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The new FAFSA: What you need to know to get financial aid for college

There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it’s about to look a lot different.There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it’s about to look a lot different.

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$111,500 Grant Funding Open to Texas’ Food & Beverage Trailblazers for Culinary Innovation & Community Giveback Projects

Grant Applications Accepted Beginning October 1 Texas Food & Wine Alliance Marks $532,500 in Grants Given in 10th Anniversary Year

The Texas Food & Wine Alliance (TFWA) announced today that $111,500 in grants will be awarded this year to support culinary innovation and community giveback projects in Texas. Now in its 10th year of giving, the unique grant program has provided $532,500 in funding to the state’s chefs, artisan producers, culinary nonprofits and businesses with innovative projects that support the community.

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May is National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: Thanks to a Transplant, a Wisconsin COTA Teen is Winning Her Battle

May is National Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month. More than 30,000 adults and kids in the United States have CF. In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a 16-year-old girl is currently winning the battle against CF thanks to her life-saving double lung transplant.

Leaders: The Pandemic Has Revealed the Truth About Your Heart. Do You Like What You See?

Deb Boelkes says how you behaved during the coronavirus crisis reveals some essential truths about whether you lead with your head only or also with your heart. The good news? It's not too late to switch to a more heartfelt leadership style. Here's what that looks like.

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Adventure Awaits When You #UnlockTampaBay

vNow that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, it’s time to start planning this year’s vacation getaways. For some, an international destination might be an option but for others on a more limited budget, domestic travel is the way to go in 2019.

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Pandemic Unemployment Benefits and Eviction Protections Have Expired. Here's What Federal Help Is Still Available

Americans are no longer protected from evictions or receiving beefed-up unemployment payments, but they are still benefiting from many other federal coronavirus rescue measures.

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The benefits of owning a dog -- and the surprising science behind it

If you have a dog and tell them it's National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: "I thought everyday was dog day! Now where's my treat?"

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Dog ownership is associated with good health. Mandatory Credit: Getty Images

If you have a dog and tell them it's National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: "I thought everyday was dog day! Now where's my treat?"

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CNN Exclusive: DHS rejects plan to protect election officials from harassment as midterms loom

The Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity agency this summer turned down a multimillion-dollar proposal to protect election officials from harassment ahead of the midterm elections, multiple people familiar with the matter told CNN.

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‘I knew I could be killed’: This cash van guard is just one of South Africa’s crime wave victims

For South Africans, normality is a sliding scale. Record electricity blackouts and sustained water outages have crushed businesses, and caused havoc in hospitals and schools nationwide. It’s common to see car-sized potholes in the suburbs of Johannesburg as workmen weld burst pipes. Traffic light outages are a daily occurrence.

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Comfort Food to Beat the Winter Blues

When the temperature drops, there’s nothing quite like the pleasure of simple and delicious comfort food. Instead of letting the winter chill get you down, warm your body and heart with dishes that are both comforting and delicious. After all, there is no better time to satisfy your cravings for feel-good favorites than during the cold winter months.

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Michigan teachers quitting at record rate

Michigan teachers say they are worn down and under paid.

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2019 GMC Sierra Denali Arriving at Dealerships

Bold design, segment-leading technologies and premium amenities define Sierra Denali

The all-new 2019 Sierra set the new benchmark for capability, refinement and innovation when introduced earlier this year. Now, the GMC Sierra Denali is arriving at dealerships and strengthening GMC’s position as the preeminent brand for premium truck buyers.

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One of America's richest families is accused of profiting from the nation's opioid crisis

A court ruling Monday in Massachusetts will expose details about one of America's richest families and their connection to the nation's opioid crisis.

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Eight Surprising Health Truths You've Never Heard Before

In today's health-conscious culture, knowledge and truth are powerful agents for healing and continued wellness. Here, Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, shares eight surprising health truths that will empower you on your journey to lasting health.

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States crack down as Covid-19 hospitalizations reach an all-time high. But there's good news on the vaccine front

First, the good news: A second drugmaker just announced its Covid-19 vaccine has an astonishingly high success rate, based on clinical trial data.

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Boil Water Notice for the City of Houston

A boil water notice has been issued for the City of Houston’s Main Water System (TX1010013). Earlier today, the water pressure dropped below the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s required minimum of 20 PSI during a power outage at the East Water Purification Plant on Sunday, November 27, at 10:30 am.

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With the BA.2 subvariant on the rise, what's safe and what's not? A medical expert explains

As the United States navigates a third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, cases are rising modestly in the Northeast, Philadelphia has reinstituted an indoor mask mandate and some colleges are requiring masks during the final days of the spring semester.

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How to stay cool without air conditioning

Whether you're without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling.

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How to stay cool without air conditioning

Whether you're without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling.