Republican Health Care Plan Would Repeal 'Tanning Tax'
The replacement health care plan proposed by Republicans would eliminate a 10% tax on indoor tanning services. The tax was introduced in 2010 as part of the Affordable Care Act.
Mark Zuckerberg To Speak At Harvard Commencement
The university announced on Tuesday that Zuckerberg will address graduates at the 366th commencement ceremony on May 25.
Airport Lawyer Service Helps Fliers Worried About The Travel Ban
Trump signed a revised executive order on Monday banning immigration from six Muslim-majority countries, and reinstating a temporary blanket ban on all refugees. But the second time around, many major U.S. airports have lawyers on the ready to support travelers who are worried they'll be impacted by the Trump administration's policy changes.
Gun Sales Are Stuck In A Trump Slump
Federal background checks, which do not precisely track gun sales but serve as the best available proxy, have fallen significantly each of the three months since Election Day.
Republicans' Obamacare Replacement Bill: The Winners And Losers
The House finally revealed its plan to repeal and replace major portions of the Affordable Care Act on Monday. While the bill will likely change a lot before it lands on President Trump's desk, it's already possible to see whom the winners and losers in the individual market and Medicaid could be.
Trump And Jobs: A Running Fact Check
ExxonMobil announced plans Monday to create 45,000 jobs along the Gulf Coast by 2022. In a White House video, Trump said it was happening "to a large extent because of our policies and the policies of this new administration."
Starbucks Unveils Whiskey Barrel-Aged Coffee. Yum!
Starbucks announced Monday that its Roastery store in Seattle has begun selling two new specialty drinks made from beans aged in whiskey barrels. Starbucks will be selling bags of those coffee beans as well.
Chinese Firm Fined $1.2 Billion For Violating U.S. Sanctions On Iran
ZTE will enter a guilty plea in federal court, U.S. investigators said Tuesday. Executives at the firm had conspired to build telecommunications networks in Iran using equipment manufactured in the U.S., they said.
Tom Brady Launches Meal Kit Service
For $78 a week, subscribers will get three dinners for two people. The meals are pre-portioned and come with simple step-by-step instructions so no need to have expert skills in the kitchen.
New York Times CEO Takes 43% Pay Cut
Mark Thompson, the Times' chief executive, took a staggering 43% pay cut, earning $4.9 million in 2016 compared to $8.7 million the year before, according to SEC filings.
A$AP Rocky Remembers Losing His Brother In New Mercedes Ad
Watch Rocky tell the story of how he got his first "real job" in a new commercial.
Azealia Banks Issued Arrest Warrant After Missing Court Date For Assault Charges
According to a statement from her lawyer, Azealia was at Paris Fashion Week during her scheduled court appearance.
Chrissy Teigen Reveals Postpartum Depression, Anxiety
Model, television host and social media maven Chrissy Teigen has developed a reputation as a person who is willing to talk about just about anything in Twitter posts to her more than 4.5 million followers. But she has been silent about one topic until now: Her own struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety, which affects as many as one in seven women in the United States, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Trey Songz Rejects Plea Deal In Police Officer Assault Case
Trey Songz rejected a plea deal that would have landed him on probation for two years.
Attorneys: Travel Ban fight is 'a marathon' With No End in Sight
In the days after President Donald Trump's first travel ban was introduced on January 27, clients streamed into Neha Vyas' Seattle law office. Some just wanted to hear a reassuring voice. She was a lawyer, counselor and therapist all in one.
LeBron James Apologizes To His Wife For His "Journey To Greatness"
“I am addicted to the process. I’m addicted to the process.”
Wildfires Burn Across the Midwest, Colorado and Florida
Fires broke out around the country Monday night, sending fire departments to fight the blazes across Midwestern states and in the swamplands of Florida. Authorities in some of the states credited high temperatures and low humidity with creating hazardous fire-prone conditions, with strong wind gusts fueling the flames. In others, officials had yet to determine the causes.
New Orleans Can Remove Confederate Monuments, Appeals Court Rules
New Orleans can remove three Confederate monuments that are displayed in prominent locations, a US federal court ruled on Monday.
5-year-old Will Be Youngest Contestant in National Spelling Bee History
The contestants at the Scripps National Spelling Bee just keep getting younger.
5 Things for Tuesday, March 7, 2017: Health Care, Immigration, North Korea
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door
