Here's how some therapists are tackling structural racism in their practice
A new wave of counselors is supporting people of color by 'decolonizing' the practice of therapy. They aim to make therapy more culturally responsive and to take generational trauma into account.
View ArticleSoccer or football? The discussion over the name of the sport is highly charged
Should the game be called "soccer" or "football"? Its a highly charged question as the U.S. plays the England in the World Cup on Friday.
View ArticleTexas Matters: Dachka's Story, U.S. Allies Stuck in Afghanistan and Boerne's...
We hear a migrant's story and learn about her journey from Haiti to the U.S. And trapped in Afghanistan—how Texans are trying to help allies escape the Taliban. Plus, Boerne's 'International Bridge.'
View ArticleEven without a mandate, masks are the norm in Mexico City
At the start of the pandemic in 2020, many governments issued mask requirements. That was not the case in Mexico.
View ArticleElon Musk says Twitter will re-launch its verification program next week
The embattled CEO tweeted Friday that the company will re-launch its paid verification program next week. He says accounts will be manually verified and color coded, but has yet to offer details.
View ArticleVirginia Walmart gunman left a 'death note' saying he felt harassed by coworkers
The store supervisor who fatally shot six coworkers apologized for what he was about to do while simultaneously blaming others for mocking him.
View ArticleBig West Texas earthquake highlights new seismicity rules
The tremor started in an area that regulators watch closely.
View Article'Peanuts' still brings comfort and joy, 100 years after Charles Schulz's birth
While Schulz stipulated that the strip would end with him, his iconic characters live on. His widow, Jeannie Schulz, says people still get comfort from the comic because "it talks about humanity."
View ArticleUkrainian women have started learning a crucial war skill: how to fly a drone
The Female Pilots of Ukraine is the first of its kind in the country at a time when the Ukrainian military has been using drones for reconnaissance and fighting against Russian forces.
View ArticleHow artists and influencers set the stage for Hip-Hop's global rise
Four decades after the New York City Rap Tour made history in Europe, Hip-Hop's influence is everywhere - in art, fashion and even the 2024 Olympics.
View ArticleBlack Friday sales rake in a record $9.12 billion from online shoppers
More than 166 million Americans are expected to shop over the five days from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday.
View ArticleTexas oil and gas agency investigating 5.4 magnitude quake, largest in three...
The quake was the third largest in Texas history, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. An increase in seismic activity in Texas has been linked to injecting fracking wastewater underground.
View ArticleMore than 4,000 flights were delayed as holiday travel spikes in the U.S.
More than 100 U.S. flights were canceled, according to tracker, FlightAware. The cancellations and delays come during a period of chaotic travel said to resemble pre-pandemic levels.
View ArticleDowntown welcomes official Christmas tree, River Walk lights, and holiday...
The holiday river parade and official tree lighting ceremony were held downtown over the weekend, but more holiday events are planned in the city's center through New Year's Day.
View ArticleBomb-sniffing dogs are in short supply across the U.S.
The pandemic led to global supply snarls — including a shortage of dogs who detect explosives. One big reason is that the U.S. relies heavily on getting these dogs from other countries.
View ArticleWHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racist stigma
"Removing 'monkey' removes the stigma that monkeypox comes with," an expert tells NPR. But he questions why the World Health Organization will wait a year for the change to take full effect.
View ArticleJoaquín Castro and other lawmakers call for Twitter to ensure protections for...
The San Antonio congressman and his colleagues urged Twitter CEO Elon Musk to reverse recent personnel cuts that they say hinder the platform from effectively moderating Spanish content.
View ArticleUT Health San Antonio receives $3 million grant to train 275 community health...
The three-year grant will train 275 new community health workers and support recertification efforts for 75 current community health workers.
View ArticleIt's no trick; Merriam-Webster says 'gaslighting' is the word of the year
Online searches for the word "gaslighting" on merriam-webster.com increased 1,740% in 2022 over the year before, leading the reference publishing company to name it the word of the year.
View ArticleTickets on sale for December's UTSA championship game, Alamo Bowl
Tickets are now on sale for two major college football games in downtown San Antonioin December.
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