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Will Smith Stars in New Film Emancipation

Apple Original Films revealed today the trailer for highly anticipated film “Emancipation,” directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Equalizer”) and starring and produced by Will Smith (“King Richard,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Ali”). “Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom.

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Nel ASA and GM Collaborate on Cost Competitive Renewable Hydrogen Production

Nel Hydrogen US, a subsidiary of Nel ASA (Nel, OSE: NEL), has entered into a joint development agreement with General Motors (NYSE: GM) to help accelerate the industrialization of Nel’s proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer platform. By combining GM's extensive fuel cell expertise and Nel's deep knowledge of electrolyzers, the two companies are looking to enable more cost competitive sources of renewable hydrogen.

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HISD Police Department unveils new reporting tool for increased safety and accountability

Houston Independent School District Police Department is introducing a new way for HISD students, families, and stakeholders to report threats or criminal activity on HISD school campuses in an effort to continue building trust and transparency with the community.

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Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” holiday concerts Dec. 10 and Dec. 11

The Choir returns to Villa de Matel for four concerts with guests Treble Choir of Houston and Marc Garvin

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11.

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Seven Top Takeaways from this Year’s Midterms

As the dust settles on the midterm elections and the warnings of a “Red Wave” evaporate, it’s time to take a deep breath and take stock of what we’ve learned. There are many takeaways from the elections this year – and here are a few that top the list for me.

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The League’s County Election Website Review Finds Fewer Counties With Outstanding Websites

In preparation for the 2022 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas completed its ninth review of county election websites. The League commends the 35 websites rated as “outstanding” and the 32 websites rated as “very good” We offer congratulations to these counties and celebrate all counties, large and small, which meet the needs of their voters.

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Burns Original Bar-B-Que, Slim Thug & BossLife Foundation, & Carl Crawford & 1501 Records Are Giving Out 3,500 FREE Thanksgiving Dinners For Annual Thanksgiving Give Away In Acres Homes!

The Burns family will host their annual Thanksgiving community dinner on November 21, 2022, where they will provide 3,500 free dinners. The family is continuing their collaboration with Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation, and 1501 Certified, which was founded by the Co-Owner of Burns, Carl Crawford.

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What we know about the suspect in the deadly University of Virginia shooting

The 22-year-old University of Virginia student suspected of killing three football players and wounding two other people was facing school disciplinary action after UVA officials learned he failed to disclose his conviction last year on a misdemeanor concealed weapons charge, a school spokesperson says.

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New details emerge about the University of Virginia shooting suspect as students mourn the deaths of 3 football players

A torrent of grief has enveloped the University of Virginia, where classes are canceled for a second day after three football players were killed on campus and new details emerge about the fellow student accused of killing them.

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Jeff Bezos hints he's buying the Washington Commanders: 'We'll have to wait and see'

Jeff Bezos may be adding NFL owner to his resume. The Amazon founder, along with Jay-Z, is in talks on a potential joint bid on the Washington Commanders, CNN reported earlier this month. However, it is not clear if the two have yet spoken with Dan Snyder and his wife, Tanya, the current owners of the NFL team.

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TSA to conduct additional training after passenger is allowed on a flight with two boxcutters, agency says

The Transportation Security Administration is admitting multiple failures and is instituting alerts to security officers at airports nationwide after a man got through a checkpoint with two box cutters. The move comes as passengers are expected to flood airports ahead of Thanksgiving.

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Jay Leno recovering from burn injuries

Jay Leno is recovering from burn injuries following a gasoline fire, according to a statement from the hospital where he is getting treatment.

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Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts.

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Google agrees to $392 million settlement with 40 states over location tracking practices

Google has agreed to a record $391.5 million settlement with 40 states for allegedly misleading consumers over its location tracking practices, a coalition of attorneys general announced Monday.

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6 dead after a pair of vintage military aircraft collided at a Texas air show

Six people are dead after two World War II-era military planes collided midair and crashed at Dallas Executive Airport during an airshow Saturday afternoon, killing all on board, the Dallas County Medical Examiner's office said Sunday.

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Pence details fracture with Trump over his refusal to overturn 2020 election in new book

Former Vice President Mike Pence wrote in his new memoir that former President Donald Trump warned him days before the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol that he would inspire the hatred of hundreds of thousands of people because he was "too honest" to attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

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Walmart agrees to $3.1 billion opioid settlement framework

Walmart agreed to the framework of a $3.1 billion settlement, which resolves allegations from multiple states' attorneys general that the company failed to regulate opioid prescriptions contributing to the nationwide opioid crisis.

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Michelle Obama on Donald Trump's 2016 win: 'It shook me profoundly'

Michelle Obama addressed in a new book the deep hurt and disappointment she felt when Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election.

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Trump is on the defense as he prepares for expected 2024 announcement

Should Donald Trump announce his third presidential bid on Tuesday, as is widely expected, he will begin the next phase of his political career under siege.

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Seven Top Takeaways from this Year’s Midterms

As the dust settles on the midterm elections and the warnings of a “Red Wave” evaporate, it’s time to take a deep breath and take stock of what we’ve learned. There are many takeaways from the elections this year – and here are a few that top the list for me.