U.S. Women's Soccer Team Gets A Raise In New Labor Deal
The women's team announced Wednesday that it had struck a new labor deal with U.S. Soccer, the sport's governing body. For months, the women have said that their pay and treatment is unequal to the men's team.
NBA Will Consider Return To North Carolina After 'Bathroom Bill' Repeal
The league pulled the 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte after the law was enacted. New Orleans hosted it instead. At the time, the NBA said it hoped to take the game back to Charlotte in 2019 "provided there is an appropriate resolution to this matter."
Trump Defends Bill O'Reilly: 'I Don't Think Bill Did Anything Wrong'
In an interview with The New York Times, Trump defended O'Reilly against new revelations that he, Fox News and parent company 21st Century Fox had paid a total of $13 million in settlements to five women who accused him of sexual harassment or verbal abuse.
NFL Partners With Amazon To Stream Games This Season
The one-year deal includes 10 games and will cost Amazon $50 million.
College Student Kaya Thomas Creates “We Read Too” Mobile Directory of 600 Books that Prioritize Diversity
As a kid, Kaya Thomas enjoyed reading. “No matter how old I was, what I was going through, how I felt in any moment, a book was always a means of escape” she wrote in a blog post in 2015. “A way to dive into a new world and become a new character.”As a self-professed “nerdy black girl in high school,” Thomas’ love of books, and the escapism they afforded, only grew. She’d read three or four a week, seeking solace in their pages when she “felt very different than most of my peers.”
Suge Knight Claims To Be Real Target In 2Pac Murder
Suge Knight states that he, not Pac, was the real target in the 1996 drive-by shooting.
DJ Khaled Stresses Asahd About Drake Vocals For "Grateful"
DJ Khaled and Asahd are waiting on Drake's vocals.
Eminem & Tech N9ne Might Collaborate Again
Tech N9ne says he wants Eminem on his next album, "Planet."
Lil Uzi Vert's "XO Tour Llif3" Debuts On Billboard Hot 100
Lil Uzi Vert's "XO Tour Llif3" might be his biggest solo hit yet.
PUMA Sues Forever 21 Over Knock-Off Rihanna Sneakers
PUMA has hit Forever 21 with a design patent, trade dress, and copyright infringement lawsuit after they released a line of sneakers that are clearly knock-offs of the wildly successful Rihanna x PUMA line.
Tony Romo To Retire From NFL For Broadcasting Job
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will reportedly announce his retirement from the NFL today as he pursues a career in broadcasting with either CBS, Fox or NBC, all of which have shown interest in him.
Keuchel, Correa Lead Astros Over Mariners 3-0
Dallas Keuchel allowed two hits over seven innings, Luke Gregerson and Ken Giles completed the three-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Monday night in their opener.
Chemical Leak Causes Evacuation At TSU Science Building
Several HFD vehicles are on the scene of an evacuation at the Texas Southern University Science Building due to a chemical leak.
Opening Day Welcomes Thousands Of Excited Fans
Thousands of excited fans crowded downtown Houston in anticipation for Monday's home opener during Opening Day for the Astros.
Ralph Lauren Closing Fifth Avenue Store
The company announced the store closing plans Tuesday, and said that should save $140 million a year. In addition to the restaurant, the company will keep seven other New York City stores open as well. It has 485 company-owned stores worldwide.
Staples Soars On Reports Company Is Up For Sale
Several national retailers have been purchased by private equity firms in recent years, including Neiman Marcus and Claire's. Some retailers purchased by private equity firms have even gone out of business, including Sports Authority and The Limited.
Salesforce Just Spent Another $3 Million To Close Its Pay Gap
Salesforce said Tuesday it has raised the pay of 11% of its employees around the world after another evaluation of salaries. The changes, which cost an additional $3 million, took effect Saturday.
RIP Internet Privacy Rules Is Net Neutrality Next?
In 2015, the Federal Communications Commission voted to assert more regulatory control over Internet providers by reclassifying them as common carriers. With that new authority, the FCC imposed restrictions on providers that were intended to keep the Internet open and fair.
Is Your Favorite Restaurant About To Get Taken Over?
More Americans are choosing to eat at home since grocery prices are pretty cheap. That's been hurting profits for restaurant companies -- and it might lead to more mergers because these chains must become more competitive.
House Russia Investigators Plot Next Steps
House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes said late Monday that investigators had agreed on the list of witnesses they plan to interview. GOP Rep. Peter King suggested Tuesday that the committee has agreed to bring in key figures who worked with the Trump campaign and were in communication with Russian officials.
