Houston Money Week 2018 Kicks Off April 14-22, 2018
Houstonians will have the opportunity to gain a financial education with tools to help them save money, grow their money, improve their credit score, prepare for retirement and more during Houston Money Week kicking off April 14-22, 2018. The city’s premier financial education is a free a community-wide financial education initiative that empowers families and individuals to be successful in making financial choices. HMW serves individuals, families, veterans and small business owners across the greater Houston area, offering free financial education events and raising awareness of community resources.
Groundhog Day: Astros Continue Their Winning Ways On Ring Ceremony Night
In 1993, a movie came out about a weatherman who was sent to cover an annual Groundhog Day ceremony. A crowd gathers and waits for the groundhog to come out and predict the weather for the next six weeks. In the movie, the weatherman keeps reliving the same day over and over again.
We Must Continually Fight to Carry On King's Work
The 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination comes amid a fierce struggle for the soul of America.
Budget to Reduce Your Debt
Managing your money can seem like a daunting task when trying to weigh out what must get paid versus buying things that you just want. The later is the troublemaker. All those incidental expenses for desires that you think you can’t live without adding up and if you don’t watch out those incidentals will have you in the poor house. Not a good look my friend. I want to live in the black and not the red. The best way to do that moving forward is to adopt some new financial habits. Priority number one in this process is creating and managing a budget.
Spotify's market debut is worth billions for Tencent and Sony
Spotify's arrival on Wall Street is music to the ears of some of Asia's biggest tech companies.
Family reunion 24 years in the making captures hearts in China
The extraordinary story of a married Chinese couple reuniting with their daughter nearly 24 years after she went missing has captured the hearts of millions across China.
Tiger Woods' Masters return evokes 'Tiger mania' of old
He last won a major nearly 10 years ago, and has since been mauled by the maelstrom of life yet "Tiger mania" is in full swing at Augusta. From a sex scandal, divorce, and loss of form, to arrest for driving under the influence, addiction to painkillers and four major back surgeries, Tiger Woods' route into the sunset of his career has been rocky to say the least.
Female footballers to attempt record-breaking match for equality
The fight for equality will never be an unbroken upward curve. There are ups and downs in any fight for long-lasting change. That is why, less than 12 months after playing the highest football match in history, a group of female footballers are to attempt another record-breaking feat -- to play football at the lowest point on earth.`
Anger. Outrage. Disbelief. What women say about the gender pay gap
Data analyst Eunice Da Silva just found out that the company she works for pays women half as much as men on average. Her reaction? "Not surprised."
'Stranger Things' creators sued for allegedly stealing show's concept
A filmmaker claims the creators of "Stranger Things" took the idea for the hit Netflix show from him, and he's ready to battle it out in court.
Cynthia Nixon talks politics with Wendy Williams
Cynthia Nixon took her gubernatorial aspirations to "The Wendy Williams Show."
Walker warns GOP 'at risk of a #BlueWave' after Democratic win in Wisconsin court race
The Democratic-backed candidate won a seat Tuesday on Wisconsin's Supreme Court, another warning signal for the GOP that led Republican Gov. Scott Walker to tweet that the party is "at risk of a #BlueWave" in November.
DHS confirms it has detected evidence of mobile snooping devices around DC
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that it has detected evidence of mobile snooping devices around Washington, DC.
Couple sentenced to death for murder of Filipina maid found in freezer
A Kuwaiti court has sentenced a Lebanese man and his wife to death in absentia for the murder of a Filipina maid, the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs said.
Thai officials reveal largest ever crystal meth haul
Authorities in Thailand seized hundred of kilograms of crystal methamphetamine Tuesday in the largest haul of its type in the country's history.
State of emergency declared over Indonesia oil spill
Indonesian authorities have declared a state of emergency over an oil spill off the Southeast Asian country's coast as it continues to spread, causing environmental and economic damage.
The troubling past of a family whose car plunged off a cliff
We may never know why Jennifer and Sarah Hart's SUV plummeted 100 feet over a cliff, killing the couple and three teens. Or whether their three other children are dead or alive.
Dow set to tumble 600 points after China announces new tariffs
US stocks were poised to open sharply lower on Wednesday after China announced plans for heavy tariffs on $50 billion worth of US exports.
10 best hidden Cold War sites in former West Germany
Berlin and its infamous wall are the epicenter for Cold War tourism, but there are plenty of other sites around Germany that portray the tension between east and west after World War II.
WPP CEO Martin Sorrell under investigation for 'personal misconduct'
Martin Sorrell, the CEO of the world's biggest ad agency, is under investigation over claims of "personal misconduct."
