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Golf community rallies to help teenage Ukrainian golfer Mykhailo Golod escape to US

It was a bittersweet moment when Mykhailo 'Misha' Golod stepped off the plane at Orlando International Airport on Friday, March 11.

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Rachel Zegler to present at this year's Oscars

After initially not scoring an invite to the big show, "West Side Story" star Rachel Zegler will now be a presenter at this year's 94th Academy Awards.

Bad Bunny is offering a chance to stay in his lux trailer

Bad Bunny will open the trailer doors to his distinct 53-foot matte black semi-truck for an overnight Airbnb stay.

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Dallas: The American city that's larger than life

Big, bold and, some might say, brash, Dallas is the epitome of Texas. Houston and San Antonio are home to more people. Austin has got its hipster credentials. But nowhere else has helped forge the image of the Lone Star State in the modern imagination quite like Dallas.

Study raises questions about risks of using medical marijuana for mood and anxiety disorders

Some people with pain, anxiety or depression who obtain medical marijuana cards may overuse marijuana within a short time frame, leading to cannabis use disorder while failing to improve their symptoms, a new study found.

Where the US stands on Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5

A month after the US Food and Drug Administration delayed key steps toward authorizing Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5, many parents are more eager for the shots than ever.

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Workplace 'energy vampires' can drain your life force. Stop them with these tips

You sit down at your desk and are about to start your workday when a coworker saunters up to you. After 20 minutes of chatting, your colleague finally leaves you alone, but you find you are too drained to complete any tasks efficiently.

Vulnerable Americans are desperate to find this Covid-19 drug. Thousands of boxes are sitting around unused

Soon after the US Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to Evusheld, a new drug to prevent Covid-19, pharmacist Tom Henry alerted his blog readers. He was thrilled because finally, there was a drug that could protect people like him who are immune-compromised and had a weak response, or no response at all, to their vaccinations.

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BlackRock says Russia's war in Ukraine is the end of globalization

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has ended globalization as we know it, says the head of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager.

High rate of deaths at detention center results in more tools for safety

Families are struggling for answers after the Buncombe County Detention Center saw the worst rates for in-custody deaths between 2019 and 2022 in North Carolina.

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Western leaders begin crucial day of summits on Russia's war in Ukraine with refugee and sanctions announcements

Leaders attending a slew of emergency summits here Thursday were working to settle on the next phase of their response to Russia's war in Ukraine, with new US sanctions and refugee assistance among the steps emerging from the snap talks.

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Here's why gas is $6 a gallon in California, even as prices fall elsewhere

For many drivers in California, the possibility of paying $6 a gallon for gas is no longer something to worry about down the road. It's already a reality.

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US to welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees

The United States will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russia's aggression, a senior administration official announced Thursday.

John Doe identified 40 years after his body was found

A body found in the Escatawpa River in Mississippi in 1982 has now been identified as Gary Simpson.

The future of the Oscars is global. Watch this year's best international feature nominees to know why

The best international feature film category at the Academy Awards could, in some ways, be compared to flying economy. Often, the five films that get a seat aboard the Oscars seem squashed in the back, lest they take up space that Hollywood might want to luxuriate in. You'd like to upgrade to best picture? With twice the room and more prestige, who wouldn't. But many of those seats still appear to be reserved for English-language pictures.

Houston Chamber Choir presents Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil“ on Apr. 23 and Apr. 24 at Rice University

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, Robert Simpson founder and artistic director, presents Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil” on Saturday, Apr. 23 and Sunday, Apr. 24 at Rice University. Houston Chamber Choir was on the eve of presenting “All-Night Vigil” in March 2020 when the world abruptly shut down.

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Jennifer Lopez receives Icon Award at iHeart Music Awards

Jennifer Lopez showed why she deserved the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award at Tuesday's awards show in Los Angeles.

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Wanda Sykes says don't expect 'sober Wanda' at the Oscars

Wanda Sykes plans on partying at the Oscars, while she's hosting.

'People are begging us to sell.' Africa's richest man opens huge fertilizer plant as food crisis looms

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote opened the continent's largest fertilizer plant this week as war in Ukraine cuts off supplies from Russia, threatening a global food crisis.

Wall Street bonuses hit record high

Wall Street firms have figured out a way to beat inflation for their employees: Just hike annual bonuses to record amounts.