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How Kanye West embodies the Payroll Protection Program's big problems

He may be a self-proclaimed "Christian Genius Billionaire," but Kanye West is catching flak after his Yeezy apparel brand applied for government assistance to weather the coronavirus crisis.

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Men with advanced prostate cancer 'missing months of therapy' amid medication shortage

Doctors across the United States who treat people with advanced prostate cancer can't find supplies of a medicine that may help them live longer.

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Travel to the Caribbean during Covid-19: Resources for your trip

If you're planning to travel to the islands of the Caribbean, here are some resources to help you plan your trip during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Local Beverage Pioneer Creates A Booming Crafting Business: Meet The Brands

Local Beverage Pioneer Creates an irresistible partnership with celebrities, influencers and entrepreneurs to create their own tasty concoctions.

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Now Open: Hôtel Swexan Ushers A New Era of Dallas Hospitality

The 134-Room Boutique, Family-Owned Hotel Offers Five Unique Food & Beverage Concepts, Panoramic Rooftop Views and World-Renowned Design, Redefining Luxury in the Dallas Market

The 134-Room Boutique, Family-Owned Hotel Offers Five Unique Food & Beverage Concepts, Panoramic Rooftop Views and World-Renowned Design, Redefining Luxury in the Dallas Market

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Richard Belzer, comedian and 'Law & Order: SVU' actor, dies at age 78

Richard Belzer, the comedian and actor best known for playing the acerbic Detective John Munch across a number of NBC crime dramas, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," over more than two decades, has died, according to his longtime manager. He was 78.

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Deadly Texas wildfire torches 1 million acres – largest blaze in state history – more infernos rage out of control

The Smokehouse Creek Fire has grown to more than 1 million acres in Texas, making it the largest fire on record in the state – surpassing the East Amarillo Complex fire in 2006. It is just 3% contained, fire officials said Thursday morning.

City of Houston activates heat emergency plan

Cooling centers available over the weekend at certain libraries, community centers, multi-service center

The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat over the weekend.

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Special Centerpieces for Holiday Celebrations

Few things bring family and friends together quite like the holidays, and serving up an elegant, seasonal meal centered around a mouthwatering main dish is a recipe for creating lasting memories with the ones you love.

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Reports show White House coronavirus task force has been stepping up mask recommendations all summer, only to be ignored by some states

The White House coronavirus task force gave increasingly urgent recommendations to states about masks over the summer, only to have them mostly ignored by six states, their weekly reports show.

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Boy Scouts' Decision to Welcome Girls Isn't Completely Welcome

The Boy Scouts will soon include girls, and not everyone's happy about it. The 107-year-old organization announced Wednesday that younger girls will be allowed to join Cub Scouts and that older girls will be eligible to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.

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Common antibiotic significantly reduces child deaths across Africa

Giving the antibiotic azithromycin twice a year to young children in sub-Saharan Africa reduced childhood deaths by 13.5%, a new study has shown.

Her “Why:” Local Woman Addressing the Issues of the Community With Non-profit K.Y.C.E.P.

Chasta Winslow is a woman on a mission and passion for helping others - founding Kudos Youth & Community Enrichment Program (K.Y.C.E.P) to bridge the deficit found within Title I schools that serve low-income communities in 2016.

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Fact-checking Trump's CNBC interview

During his Monday morning interview with CNBC, President Donald Trump claimed that China has "lost 15 to 20 trillion dollars in value since the day I was elected."

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A Healthy Way to Work

Improve health and performance at the office

Between the hours staring at a computer screen and the nearly constant temptation of treats in the breakroom, most offices are not known for fitness and health. However, work is where most Americans spend at least one-third of their days, and it’s a place where simple changes can make a big difference.

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Former Gang Member Helps At-risk Youth

Shanduke McPhatter grew up in the Brooklyn projects. "Some nights, I had to eat a syrup sandwich. That was what dinner was. And that hunger will send you out to look for a different way, like going into the store to steal a cake or something to put food in my stomach," McPhatter said.

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Tumor-infiltrating B cells and plasma cells influence early-stage lung cancer biology, immunotherapy responses

Single-cell study provides valuable resource to identify new immunotherapy strategies

Through extensive single-cell analysis, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have created a spatial map of tumor-infiltrating B cells and plasma cells in early-stage lung cancers, highlighting previously unappreciated roles these immune cells play in tumor development and treatment outcomes.

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Hospitalizations for eating disorders grew in the pandemic. The problem isn't over, experts say

Alongside the many impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on pediatric care, researchers have seen a stark increase in young adults seeking treatment for disordered eating behaviors.

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Biden takes on inflation concerns as sweeping agenda hangs in the balance

President Joe Biden on Monday directly addressed concerns that his sweeping economic agenda will serve as an accelerant to inflation amid growing concern about price hikes across the economic spectrum.

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Mental Health: How to Cope With Anxiety, Depression, & Other Mental Health Issues

Mental Health Awareness Month has drifted away from us, but that does not mean you have to drift away from your mental health issues once the month ends!