide UHD Students
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is proud to pioneer an innovative mentorship initiative in collaboration with the IRS Criminal Investigation's Houston Field Office. This groundbreaking program will pair select UHD students from the Marilyn Davies College of Business with seasoned special agents, offering invaluable guidance and mentorship as they embark on their professional journeys.
Medicare price controls would harm patients and workers
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar just released a sweeping proposal that would drastically change how Medicare pays for advanced cancer therapies and other potent medicines. The plan relies on foreign price controls to reduce drug spending by $17 billion over five years.
