The Senate Will Vote to Make Credit Freezes Free for Everyone
After the massive data breach at Equifax, consumer advocates called on Congress to make credit freezes free. Now, six months later, the Senate is set to pass legislation that would do just that. The provision is tucked into a broader bill that would roll back regulations on banks created by Dodd-Frank.
3 Deadly Package Explosions in Austin Appear Connected, Police Say
Three explosions that occurred when people picked up packages outside their residences appear to be connected, Austin, Texas, city Police Chief Brian Manley said Monday at a news conference.
Alexa Wants to Be Your New Co-worker
Alexa isn't content being a stay-at-home voice assistant. It wants to join the workforce. Amazon has been working with businesses and developers to bring Alexa into the office. The company launched Alexa for Business in November. It's already being used in some offices, including WeWork's co-working spaces.
Why Are Boston Public Schools Students Being Arrested by ICE?
NAACP to Host Press Conference after Court Hearing
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice calls on the City of Boston to immediately investigate the growing school-to-deportation pipeline entangling Boston Public Schools’ (BPS) students with federal immigration authorities.
House Intelligence Committee to Announce They Are Done with Russia Probe Interviews
The House Intelligence Committee has concluded its interviews for the investigation into possible collusion between President Donald Trump's campaign operation and Russia, a move that signals the beginning of the end for the panel's Russia probe, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Elizabeth Warren Says She Isn't Running for President. Don't Believe Her.
Elizabeth Warren isn't running for president! "I am not running for president in 2020," the Massachusetts Democrat told CNN's Jim Acosta on Sunday. Done and done. (Crosses Warren off super, duper long list of 2020 Democratic hopefuls.)
Cajun Heritage Fest Hosts Wayne Toups & Royal BluGarou
The Cajun Heritage Fest 2018 is going to be a rip-roarin' good time, just like it always has! Headlining the show this year is Wayne Toups & Royal BluGarou! Also hitting the stage during the day will be the ever popular Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns, Travis Matte and the Kingpins, and Donovan Bourque. There will be lots of beer, lots of crawfish, and lots of Cajun music, so if you like any one or two of the three this is the place to be on April 7th!
Crown Royal to Give Away up to $20,000 Worth of Lyft Rides to Help Rodeo Attendees Get Home Safely
o Inspire Exceptional Generosity, the Canadian Whisky Brand is Teaming Up With Lyft to Fund Ride Discounts during the Final Weekend of the Houston Rodeo
As part of Crown Royal’s Live Generously and Life Will Treat You Royally initiative, the Canadian whisky brand is ensuring Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show attendees are celebrating responsibly and making it home safely by joining forces with Lyft to provide rides for rodeo-goers 21 and over.
Eastern Ghouta: Syrian Regime Forces Cut Rebel-held Enclave in Three
The Syrian regime and its allies have splintered the rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta into three parts after the army intensified its onslaught in the region over the weekend, an activist on the ground and state media said.
Honey Shine, Inc. Founder and CEO Tracy Wilson Mourning Announces New VP of Operations and Board Members
Dr. Wendy Ellis, formally of WNBA’s Chicago Sky, brings 15 years of experience to Honey Shine, Inc.
After an intense and extensive search, Honey Shine, Inc. founder and CEO Tracy Wilson Mourning selected Dr. Wendy Ellis as Vice President of Operations and Executive Director. Dr. Ellis comes with more than 15 years of non-profit development and fundraising experience.
When a School Walkout Made a Huge Difference
On May 3, 1963, more than 800 black children in Birmingham, Alabama, skipped school. That morning, local DJ "Shelley the Playboy" Stewart served up some coded patter, confirming that the plan was on as scheduled. "Kids, there's gonna be a party at the park," he said. "Bring your toothbrushes because lunch will be served."
Church of Scientology to Launch TV Channel
The Church of Scientology is headed to television. The organization is set to premiere Scientology TV on Monday, a new network that will air on DirecTV and available via streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV.
Williams Sisters Meet in Indian Wells
Serena and Venus Williams won't be meeting in a grand slam Monday and their match won't be a final, either. But when the siblings face off under the lights in Indian Wells, California, it will still be a hugely significant occasion for the Americans who have combined to win 30 majors and transcended tennis.
Women Claim Monat Hair Products Cause Balding, Scalp Sores
Scalp sores, breakage and hair falling out in chunks. It's a hair care nightmare and women are blaming it on the Monat hair care product line. "I took a picture of my hair, compared it to a picture of before I stared Monat, and my eyes just filled up with tears. It was so thin and it was stringy and I was just sick," said Erin Ostby, a military spouse who used and sold Monat products.
Governor Abbott Appoints 12 to Governor's Commission for Women
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Estela Avery, Tina Yturria Buford, Starr Corbin, Karen Harris, Amy Henderson, Karen Manning, Imelda Navarro, Rienke Radler, Jinous Rouhani, Catherine Susser, and Laura Koenig Young, and appointed Nathali Parker to the Governor's Commission for Women for terms set to expire on December 31, 2019.
Kroger Brings Chef-Designed Prep+ParedÔ Meal Kits to 37 Select Houston Area Stores
Menu selections include eight freshly prepared recipes and require no subscription
What’s for dinner is no longer a question with Kroger’s new Prep+ParedÔmeal kits now available in 37 select Houston area Kroger stores. Kroger offers eight varieties of fresh entrees that are 100 percent measured, prepped and ready to cook. The kits are skillet to plate in 20 minutes or less – one of the shortest prep times for any meal kit on the market.
Tester Touts Bills Signed by Trump in First Re-election Ad
Jon Tester is one of five Senate Democrats running for re-election in states that President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2016 -- a fact on full display in the Montana Democrat's first television ad of the 2018 cycle.
DeVos Struggles to Answer Basic Questions About Schools in Her Home State
Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos stumbled her way through a tense interview on CBS's "60 Minutes" Sunday night, struggling to answer some basic questions about schools in her home state of Michigan and admitting that she does not "intentionally" visit underperforming schools.
After Bruno Mars Is Accused of Cultural Appropriation, Black Celebrities Come to His Defense
Bruno Mars found himself caught in a heated debate about cultural appropriation over the weekend after an activist accused the "24K Magic" star of being a culture vulture profiting off of traditionally black music.
Why Anti-opioid Protesters Littered a Legendary New York Art Space with Pill Bottles
On Saturday, orange and white pill bottles floated by the hundreds in the reflecting pool in front of the iconic Temple of Dendur in New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
