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A 2018 exchange between Susan Collins and Jake Tapper on Roe that you need to see
On Friday, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Susan Collins expressed her utter shock and dismay.
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Opinion: A look at one of the two athletes Obama said inspired him most
Arthur Ashe was much more than a gifted athlete on the tennis court: He fought to open doors for African Americans in his sport and was active in the fight to end apartheid in South Africa. He was also deeply engaged in the campaign to de-stigmatize AIDS, the illness that ultimately took his life in February 1993 at the age of 49.
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6 mistakes that led to the 1972 Watergate burglars being caught
Their mission was to break into the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, bug the room and photograph documents. If everything had gone as planned, no one would have ever known.
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Is the Bond Slump Over?
The first half of the year was lousy for investors as stocks sank, cryptocurrencies crashed and even the supposedly less risky bond market performed poorly.
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Firework sales heat up in Kansas City as Independence Day nears
One week away from the Independence Day holiday and sales are sizzling at Fireworks stores around the metro.
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Here's how to protect your money from a potential recession
Whether or not the US economy falls into an official recession, there are still plenty of difficult financial and economic factors hitting investors and consumers.
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Customer Angry Over Food Order Kills Subway Employee
A Subway worker is dead and another is in the hospital following an apparent argument over mayonnaise.
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Influencers recount harrowing experiences with Daily Harvest Crumbles
Instagram-friendly meal kit service Daily Harvest is facing a firestorm of online backlash over the voluntary recall of one of its products, after a slew of people who consumed it reported becoming ill with mysterious symptoms, including extremely elevated liver enzymes.
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Supreme Court further erodes separation between church and state in case of praying football coach
The Supreme Court said Monday that a Washington state school district violated the First Amendment rights of a high school football coach when he lost his job after praying at the 50-yard line after games.
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Instagram is testing AI that verifies your age with a selfie scan. It's not perfect
Instagram is testing new ways to verify its youngest users' ages, including by using artificial intelligence that analyzes a photo and estimates how old the user is.
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Former Minneapolis Police officer Mohamed Noor released from custody after over 3 years behind bars
The former Minneapolis Police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman while responding to her 911 call in 2017 was released from prison Monday after serving over three years behind bars, according to online records from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
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Pro-Russia hackers claim responsibility for 'intense, ongoing' cyberattack against Lithuanian websites
An "intense, ongoing" cyberattack has hit the websites of government agencies and private firms in Lithuania, the Baltic country's defense ministry said Monday.
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New double crater seen on the moon after mystery rocket impact
The moon has a new double crater after a rocket body collided with its surface on March 4. New images shared by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which has been circling the moon since 2009, have revealed the location of the unusual crater.
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Russian court schedules start of Brittney Griner's trial for Friday, her lawyer says
A Russian court on Monday scheduled Brittney Griner's trial to start Friday, according to her lawyer, and ruled the WNBA star's detention be extended six months pending its outcome.
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Raising Cane’s Rallies Texas Communities to Support Make-A-Wish’s Mission
45 Restaurants across Greater Houston area to donate proceeds to Make-A-Wish on June 27
Last November, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers launched a special partnership with Make-A-Wish and granted their first wish to Sadie in Houston. Now, the popular chicken finger brand is once again teaming up with the nonprofit and donating to five Texas chapters to help grant life-changing wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses.
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7 Summer Events to Enjoy in Midtown’s Parks This July
With summer officially underway, there’s no better time to head to Midtown Houston parks to enjoy all the community has to offer. Check out these stacked options of fun-filled ways to get out and discover something new to do in July.
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My Plan For Us To Win
First, we need to know Our Win Number and make sure that all of our Precinct Chairs, County Party Chairs, SDEC Members, Democratic Caucuses, Clubs, Candidates, Officeholders, Donors and Allied Organizations know Our Win Number and what they need to do to do to turnout their share of Our Win Number. (On Average-800 votes per precinct, 25,000 per county and 200,000 votes per senate district. More numbers will be shared at the State Party Convention, in Dallas, July 14-16, 2022.)
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Electric SUV – EPA Rated For 300 Mile Range
Hyundai announced to U.S. media its highly anticipated IONIQ 5 EV and provided updated specifications and features. The all-new IONIQ 5, an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) features a driving range of more than 300 miles, design inspired by Hyundai’s ‘45’ EV concept, relevant technology and best-in-class
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Young Texans Condemn Supreme Court Decision
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, upholding Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban and overturning Roe v. Wade, leaving reproductive rights to be determined by the states.
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The Conrad O. Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation Conducts A Summer Music Institute June 20th through June 24th Music
The Other “M” in S.T.E.M. The Correlation between Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Music
A one-week Summer Music Institute focusing on the art of Music and Academic Excellence, culminating with a Showcase of Talent Expose. The fee of $300.00 per student, includes Tuition, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Interactive workshops, Class Materials, and field trips. For the Showcase of Talent only, a donation of $20.00 is requested. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Conrad O. Johnson Education and Outreach program.