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Stanley, other drink cups, contain lead - should we worry?
First, Stanley cups were all over social media because so many people wanted them. Now, the oversize tumblers are back in the spotlight over fears they may contain lead.
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Alabama carries out first known execution with nitrogen gas in the US
Alabama inmate Kenneth Smith was put to death Thursday night by nitrogen hypoxia, marking the nation’s first known execution using that method. Now the state’s attorney general wants to help other states interested in using the new form of capital punishment.
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Top UN court says Israel must take ‘all measures’ to prevent genocide in Gaza - stops short of calling for ceasefire
The UN’s top court ordered Israel to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for Israel to suspend its military campaign in the war-torn enclave, as South Africa had requested.
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NASA Empowers Student Innovators with TechRise Student Challenge - Unveils 60 Winning Teams
NASA proudly announces the triumphant culmination of its third TechRise Student Challenge, a groundbreaking nationwide competition designed to ignite the passion for technology, science, and space exploration among students. Sixty exceptional student teams from across the United States have emerged victorious, poised to transform their proposed science and technology experiments into reality. These innovative projects will take flight during NASA-sponsored suborbital flight tests scheduled for the upcoming summer.
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Unwrap Flavorful Delight: Firehouse Subs Offers Exclusive Deal on New Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sub
Firehouse Subs Rewards Members are in for a treat as today marks the final opportunity to relish a mouthwatering 50% off their order on the app or online after 6 pm at participating U.S. restaurants. For those yet to savor the delectable Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sub, this irresistible offer is your ticket to culinary bliss.
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Keep eye on sky for January’s full ‘wolf moon’
The first full moon of the new year, known as the wolf moon, will shine in the night sky Thursday.
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After running almost 7,500 miles across Africa, man’s remarkable quest hangs in balance
A mission to become the first person to run the length of Africa appears to be in some jeopardy due to visa issues.
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Savor the Flavor: The Savoy Unveils Delectable Thursday Steak Night Extravaganza
The Savoy, a cherished neighborhood gem nestled in the heart of Houston's Third Ward, is set to elevate your Thursday evenings with the launch of its enticing new addition – Steak Night on Thursdays!
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Pink Bows Foundation Tees Up for Texas Children’s Houston Open "Birdies for Charity" Campaign
Pink Bows Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advocating for stronger safety protocols and providing safe spaces at large events, proudly announces its participation in the Texas Children’s Houston PGA Open through the Birdies for Charity Program.
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Honda Drives the Legacy of Support for HBCUs with Over $550,000 in New Grants
Honda has taken its commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to new heights with the launch of the "Drive the Legacy" initiative. This multifaceted program, designed to elevate Honda's longstanding support for HBCUs, encompasses educational and career opportunities, program and infrastructure support, outreach and advocacy, and unique experiences celebrating HBCU culture.
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Trials of Michigan school shooter’s parents set to limit who’s responsible for mass shooting
The parents of Ethan Crumbley, the teenager who in 2021 opened fire at his high school in Oxford, Michigan, are going on trial for manslaughter in cases that will test the limits of who is responsible for a mass shooting.
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Former Mayor Pro-Tem Ellen Cohen Backs Todd Litton's Bid for State Senate
In a significant endorsement, Former Mayor Pro-Tem Ellen Cohen has thrown her support behind Todd Litton for State Senate District 15, a position previously held by Mayor John Whitmire.
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Empowering Conversations on Well-being: Common and Dr. Rheeda Walker
Rapper, Actor and Activist Opens Up with University of Houston Psychology Professor Rheeda Walker
In a compelling dialogue centered on mental health and resilience, University of Houston psychology professor, Dr. Rheeda Walker, engages in an intimate conversation with award-winning artist and activist, Common.
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Many parents help support adult children as old as 34
Most parents expect to pay for their children until they become adults. But many say they are still financially subsidizing their now-adult children, sometimes well into their late 20s and early 30s, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
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Amazon’s Ring shutters popular police video-sharing program
Amazon’s Ring will no longer let police and other government agencies request doorbell camera footage from within the company’s Neighbors app, in what privacy advocates are hailing as a long-awaited victory for civil liberties.
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Nose wheel comes off Delta Boeing 757 shortly before takeoff
A Boeing 757 plane lost its nose wheel shortly before taking off at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to US aviation officials.
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Majority of GOP primary voters aren’t MAGA
The voters who turned out for New Hampshire’s GOP presidential primary on Tuesday were less staunchly conservative and less closely tied to the Republican Party than the electorate in last week’s Iowa caucuses, according to the early results of CNN’s exit poll.
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3 days - month's worth -triggers dangerous flash flooding in Texas/Louisiana/Mississippi
Dangerous flash flooding is ongoing across parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi Wednesday as drenching storms deluge the South.
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US scientist outrages British with tea advice – American embassy stirs it up
Two hundred and fifty years after American revolutionaries dumped tea into Boston Harbor, a fresh diplomatic storm is brewing between Britain and the United States over the cherished beverage.