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Parents and pediatricians are growing impatient for a Covid-19 vaccine for younger children

Dr. Bud Weidermann runs one of the US pediatric trial sites for a Covid-19 vaccine and the question coming from parents now isn't about the vaccine itself, but rather, what exactly is taking so long?

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Three respiratory viruses could make you sick this season – but for the first time, there are vaccines against all of them

Last year’s respiratory virus season in the US was a bad one. After two years of extraordinarily light flu seasons, which infectious disease experts attributed to Covid-19 pandemic precautions like social distancing and masking, influenza came roaring back, hitting early and hard.

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Regina Belle Featured on TV One's "UNSUNG" Sunday, June 10 at 9/8c

Regina Belle was a college kid out of New Jersey when she burst on the R&B scene as a vocalist with the Manhattans on the hit "Where Did We Go Wrong." She was eventually signed by Columbia Records and skyrocketed to fame with number one singles, including "Make It Like It Was" and "Baby Come to Me.

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As World Burns, Trump Adds Fuel to Fire

North Carolina has been hit with a storm of biblical ferocity. Florence has left at least 17 dead there, 500,000 without power, with flash flooding across the state from the coast to the western mountains. Landslides and infectious diseases are predicted to follow. North Carolina is not alone, of course.

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Volkswagen Passat GT: A New Version of Cool

What is cool is ever changing as it is defined by a generation. Trends in music, fashion, and language help to bring meaning to “being cool.” Topping that list are cars, specifically sports cars. They are fast, fierce, and oh so fun to drive. Nothing could be cooler. For a week, I got to sit in the driver’s seat of Volkswagen’s sporty mid-size sedan, the 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT V6 and learned how it is a new version of cool.

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The classic car industry could be hurt by tariffs, too

Higher tariffs on cars and parts could sideswipe the collector car industry. More than 20 million cars are classified as "collector cars" in the United States, according to Hagerty Insurance, a company that insures them. More than $1.5 billion worth of collectable vehicles are sold at auction each year, but that represents only a tiny slice of the trade. About 95% of collector car sales are not at auctions.

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Mr. Consistency

Undrafted defensive back Derrick Baity looks to keep doing what got him here.

Webster defines the word consistency as, steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc. It means that an action or behavior is repeated over and over again usually ending in the same result. Texans undrafted rookie cornerback Derrick Baity Jr. should have that word tattooed on his body somewhere as he is the walking example of the word. And if you know Derrick, then you know he loves tattoos.

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A supertall skyscraper is coming to Austin, Texas

There's a well-known saying that everything is bigger in Texas. But so far, that hasn't been the case for the state capital's skyline.

Texas House approves bill allowing election judges to carry a gun in most polling places

The Texas House on Tuesday passed legislation that would allow election judges to carry a handgun in most polling places on Election Day and during the early voting period.

Inspired by sacred music, an artist's 'Black Chapel' is opening in London

A striking meditative temple made of painted black wood has been built in London's Hyde Park as part of a prestigious annual architecture commission.

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Amazon’s Voice-Activated Assistant Will Begin Delivering CPR Instructions

The American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference has provided numerous research and consumer items for the general public. From items regarding African-American women at risk of heart disease facing far more loneliness than their white counterparts to Amazon’s Echo device being able to give users instructions for CPR, heart attack & stroke warning signs, researchers have covered plenty of bases. 

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Boy sends out car design concepts, receives response from Ford

An 11-year-old car enthusiast came up with a design concept and sent it out to his favorite brands. To his surprise, Ford Motor Company actually wrote him back and gave him a die-cast model car.

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Royal wedding: Duke and Duchess of Sussex release official photos

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released several official photographs taken on their wedding day by renowned fashion and portrait photographer Alexi Lubomirski.

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Kim Kardashian passes California's 'baby bar' law exam at fourth attempt

Kim Kardashian has passed a law exam and moved a step closer to being able to practice as an attorney in the state of California.

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Steven Spielberg is creating a horror show you can only watch at night

Steven Spielberg is reportedly writing a horror series for mobile-focused streaming service Quibi ("Quick Bites" for short), that viewers will only be able to watch when it's dark outside.

Parent tracks bus driver after over an hour of driving

Janet Knaak-McLeaney tracked her grandchild's bus through Omaha Public School's Here Comes the Bus app. It shows where the bus is in real-time. Tuesday, Knaak-McLeaney said the bus seemed to drive everywhere except to the child's stop.

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Texas school districts encourage students to wear pink in honor of Athena Strand after a FedEx driver was charged in her kidnapping and killing

Several school districts across Texas are encouraging students to wear pink Monday in honor of Athena Strand, the 7-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped outside her home and killed last week.

Florida Senate passes ban on schools and businesses teaching people to feel guilty for racist history

The Florida Senate voted Thursday to ban public schools and private businesses from teaching people to feel guilty for historical events committed by people of their race, addressing a top priority of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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We Must Work Together to Support HBCUs' Sustainability in America

Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Education sent all colleges and universities across the nation a notice, reminding them that they need to comply with the newly updated cybersecurity regulations published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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Colorado State apologizes for 'Russia' chant at Utah State's Ukrainian player during basketball game

Colorado State University has apologized to Utah State's Ukrainian junior guard after spectators chanted 'Russia" toward him at a men's basketball game in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday night.