5 Things for Tuesday, April 4: Nuclear Option, Russia Bombing, Police Reforms
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Keke Wyatt Confirms She’s Pregnant With Baby #9
R&B songstress Keke Wyatt has confirmed recent reports that she is expecting her ninth child…and fourth child with husband Michael Ford.
Tyra Banks Scraps Age Limit On ‘Top Model’
Tyra Banks is bringing a big change to “America’s Next Top Model” when she returns as host for the upcoming 24th cycle.
Divisions Remain When It Comes To Repealing Obamacare
There still hasn't been a breakthrough on health care despite President Donald Trump's continued claim that lawmakers are getting closer and closer to making one.
The Strange And Totally Nasty History Of Donald Trump And Rand Paul
President Donald Trump and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul played golf together on Sunday, a move that both sides painted as decidedly friendly.
Melania Trump Gets Glamorous New Official Portrait
Her new press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, tweeted the news, along with a link and later the official FLOTUS Twitter account sent out the photo.
MLB Drops Pepsi For Coca-Cola
The good news for Pepsi lovers is that the deal won't affect its 11 existing partnerships with teams such as the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs. Those stadiums will still be able to serve Pepsi, but the rest of them will sell nothing but Coke.
More Proof That College Is Key To The American Dream
You're much more likely to own a home by age 33 if you went to college, according to a New York Federal Reserve report released Monday.
Trump Administration Moves To Combat H-1B Visa Fraud With Increased Site Visits
On Monday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it would take a "more targeted approach" in site visits to the workplaces of H-1B petitioners. Also on Monday, the Justice Department issued a press release "cautioning" employers petitioning for H-1B visas to not discriminate against American workers.
Amazon Cash Lets You Shop Without A Bank Card
The e-commerce giant on Monday announced the launch of Amazon Cash, a new service that allows customers to add funds to their online Amazon account by showing a barcode to a cashier at certain brick-and-mortar stores.
Google Fights To Win Back Advertisers
Google is pulling out all the stops to win back advertisers after a big brand boycott last month over extremist content.
Mural Celebrating a Local Legend to be Unveiled at Rising Stars & Legends of Texas
Local artist Theresa Thornhill prepares mural honoring Conroe native, Pulitzer Prize-winner Annette Gordon-Reed
A new mural will be unveiled on one of downtown Conroes building exteriors as part of Rising Stars & Legends of Texas, a celebration of arts and culture in the Lone Star State, scheduled for April 21 and 22 in downtown Conroe.
Larenz Tate Crime Drama "Deuces" Now Streaming on Netflix
The Crime Drama, produced by Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment in partnership with TateMen Entertainment, stars Larenz Tate, Meagan Good, Lance Gross, and LaLa Anthony.
Flavor Unit Entertainment alongside TateMen Entertainment are set to debut the original film, “Deuces” a tale of friendship, loyalty, love and deceit as seen from the anti-hero’s point of view. Directed by Jamaal Hill, the story follows ambitious undercover agent, Jason Foster (Lance Gross) as he infiltrates an airtight crime ring lead by the charismatic Stephen “Deuces” Brooks (Larenz Tate). Produced by LaRon Tate, the drama unfolds to reveal a tangled love story between Deuces and Jason’s sister, Janet Foster, played by Meagan Good.
UPS Unveils Saturday Delivery -- And 6,000 New Jobs
The expanded drop-off schedule, announced Monday, means UPS to go head-to-head with FedEx and the United States Postal Service. Both of those companies already deliver packages to people's homes on the weekend.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis File Brief Urging Immediate End to Wealth-Based Bail for People Charged with Misdemeanors in Harris County
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis filed an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas in support of a preliminary injunction to immediately halt Harris County’s practice of jailing people charged with misdemeanors solely because they are unable to pay bail.
Astros Set 2017 Opening Day Roster
Six players to debut on active Opening Day roster
The Houston Astros have set their 2017 Opening Day roster today, which includes 13 pitchers, 12 position players and two players on the 10-day Disabled List. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.
AboutThatCar.com 2017 Lexus ES 350
The Lexus ES 350 is a sleeper sedan. It is the kind of car that is just outside of the young active demographic that you see targeted in automobile commercials of all stripes. Yet the ES is important, it has a following and it is aimed at a mature driver, not old, who is stable and doesn’t spend money unwisely.
An Ancient Pyramid Was Just Discovered In Egypt
Remnants of an ancient pyramid have been discovered by an excavation team in Egypt, the Associated Press reports. The structure is believed to date back some 3,700 years.
Willowridge Native Serves Aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt
A Willowridge, Texas native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Tesla, On A Hot Streak, Passes Ford In Investor Value
Change reflects a growing belief that electric motors and autonomous driving are the wave of the future for cars
