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The CIA chief says Putin is 'entirely too healthy.' What do we really know about his condition?

CIA Director Bill Burns gave an unusually candid assessment this week, when he told attendees at the Aspen Institute's annual security confab that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "entirely too healthy."

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Mo'Nique launches Netflix comedy special after suing the streaming giant

Three years after suing Netflix, Mo'Nique is airing a special on the streamer.

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Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart's tortilla challenge is hilarious

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kevin Hart are always keeping us laughing.

Biden Climate Action Ignores Science and the Constitution

President Biden’s executive action on climate fails every test, according to experts at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. The new steps are based on faulty or incomplete science and the president is violating long understood principles of constitutional checks and balances.

Alley Theatre Hosts Young Actor Auditions for A Christmas Carol

Calling all young actors ages 5 to 13 to be considered for Rob Melrose’s magical new adaptation of the heart-warming holiday classic

Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards to Honor Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson, 10 Houstonians at Black-Tie Gala Sunday

Presented by Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, The LemonTree Foundation and Royal Sonesta Houston-

The Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards will be honoring some big names and even bigger hearts, including award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor, producer, and philanthropist Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, this Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Royal Sonesta Houston!

Audit of Houston Affordable Housing Complexes Announced

The Harris County Chief Appraiser is conducting an audit of dozens of apartment complexes that have been given huge tax breaks to provide affordable housing.

Home prices hit an all-time high, even as sales continue to slow

Home prices hit a new all-time high in June, even as home sales declined for the fifth straight month as a lack of affordability continues to push buyers out of the market.

Bipartisan group of senators cuts deal to change election laws in response to January 6 attack

A bipartisan group of senators reached a deal to make it harder to overturn a certified presidential election, marking the most significant response by Congress to former President Donald Trump's relentless pressure campaign to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Wisconsin assembly speaker says Trump called him this month to decertify 2020 election

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said former President Donald Trump called him last week as part of a fresh effort to decertify the state's 2020 presidential election results.

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Rudy Giuliani ordered to testify before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump on August 9

A New York judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to testify next month as a witness before the Fulton County, Georgia, grand jury that's investigating Donald Trump's attempts to undermine the 2020 election.

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The northern hemisphere is baking as fires rip through Europe, while US and China temperatures soar

Hundreds of millions of people around the world were sweltering in extreme heat on Wednesday, as record-breaking heat waves set swathes of Europe's countryside on fire, scorched the US and put dozens of Chinese cities under alert.

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$4 Million Dakri Family Gift Supports UH’s New Center for Economic Inclusion

Establishes Endowed Chair, Professorship and Research Endowment

The Dakri family has pledged $4 million to support the University of Houston’s new Center for Economic Inclusion (CEI) in the C. T. Bauer College of Business. Just launched in May, the CEI’s programs build on Bauer’s award-winning SURE℠ program (Stimulating Urban Renewal through Entrepreneurship), which trains students in business development while simultaneously educating and enabling under-resourced entrepreneurs in the community to launch businesses.

Calming your recession anxiety

The potential for a recession has spurred anxiety in people across the country. A Baylor College of Medicine expert offers tips on how to manage these feelings.

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Help Take Control of Your Mental Health by Following This Tip from Established Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Leslie Matthews

As the discussions surrounding mental health have heightened, it became not only personal but political. Though we can’t always control the progress of our nation, Dr. Leslie Matthews, celebrated surgeon, and Vitamin D expert has extended his knowledge on how we can personally aid in our mental health.

Tiara Hudson, Voting Rights Groups Challenge Commission's Decision to Steal Judgeship From Jefferson County

TODAY The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama (ACLU-AL) filed litigation on behalf of Tiara Young Hudson challenging the constitutionality of the Alabama Judicial Resources Allocation Commission’s transfer of a judgeship from a diverse Jefferson County community to majority-white Madison County.

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Frontlines: Dr. Tondra Moore

Read about the perspective of college health from a distinguished HBCU college health administrator. Tondra Moore, PhD, JD, MPH has a unique background with degrees combining chemistry, law, public health and health care administration.

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How to stay cool without air conditioning

Whether you're without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling.

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David Hasselhoff's 70th birthday turned into a 'Baywatch' reunion

From the looks of it, David Hasselhoff's 70th birthday celebration went swimmingly.