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The People of the Nation Have Spoken

"The people of this nation have spoken. They have delivered us a clear victory. ... We have won with the most votes ever cast for a presidential ticket in the history of this nation."

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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.

The Weeknd set to headline Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show

The Weeknd will perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show, Roc Nation, the NFL and Pepsi revealed in a joint announcement Thursday.

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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.

Two Nashville HBCUs announce joint accelerated pre-med, dental program

Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College are working together in an effort to foster more Black physicians and dentists in underserved communities.

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Dow soars more than 1,000 points after Pfizer announces great news about its vaccine and Joe Biden declared victorious

US stocks surged Monday after Pfizer said its Covid-19 vaccine is 90% effective and Joe Biden was projected to be the winner of the presidential election over the weekend.

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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

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Joe Biden to become the 46th president of the United States, CNN projects

America has chosen Democrat Joe Biden as its 46th president, CNN projects, turning to a veteran voice who has projected calm and compassion, promised a more empathetic and scientific approach to the pandemic, and pledged to stabilize American politics after four years of Donald Trump's White House chaos.

Harmony Public Schools Begins Open Enrollment For 2021-2022 School Year

HHARMONY PUBLIC SCused charter public school network in Texas, is campus. (To find a school near you, visit HarmonyTX. Beaumont, and the Rio Grande Valley. now accepting open enrollment applications for org/Schools.php). To learn more, visit:

Trump takes last swipe at Affordable Care Act before Election Day

The Trump administration took another step to weaken the Affordable Care Act with Election Day looming, approving Georgia's controversial request to make fundamental changes to its Obamacare exchange.

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We're still disinfecting like mad. That's good for Clorox

It's been seven months since the pandemic hit American shores, but as coronavirus cases rise again, many people are still wiping down surfaces -- and that's continuing to boost sales for Clorox.

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'We are breaking records all over the place' -- Why this Covid-19 surge is worse than the others

No one wants another shutdown. But Americans who don't wear masks and ignore social distancing are fueling that possibility, doctors say.

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The Dow and S&P 500 zoom higher as Wall Street predicts Joe Biden will win

The Dow and S&P 500 were up on Monday, one day before Election Day, when Wall Street expects Joe Biden will win the presidency and Democrats will retake the Senate and maintain control of the House.

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A stimulus deal is likely coming — but not in time for the holidays

Stocks spiked Monday — and with one day to go until the election, investors seem to be betting on a Joe Biden win and a blue wave that could lead to more economic stimulus for consumers and businesses.

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Discovery Green® announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will open for the Winter 2020-2021 season!

Safety protocols include increased sanitation and contactless ticket buying. A reduced number of tickets will be sold to maintain social distancing.

Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will be open for the Winter season beginning Nov. 13, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. This is the first large-scale event to be held at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Supporting the health and safety of the community, Discovery Green is implementing procedures and protocols following guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

What 1932, 1980 and 1992 can tell us about 2020

With the 2020 presidential election less than a week away, the prospect once more looms of a challenger unseating an entrenched incumbent president. If Democratic candidate Joe Biden were to win when the results are finalized, he would make Republican President Donald Trump just the 11th incumbent in American history to try, but fail, to secure reelection.

New audio tapes show how Trump bet against science

The failed bet laid by President Donald Trump to ignore science and prioritize his political goals early in the pandemic, revealed Wednesday in fresh detail by new Jared Kushner tapes, is backfiring in devastating fashion at the critical moment of his reelection bid.

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Tickets Go on Sale in Early December as Fans are Welcomed Back to Stadiums Season Finale to Take Place in Salt Lake City

Feld Entertainment, Inc., today announced the schedule for the upcoming 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season. Tickets go on sale in early December as Supercross fans are welcomed back into stadiums at reduced capacities. For the second consecutive year, the season will conclude in Utah, as the “State of Sport” once again hosts the season finale, although this time with fans in attendance.

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Boeing will lay off another 7,000 workers as losses mount

Boeing announced it will cut an additional 7,000 jobs as its losses continue to mount following a plunge in revenue.

A deep recession should hurt Trump's reelection bid, but this isn't a usual downturn

With less than a week until the election, it's not clear whether news from the economy and stock market will help or hurt President Donald Trump. But Wednesday's massive drop in the Dow can't be helping.