'People are begging us to sell.' Africa's richest man opens huge fertilizer plant as food crisis looms
Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote opened the continent's largest fertilizer plant this week as war in Ukraine cuts off supplies from Russia, threatening a global food crisis.
Justice Clarence Thomas misses third day of oral arguments after being hospitalized
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas missed a third day of oral arguments on Wednesday after being hospitalized six days ago to receive treatment for what a court spokesperson described as an infection.
Wall Street bonuses hit record high
Wall Street firms have figured out a way to beat inflation for their employees: Just hike annual bonuses to record amounts.
US warns businesses to prepare for Russian cyberattacks. Here's how they can do that
As Russia's war in Ukraine and its diplomatic conflict with the United States both continue to escalate, the warnings that Russian hackers could go after US businesses have gained new urgency.
Nestlé pulls KitKat, Nesquik and other brands from Russia
Following criticism from Ukraine's president over Nestlé's ties to Russia, the company is halting the sale of more of its brands in the country.
Biden's trip to Europe is one of highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory. Here's why
President Joe Biden departed Wednesday on one of the highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory, a moment for the US President to assume leadership of a newly united West.
For Trump, the party's over
As the 2022 primary season gets underway, those of us who have long opposed former President Donald Trump may finally begin seeing an end to his reign over the Republican Party.
March meme madness? GameStop and AMC soaring again
The meme stocks are back. Shares of GameStop and AMC, two companies beloved by traders on Reddit and other social media platforms, are surging again.
Crews comb through devastated neighborhoods in the New Orleans area after a tornado kills 1 and leaves thousands without power
Workers and residents were picking through remnants of homes and other debris in the New Orleans area Wednesday morning after at least two tornadoes struck the region, killing at least one person and leaving thousands without power.
T. rex skeleton, the world's most expensive fossil, gets a new home
Stan, the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, sold for $31.8 million in 2020 -- the highest price ever paid at auction for a fossil.
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces more questions during third day of confirmation hearings
President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, is facing another round of questions from lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee during the third day of her historic confirmation hearings.
Benchmark Releases First Sustainability Report Highlighting its Environmental, Social and Governance Priorities and Actions
Demonstrates Benchmark's Commitment to Sustainability as a Strategic and Operational Imperative
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today released its first Sustainability Report, which it will publish on an annual basis. The newly announced report now available on the company's website, outlines Benchmark's environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts and includes specific achievements across the global organization.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Ask Commissioners Court to Approve Resolution to Protect Transgender Children and Their Families
Measure Comes After State Leaders Seek to Investigate Gender-Affirming Care as ‘Child Abuse’
To help protect the safety of transgender children in Harris County, Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday will ask Commissioners Court to oppose Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate gender-affirming care as child abuse.
Houston Chronicle Article Inspires Local Entertainment Company to Highlight Up and Coming African American Artists in Houston
Eternal Light Entertainment, (ELE) Presents Roho Ya Msanii, the Soul of Artist Series
In conjunction with inspiration from an article written by Monique Welch in the Houston Chronicle aptly titled ”6 Black Artists you need to know who are part of Houston’s booming art scene”, Reginald Stewart, founder, and CEO of Eternal Light Entertainment, (ELE) created Roho Ya Msanii, the Soul of the Artist Series to present four of the Artist mentioned in Welch’s article to the community from March 10th to April 24th at the Agora Haus, a private upscale location in The Heights pro bono.
Celebrity Chef Ja'Nel Witt Shares Talents at Black Chef Table Dinner, Sat. March 26th
Celebrity chef Ja’Nel Witt is the latest culinary talent to join the popular Black Chef Table series at Kulture restaurant in downtown Houston. Witt will serve as the head chef during a six-course dining experience on Saturday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at Kulture, located at 701 Avenida De Las Americas.
Oil soars 7% and blows past $110 as Europe debates banning Russian oil
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as Europe considers whether to match America's ban on Russian oil.
1 killed and 4 wounded in Madison Heights, Virginia, shooting
A 21-year-old woman was killed and four other people were wounded in a shooting Saturday in Madison Heights, Virginia, according to the Amherst County sheriff.
Ex-wife of Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens alleges he physically abused her and their children
The ex-wife of leading GOP Senate candidate and former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens alleged he was physically abusive toward his children and her, according to court documents filed Monday.
Calling Putin a war criminal is a bigger deal than you think
Airstrikes on an art school and a maternity hospital. Residential apartment buildings taking fire from tanks. More than 900 civilians killed in a matter of weeks.
175 Texas fires have torched about 95,000 acres in the past week. But one major fire is now under control
While firefighters grapple with wildfires across Texas, a bit of good news emerged Monday: the Big L Fire is now "under control," Hood County officials said.
