Justice O'Connor announces she has been diagnosed with dementia, 'probably Alzheimer's'
Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor revealed in a letter on Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with the "beginning stages of dementia, probably Alzheimer's disease."
Trump embraces 'nationalist' title at Texas rally
President Donald Trump declared himself a "nationalist" during his rally here on Monday night, officially tagging himself with the label that has long defined his populist rhetoric and protectionist policies.
Mariah Carey headed to 'The Voice'
Mariah Carey is headed back to TV, and this time it's as an adviser on season 15 of NBC's "The Voice."
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son leaves empty chair at Saudi conference
A year ago, Masayoshi Son was the star guest at Saudi Arabia's investment conference, sitting alongside Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the glitzy Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh.
This colorless, odorless powder could help solve the global food waste problem
One company is doubling the shelf-life of avocados, citrus and other produce by taking a chemical-free cue from nature.
11-year-old girl 'handles her own' on middle school's football team
A local 6th grade girl is making a name for herself on the football field.
D.C. Attorney General launches investigation into Catholic Church
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine announced Tuesday that he has launched a civil investigation into whether the Archdiocese of Washington violated the law by covering up the sexual abuse of minors.
Hurricane Willa expected to wallop Mexico's Pacific coast with explosive storm surge, rain and dangerous waves
Mexico is bracing for what's expected to be one of the strongest storms to hit its Pacific coast. Hurricane Willa is aiming for the west-central coast Tuesday afternoon or evening. On Tuesday morning, the storm boasted maximum sustained winds of 125 mph and threatened to bring life-threatening storm surge and torrents of rain ashore, according to the National Hurricane Center.
“Checking In: Hospitality-Driven Thinking, Business, and You” by Stephen J. Cloobeck
You only want to relax. At the end of a business trip, you just want a hotel bed with the softest pillows. You don’t want a broken coffee maker, hair in the sink, or malfunctioning air conditioning. No loud sounds in the hallway at midnight. No shortage of shampoo. Just good service and helpful staff and, as you’ll see in “Checking In” by Stephen J. Cloobeck, your customers would agree.
Perry Ellis Partners with Cubavera for Hispanic Heritage Month
Global fashion house, Perry Ellis International, Inc (PEI), and the company's Latin-inspired Cubavera® brand are launching #CubaveraIcons, a multi-faceted campaign for National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Democrats Need Latino Voters -- But Fret Too Many Will Skip the Midterms
Latino voters are angry at President Donald Trump. But that doesn't mean their anger will carry Democrats into House and Senate majorities in November. Democrats had hoped that Trump's actions -- from attacking Mexicans at the outset of his presidential campaign to separating children from their parents at the southern border -- would galvanize Latinos who have historically skipped midterm elections.
A Healthy Way to Work
Improve health and performance at the office
Between the hours staring at a computer screen and the nearly constant temptation of treats in the breakroom, most offices are not known for fitness and health. However, work is where most Americans spend at least one-third of their days, and it’s a place where simple changes can make a big difference.
JP Morgan Chase to Pay $24 Million to Settle Class Action Discrimination Lawsuit
JPMorgan Chase & Co. will pay $19.5 million to more than 200 current and former black financial advisers and their attorneys in a class action settlement with the bank.
Paula Abdul: Inside the Heart of a Pop Music Legend
On October 3rd, Paula Abdul hit the road on her North American tour; a tour that’s been more than twenty-five years in the making, since her 1992 Under My Spell tour which grossed $60 million in ticket sales (a mint by 1992 standards), yet also yielded some tragedy that almost sidelined the beloved performer forever. The world knows Paula at the plucky, iconic dancer and popstar turned American Idol judge, turned legacy performer. What people may not know is that this Grammy-winning legend had to climb a mountain of adversity, both physical and emotional, to dance again.
Texas High School Students Won't Graduate Unless They Watch Video On How to Interact with Police
Starting this school year, English, history and math, are not the only classes required to graduate high school in Texas. A new state law requires students in grades nine through 12 to receive a class, paired with a 16-minute video, that aims to teach them how to deal with law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Black Seniors in Georgia Ordered Off of Bus Taking Them to Vote
As early voting began Monday in Georgia, a group of black senior citizens gathered for a voter outreach event at Jefferson County’s Leisure Center.
50 Cent Signs New Deal With Starz Worth $150 Million
Rapper and producer 50 Cent has just landed a 4-year deal with Starz worth up to $150 million. His new deal with the premium cable network will include a three-series commitment through his G-Unit Film and Television company. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, comments, "When I sat down with Chris [Albrecht, Starz CEO] and walked him through my plans for G-Unit Film & Television going forward, he let m
Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Partners with Black Law Enforcement Executives to build relationships with Houston area Youth
Law Enforcement officers from the greater Houston area will partner with the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Shell Shack Brings the Whole Kitchen Sink to Houston
Since July of this year, Houston's Heights has been home to a seafood place that captures all of the flavors that our hometown natives crave - spicy crabs, crawfish, shrimp, tasty fried catfish, mixed cocktails, and craft beers. Seven days a week, from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. hungry patrons can indulge their taste buds with boiled infused flavors with varying degrees of heat.
Facebook Takes Down Ads Mentioning African-Americans and Hispanics, Calling Them Political
Dozens of advertisements removed from Facebook for being political ahead of the November midterm elections did not appear to express any political view, a USA TODAY analysis showed.
