Trump courts Putin as relations with Europe sour
With a sudden flurry of plans for high-level contacts between Washington and Moscow, President Donald Trump appears to be telegraphing an upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin -- a controversial push to engage the Kremlin at a time when relations between the US and key European allies are rapidly souring.
Toys 'R' Us will close for good this week
The end is finally here for Toys "R" Us stores in the United States. The iconic toy retailer will close its final 200 US stores on Friday. Toys "R" Us filed for bankruptcy in September in hopes of turning around. But terrible Christmas sales left it on life support. The chain had 735 US stores when it announced plans to go out of business in March.
Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Debuts on the Big Island of Hawaii
Mauna Kea Resort LLC will Introduce The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort on June 25, 2018, With an Extensive Multi-Million Dollar Transformation
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, in partnership with Mauna Kea Resorts LLC today announced the debut of The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort following an extensive multi-million dollar renovation that will reimagine its guestrooms and suites; introduce four new culinary concepts; and transform the resort’s public spaces with an all-new adults-only pool and enhancements to the existing family pool area.
Trump heads to South Carolina to campaign for Gov. Henry McMaster
President Donald Trump on Monday will visit "famously hot" Columbia, South Carolina, where temperatures are expected to hover in the 90s for most of the day before he takes the stage at a rally for Gov. Henry McMaster.
Stone's alleged Assange conduit expects to be subpoenaed
The man Roger Stone claimed was his back-channel to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during the 2016 campaign declined an interview request from the special counsel and said he expects to be subpoenaed.
Weingarten Realty Announces Pokéworks Coming to Baybrook Gateway
Weingarten Realty (NYSE: WRI) announced Pokéworks leased 1,800 SF at Baybrook Gateway located off Bay Area Boulevard and I-45 in Webster, TX.
Stafford Middle School Math Teacher Celebrates 35 Years With SMSD
Yolanda Kelley taught Seventh Grade Mathematics at Stafford Middle School when it opened in 1983, and she will teach at the new state-of-the-art, three-story Stafford Middle School when it opens next year.
Florida Memorial University appoints a New Interim President
Dr. Jaffus Hardrick takes the helm at south Florida’s only HBCU
The Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University (FMU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jaffus Hardrick to serve as the University’s Interim President. Dr. Hardrick will replace Dr. Castell V. Bryant, who had served in the position. Dr. Hardrick begins his tenure on July 16, 2018.
Fire captain killed, 2 others injured after shooting during fire response at long beach retirement home
A shooting at a Long Beach retirement home left a fire captain dead and two other people injured early Monday, officials said. Capt. Dave Rosa, 45, a 17-year veteran with the Long Beach Fire Department, was killed during a fire response, according to the agency.
Trump insults restaurant that booted Sarah Sanders
President Donald Trump on Monday insulted a small Virginia restaurant that recently asked White House press secretary Sarah Sanders to leave.
Supreme Court allows most disputed maps in Texas, NC gerrymandering cases to be used
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled on two highly anticipated gerrymandering cases in Texas and North Carolina, in orders that mean most of the controversial maps in both states will likely be used this fall's midterm elections.
Wells Fargo and American Express Introduce New Propel Card with Triple Points and $0 Annual Fee
A no-annual-fee rewards card offering triple rewards points on eating out and ordering in, travel and transit, and popular streaming services2
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced a newly enhanced Propel® Card, one of the richest no-annual-fee rewards cards in the industry that offers some of the most inclusive reward categories among leading credit cards, with a $0 annual fee, including
SpokeHub Provides Means to Better Online Conversations
Minority-owned Tech Firm’s App Enables Selected Topics and Targeted Marketing
Everyone who’s ever wished for a social media experience that is more relevant and on-topic can now join SpokeHub, a fast-growing platform that gives users a chance to engage in meaningful conversations about the subjects they care most about.
5 Great Places to Visit in June
Deciding where to travel in June can be tough. School is out in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Families are flocking to beaches and national parks, and prices for airfare and accommodations are rising steadily with temperatures in this part of the world. It can feel like there's nowhere to turn.
“Note to Self,” collected and introduced by Gayle King
Pay attention. Eyes forward, ears open. You’ve heard those things before in your life, and now you say them to yourself, your kids, and your employees. But do they hear what you say now… or, as in the new book “Note to Self,” collected and introduced by Gayle King, will your words ring back in the future?
ABC rolls the dice, again, with Roseanne-free 'Roseanne'
ABC rolled the dice on a new version of "Roseanne" with Roseanne Barr, and thanks to the star's unmanageable nature, wound up getting burned. After taking a principled stand by canceling the show because of Barr's racist tweets, the network has opted for another revival --a Roseanne-free "Roseanne," indicating its new priority is simply cutting its losses.
#Flint: Lead Levels Remain Unchanged
As of Wednesday, the people of Flint, Mich., have gone 1,518 days without a clean and stable water system in their city. The latest preliminary testing results show that the lead levels in the water have remained unchanged from the last six months of 2017, and the state has given notice that it is handing the responsibility for water testing back to the city.
Obama, Biden Slam Trump Family Separation Policy as Immoral
Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden both denounced the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" policy that is contributing to the high number of children being separated from their families by the US government once they illegally cross the border. "
Nina Simone’s Childhood Home in North Carolina Designated a National Treasure
Musician Nina Simone passed away in 2003 at 70 years old, but her legacy survives. A 2015 documentary on her life, What Happened, Miss Nina Simone?, received an Oscar nomination and her influence has touched everyone from Lauryn Hill to Mary J. Blige.
Everything That Rumbles Is Not Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is often a misunderstood condition. Lactose intolerance occurs when you have a lower level of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to digest milk sugar. Many African-Americans are avoiding dairy, particularly milk because they think they are lactose intolerant.
