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The US economy grew at a much slower pace in the first quarter
US economic growth slowed to an annualized and seasonally adjusted rate of 1.1% in the first quarter of this year, as businesses rebalanced their inventories and pulled back on spending amid punishing rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
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Sleep apnea raises risk of long Covid by up to 75% for some, study says
Adults who have obstructive sleep apnea have up to an 75% increased risk, on average, of developing long Covid after a SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with people without sleep apnea, a new study found.
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Johnson faces legislative landmines as Republicans let untested speaker chart new course
Mike Johnson swiftly ascended to the speakership with unanimous support from his party. Now comes the hard part.
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12-year-old student with autism charged with felony
A Cobb County 12-year-old student faces felony charges after threatening to burn people and property at his school. But, he has Autism and his family argues, the proper protocols for students with disabilities were not followed prior to charges being filed.
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Climate change is contributing to the rise of superbugs, new UN report says
Climate change and antimicrobial resistance are two of the greatest threats to global health, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme.
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House set to vote to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday
The House is set to vote on whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, where lawmakers could take the rare step of impeaching a Cabinet official for the first time in nearly 150 years.
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Fears of predatory land grabs mount in the ashes of Maui, opening old wounds
The threat of predatory outsiders swooping in to buy up property under the ashes of Maui is sparking outrage and opening old wounds for locals.
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What is flood insurance, and why do you need it?
Tropical Storm Hilary slammed into the Western US this weekend, becoming the first tropical storm to cross California is a quarter century and Nevada’s first tropical storm. Multiple areas of Southern California broke rain records, with Downtown Los Angeles experiencing the rainiest summer day on record. Roads across the state are inundated with water, mud and debris.
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Anger boils over as Kenya’s cost of living protests shake the nation
A wave of deadly protests has hit Kenya as anger over tax hikes and the cost of living spilled into the streets.
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Indonesian presidential election - Ex-army strongman leader claims victory
A former army general with a controversial past has claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election.
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Gene that protected humans 5,000 years ago may be linked to debilitating modern disease
Scientists have compiled the largest database of ancient DNA based on the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across Western Europe and parts of Central Asia from 34,000 years ago until medieval times.
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In majority-Black Georgia county, voting in Senate runoffs is more about fight to vote than right to vote
Johnny Thornton stood on his sprawling catfish farm, once a symbol of empowerment in this majority Black county, and explained how the local election board once tried to strip him of his right to vote.
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Broadway-Bound and Award-winning Titles Highlight Theatre Under the Stars 2017-18 Season
Building upon the artistic acclaim of the of 2016-17 Season and reaffirming the commitment to bring “more theatre to more people”, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announced today a dynamic 2017-18 Season; celebrating the prismatic and perennial impact of musical theatre.
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Primaries in Michigan, Kansas and Missouri: 6 things to watch Tuesday
The dog days of summer are usually a low-key time for members of Congress to be with their family and constituents back home. But this August 4, some are running for their political lives, challenged by insurgent candidates on the left and right.
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Henry Cuellar is a political institution in South Texas. An FBI raid and a second challenge by progressive Jessica Cisneros could topple him
Rep. Henry Cuellar already faced a difficult rematch in the March 1 Democratic primary against the progressive challenger who nearly defeated him two years ago.
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At least 12 Palestinians drown trying to retrieve aid parcels dropped into sea
At least 12 Palestinians drowned off the northern Gaza coast near Beit Lahia on Monday while trying to reach airdropped parcels that had landed in the sea, according to local paramedics.
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TWC Now Accepting Grant Applications to Fund Career and Technical Education
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program. Texas public junior, state, and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools may apply. The JET program has approximately $15 million to provide grants to these applicants in Fiscal Year 2024.
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Democrats are facing stiff battles for governor in these key states
Democratic nominees for governor are facing the stiffest competition this year as the party tries to hold on to its gains from the "blue wave" of 2018, even though Republicans are defending more governorships in November.
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The ‘walking route’: How an underground industry is helping migrants flee China for the US
They come with backpacks carrying a few spare changes of clothes and whatever money and phones they weren’t robbed of by criminals or cartels along the way, arriving at the United States-Mexico border exhausted from the stress of the journey north.
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Europe in ‘pre-war era’ - warns Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk, cites Russia’s threat
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Europe is in a “pre-war era” but still has a “long way to go” before its ready to confront the threat posed by Russia.