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Largest study of brains of athletes younger than 30 finds early signs of CTE even in amateur players
A new study from Boston University’s CTE Center has discovered more than 60 cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE, in athletes who were under the age of 30 at the time of their death. This is the largest study to look at the neurodegenerative disease in young people.
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What You Need To Know About Ticks
As summer heat descends, replacing balmy spring breezes, ticks are becoming active in many regions of the United States. In the coming months, some experts predict that ticks and the diseases they cause will be more abundant due to warmer winter temperatures. Worry, though, is unnecessary since prevention is possible.
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Journey To The Marvels | In Theaters Nov 10
Follow Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel on her journey to team up with Captain Monica Rambeau, her alienated niece, and Ms. Marvel, Jersey City’s own teenage Super Hero. In Marvel Studios’ “The Marvels,” Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as “The Marvels.” The film stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Seo-Jun Park, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, and Samuel L. Jackson. Nia DaCosta directs, and Kevin Feige is the producer. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Mary Livanos and Matthew Jenkins serve as executive producers. The screenplay is by Nia DaCosta and Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik. ► Watch Marvel on Disney+: https://bit.ly/2XyBSIW ► Subscribe to Marvel on YouTube: http://bit.ly/WeO3YJ Follow Marvel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marvel Like Marvel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marvel Watch Marvel on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/marvel Reward your Marvel fandom by joining Marvel Insider! Earn points, then redeem for awesome rewards. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at https://www.marvel.com/insider?Osocia... For even more news, stay tuned to: Tumblr: http://marvelentertainment.tumblr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvel Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/marvelofficial Reddit: http://reddit.com/u/marvel-official
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Offers Prayers For The Missing Sailors On The USS John S. McCain
Jackson Lee: “I pray for the speedy recovery of the missing sailors and urge the Navy to conduct a full-scope investigation into the naval accidents that have injured and killed are brave men and women in uniform.”
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AFT’s Weingarten on Betsy DeVos’ Title IX Announcement
AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to Betsy DeVos’ announcement today on Title IX:
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Wal-Mart, Costco Will Outperform in Face of Amazon
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corporation benefit from key advantages that will allow their shares to outperform even as the broader retail industry struggles with the headwinds created by the rise of Amazon.com, Inc. as noted by a broker dealer with Cowen & Co. and reported on by Barron's.
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Houston Texans Announce 2017 Home Game Themes
Team to Induct Andre Johnson into Ring of Honor
The Houston Texans today announced the themes for each home game in 2017.
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Bengals' Adam Jones Suspended Without Pay For One Game For Violating NFL's Personal Conduct Policy
The NFL today notified Adam Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals that he will be suspended without pay for the first 2017 regular season game for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy.
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Lil B Offers To End James Harden Curse: "It's Time To Talk"
"I apologize to James Harden I'm ready to talk and end the curse."
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Carmelo Anthony And La La Are Separated
After 7 years of marriage, it looks like NBAer Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Anthony are calling a time out.
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Baylor women No. 1 NCAA seed in Oklahoma City Regional
Baylor is going into the women's NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed for the fifth time in seven years.
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Delta warns investors: 'It may be two years or more' for air travel recovery
Yet again, Delta Air Lines posted massive quarterly losses --- and the company is warning investors "it may be two years or more" for air travel demand to return to normal.
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Harris County Clerk Provides Post Harvey Election Update
Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart will provide voters with an update on how Hurricane Harvey has impacted the elections infrastructure as well as provide vital information that displaced voters need to cast a ballot in the upcoming November 7, 2017 General and Special Elections.
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Harvey-Impacted Houstonians Get Access to Critical Resources to Address Unmet Needs after Harvey
On Saturday, May 26, Avenue and the Houston Health Department are partnering to host Harvey Resource Connect, an outreach event geared toward addressing the unmet needs that exist nine months after Hurricane Harvey. Located at the Northeast Restoration Center, the family-friendly event will offer Harvey-impacted Houstonians the opportunity to connect with valuable recovery resources including Avenue’s home repair program, Kids Meals for the summer, tips for avoiding foreclosures and legal advice.
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Harvey-Impacted Houstonians Get Access to Critical Resources to Address Unmet Needs after Harvey
On Saturday, May 26, Avenue and the Houston Health Department are partnering to host Harvey Resource Connect, an outreach event geared toward addressing the unmet needs that exist nine months after Hurricane Harvey. Located at the Northeast Restoration Center, the family-friendly event will offer Harvey-impacted Houstonians the opportunity to connect with valuable recovery resources including Avenue’s home repair program, Kids Meals for the summer, tips for avoiding foreclosures and legal advice.
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Fall Commencement Exercises Streamlined to One Ceremony
This fall, commencement exercises will be streamlined to one ceremony that recognizes all degree candidates. This realignment marks a return for PVAMU to its tradition of hosting one ceremony that incorporates all colleges and the School of Architecture.
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US Announces 15th Virus Case, This One In Texas Evacuee
U.S. officials on Thursday announced the country’s 15th confirmed case of the new coronavirus — an evacuee from China who had been under quarantine in Texas.
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Astros Foundation Deliver Critical Medical Supplies to Texas Medical Center During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Astros Foundation, in partnership with Crane Worldwide, made a major announcement on Wednesday. They will be providing funding, logistics and transportation support to deliver medical equipment to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Houston.
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Local Government Entities are Eligible to Apply for Federal Funding
The Texas Comptroller’s Office is urging eligible local governments to apply for federal funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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East End Houston Business Leaders Unite to Provide Support to USO Troops
Large Donation of Hand Sanitizers and Face Masks to Fight COVID-19
The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce will hold a press conference to announce and present the donation of a large number of hand sanitizers and face masks for 2,000 USO troops, who are stationed across three highly populated areas of Louisiana and Texas.
