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Instagram's algorithm blocked negative coverage of Trump, but not Biden

A bug in Instagram's algorithm systemically shielded Donald Trump from negative hashtags without doing the same for rival Joe Biden, the company confirmed.

'Wonder Woman 1984' debuts new teaser

We're getting another glimpse at the upcoming "Wonder Woman 1984."

192 dogs rescued from home in Butts County, GA

More than 190 dogs, the majority of them Chihuahuas, were rescued from a Butts County home on Friday, July 31. Butts County Animal Control and volunteers from Butts Mutts went to the home, where the owners surrendered the dogs and helped catch and calm the dogs down.

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New Toys

Watson is excited about the new offensive weapons the Texans acquired in the off-season

This hasn’t been the typical off-season for Texans franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson. In the midst of dealing with a global pandemic caused by COVID-19 and pending contract negotiations, he learned his number one wideout for the last three years, DeAndre Hopkins, was traded to the Arizona Cardinals after a workout.

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The Roof Is On Fire

Arizona uses a torrid fourth inning to defeat Houston 14-7

What was setting up to be a beautiful comeback story for Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1) quickly turned into a horror movie like the Nightmare on Elm. St. series with the bats of the Diamondbacks playing the role of fictional boogey man Freddy Kruger.

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Four New Murals Call Houston’s East End Home

The East End District welcomes four new murals to the neighborhood, making this historic area one of Houston's top art attractions. The murals were created in collaboration with local businesses, art curators Up Art Studio, and the East End Houston Cultural District. With this new addition, more than 50 mural sites decorate the walls and sidewalks of this 16-square-mile area just east of BBVA Stadium in Downtown Houston.

Sam Houston MSTC teacher named finalist for national award in Career and Technical Education

Educator among 50 finalists for annual excellence award from national retailer Harbor Freight Tools

Sam Houston MSTC Plumbing and Pipes Trades teacher Raul Ortega has been named one of 50 finalists from across the nation for the 2020 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.

COVID-19 Patients Get Lifesaving Moves from Prone Teams at Ben Taub, LBJ Hospitals

When COVID-19 attacks the lungs and leaves patients desperately gasping for air, prone positioning patients or proning is now a lifesaver. Teams at Harris Health System’s hospitals—Ben Taub and Lyndon B. Johnson—have perfected the technique of carefully placing patients on their stomachs to improve oxygen levels and breakup fluid buildup in the lungs.

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State-by-State Breakdown: COVID-19 Testing Positivity Rates in the Community & PPE Supply Shortages for Nursing Homes

A state-by-state breakdown of COVID testing positivity rates in the general population and data from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for nursing homes, which is very concerning in relation to our efforts to protect our long term care residents and caregivers from outbreaks.

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Legendary Recording Artist RALPH TRESVANT Releases Stunning Visuals For Smash Single ALL MINE Featuring The Legendary JOHNNY GILL

"ALL MINE" was produced by Gregg Pagani and written by Francesca Francci Richard, Jeffrey Brent Anderson, Sean Tsai and Gregg Pagani. The beautifully performed duet is available on all streaming and download platforms now, via the SRG ILS/UMG label imprint. The stunning music video made its global debut on RollingStone.com and was directed by Dale Resteghini.

Houston Galveston Institute to Provide Free Counseling Services at 37 Schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District

The Houston Galveston Institute (HGI Counseling) will provide free counseling services to students and families at 37 Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD)

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Acting State Department watchdog resigns months after previous inspector general was fired

The acting State Department watchdog Stephen Akard has resigned after serving in the role for less than 3 months following the firing of the previous inspector general by President Donald Trump at the recommendation of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

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'May karma find you all': A woman's obituary for her late husband condemns Trump and people who don't wear masks

Stacey Nagy's husband, David, died two weeks ago from coronavirus complications. She grieved the loss of her longtime love. And then she fumed.

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2020 Could be a History-Making Year for the Black Community – Will You Be Taking Part?

This year, three African American candidates from Orlando, Miami, and Broward are vying for top-ranking law-enforcement positions, putting Florida at a major crossroads when it comes to the State’s Attorney’s race. Campaigning in a time of coronavirus is no easy task, especially when the stakes are so high. If they were all to win, it would be historical in a myriad of ways.

Axios interview reveals the real outrage of Trump's presidency

President Donald Trump's interview with the Axios reporter Jonathan Swan, published this week, was an abject disaster -- not for Swan, who was admirably dogged and professional, but for the incoherent, appallingly ignorant President of the United States, and for all of us who live in the country he leads.

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Ex-acting AG Sally Yates defends FBI investigation into Flynn, calls Barr move to drop charges 'highly irregular'

Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates pushed back Wednesday on current Attorney General William Barr's move to dismiss charges against President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, saying that the FBI's interviews with Michael Flynn were legitimate and calling the Justice Department dismissal "highly irregular."

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A nurse pulled three newborns out of a hospital hit by the Beirut blast

Photojournalist Bilal Jawich was at home on the outskirts of Beirut when an explosion, which has left at least 100 dead and thousands injured, rocked the Lebanese capital.

NBA Legend Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand Donate $2.5 Million to Combat Black Voter Suppression

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are donating $2.5 million toward fighting Black voter suppression as part of a larger 10-year, $100 million effort that Jordan and Jordan Brand announced on June 5 to “impact the fight against systemic racism.”

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Joe Biden will no longer travel to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination

Joe Biden will no longer accept the Democratic presidential nomination in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, officials said Wednesday, in the latest and strongest sign that the Democratic National Convention will be almost entirely virtual due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Nevada approves plan to mail ballots to all registered voters

The state of Nevada has approved a plan to send absentee ballots to all active voters this November, a major expansion of mail-in voting in the battleground state.