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Monkeys that escaped a lab have been subjects of human research since the 1800s
Read full article: Monkeys that escaped a lab have been subjects of human research since the 1800sThe rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped a South Carolina medical lab this week are among the most studied animals on the planet.
Harris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprint
Read full article: Harris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprintVice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump released new television advertisements on Tuesday as part of a multimillion dollar battle to gain the upper hand in this year’s reshaped campaign.
Staff and shoppers return to 'somber' Sydney shopping mall 6 days after mass stabbings
Read full article: Staff and shoppers return to 'somber' Sydney shopping mall 6 days after mass stabbingsShoppers and workers have returned to a “really quiet” Sydney mall, where six days earlier an assailant stabbed six people to death in an attack that police believe targeted women.
Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One family is pushing for more protections
Read full article: Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One family is pushing for more protectionsA mother and her 14-year-old daughter are advocating for better protections for victims after AI-generated nude images of the teen and other female classmates were circulated at a high school in New Jersey.
Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One family is pushing for more protections
Read full article: Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One family is pushing for more protectionsA mother and her 14-year-old daughter are advocating for better protections for victims after AI-generated nude images of the teen and other female classmates were circulated at a high school in New Jersey.
Colts will activate Jonathan Taylor and he could play Sunday against Tennessee
Read full article: Colts will activate Jonathan Taylor and he could play Sunday against TennesseeCoach Shane Steichen says the Colts will activate running back Jonathan Taylor from the physically unable to perform list and he could play Sunday against Tennessee.
“WHY NOT US?”: Anthony, Hightower maintaining tunnel-vision amid fast start
Read full article: “WHY NOT US?”: Anthony, Hightower maintaining tunnel-vision amid fast startAfter taking the reins of the program in 2021, coach Cornelius Anthony has evidently turned the Fort Bend team into a force worth reckoning.
Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says
Read full article: Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source saysThe Indianapolis Colts are allowing disgruntled running back Jonathan Taylor to seek out a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the situation has told The Associated Press.
Machine Gun Kelly, Lil’ Rustlers Rodeo and so much more: Inside the Houston Rodeo on March 14
Read full article: Machine Gun Kelly, Lil’ Rustlers Rodeo and so much more: Inside the Houston Rodeo on March 14Tuesday at the Rodeo is a great thing for folks who want to avoid the big crowds and still enjoy everything that the massive event has to offer.
THE BIG STAGE: A look at the public, private school storylines
Read full article: THE BIG STAGE: A look at the public, private school storylinesThe UIL and TAPPS postseason is coming to a point. The TAPPS State Weekend starts Friday, while the Regional Finals for UIL will determine the State’s Final Four.
VYPE Class 6A Rankings - Week 3 (9.6.22): North Shore, Katy, Westfield still holding strong atop
Read full article: VYPE Class 6A Rankings - Week 3 (9.6.22): North Shore, Katy, Westfield still holding strong atopHOUSTON - Where has the time gone already? We are into Week 3 of the Texas high school football season and the picture is becoming a little clearer on how things stand.
October existing home sales hit fastest pace since January
Read full article: October existing home sales hit fastest pace since JanuarySales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked higher in October, marking their strongest pace since January, even as resilient demand and competition for relatively few properties on the market kept prices climbing.
Katy, Westfield win revenge games; VYPE's new Top 20 powered by Kelly Malatesta of First United Mortgage
Read full article: Katy, Westfield win revenge games; VYPE's new Top 20 powered by Kelly Malatesta of First United MortgageA pair of Top 10 teams lost last weekend as the VYPE Class 6A Top 20 powered by Kelly Malatesta of First United Mortgage sees some movement at the top.
VYPE U: Westfield vs Strake Jesuit Live Broadcast
Read full article: VYPE U: Westfield vs Strake Jesuit Live BroadcastVYPE U Ambassador Will Turboff is on the call tonight as the Strake Jesuit Fighting Crusaders take on Westfield at 7:00 pm in their home opener. This out of district game brings together two elite teams from 23-6A and 14-6A respectively.
VYPE Football 2021 Preview: District 14-6A
Read full article: VYPE Football 2021 Preview: District 14-6ALast year's District 14-6A title came down to a wild finish between the two top teams - Spring and Westfield. Lions' QB Bishop Davenport threw a 50-yard "Hail Mary" to Travis Sims Jr., to the end game, giving spring the district title.
US existing home sales, and prices, rise again in January
Read full article: US existing home sales, and prices, rise again in JanuaryExisting U.S. home sales rose 0.6% in January from the previous month to a seasonally-adjusted rate of 6.69 million annualized units, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. The red-hot housing market has left the number of available properties for sale at record lows. The dearth of homes for sale has been the main driver of home prices. “No winter slowdown.”The housing market has mounted a strong comeback since last summer after declining sharply in the spring when the coronavirus outbreak hit. AdYun, of NAR, expects the average 30-year mortgage rate to tick higher, possibly reaching 3% by midyear.
Existing home sales rise in 2020 to highest in 14 years
Read full article: Existing home sales rise in 2020 to highest in 14 yearsA "sale pending" sign is posted on.a home in Westfield, Ind., Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Sales of new homes remained steady in October at a seasonally adjusted rate of 999,000 units. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)WASHINGTON – Sales of existing homes rose 0.7% in December, pushing the entirety of 2020 to a pace not seen in 14 years and providing one of the few bright spots for a U.S. economy mired in a global pandemic. Rising sales in the final month of the year lifted activity to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.76 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported Friday. Sales rose to 6.48 million in 2020, the highest level since 2006 at the height of the housing boom.
US long-term mortgage rates slip; 30-year loan at 2.77%
Read full article: US long-term mortgage rates slip; 30-year loan at 2.77%U.S. long-term mortgage rates slipped this week while remaining at record-low levels. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)WASHINGTON – U.S. long-term mortgage rates slipped this week while remaining at record-low levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate home loan eased to 2.77% from 2.79% last week. The damage from the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. and global economies suppressed home loan rates through most of last year. While the rise in mortgage rates is unlikely to derail the bustling housing market, it could make it tougher for would-be homebuyers.
H-Town High School Sports: Highlight Gallery (Dec 21)
Read full article: H-Town High School Sports: Highlight Gallery (Dec 21)The H-Town High School Sports Show continues on AT&T SportsNet and with that came some Football & Basketball Game Highlight Clips! Check out some amazing plays from across the Greater Houston area and be sure to subscribe to VYPE on YouTube for more great video content! Bridgeland vs DekaneyTompkins vs Cy FairFB Marshall vs MontgomeryShadow Creek vs CE KingWestfield vs Klein CainSpring vs Klein OakYpsi Prep vs Legacy PepBeaumont United vs Bellaire
Nov. existing home sales fall 2.5%, following record summer
Read full article: Nov. existing home sales fall 2.5%, following record summerThe market for existing homes cooled slightly in November, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 after climbing through the late spring, summer and early fall despite the pandemic. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The market for existing homes cooled slightly in November, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday, after climbing through the late spring, summer and early fall despite the pandemic. Existing home sales fell 2.5% between October and November on a seasonally adjusted basis to 6.69 million annualized units. Sales of existing homes are still up 25.8% from a year earlier, the trade association said. ___This story has been corrected to say that sales of existing homes totaled a seasonally adjusted 6.69 million units in November and the average sale price was $310,800.
Westfield D dominates; Mustangs beat Klein Cain to advance to 6A-I Region II semifinals
Read full article: Westfield D dominates; Mustangs beat Klein Cain to advance to 6A-I Region II semifinalsIt set the tone for the entire game, which Westfield took 42-24 to advance to the third round of the 6A-I playoffs. Klein Cain, though, was able to answer. Klein Cain intercepted the very next pass by Williams, but the Mustangs defense forced a punt to start the 2nd quarter. Still, Klein Cain has one of the most explosive offenses in Houston for a reason. Coming off its first ever playoff win last week, Klein Cain was poised to get revenge.
VYPE Preseason Boy's Basketball #9: Westfield
Read full article: VYPE Preseason Boy's Basketball #9: WestfieldIf you play for Westfield coach Billy Goffney, you better have a motor. The 'Stangs play football on the basketball court. Westfield went 33-4 and undefeated in district play, before falling in the fourth round to Killeen Ellison. Lonzo Rand, Eli Lee and Tre Jackson have graduated off of last year's team, but Goffney does return Willie Williams – a walking double-double. Now, it's their team as they try and hold off the likes of Eisenhower and Dekaney for the district title.
VYPE CAMPUS CLIPS: Eisenhower holds on in overtime to knock off Nimitz
Read full article: VYPE CAMPUS CLIPS: Eisenhower holds on in overtime to knock off NimitzThe Eisenhower Eagles got a big overtime win over a tough Nimitz squad 33-27 to go 3-1 in district play. RB Waymon Finley led the way on the ground with some punishing runs. Next up for Ike is MacArthur, while Nimitz faces Westfield.
H-Town High School Sports Team of the Week presented by Allegiance Bank
Read full article: H-Town High School Sports Team of the Week presented by Allegiance BankH-Town High School Sports made its debut this past week on AT&T Sportsnet and with that came the first Team of the Week presented by Allegiance Bank. Last week's accolade went to the Spring Lions Football team who is undefeated this season. Check out this piece on the HAIL MARY against Westfield.
VYPE Football 2020 Preview: District 14-6A Preview
Read full article: VYPE Football 2020 Preview: District 14-6A PreviewBut VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. Dekaney brings back their district MVP Quarterback, while the Aldine ISD programs will try and battle their way into the playoff picture in a top-heavy district. Also, watch for first-team, all-district linebacker Ashton Harris (74 tackles, six sacks) and second-teamers CB Kayden Craig and S Jayden Perkins. First-team Quarterback Aldyn Bradley is back after finishing second in the district in rushing (1,196 yards) and passed for 987 yards and racked up 33 total touchdowns. Roy was a first-team, all-district pick a year ago.
Now playing at the mall parking lot: movies, drag shows
Read full article: Now playing at the mall parking lot: movies, drag shows(Dave Kotinsky/Polk Imaging for Westfield via AP)NEW YORK – Angel Dougherty went to the mall last month — not to shop, but to watch a drive-in drag show in the parking lot. Westfield says it has been using its parking lots to draw crowds for years, with circuses, ice skating rinks and car shows. Kilburn Live, another production company, has turned five mall parking lots into drive-ins and is adding others. Walmart, noticing the trend, added drive-in movies to 160 of its parking lots where people can order snacks ahead of time from the store. And it’s also considering renting out parts of its parking lots to companies that want to hold drive-in meetings with their employees.
11 high school football players suspended for brawl between Spring, Westfield
Read full article: 11 high school football players suspended for brawl between Spring, WestfieldSPRING, Texas – Spring ISD announced multiple suspensions Monday for a brawl during a high school football game Friday night between Spring and Westfield at Leonard George Stadium. Spring ISD Athletic Director Willie Amendola said it started when a Spring player reacted to a series of calls against him. On Monday, Spring ISD officials announced that six players from Westfield and five players from Spring High were suspended for a total of 18 games. Four Westfield players were suspended for two games and two players were suspended for one game. One Spring player was suspended for three games, one player was suspended for two games and three players were suspended for one game.
Fight breaks out during Spring, Westfield football game
Read full article: Fight breaks out during Spring, Westfield football gameSPRING, Texas – A fight broke out during a high school football game between Spring and Westfield on Friday at Leonard George Stadium. It's unclear what started the fight or if anyone was injured. A witness said the police with the Spring Independent School District Police Department and referees broke up the fight. The Spring Independent School District released the following statement Saturday:"The behavior displayed on the field does not represent our expectations for good sportsmanship and conduct. We'll be working with the UIL to determine appropriate sanctions and recourse."