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US gas prices are just pennies away from an all-time high
Gas prices continued to climb Monday, rising to just short of a record high. At their skyrocketing pace, the price per gallon record of $4.11 will probably be broken in just a day or two.
NYC firefighters unions demand meeting with Mayor Adams over vaccine mandate exemptions
The new coronavirus variant known as BA-2 is moving through New York City. Despite the increase in numbers, Mayor Eric Adams removed the vaccine mandate for pro-athletes and entertainers, and now some unions are calling foul.
Tesla reports record sales but growth slows in face of growing EV competition
Tesla reported record quarterly sales in the final three months of last year, but it wasn’t enough for it to hang onto its title as the world’s largest maker of electric vehicles.
More than 12 million global deaths are associated with environmental risks every year, Pan American health official says
More than 12 million deaths all over the world are associated with environmental risk factors every year, said Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Assistant Director Jarbas Barbosa.
White House defends Hawaii response amid Biden silence and Trump criticism
The White House is making a concerted effort to defend and explain the federal reaction to the Maui wildfires, highlighting what it describes as a “robust whole-of-government response” on the island.
Are blood pressure measurement mistakes making you chronically ill?
It’s a familiar scenario: You find yourself at the doctor’s office, sitting on the edge of an exam table with your feet dangling inches above the floor. The nurse or medical assistant who seconds ago instructed you to sit now asks you questions about the reason for your visit – all while taking your blood pressure.
Daudreanna Baker Wins Tom Joyner Foundation® ‘Full Ride’ Scholarship to Historically Black University
Daudreanna Baker of Hazlehurst, Miss. is the winner of the 2018 Tom Joyner Foundation® “Full Ride Scholarship” that will cover full tuition, room and board (on campus only) and books up to 10 semesters.
Don’t Suffer Alone: STOP Domestic Violence
This time last year domestic violence was on the rise in Houston. Increasing by almost 10%, victims were now trapped in an enclosed space 24/7 with their abuser. No help from family and friends was available as all were practicing being socially distance while quarantining. Although staying at home to stay safe was enacted to keep everyone was safe from catching the coronavirus, it gave abusers the opportunity to take total control over their defenseless victim(s). Through various community partnerships with the city of Houston, a message was sent out to let survivors know that they don’t have to suffer in silence.
3 California police officers who restrained a man who died in their custody will not face criminal charges
The Alameda County district attorney will not file criminal charges against three police officers who restrained a Northern California man who died in their custody last year.
Mellow Mushroom Announces Open Patio Season
Mellow Mushroom announces new spring menu.
Tarka Indian Kitchen Debuts New Vegan and Vegetarian Items
Vegetable Pakoras, Vegan Lassis, Beyond® Keema Curry and more now available at authentic fast-casual Indian restaurant
Tarka Indian Kitchen is catering to more lifestyles and dietary preferences without sacrificing on the authentic spices and flavors Indian cuisine is most renowned for.
Krispy Kreme donuts are coming to McDonald’s
McDonald’s customers can soon pair Krispy Kreme donuts with their morning McCafe, in a new food partnership that seeks to expand both brands but that could wind up weakening them instead.
A Texas Transplant Family is Celebrating National Minority Donor Awareness Month:
Please Register to be a Life-Saving Organ or Tissue Donor
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. This national observance (first a day and then a week) was initiated in 1996 to increase our nation’s consciousness of the need for more organ and tissue donors from multicultural backgrounds. Starting this year, this nationwide awareness push to engage and educate multicultural communities about the need for organ and tissue donors has been expanded to encompass the entire month of August.
Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of September 14
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Sept. 14, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including four mega sites.
Watch a Sneak Preview of The Simpsons Hip-Hop Special Airing This Sunday
The first one-hour special of THE SIMPSONS airs this Sunday.
Six Mind-body Tips for Less Holiday Stress
There's no denying the joys of the holidays, but with all the shopping, parties and family visits, it's easy to get overwhelmed by emotional and physical stressors. Trust me, I know the feeling!
Stay Food Safe this Thanksgiving Holiday
Keep your stomach full of turkey and free from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving holiday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s important to remember the steps to food safety during America’s biggest meal.
Most Drive-thru Voting Locations to Close for Election Day in Houston
The Houston-area county at the center of a legal fight over drive-thru voting decided late Monday to close nine of the 10 polling places that the county had used as drive-thru voting locations.
Police: Hunt Continues for Armed Teacher Who Kidnapped Student
Six days without a credible tip -- that's how long authorities have been digging for answers in the alleged abduction of a 15-year-old by a teacher at her Culleoka, Tennessee, high school.
Akosua Haynes, 10, an Aspiring Astronaut, and Rylee Paige Johnson, 13, Healing from Losi
Akosua Haynes, 10, wrote a letter to Margot Lee Shetterly, author of “Hidden Figures: The Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race,” letting Shetterly know her book solidified Akosua’s decision to become a NASA astronaut.