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University of Texas at Austin cuts DEI staff; complies with state law
The University of Texas at Austin is eliminating an unknown number of diversity, equity and inclusion staff positions and closing its department focused on access and belonging on campus, university President Jay Hartzell said in a letter addressed to the campus community and sent to CNN on Tuesday.
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Lizzo doesn’t quit music - says done ‘letting negative people win’
Lizzo would like to issue a clarification.
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Israeli attack kills aid workers - consistent with multiple precision strikes, analysis shows
A deadly Israeli attack that killed seven aid workers from the non-profit World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza on Monday appears to have consisted of multiple precision strikes, a CNN analysis of aftermath videos and images found.
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Bob Iger prevails in Disney’s boardroom showdown; battle leaves him unscathed
The battle for the future of Disney is about to reach its epic conclusion.
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Severe storms/tornadoes leave path of destruction from Georgia to Illinois
Homes and businesses were damaged, several people were injured and tens of thousands remained in the dark Wednesday after a powerful storm system spawned tornadoes and damaging storms from the South to the Ohio Valley, and blizzard conditions and snow in the Great Lakes.
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Amid record audiences/surging ticket prices, Caitlin Clark brings ‘more visibility’ to women’s basketball
At the start of her college basketball career, right in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, Caitlin Clark grew accustomed to playing at empty venues.
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Congressman Al Green Hosts Appreciation Ceremony Honoring Kroger Employees for their Exemplary Courage During the Lethal COVID Pandemic
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Congressman Al Green hosted a special Certificate of Congressional Recognition ceremony for the courageous leadership team and employees of Kroger store #740. Congressman Al Green welcomes the opportunity to salute unsung COVID-19 front-line champions. For information on how to have your front-line champions recognized, call (713) 383-9234 and ask for Rachael Rodriguez or Crystal Webster.
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Congressman Al Green Hosts Appreciation Ceremony Honoring Kroger Employees for their Exemplary Courage During the Lethal COVID Pandemic
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Congressman Al Green hosted a special Certificate of Congressional Recognition ceremony for the courageous leadership team and employees of Kroger store #740. Congressman Al Green welcomes the opportunity to salute unsung COVID-19 front-line champions. For information on how to have your front-line champions recognized, call (713) 383-9234 and ask for Rachael Rodriguez or Crystal Webster.
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Congressman Al Green Hosts Appreciation Ceremony Honoring Kroger Employees for their Exemplary Courage During the Lethal COVID Pandemic
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Congressman Al Green hosted a special Certificate of Congressional Recognition ceremony for the courageous leadership team and employees of Kroger store #740. Congressman Al Green welcomes the opportunity to salute unsung COVID-19 front-line champions. For information on how to have your front-line champions recognized, call (713) 383-9234 and ask for Rachael Rodriguez or Crystal Webster.
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MMCA Honors "Sheroes in Media" Championing Media Diversi
The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) hosted its exclusive 2024 Sheroes in Media Awards reception on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the National Press Club near the White House, with leaders in media, philanthropy and communications gathered to uplift extraordinary women who exemplify diverse media excellence.
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April is Texas State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.
For the 13th year, Whole Earth Provision Co. (WEPCO) has kicked off its “April is Texas State Parks Month,” hosting a fundraising drive supporting Texas State Parks.
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Mexico: Mayoral candidate assassinated in latest violence ahead of general election
A mayoral candidate has been assassinated and three others injured in a shooting in the Mexican city of Celaya, in the latest violence to mar the run-up to the country’s looming general election.
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Travis Kelce brings music to Kansas City with 2nd annual Kelce Jam music festival
Travis Kelce’s connection to music goes beyond his relationship with Taylor Swift.
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Screeners Available for PBS Docu-Series "Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution"
Series Shines Light on Disco’s Groovy Beginnings, Featuring The Village People’s Victor Willis, Labelle’s Nona Hendryx, The Trammps’ Earl Young, The Father of House Music, Marshall Jefferson, Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic and Jake Shears, Sylvester’s Jeanie Tracy, MNEK, Kim Petras, Jocelyn Brown, Jessie Ware, George McCrae, Dexter Wansel, Candi Staton, Anita Ward, David Morales, Honey Dijon, DJ Hollywood, Jamie Principle, Robert Williams, Ron Trent, and More
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Rep. Raúl Grijalva announces cancer diagnosis
Arizona Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva announced on Tuesday that he has sought medical treatment for a “persistent cough” and was subsequently diagnosed with cancer.
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Unlock Delicious Surprises Every Monday with Secret Menu Mondays at The Locker Room
The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill, nestled in the heart of Houston near Texas Southern University, is about to make Mondays your new favorite day of the week with the launch of 'Secret Menu Mondays.' This exciting initiative promises a tantalizing surprise menu item at an exclusive price, available all day every Monday from 5pm to 12am!
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Elon Musk’s X names new head of safety, more than a year after former safety leader’s exit
Elon Musk’s social media platform X on Tuesday announced it’s hiring a new head of safety as it faces ongoing scrutiny over the spread of hateful speech, conspiracy theories and other controversial content on the platform.
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Iran accuses Israel of deadly airstrike on Syria consulate in deepening Middle East crisis - vows revenge
Iran has vowed to retaliate after it accused Israel of bombing its embassy complex in Syria on Monday, in a deadly escalation of regional tensions over the war in Gaza that once again appeared to raise the risk of a wider Middle Eastern conflict.