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‘Talent is global; opportunity is not’: Ghana becomes heart of one of Super Bowl’s biggest commercials - how?

No sooner had Usher delivered the final “Yeah!” of his Super Bowl LVIII half-time show, when the millions watching worldwide were transported from the cacophony of Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to the quiet of a child’s bedroom in Ghana’s capital Accra.

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Shooter at Houston megachurch had lengthy criminal history including weapons charges, police say

The shooting at Houston’s Lakewood Church over the weekend was a “completely preventable horror” as the woman who opened fire had a notable mental illness but was still allowed to own a gun, her mother-in-law said.

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San Francisco 49ers admit they didn’t know new Super Bowl overtime rules, following loss to Chiefs

Super Bowl LVIII came down to the wire. Sixty minutes of action couldn’t separate the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers and so the Super Bowl went to overtime.

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Houston: Megachurch shooter had history of mental illness; was still able to buy gun

The shooting at Houston’s Lakewood Church over the weekend was a “completely preventable horror” as the woman who opened fire had a notable mental illness but was still allowed to own a gun, her mother-in-law said.

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Surgery in space: Tiny remotely-operated robot completes first simulated procedure at space station

A tiny surgical robot in residence at the International Space Station completed its first surgery demo in zero gravity on Saturday, developers of the technology exclusively told CNN.

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Woman accused of marrying mentally incompetent husband for money

The police report reads like the plot of a movie thriller: A Georgia woman accused of marrying a man ruled mentally incompetent for his money, and his family fighting to save his life.

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Most employees think it’s OK to talk about mental health at work; some, still don’t

World events, work problems, illness, financial issues — there are plenty of unhappy stressors that can harm an employee’s mental health.

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Fulton County DA could be disqualified from Trump case

The judge presiding over the Georgia election subversion case against Donald Trump and several co-defendants said Monday that the district attorney who brought the case could be disqualified if she financially benefitted from a personal relationship with her lead prosecutor on the case.

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White House says no change to official TikTok policy

The White House on Monday said there are no changes regarding the administration’s long-standing security concerns over TikTok after the President Joe Biden

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Breaking News: Austin Receives $1 Million EPA Grant for Climate Action

The City of Austin is set to embark on an ambitious journey towards climate resilience and environmental justice, thanks to a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program. This transformative funding initiative, part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, aims to empower local communities in their fight against climate change while promoting equity and sustainability.

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The "Worker Shortage" Myth Depresses Black Wealth

America's business elites have used immigration as a tool to avoid hiring Black Americans for the past two centuries. This pattern of discrimination has depressed African Americans' employment and wages -- and is a significant cause of persistent racial wealth gaps.

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Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Receive Prior USPS Transparency Recommendations from the Office of Inspector General

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Congressman Al Green’s and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia’s senior staff members toured the United States Postal Service (USPS) North Houston and South Houston (Missouri City) Mail Processing Centers in response to prior and ongoing complaints from constituents regarding delayed and failed mail delivery.

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Theatre Suburbia: Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe Dipietro

Brace yourself for an evening of laughter and love as Theatre Suburbia presents "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe Dipietro. Set against the backdrop of family dynamics and Italian American culture, this heartwarming comedy promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.

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Join the 2024 Houston Walk for 1 in 100 to Support Congenital Heart Disease Research

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) for the 2024 Houston Walk for 1 in 100. This family-friendly event, scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at Memorial Park Conservancy, aims to raise vital funds for congenital heart disease (CHD) research, outreach programs, and patient advocacy efforts. With a fundraising goal of $35,000, every step you take and every dollar you raise will make a difference in the lives of those affected by CHD.

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Biden campaign - Jill Biden’s frustration over special counsel report

The renewed questions surrounding President Joe Biden’s age and memory sparked by a special counsel report last week were decidedly unwelcome for the 81-year-old Democrat’s advisers.

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Biden grows more frustrated with Netanyahu as Gaza campaign rages on

President Joe Biden has grown increasingly frustrated behind the scenes with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, telling advisers and others that the prime minister is ignoring his advice and obstructing efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Police identify woman who opened fire in Houston megachurch - what we know

A woman who walked into a popular Texas megachurch Sunday afternoon with a long gun and a young child opened fire before she was killed by law enforcement officers on scene.

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Houston Rallies Against Industrial Giant: A United Stand for Health Over Concrete

In the shadow of the LBJ Hospital in Houston, a battle against environmental injustice is being waged. Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee's assertion rings clear: "You don’t put a facility that crushes concrete, that pollutes the air, just across the street from a hospital." This powerful statement leads a chorus of community leaders, healthcare professionals, and citizens rallying against the TCEQ's decision to authorize a concrete crushing facility that could jeopardize the health of countless Houstonians and erode the $2.5 billion bond investment in the city's healthcare infrastructure.

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RFK Jr. apologizes to cousins offended by Super Bowl ad’s reference to JFK

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized to members of his family who objected to a new TV ad released Sunday during the Super Bowl that repurposed a spot from his uncle’s 1960 campaign.

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Covid-19 finally hit me - here’s what I did

After nearly four years of never testing positive for Covid-19 while editing pandemic coverage alongside my good friends at CNN Health, I caught the latest variant and was down for the count.