Three Ways Republicans Want To Replace Obamacare
House GOP members met Thursday to hear more from committee leaders about efforts to replace the massive health reform law. In a presentation, Representatives Greg Walden of Oregon and Kevin Brady of Texas explained how the party wants to overhaul America's health care system through the use of tax credits, health savings accounts and changes to Medicaid funding, among other measures.
Nick Cannon Signs With CAA Amid ‘AGT’ Drama
After announcing on Monday that he was leaving “America’s Got Talent,” because NBC allegedly threatened to fire him over a racial joke, Nick Cannon is onto the next…talent agency.
Sprint Returns Fire, Ups Its Unlimited Plan
On Thursday, the nation's No. 4 carrier announced a fresh deal to draw in new customers, upping its previous offer of five lines with unlimited data, for $90. The new offer will now include high-definition video streaming and 10GB of mobile hotspot data.
Trump Administration Emails Survey Attacking Media
President Trump has a new survey for his supporters—not about jobs, immigration, or what executive order he should address next, but instead all 30 questions have do with the media… and Hillary Clinton… and Bernie Sanders.
Snapchat's Pitch To Investors: 'Bigger Isn't Better'
Snapchat's parent company has an unusual pitch for a tech IPO: Size doesn't matter.
Trevor Noah Wants To Host White House Correspondents Dinner
The folks behind the White House Correspondents’ Dinner were having a hard time finding someone to serve as the comedic host…until now.
More Than 1k Gather For 'Day Without Immigrants' Rally Held In Houston
More than 1,000 people attended a rally near downtown Houston on Thursday in support of the "Day Without Immigrants" movement.
"Never Caught” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Some days, it feels like that’s all you do. Run the kids to school, dash to work, rush with errands, and run yourself ragged before bed. You’re always on the go, always moving, and in the new book “Never Caught” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar, your breath isn’t the only thing to catch.
Cheetos Reward Backfires On Local Elementary School
Christine Rudd is a mother of seven who took to social media after she received what she calls an offensive message from her children's school, Crockett Elementary.
There's One Thing Going Right For Trump
A slew of economic data came out this week. Almost all of it was positive. Americans are still going to stores and spending big (retail sales came in better than expected for January). They're also buying houses. And cars. And using their credit cards.
The Real MVP: Who Deserves It in the NBA?
“You sacrificed for us. You the real MVP,” said current Golden State Warrior small forward Kevin Durant who received the Most Valuable Player in the 2013-14 season of the NBA as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who knew that those words would be the most profound ones of that entire speech? Well, that and the fact he said thank you to Russell Westbrook for always being there for him and he loves playing with him. Two years later. He was gone.
The Car Accident That Almost Ended My Life But Saved My Writing Career
For as long as I can remember I’ve told people that writing was the most important aspect of my life. No matter how much I loved my family, my woman, my life, they all revolved around writing.
Aissami Named As A Drug Trafficker by US Treasury
The U.S. Treasury Department named Venezuela’s VP Tareck El Aissami as a drug trafficker,
Judge Throws Out Cosby Defamation Suit
A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against comedian Bill Cosby, although he still faces criminal charges in Pennsylvania.
TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
How Marginalized People Paid the Price to Be Upset About “Lemonade” Losing Grammy Album of the Year and Excited About “Hidden Figures” and “Moonlight”
I’m a native of Washington, DC. Not the DMV or some surrounding area that people reference because they partied in DC or went to swanky events there. I am from there—Chocolate City of Old. I am a rare breed of brother from the Nation’s Capital, who lived in all 4 quadrants (Southwest, Southeast, Northwest and Northeast) before moving out of state for work.
New Apps Can Prevent Robocalls To Your Cell Phone
Automated telemarketing calls, or robocalls, to our cell phones, have become one of the biggest consumer complaints to the FTC this new year.
Houston Kellogg Facility Closing, Company Confirms
The Kellogg Company has announced that it will begin closing distribution centers across the county, including one in Houston.
Capital One Bank and Hettig/Kahn Development Corp. Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Cottages at South Acres
Capital One Bank and Hettig/Kahn Development Corp. hosted over 150 community supporters on Friday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the grand opening of Cottages at South Acres,
White House Denies AP Report
The Trump administration is considering a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants, including millions living nowhere near the Mexico border, according to a draft memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Facebook Is Playing An Increasingly Important Role In Activism
It's clear that Facebook played a big role in mobilizing people to participate in the global Women's March last month. And now researchers have determined just how much of an impact the social network had.
