Minimum Wage in New York Increases to $11
As workers in New York celebrated the new year, many of them were also celebrating for a different reason: it was the first day of their wage hike as the minimum wage increased to $11 an hour.
Rex Tillerson To Put Exxon Nest Egg In a Trust Over Conflict of Interest Concerns
ExxonMobil and Rex Tillerson have announced their plan to address concerns about the huge nest egg the oil giant has promised to its former CEO.
New Law Will Especially Benefit Low Income Working Parents After Welcoming a New Baby
A new bill in Washington D.C. was just passed that will offer welcomed benefits to low-wage workers. Many low-wage workers cannot afford to take time off to welcome a new baby. The new law has extended weeks of leave to 8 weeks for birth, adoption or fostering and also includes up to 90 percent of wages to be paid during the leave.
The Ensemble Theatre Celebrates Gospel Music Icon Mahalia Jackson
The Ensemble Theatre celebrates gospel music icon Mahalia Jackson in the musical Mahalia, by Tom Stolz and directed by Shirley Marks Whitmore, with musical direction by Melanie Bivens; Opening Night and Media reception, Thursday, January 26, 2017, 6:30 p.m.
Can Megyn Kelly Succeed at NBC?
NBC News succeeded in luring Megyn Kelly away from Fox News. Now comes the hard part.
Ford Mustang Hybrid Promises V8 Power
One of America's most cherished muscle cars is going electric -- the Ford Mustang.
Lego's New Kit Teaches Kids to Code
Lego is making its blocks smarter. The company is launching a new building and coding set at CES 2017 this week that brings movement to Legos.
The Best New Restaurants for 2017
Korean barbecue in London, Danish cuisine in New York and a seafood specialist in Dubai all share one thing in common -- they're served at some of the world's hottest new restaurants for 2017.
Quitting Smoking is The Hardest Resolution to Keep
It's that time of year when many of us take a cold, hard look at our lives -- and, more important, our vices -- to set a goal we believe will make us healthier or happier in the year ahead.
Kamala Harris Sworn in as California’s 1st Black U.S. Senator and 1st Indian American Senator – LA Times
Before friends and family in a packed chamber, Kamala Harris was sworn in as California’s newest U.S. senator Tuesday morning. She became the first black woman the Golden State has sent to the Senate and the first Indian American to ever serve in the body.
Trial to Begin for Pharmacist Linked to Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
More than 700 people in 20 states were diagnosed with fungal meningitis and other infections after receiving contaminated medication in 2012. Sixty-four patients in nine states died, making it the deadliest meningitis outbreak in US history.
Is 50 the New 40 for Motherhood?
Janet Jackson might be the most famous symbol of a growing trend: the 50-year-old mom.
Search Continues for Missing Plane in Ohio
Another day of combing Lake Erie turned up empty Tuesday in a search for a small plane authorities believe crashed after taking off from a Cleveland airport.
Janet Jackson Welcomes Her Son Eissa
Tuesday, Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana welcomed their first child, reports People.
Reports: Charles Manson Hospitalized
Charles Manson, the cult leader whose followers committed heinous murders that shocked the nation almost a half century ago, has been hospitalized, the Los Angeles Times and TMZ reported on Tuesday.
“For Black Girls” Movement Re-Launches in 2017 to Empower Women By Celebrating Black Beauty and Achievements
For Black Girls celebrates the beauty of Black girls and women as they relaunch this month. Ruby L. Taylor, M.S.W., founder of of the movement and alumna of Howard University, saw a need to empower young women and consulted with world-renowned artist, Shanequa Gay, and executive, Natalie Meade, M.S.W. to relaunch For Black Girls. The decision was made to form a team of qualified, Black women.
5 Things for Wednesday, January 4, 2017: Donald Trump, Inauguration Day, Charles Manson
Good Wednesday morning. There are just 16 more days until Inauguration Day, which brings you either great joy or great heartburn. Anyway, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Baggage Handler Trapped in Cargo Hold During Flight
United Airlines is investigating how a baggage handler became trapped in the cargo hold of a regional jetliner during an hourlong flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Washington's Dulles International Airport.
Chris Brown vs. Soulja Boy in First Celebrity Feud of 2017
Chris Brown and Soulja Boy have started the first celebrity feud of 2017. Brown became infuriated with the rapper after he liked an Instagram picture of Brown's ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran.
Trump Threatens GM: Make Cruze in U.S. or 'pay big border tax'
President-elect Donald Trump sent a threat Tuesday to General Motors: Make the Chevrolet Cruze in the United States or face a heavy tax.
