In the Wake of Tropical Storm Harvey, Houston Needs to Alter Planning Regulations
In the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey, it is crucial to understand Houston’s land-development regulations and their limitations. To effectively respond to the storm and plan for a more resilient future, Houston may need to alter its existing land-development system, according to experts from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
ANEROS® to Donate a Percentage of 2017 Sales to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Houston-based Sexual Wellness Company Names Houston Habitat for Humanity as Recipient
Houston-based sexual health and wellness products manufacturer Aneros is donating a percentage of sales to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston and surrounding areas.
Here to Serve: Star-Studded Artists for Peace and Justice Gala Presented by BOVET 1822 Raises 1.1 Million Dollars in Support of Education in Haiti
Ben Stiller, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jackson Browne, Morgan Spurlock, Paul Haggis and more came together to celebrate and award cultural leaders for their lifetime of service, while raising funds for APJ's
An impressive 1.1 million dollars was raised at the annual Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) Festival Gala, presented by BOVET 1822, held at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). Co-chaired by Natasha Koifman and Suzanne Boyd, the event was co-hosted by an influential team, including APJ Founder, Paul Haggis, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ben Stiller, Shantelle and Yannick Bisson, George Stroumboulopoulos and Audrey Raffy, daughter of BOVET 1822 owner Pascal Raffy. The event kicked off with a surprise for guests in attendance, when APJ CEO David Belle and Haggis called on notable attendees to join them in the spirit of social justice and activism to help serve the meal. All the co-hosts jumped up from their seats and proceeded to serve the guests.
Recap From The Business Of Fashion And Interscope Records' The #BoF500 Gala At The Public Hotel In NYC Saturday Night
On Saturday night, The Business of Fashion and Interscope Records came together to deliver a New York Fashion Week party for the ages in celebration of the fifth annual #BoF500.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Welcomes FEMA’s New “Direct Housing Mission” Plan For Hurricane Harvey Victims in Texas
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary and Homeland Security and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, released the following statement about FEMA’s “Direct Housing Mission” plan to assist Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas:
Sloane Stephens Defeats Madison Keys to Win U.S. Open and her 1st Grand Slam Title
Unseeded Sloane Stephens, who was ranked No. 957 in the world less than two months ago, soared to the top of the tennis world on Saturday with a powerful 6-3, 6-0 victory over 15th-ranked fellow American Madison Keys in the U.S. Open women’s finals.
Miss America 2018 is...
There she is... a history-making Miss America! For the first time ever in the pageant, a contestant from North Dakota won the crown.
North Korea Threatens 'Pain and Suffering' Ahead of UN Sanctions Vote
North Korea has warned the United States that it will pay a "due price" if harsh sanctions against the country are agreed at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday.
The U.S. Has Been Hit by Two Giant Hurricanes. Here's the Financial Toll
One monster hurricane can cause serious economic damage. So what happens when two massive storms hit the U.S. within two weeks of each other?
Meet the Photographer Traveling the World for Free
We all dream of abandoning the 9-5 and traveling the world. We might even start packing our bags, only to come across that inevitable stumbling block: lack of cash.
North Korea Fears; Hurricane Irma; Brexit Vote
1. North Korea fears ease: Global stock markets are rising and gold prices are falling as investors shrug off continued tensions over North Korea.
Myanmar Rejects Rohingya Offer of Temporary Ceasefire
Myanmar's government has rejected a proposed ceasefire by militants in the country's embattled Rakhine state, saying they don't "negotiate with terrorists."
Rohingya Violence a 'Textbook Example of Ethnic Cleansing,' UN Chief Says
The ongoing Myanmar military operation against the minority Rohingya people appears to be a "textbook example of ethnic cleansing," the UN human rights chief said Monday.
How Germany Stacks Up Against Its European Neighbors
When German voters head to the polls on September 24, they'll have to choose from a record 42 parties, but there are just two realistic candidates for Chancellor -- incumbent Angela Merkel, of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), and her Social Democratic Party (SPD) rival, Martin Schulz.
What You Need to Know About Hurricane Irma
Today is September 11. Let's pause for a moment to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks 16 years ago. Now, here's everything you need to know about the devastation that Hurricane Irma has wrought. You can follow live updates here or watch unlimited CNN. Also, CNN.com is offering a text-only version of its web site that's easier to load in low-bandwidth areas.
Diamond Miner's Shares Crash as Tanzania Seizes Exports
Shares in a London-listed mining firm fell as much as 24% on Monday after officials in Tanzania prevented it from exporting diamonds from the east African country.
Republican Sen. Bob Corker Weighs Whether to Retire in 2018
Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, the influential chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee who was once considered for a spot in President Donald Trump's Cabinet, is weighing whether to call it quits next year.
Congress Week Ahead: Disaster Relief, Defense Spending Bill
Lawmakers scrambled out of Washington last week ahead of Hurricane Irma's landfall in Florida -- but not before passing billions in emergency funding for FEMA to help the agency respond to Irma and Hurricane Harvey, which struck Texas and Louisiana last month.
The Next DACA? Trump Administration Turns to Another Class of Immigrants
As the nation's immigrant community grapples with President Donald Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a similar move could be looming for hundreds of thousands of other undocumented immigrants who have been permitted to build lives in the United States, in some cases for decades.
Equifax Hack: What's The Worst That Can Happen?
If you're not worried about the Equifax hack, you should be. The hackers made off with the most crucial tools that identity thieves need to impersonate you. The worst-case scenario is a very real threat to millions of Americans.
