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Traveling to Thailand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

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

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Suspect in Atlanta-area spa shootings might have intended more shootings in Florida, mayor says

The man suspected of killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas was on way to Florida "perhaps to carry out additional shootings," when he was arrested Tuesday night, Atlanta's mayor said Wednesday, citing investigators' findings.

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Here's what we know about the metro Atlanta spa shootings that left 8 dead

At least eight people were found dead at three different spas in the Atlanta area Tuesday. Police say video evidence has led them to believe the same suspect, Robert Aaron Long, is responsible for all three shootings.

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The race between variants and vaccines in US will be a close call, expert warns, and eased restrictions aren't helping

Experts say there's a tough race between Covid-19 vaccinations and a contagious variant that's rapidly spreading across the US, threatening another dangerous surge -- and the eased restrictions only further complicate things.

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A year into the pandemic, Florida is booming and Republican Gov. DeSantis is taking credit

After a year of criticism by health experts, mockery from comedians and blistering critiques from political rivals, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is standing unabashedly tall among the nation's governors on the front lines of the coronavirus fight.

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Adversity Is Making It Tough For Rockets First-Year Coach Stephen Silas

It’s getting harder and harder for Houston Rockets Head Coach Stephen Silas to do his daily press conferences as the only thing he can provide that is consistent is an injury update. The Rockets currently hold the longest NBA losing streak of 16 games this season and although the rookie head coach does not want anyone to have sympathy for him, it is hard not too knowing that he himself has to make decisions on the fly just to have an adequate number of players to even play a game.

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Tucker Receives Invite To NFL HBCU Scouting Combine

Tucker gained national recognition in 2018 when he rushed for over 220 yards in back-to-back games against North Carolina Central (224) and Sam Houston State (245). He finished the 2018 campaign with 1,096 yards where he gained Second Team All-SWAC honors.

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PVAMU’s College of Business to launch Doctor of Business Administration degree this fall

Business executives seeking to bolster their analytical and research skills, better leverage big data, or pivot into a career in academia without leaving their day jobs will soon have the opportunity, thanks to a new doctoral program offered at the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) College of Business (COB).

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This was Texas' first weekend without Covid-19 limits. Here's how it went for business owners

For about a year, Texas businesses have done whatever they could to stay afloat. As Covid-19 ravaged the state and the country, they pivoted to takeout service, operated their dining rooms at reduced capacities and required masks for their employees and their customers, all according to state rules.

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Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo resigning to lead the Miami department

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, who gained a national profile by criticizing President Donald Trump and marching with George Floyd protesters, has resigned to lead the Miami Police Department.

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Oscar nominations 2021: See the full list of nominees

Nominations for 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning and women fared well.

Academy Awards 2021: In a year of streaming, the Oscars should go with the flow

The Oscar nominations reflect the breadth of quality work produced and released in what was by any measure a difficult, terrible year for the movie industry. Viewers can now flock to the streaming services of their choice to see whether they think the voters got it right.

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Daniel Kaluuya and more react to their Oscar nominations

The Oscar nominations were announced Monday morning and some history was made. Not only did women account for a record-breaking 76 nominations, but two women were nominated in the best director category for the first time.

'I don't have to choose between lifestyle and career.' How remote work changed these people's lives

It's been a year since companies across the globe sent employees home to work as the pandemic spread. While many businesses were forced to shut down permanently, remote work enabled others to survive, and even thrive in some cases. As a result, many employers have decided to offer more flexibility when it comes to where and when their employees work.

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Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé make rap history at the Grammys

Will we now get that OnlyFans page Beyoncé rapped about?

Beyoncé reigns after breaking and setting Grammy records

Beyoncé went into the Grammys Sunday with nine nominations, the most of any artist for the night.

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Astros Welcome Back Two Key Players As They Defeat The Washington Nationals 5-0

The Astros got a familiar face back in the lineup on Sunday as they defeat the Washington Nationals 5-0. Manager Dusty Baker got a glimpse of what his potential 2021 regular season lineup will look like in a 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Although they were without the services of third baseman Alex Bregman who is still nursing a hamstring injury, Baker had what some would predict as the starting lineup for the Astros.

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Texas Takeover Pt. II: In-State Rivals Prairie View and Texas Southern Faceoff In SWAC Championship Game

On Saturday, the state of Alabama will witness what a true “Texas Takeover” looks like as the No. 1 seeded Prairie View A&M University will take on No. 3 seeded Texas Southern University in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Men’s Tournament Championship Game at 5 p.m. (CST) on ESPNU. The winner will advance to the Men’s NCAA Tournament.

HARRIS COUNTY Announces $550K In Grants To Combat Food Insecurity

Healthy, fresh food should be affordable and accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many Harris County residents. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 738,140 people in Harris County were considered food insecure, and at least 286,000 live in a food desert. As of January 2021, there are 360,000 children in Harris County experiencing food insecurity.

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Backstage At The 63rd GRAMMY’s: DaBaby Describes His Reaction To Being Nominated For 4 GRAMMYs

The 2021 GRAMMY Awards show performer lineup will also include performances from Black Pumas, Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Mickey Guyton, Haim, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Lil Baby, Chris Martin, John Mayer, Post Malone and more.