Houston Councilman Defends Unflattering Michelle Obama Meme I Like Black Women

The image shows Obama sitting with her legs uncrossed next to a photo of Trump sitting cross-legged. Both women are wearing pants suits. Travis, who represents Houston’s District G, shared the meme on December 21 with the comment: “Yep. Just saying.” Ashton P. Woods, founder of Black Lives Matter Houston, shared screenshots of the Facebook post and comments underneath on Twitter on December 29, calling on Travis to resign....

December 29, 2022 · 3 min · 461 words · Joshua Whittenbeck

Houston Puts Power 5 Big 12 On Watch With Upset Of Sooners

No. 15 Houston offered the first shakeup for the College Football Playoff picture with a 33-23 victory against the No. 3 Sooners at NRG Stadium, a game that sends intertwined shockwaves through the Big 12, Group of 5 and College Football Playoff race that should continue into November. Houston made the most of those well-deserved taglines. Big 12 contestant, Group of 5 sleeper, College Football Playoff contender. That’s what Tom Herman has created in a little more than 18 months....

December 29, 2022 · 3 min · 567 words · Michelle Hoffman

Houston Robbery Suspect Killed After Homeowner Disarms Him And Shoots Him With His Own Gun

Houston Police said they were called to reports of a shooting at an address at 5822 Ludington Drive, near Hillcroft and W. Bellfort Avenue, which occurred around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday. The force said preliminary information suggests a male robbery suspect was shot at the scene. According to KTRK, the homeowner was in his garage when the suspect approached him and told him he was robbing the property. Police said the homeowner managed to take the suspect’s gun off him and shoot him with it....

December 29, 2022 · 2 min · 425 words · Juan Davies

How Red Dead Redemption 2 Pc Graphics Are Better Than Ps4 And Xbox

Calling it the “ultimate version of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang’s open world epic,” Rockstar Games cited a number of changes in the PC version that improves the previous Red Dead Redemption 2 releases for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The PC release will include a new story mission, new Bounty Hunter missions, Gang Hideouts, Treasure Maps, seven new horses and four new weapons, including the M1899 semi-automatic pistol....

December 29, 2022 · 3 min · 450 words · Mark Lovingood

How 100 Countries Will Adapt To Climate Change

December 29, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Marcos Cain

How A High Ankle Sprain Is Treated

High ankle sprains tend to heal more slowly than common ankle sprains. If a high ankle sprain isn’t treated, the ankle joint can become susceptible to further injury. That treatment will depend on the extent of injury: A mild injury in which the ankle joint can function normally typically can be treated with basic care, perhaps a splint, boot, or walking cast, and physical therapy. A more extensive high ankle injury may require surgery....

December 29, 2022 · 3 min · 558 words · Deanne Carualho

How Americans Are Different

Yes, Iraq is a mess and Bush’s approval ratings are falling. But what is likely to determine the outcome of this election is not how Iraq looks now, but how the Iraqi venture looks in September and October when the campaign is in full swing. The other key factors will be the state of the economy, and what kind of challenger John Kerry proves to be. So far, he has been tentative on the issues and failed to connect on a personal level with the electorate....

December 29, 2022 · 4 min · 753 words · John James

How Andrew Yang Liz Cheney Change Biden S Chances Of Winning In 2024 Poll

By what margin depends on who else gets into the race. While Echelon polling shows Biden’s prospects for re-election have never truly wavered in a potentially close matchup against Trump, talk of potential third-party runs by figures like ousted Republican Representative Liz Cheney and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang could make a significant difference in the race, as a growing number of Americans become interested in third-party candidacies....

December 29, 2022 · 3 min · 479 words · Joseph Valentine

How Are Indoor Track Meets Different From Outdoor Events

This question originally appeared on Quora: The best answer to any question. Ask a question, get a great answer. Learn from experts and access insider knowledge. You can follow Quora on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Answer by Aaron Ellis, Coached High School Track for 10 Years Advantages: Weatherproof environment: Indoor tracks are useful in places where the weather is poor. It gives athletes a place to train and compete during, for example, snow season in the American Northeast....

December 29, 2022 · 3 min · 627 words · Paula Williamson

How Arsenal Could Line Up Against Ludogorets In The Champions League

The Frenchman made his second consecutive appearance in the 4-1 victory over Sunderland on Saturday where he scored two quickfire goals after coming on as a substitute for Alex Iwobi. Giroud is expected to lead the line for the Gunners while Alexis Sanchez, who has played at center forward for most of the season, will likely revert to his favored position on the left flank. Meanwhile, Hector Bellerin, Nacho Monreal, Santi Cazorla and Theo Walcott haven’t traveled with the squad to Sofia due to a mixture of injury worries and fatigue, which paves the way for Carl Jenkinson to start ahead of the in-form Bellerin....

December 29, 2022 · 1 min · 105 words · Sally Clark

How Arsenal Could Line Up With Alexandre Lacazette

The Gunners have pursued the French international for several years and identified him as the man to bolster their frontline. Lacazette can solve Arsenal’s problem Arsene Wenger has a wealth of attacking options at the club, including Olivier Giroud, Danny Welbeck and Lucas Perez, yet Lacazette’s unique individual qualities make him an exciting addition to the Arsenal squad. Lacazette is likely to play in a lone role up front, although Alexis Sanchez’s uncertain future means he could be a potential replacement for the Chilean if Alexis does decide to leave in the coming weeks....

December 29, 2022 · 2 min · 261 words · Jody Pinson

How Bill Stepien Could Take Down Donald Trump But Likely Won T

Bill Stepien, who led Trump’s 2020 campaign, is one of a number of witnesses who are due to give testimony as the panel presents more evidence regarding the events leading up to the January 6 attack. The testimony of Stepien could be significant for the panel’s hopes to present enough evidence for the Department of Justice to launch a criminal inquiry into Trump. Stepien was present on November 7, 2020, when Trump was told that Joe Biden was the winner of the election and that the former president was unlikely to succeed in any of his appeals against the results—advice the former president ultimately ignored....

December 29, 2022 · 2 min · 423 words · Christopher Norwood

How Blac Chyna Drove Kris Jenner To Drink Amid Lengthy Legal Battle

Chyna—whose real name is Angela White—sued Jenner, 67, and her daughters Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner for defamation and intentional interference with her E! contract. The trial, which took place beginning in April, came five years after Rob Kardashian’s ex-girlfriend filed her lawsuit against them. Chyna, 34, and Rob Kardashian, 35, were first linked in January 2016 when they shared a loved-up photo on Instagram. Their engagement was confirmed months later in April, and by May, the Lashed Bar owner announced she was expecting the couple’s first child together....

December 29, 2022 · 4 min · 645 words · Joseph Hatcher

How Can Lgbtq People Protect Their Mental Health Right Now

Daniels is far from alone. As an alarming rise in charged rhetoric has rippled across the United States in recent months, queer people and allies have been watching in fear. For example, hundreds of bills were filed in the first half of 2022 with the goal of greatly limiting the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans. The majority of the bills target transgender people. Conservative lawmakers and public figures have used derogatory, loaded tropes to incite fear and anger toward the community—for example, falsely labeling queer people as “groomers” and pedophiles....

December 29, 2022 · 7 min · 1314 words · Isabel Glass

How Cereal Earned A Place At The Breakfast Table

Perhaps my latent, fond memory of pouring way too much milk into the bowl lent itself to my professional life much later, when I was tasked with analyzing the cereal industry at the research firm IBISWorld. I reported on the cereal business from an economic standpoint, but the opportunity also provided a window into the cultural implications of this breakfast staple. A Brief History of Cereal Derivatives of hot cereal items like oatmeal and porridge have existed for centuries....

December 29, 2022 · 4 min · 670 words · Tyler Riley

How Common Is Misdiagnosis Or Missed Diagnosis

A misdiagnosis describes a situation when your healthcare provider tells you that you have some illness or condition, but it’s incorrect. For example, a healthcare provider might diagnose the flu, but the patient really has Lyme disease. A missed diagnosis describes the lack of a diagnosis, usually leading to no or inaccurate treatment. An example would be when a woman is told the small lump in her breast is benign, only to learn later that it is, in fact malignant....

December 29, 2022 · 3 min · 533 words · Julie Schradle

How Condoms Prevent Hiv Types How To Choose And Use Them

It is easier to prevent than viruses like herpes that are spread from skin to skin. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can also be used to reduce the risk of sexual transmission of HIV. This article will discuss how HIV is transmitted, how condoms can be used to prevent HIV, when to use a condom, and how to use a condom most effectively. How HIV Is Transmitted HIV is a virus that can be transmitted by exposure to certain types of bodily fluids....

December 29, 2022 · 8 min · 1609 words · Terry Goldberg

How Confidence Lessons From The Runway Are Helping Cancer Patients

“My mom had breast cancer my senior year of college,” McKenzie tells Verywell. “I was angry, but she was so matter-of-fact, even laughing about it. I was sitting there as a young daughter, thinking, How could she be making fun of this? She handled it swimmingly.” McKenzie’s two friends, on the other hand, had a much different reaction to their cancer journeys. “They looked different, they acted differently, and they were withdrawn," McKenzie says....

December 29, 2022 · 6 min · 1168 words · Pam Jones

How Connective Tissue Diseases Are Diagnosed

Examples of common connective tissue diseases include: LupusRheumatoid arthritisScleroderma About 25% of patients with one of the above conditions (or another connective tissue disease like dermatomyositis or Sjogren’s syndrome) will end up developing a secondary connective tissue disease with time. Healthcare providers refer to this as overlap syndrome. Types of Connective Tissue Diseases There are more than 200 types of connective tissue diseases. Some of the more common conditions include:...

December 29, 2022 · 6 min · 1188 words · Katherine Wells

How Credible Is Your Brand Five Tips To Build Trust

This approach to earned media and brand accreditation has worked relatively flawlessly to date, because the press has been viewed as a highly reputable, unbiased source of information. But in recent years, we have witnessed the credibility of the news media (especially in the U.S.) plummet and hover at all-time lows, periodically, as more Americans have grown skeptical that the press is always objective. The result? A rise of other independent news sources like podcasts, blogs and social media, which have further fragmented American news sources — and made it even more important for brands to know where their target audiences are actually consuming news....

December 29, 2022 · 5 min · 920 words · Dora Salters