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HOUSTON TEXANS YMCA CELEBRATES THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH WEEK OF CELEBRATIONS
HOUSTON – The Houston Texans YMCA is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a week of celebrations to reflect on the success and contributions they have made to the Houston community throughout the last decade.
TEXANS FIT ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION IN MEYERLAND
HOUSTON – The Houston Texans today announced the opening of their third Texans Fit location in Meyerland. Opening Spring 2021, Houston will be able to train like the pros at the newest team-themed state-of-the-art fitness center in Meyerland Plaza in Houston, Texas; following the opening of the first two Texans Fit locations this past fall in Katy and Rosenberg.
Three The Hardaway Mavericks Tim Hardaway Jr. has offensive outburst to defeat the Rockets.
The Houston Rockets game plan was to keep Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic in check and make the role players beat them. Neither was accomplished as the Mavericks got a triple double (33 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists) from Doncic and 30 points from reserve guard Tim Hardaway Jr. as Dallas beat Houston 113-100 in the “Battle of I-45” at the Toyota Center on Tuesday.
There were 18 attempted calls from the White House to GA secretary of state's office, sources say
There were 18 attempted calls from the White House to the Georgia secretary of state's office between the election and Saturday's phone call, a source with knowledge and a Georgia state official confirmed to CNN.
Sia defends her decision to cast Maddie Ziegler in 'Music'
Sia is explaining why she cast Maddie Ziegler rather than an actor with autism in her new movie, "Music."
We're entering year two of the pandemic. Here's what happens next
Our global coronavirus nightmare is entering its second year, and we're hanging on the best we can.
CDC hopes to double the number of coronavirus samples checked for new mutations
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hopes to more than double the number of coronavirus genomes sequenced to watch for new mutations in the US over the next two weeks, a top official said Sunday.
Woman saves neighbors from fire, rescue caught on doorbell cam
An Avondale woman is being called a hero after rescuing the family next door from a house fire. It was all caught on video from the house's Ring doorbell camera.
MGM makes $11 billion bid for UK gambling group
MGM Resorts International is attempting to buy the owner of British gambling brand Ladbrokes, making it the latest US casino operator to place a significant wager on the fast-growing online betting industry during the pandemic.
WWII veteran gets surprise parade for 93rd birthday
A U.S. veteran who served in three wars was in for quite the birthday surprise last weekend.
Man rescues victim from burning home
Police are calling one man a hero after he pulled a man from a burning home in Pea Ridge. Tyler Thompson, 37, of Pea Ridge saw his neighbors home catch fire and ran to help.
Slack welcomes workers back with a service outage
New year, same telecommuting headaches. Slack, a popular workplace communication platform, confirmed a service interruption for some users on Monday morning as many workers returned from the holiday break.
2020 was meant to be the year of climate action. Instead, it crowned a wasted decade
2020 was supposed to be the watershed moment for action on climate change, the year the world woke up to the challenge and started taking it seriously. Instead, it has symbolically topped a decade of wasted climate promises.
Nashville bomber mailed materials with his viewpoints to acquaintances, FBI says
The man who detonated a vehicle bomb in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning sent "materials which espoused his viewpoints" to several acquaintances throughout the country, FBI public affairs officer Darrell DeBusk told CNN.
Women are finally driving Moscow's subway trains after a decades-long ban
Trains on the Moscow's famous Metro subway system will now be driven by women, after a decades-long ban on female drivers was overturned.
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.
Biden inaugural festivities to feature national day of service on MLK Day
President-elect Joe Biden's inaugural committee will promote the national day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of festivities ahead of the inauguration on January 20.
Tanya Roberts, Bond Girl and 'That 70s Show' actress, has died
Actress Tanya Roberts, who is best known for her role as a Bond girl in "A View to a Kill" and Midge Pinciotti on "That '70s Show," has died. She was 65.
Thrift stores rely on donations, customers to make it in the pandemic
At the start of a new year, you may find yourself cleaning out your closet. But have you considered where you could donate all your old items?
The last call of 2020 for this Florida fire department was literally a dumpster fire
After an overall unfavorable year filled with uncertainty, one Florida fire department ended 2020 by responding to an ironic last call: a dumpster fire.
Dow tumbles more than 600 points on first trading day of 2021
The Dow tumbled more than 600 points around midday Monday, the first trading day of the New Year, as investors grew worried about the the pandemic and the economic recovery in 2021.
New St. Louis City program to divert mental health calls away from 911
Over the next month, St. Louis City will roll out a new and innovative program meant to help alleviate the strain on 911 dispatchers and potentially save lives.
Biden to campaign in Georgia ahead of runoff elections
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to travel to Atlanta on Monday to campaign on behalf of two Democrats looking to flip control of the US Senate in Tuesday's runoff elections.
Albuquerque could be next city to pass laws against hair discrimination
Albuquerque city council is preparing to look at an ordinance that will focus on hair discrimination. It's called the CROWN Act. CROWN is an acronym for creating a respectful world for natural hair. Bantu knots, locks, afros and even box braids are just some of the hairstyles the CROWN Act is seeking to protect.
Next Man Up Rockets defeat the Kings after Harden sidelined with injury.
As the Houston Rockets prepared to take on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, they were hit with a huge blow to their starting lineup. NBA leading scorer, James Harden was ruled out of the game with a sprained right ankle less than 45 minutes before the 4pm tip-off.
It Aint Where You From, It’s Where You At Free Agent Christian Wood is embracing his opportunity with the Rockets.
The mindset that I believe everyone should be thankful for as we begin a journey into the New Year is to remember that it aint where you are from. It’s where you are at. For Houston Rockets PF/C Christian Wood, he lives that out every time he puts on a Rockets uniform.
Ending The Year On A High Note Rockets defeat the Kings for their first win of the 2020-21 NBA Season
“Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Those lyrics from Auld Lang Syne, the famous song sung at the stroke of midnight every New Year’s Eve, and ironically can be sung at funerals, graduations and other occasions to bid farewell, was exactly the song the Houston Rockets needed to end their horrendous start to the 2020-21 NBA season.
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Start The New Year Off With The Right Drink
When it comes to weight loss, most articles focus on the foods you eat or don’t eat, but what isn’t talked about enough is the drinks. What drinks help you actually get rid of fat.
Americans Looking for Bold Leadership From Biden
As we turn to a new year, the spotlight shines on the new president and the new administration. Even as he assumes center stage in Washington, profound questions still remain about Joe Biden's plans. His initial appointments have been solid, diverse, experienced and capable, drawn overwhelmingly from the established center of the party. He has recognized that the nation faces crises of a scope similar to the Great Depression, calling for bold action.
Trump's tweets and actions put Georgia GOP senators on defense
Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are on defense just under one week from a crucial Senate runoff election that will determine who holds Senate power, as the President's public statements and actions in the final days of his administration are looming over close runoff elections in Georgia.
Tyrese Gibson and wife Samantha are divorcing
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has announced that he and his wife Samantha have split after four years.
'Bridgerton's' Queen Charlotte latest to stir Black debate
Rhimes' production company, Shondaland, is behind the new hit period Netflix drama, "Bridgerton" which includes Black and White members of early 19th century British high society.
Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island,' dies of Covid-19 complications at 82
Dawn Wells, who played the loveable castaway Mary Ann Summers on "Gilligan's Island," died in Los Angeles on Wednesday from Covid-19 complications, her publicist Harlan Boll confirmed to CNN.
Career moves to make in 2021
We've got some big plans for you, 2021. If 2020 left you feeling like all you did was tread water at work, let's make reigniting your career the goal for the new year.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drop a new holiday podcast declaring 'love wins'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released their first podcast through their multi-year deal with Spotify, saying they hope it brings "warmth, a smile and something to think about" to listeners at the end of a difficult year.
If Louie Gohmert is right, we might have had Presidents Al Gore and Hillary Clinton
Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert's federal lawsuit seeking to empower Vice President Mike Pence in his "discretion" to unilaterally reject certain Electoral College votes -- specifically and conveniently, the ones that went for President-elect Joe Biden from key swing states -- is dead on arrival and accomplishes nothing beyond giving false hope to the last and most reality-resistant of the election deniers.
Argentina's Senate to vote on historic bill to legalize abortion
Argentina could make history on Tuesday, as its Senate votes on a bill to legalize abortion. The procedure has long been a divisive issue in the Catholic-majority country, with the impending vote galvanizing activists on both sides of the debate.
Biden eyes cuts to Trump nuclear program as critical arms control deadline with Russia looms
President-elect Joe Biden will explore making cuts to the country's nuclear modernization program, potentially reversing Trump administration efforts to enhance America's nuclear arsenal by developing new weapons. Instead, Biden intends to place greater emphasis on arms control, according to two transition officials and an outside adviser to the incoming administration.
What we know about the 63-year-old Nashville bomber
The man who detonated an RV bomb in downtown Nashville early Christmas morning was a loner with no significant criminal record and as yet no signs of a political ideology.
McConnell blocks effort to quickly increase direct stimulus payments
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked an effort to quickly pass a measure to increase direct stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000, though the legislation could be voted on at a later time or date if McConnell so chooses.
Environmental groups sue Trump administration over rule allowing for faster dishwashers
A coalition of environmental groups sued the Energy Department on Tuesday in an effort to block a new federal rule that would allow for faster dishwashers, arguing it could possibly lead to "higher household utility bills and more pollution."
From rent to canned goods, here's what CNN readers plan to spend their relief payments on
Everyone knows the expression "time is money." But for millions of Americans who lost their jobs or saw their work hours drastically reduced as a result of the pandemic, money buys time. Time to stay in your home. Time to keep your car fueled. Time to keep your cellphone service on.
Sears is dying a quiet, invisible death
Sears has made it through another holiday shopping season. Just barely. Once the nation's leading retailer up through the 1980s, the company that now owns the Sears and Kmart chains emerged from bankruptcy less than two years ago. It avoided another trip to bankruptcy court this year as the Covid-19 pandemic sent department store chains such as JCPenney and Neiman Marcus went through their own bankruptcies, while others such as Lord & Taylor and Century 21 announced they would go out of business.
Croatia hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake, leaving at least 6 dead
At least six people died after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of central Croatia on Tuesday, the Interior Ministry said on Twitter.
Double winter storms will bring snow and ice for New Year's Eve
If you find yourself this New Year's Eve cozy on the couch in your pajamas, like so many Americans during this pandemic, it might be the best place to be. The weather won't be ideal for much of the country, making the "at-home" option of ringing in the New Year sound even better.
How Atlanta rappers helped flip the White House
Welcome to Atlanta, where the players politic. Anger, fear, new voters, PAC money, minority turnout -- these are often credited with shaping elections. What you don't tend to hear is that rappers in hip-hop's modern mecca educated voters and got them to the polls to help bounce an incumbent out of the White House.
Record Covid-19 hospitalizations in US could soon force health experts to ration care
The number of patients hospitalized across the US with Covid-19 is the highest it's ever been -- and at this rate health experts warn some hospitals may have to ration nurses, respirators and care.
Never Underestimate Your Opponent Texans will not take the Bengals lightly on Sunday
Houston Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel has been coaching in the NFL long enough to know that you don’t take any opponent for granted no matter what their record is. As the Texans prepare to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (3-10-1) on Sunday at NRG Stadium, coach Crennel knows that they will be in for a dog fight.
Short-Handed Rockets lose overtime thriller in Portland
The Houston Rockets knew earlier in the week that their delayed open to the 2020-21 NBA season would be a rough one. Their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday was cancelled earlier in the day due to COVID-19 tracing that left them without the league minimum of eight player.
Rockets NBA Season Opener Cancelled Due To COVID
On Wednesday the National Basketball Association postponed the game scheduled between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols. It would have been the season opener for both teams.