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Travel to New York City during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning to travel to New York City, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Georgia voting law leads to calls for some sports events to be moved or canceled

Georgia has a long history of attracting national sports events, but a controversial new voting law might have severe repercussions for that tradition.

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A year ago, this frontline worker was fighting for his life. Now he's walking for the first time since Covid-19

It's been nearly a year since healthcare worker, Peter Woullard, has walked on his own. The 53-year-old, who contracted Covid-19 last March, lost his ability to stand and walk after spending months in the hospital fighting for his life.

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Former officer knelt on George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds -- not the infamous 8:46

Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds, prosecutors said Monday, correcting the 8:46 timing that has become a symbol of police brutality.

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K-pop stars BTS share racial discrimination they faced

K-pop stars BTS have spoken out about their own experience with racial discrimination in the wake of rising anti-Asian violence in the US.

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A sense of 'impending doom'

Much of America's recent progress against Covid-19 is being erased as infections, deaths and hospitalizations multiply nationwide.

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Derek Chauvin trial continues with MMA fighter who watched George Floyd's death

The second day of Derek Chauvin's trial in George Floyd's death began Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed martial arts fighter who stumbled onto the scene of the 46-year-old Black man's final moments.

First selfie studio in the Quad Cities is open

When you think of a photography studio, you probably think of cheesy green screens in a department store. But in Davenport, a new immersive photography studio has a fun and unique take on the industry.

Turning to 'Dr. Google' may not be as anxiety-inducing or misleading as believed, study finds

Have you found yourself Googling your symptoms in an attempt to soothe health-related anxieties, and then worried that you were going to accidentally misdiagnose yourself and make those anxieties worse?

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Black Restaurant Week– Houston Serves Up Heritage with No Crumb Left Behind Campaign

National culinary event continues to generate economic and social support for Black-owned businesses with coast-to-coast and international market expansion

Black Restaurant Week, LLC, hosts its campaign in Houston. The national culinary and cultural campaign celebrates the flavors of African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine with a regional showcase in Houston. Black Restaurant Week is also celebrating six years of service. Since 2015, Black Restaurant Week has developed its multi-city culinary movement of community and culture as it relates to supporting black-owned businesses and talent within the food and beverage industries. The palate-pleasing showcase begins in Houston from Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 21.

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McDonald's Names Desiree Ralls-Morrison as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) announced today that Desiree Ralls-Morrison has been named the company's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, overseeing global legal operations and corporate governance. Ralls-Morrison will start on April 26, 2021 and will be based at the company's Chicago headquarters in the West Loop.

'An answer to our prayers'; St. Charles County first responders bring COVID-19 vaccine to senior apartment complexes

The St. Charles County Ambulance District has vaccinated more than 200 seniors in the last week, thanks to a new partnership between the state's department of public health and first responders across the state.

'How about we call you Fred?': Microaggressions against my Asian name

For many of us Asians living in the West, our name is a tricky subject that often makes us feel self-conscious and embarrassed when people try to pronounce it. Growing up attending American international schools around the world, I got used to teachers struggling with my name. There was always the awkward moment on the first day of school during attendance check when a new teacher got to my name on their student list and had to pause before reading it out loud with hesitation.

International Criminal Court Fast Facts

Here's a look at the International Criminal Court (ICC), a court comprised of 123 states from around the world.

Man fatally shoots neighbor who was arguing with his girlfriend | Caught on camera

A confrontation that took place right before a man was fatally shot in South City Friday was caught on camera.

KKK flyers show up outside dozens of Newport Beach homes

People in the Newport Heights community and the surrounding area woke up Sunday morning to flyers outside their homes promoting Ku Klux Klan ideologies.

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It Has Been A Long Three Months For The Houston Rockets

If I had to take an educated guess. I would say that this has probably been the longest three months of Rockets Head Coach Stephen Silas’s career. Yet despite opening up the 2020-21 NBA Season three months ago to the day, coach Silas has to feel like Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves is his team’s season debut having finally being able to put all the season’s turmoil behind him for now.

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Houston Style Magazine Honors Women Who Did It First

Houston is the place where giants are birth. Walking among us are history makers, trailblazers, and winners. We may not always know their names or what they did.

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Astros win their third straight game behind masterful pitching performance

With one week left before Opening Day, the Houston Astros are getting themselves into regular season form. On Thursday night they won their third consecutive game defeating the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 3-0 at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.

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Rockets Look To Extend Winning Streak Against The Hornets

As one of the hottest teams in the NBA prepares to play on Wednesday. Ok. Wait. I know you are saying to yourself, “Slow down sir. It was just one game.” Semantically speaking you are right. It was just one game to us, but to the Houston Rockets, that game meant everything.