Twitter now speaks Swahili. Poa sana!
After years of hashtags and outcries, Twitter now recognizes Swahili, one of East Africa's most common languages.
These are the three Americans released by North Korea
Three American citizens held for months in North Korea have been released, US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Kim Dong Chul, Kim Hak-song and Kim Sang Duk were freed during US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's second visit to the North Korean capital of Pyongyang in two months.
Doctors, teachers and entrepreneurs on H-4 visas fear losing their businesses and jobs
An Obama-era executive order that allows spouses of H-1B holders to work and open a business in the United States enabled Alpa Gajera to build her restaurant business.
Americans are drinking less Bud. The rest of the world loves it
Americans are drinking less Budweiser. But India, Paraguay and South Korea are picking up the slack. Anheuser-Busch InBev said Wednesday that overall sales were up slightly from a year ago and beat Wall Street forecasts.
Uber teams with NASA to make flying cars a reality
Your dream of riding in a flying car may be one step closer to reality. Uber and NASA announced on Tuesday they're teaming up to simulate flying taxis in urban areas.
Google unveils Android P features, Google Assistant updates and more
Google showed off on Tuesday a first look at its next mobile software. Users of Android P, which will debut later this year, will get access to gesture-based navigation, battery saving features and an impressive new text selection tool that works on photos and the real world.
Pauley Perrette bids farewell to 'NCIS'
Warning: This story contains spoilers about the May 8 episode of "NCIS." The "NCIS" lab has lost its resident goth genius.
Taylor Swift: 'I went through some really low times'
Taylor Swift launched her concert tour Tuesday talking about her reputation. The superstar singer kicked off her Reputation Stadium Tour in Glendale, Arizona, and opened up a bit about her trademark snake imagery.
Jordan Peele reveals next film
Practically nothing is known about Jordan Peele's sophomore film, but just the thought was enough to thrill his fans.
Donald Trump just accidentally revealed something very important about his 'fake news' attacks
On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump sent out a tweet bashing the media. Nothing new there.
CIA chief nominee vows not to restart interrogation program
Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump's pick to be the next CIA director, pledged Wednesday she would not restart the CIA's detention and interrogation program and that she would not follow an order that she found morally objectionable.
Walmart is buying India's Flipkart
Walmart has agreed to buy India's leading online retailer Flipkart, paying $16 billion for a controlling stake of 77%.
Porsche offers computerized cruise control for twisty roads
I was going almost 50 miles an hour on a mountain road just north of New York City. Ahead of me, the road curved sharply to the left with just a thin metal railing between the speeding car and a long drop down a mountainside into the Hudson River.
Royal wedding weather: an early look at the forecast
The final countdown is on and everything has been meticulously planned down to the final detail.
Phil Mickelson 'challenges' Tiger Woods to golfing duel
It's the dream pairing golf fans yearn for, but Phil Mickelson has upped the ante and called out Tiger Woods for a separate high-stakes shootout. The veteran duo will play together, alongside another marquee player Rickie Fowler, in the first two rounds of the Players Championship at Sawgrass, Florida, this week, and 47-year-old Mickelson was in playful mood as he threw out the challenge to his old rival.
Are blood pressure measurement mistakes making you chronically ill?
It’s a familiar scenario: You find yourself at the doctor’s office, sitting on the edge of an exam table with your feet dangling inches above the floor. The nurse or medical assistant who seconds ago instructed you to sit now asks you questions about the reason for your visit – all while taking your blood pressure.
OWN ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATE FOR NEW ROMANTIC DRAMA “LOVE IS__” DEBUTING TUESDAY, JUNE 19 AT 10 P.M. ET/PT
OWN announced today its new original one-hour romantic drama from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil (“Being Mary Jane,” “The Game,” “Girlfriends”) and Salim Akil (“Black Lightning”) will premiere on Tuesday, June 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots at 9 p.m. ET/PT). Brock Akil serves as showrunner on the series, which she and Akil created and executive produce through their company Akil Productions, in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television.
ONE-DAY GETAWAY: FabFitTravel® Launches Mini-Retreat Concept in Dallas
This is a great way to connect with like-minded women in the community who are share a love for travel and fitness. Think of it as a sample size experience to the full, week-long retreat. It also makes for the perfect for a Mother’s Day gift since there’s no other experience like this on the market! –Amanda Loyd, Founder FabFitTravel®
Monterey’s Little Mexico Celebrates Police Officers With Free Entrées May 14 During National Police Week
Legacy Tex-Mex restaurant honors local police officers with free offer
In celebration of National Police Week, participating Monterey’s Little Mexico locations will be offering police officers a free entrée on Monday, May 14, 2018 during regular business hours. The special offer is open to all police officers in uniform or with an official identification badge, which must be presented to receive the deal.
Wells Fargo and LISC Join Forces to Fuel Economic Opportunities in Houston’s Underbanked and Low-Income Communities
Wells Fargo provides LISC a $2.5M grant to support Financial Opportunity Centers in 15 citiesWells Fargo is providing $2.5 million to help expand the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s (LISC) Fin
Wells Fargo is providing $2.5 million to help expand the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s (LISC) Financial Opportunity Centers (FOCs) to help underemployed workers in 15 metro areas over the next three years. The grant is expected to help provide employment and training services to more than 26,000 people, with a particular focus on helping build the skills needed to advance in key local industries such as information technology and healthcare. Houston is among the selected markets to receive the grant.
