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Daunte Wright's funeral is underway, marking another emotional day for a city reeling from police violence

Mourners were gathering in Minneapolis on Thursday to honor the life of Daunte Wright, the Black motorist fatally shot by a Minnesota police officer this month during an arrest attempt.

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Autopsies are being conducted on the guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Here's what we know

Officials are conducting autopsies to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three Americans at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas' Great Exuma island on Friday, according to the Bahamian police commissioner.

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How Gilda Radner changed comedy and helped make 'SNL' a cultural treasure

Gilda Radner -- one of the most influential cast members in "Saturday Night Live" history -- played a pivotal role in shaping "SNL," forever changing the course of comedy.

Harris Health Receives $2.6M Federal Grant to Expand Opioid Addiction Care

A patient tearfully tells Dr. Mohammad Zare at one of Harris Health System’s community health centers how her life would’ve been so different had she received timely treatment for her opioid addiction. For one, she would still have a home and custody of her child.

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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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In Support of its STEAM Educational Programming, The Health Museum to Host ‘Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk’ Fundraiser

On Friday, October 27, 2017, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science invites Houstonians to celebrate and toast to its educational programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) at its largest fundraiser of the year, Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk. The Texas Medical Center member institution is Houston’s most interactive science learning center and the only Smithsonian Affiliate in the Houston Museum District, and this year celebrates its 21st anniversary as the most visited museum of its kind in the nation.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Releases Titles from HBO in November 2020

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings consumers the opportunity to own two exceptional programs from HBO’s distinguished content library. Both titles will be released on Digital in November 2020. Offerings include a compelling documentary about one of Hollywood’s greatest actresses and a new drama series about teenagers living on a U.S. military base in Italy. Now viewers have the chance to purchase more exceptional programs from the premium cable network to add to their own home entertainment library.

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Church Space Founder Day Edwards Launches Free Streaming Program for Churches, Ministries Across the Nation

Day Edwards is no stranger to finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s churches. In 2019, the Houston-based entrepreneur and CEO made a name for herself when she founded a first-of-its- kind, digital platform for churches called Church Space. Known as “the Airbnb for churches,” Church Space is an online marketplace that helps churches earn income by renting out space for weekly worship services in addition to a variety of one-time events and gatherings.

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Black Millennial Launches Virtual Solution for Faith-Based Communities (Prioritizing Safety of Worshipers)

Day Edwards is no stranger to finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s churches. In 2019, the Houston-based entrepreneur and CEO made a name for herself when she founded a first-of-its- kind, digital platform for churches called Church Space. Known as “the Airbnb for churches,” Church Space is an online marketplace that helps churches earn income by renting out space for weekly worship services in addition to a variety of one-time events and gatherings.

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Damaged hearts rewired with nanotube fibers

Texas Heart doctors confirm Rice-made, conductive carbon threads are electrical bridges

Thin, flexible fibers made of carbon nanotubes have now proven able to bridge damaged heart tissues and deliver the electrical signals needed to keep those hearts beating.

Fund created for family of 17-yo killed in crash

The communities of Idaho Falls and Shelley are mourning the loss of a 17-year-old who was killed in a crash Friday.

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Family of 85-year-old Florida woman killed by an alligator files wrongful death lawsuit

The family of an 85-year-old woman who was killed by an alligator while walking her dog has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the real estate company that owns and operates the southeast Florida subdivision where the attack happened.

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Tesla is following in the steps of an unlikely rival: Subaru

Tesla has long led the auto industry — sometimes controversially — with its driver-assist system Autopilot. Now, it finds itself suddenly following the lead of an unlikely rival: Subaru.

MD Anderson Day Educates on Cancer Risk Reduction

Free event featuring giant inflatable lung put a spotlight on cancer awareness and more at The Health Museum

On Thursday, July 25, 2019 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center hosted its annual “MD Anderson Day” at The John P. McGovern Museum of Health Medical Science. Staff and physicians from MD Anderson will provide attendees of The Health Museum with healthy living and wellness resources at no cost, as well as education materials on ways to reduce their cancer risks. This free event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and coincides with The Health Museum’s Free Family Thursday, which is open to the public every Thursday.

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Founder & CEO of CGI Merchant Group, Raoul Thomas and The Gabriel Miami Receive Deal of The Year Award by National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers

Raoul Thomas, Founder and CEO of CGI Merchant Group (CGI), a real estate focused private equity firm, and The Gabriel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton was awarded the Deal of the Year Award by the National Association of Black Hotel Owners (NABHOOD). Andrew “Andy” Ingraham, President and Founder of NABHOOD presented the award last week in Miami alongside Hilton CEO, Christopher Nassetta and Sr. Managing Dire

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Investigation Reveals Buzbee Campaign Paid for Pay-to-Play Campaign

An investigation by the Sylvester Turner campaign has revealed multiple instances and hundreds of thousands of dollars in pay-to-play campaign contributions by the Tony Buzbee campaign.

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Trump's Erdogan Call Reflects Terrorism Focus, White House Says

The Trump administration issued one mightily mixed message Monday.

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Eerie Trailer and Poster Released for 20th Century Studios' Psychological Horror Film 'The First Omen' – Available Now

Prequel to the Classic Horror Franchise Opens Exclusively in Theaters April 5, 2024

Check out the chilling trailer and poster for 20th Century Studios’ upcoming psychological horror film “The First Omen.” The film, which is a prequel to the classic horror film franchise, opens April 5, 2024, exclusively in theaters nationwide.

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Donald Trump's hurricane tweets show he can always go lower

On Thursday morning, Donald Trump tweeted:

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The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $114,000 to Projects Promoting Tourism and Resilience

The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $114,000 in grants to 11 individuals and nonprofit organizations whose work furthers cultural tourism and resilience throughout the city of Houston.