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What women can do to reduce risk from heart disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women — for about 1 in 5 women — in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 60 million American women are living with some form of heart disease, yet just over half (56%) are aware that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women.

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House vote to impeach Mayorkas fails in stunning defeat for Republican leaders

The House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed Tuesday evening, a stunning blow to House Republicans who had pushed the effort as a key political goal.

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HCC Revolutionizes Technician Training with Daylong Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Safety Course

The landscape of automotive technology is rapidly evolving with the rise of autonomous, hybrid, and electric vehicles, presenting new challenges and opportunities for mechanics and technicians. In response to this paradigm shift, the HCC Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) has launched an innovative eight-hour safety and fundamentals course designed to equip professionals with the essential skills needed to navigate this transformative industry.

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Federal Court Declines Donald J. Trump's Immunity Claim, Paving Way for Criminal Trial(s)

In a landmark decision that's reverberating through the political landscape, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has delivered a pivotal ruling on Tuesday, firmly asserting that former President Donald J. Trump cannot claim immunity to avoid prosecution over actions taken during his presidency. This ruling, stemming from charges that Trump attempted to undermine the results of the 2020 election, is a momentous juncture in American legal history, potentially setting a precedent for presidential accountability.

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'I appreciate it so much': Man battling ultra-rare form cancer receives homecoming surprise

It was an emotional homecoming for Mike Shapiro of Kenmore on Tuesday.

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Jennifer Crumbley, school shooter mother , guilty of manslaughter in who’s responsible for a mass shooting

Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teenager who killed four students at an Oxford, Michigan, high school in 2021, was found guilty Tuesday of all four counts of involuntary manslaughter in a novel legal case that stood as a test of the limits of who’s responsible for a school shooting.

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Texas Southern University College Of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Graduates Exceed National and State Passage Rate on Licensure Exam

The Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) at Texas Southern University (TSU) proudly announces the exceptional performance of its class of 2023 on the pharmacy licensure exam (NAPLEX®), surpassing both state and national averages.

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TSU's COPHS Graduates Shine with Outstanding Licensure Exam Results

The Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) at Texas Southern University (TSU) proudly announces the exceptional performance of its class of 2023 on the pharmacy licensure exam (NAPLEX®), surpassing both state and national averages.

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Prince Harry returns to UK to be at King Charles’ side - a rare moment of unity amid family rift

Prince Harry has flown back to the United Kingdom to see his father, according to media reports, after the shock announcement on Monday from Buckingham Palace that King Charles III has cancer.

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Black History Month books for Kids

You know your history. You know about slavery and Jim Crow and Harriet Tubman and Malcolm X. You know about all those things, and more. So now make sure your child knows, too, by bringing home these great Black History Month books for kids...

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Janet Yellen will never forget’ scramble to prevent bank run after Silicon Valley Bank implosion

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen detailed on Tuesday the scramble by US officials last March to prevent the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank from infecting the broader economy.

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They fell in love three decades ago - now, pilot planes together

On their first flight together, Joel Atkinson and Shelley Atkinson couldn’t contain their excitement. They enthused to the flight attendants. They posed for photos. They told passengers via a pre-flight announcement.

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Trump does not have presidential immunity in January 6 case, federal appeals court rules

Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency to reverse the 2020 election results, a federal appeals court said Tuesday.

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King Charles’ cancer ‘caught early,’ British PM says

King Charles III’s shocking cancer diagnosis was “caught early,” British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday.

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House set to vote to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday

The House is set to vote on whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, where lawmakers could take the rare step of impeaching a Cabinet official for the first time in nearly 150 years.

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Waikiki, Honolulu, HI urges reporting abuse of homeless people after disturbing account by resident

A Waikiki resident and homeless advocate told Island News he has seen many instances people abusing homeless individuals. He said he has witnessed people, and even some workers, in Waikiki dump their trash on homeless camps to get the people to leave.

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Meta adds ‘AI generated’ label to images created with OpenAI, Midjourney and other tools

Meta says it’s working to identify and label AI-generated images shared on its platforms that were created by third-party tools, as the company prepares for the 2024 election season amid a proliferation of artificial intelligence tools that threaten to muddy the information ecosystem.

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Super Bowl LVIII festivities underway with Opening Night in Las Vegas

After a long, grueling NFL season, it is finally Super Bowl week.

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Ukraine’s railways still running after two years of war - how

Since Russia attacked two years ago, Ukraine has endured ground invasions and relentless missile attacks that have killed thousands and destroyed villages, towns and cities.

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Colorado city pays $1.9 million settlement after officers drew weapons on Black family in mix-up over stolen vehicle

The Colorado city of Aurora said Monday it has reached a $1.9 million settlement with a Black family who had guns drawn on them in a stolen vehicle mix-up in 2020.