Comparing the Biden and GOP stimulus plans
President Joe Biden and a group of 10 Republican senators have very different ideas for the next coronavirus relief bill.
White House reached out to Manchin after Harris' West Virginia interview
The White House called Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin after Vice President Kamala Harris conducted interviews with West Virginia media, according to a person with knowledge of the conversation.
White House defends size of $1.9 trillion Covid-19 proposal ahead of meeting with GOP senators
Hours before President Joe Biden was set to meet with a group of Republican senators proposing a drastically slimmer coronavirus relief package than the $1.9 trillion measure he is offering, the White House said the session would not be used to negotiate a new number.
How travelers help to protect the Outer Islands of the Seychelles
There are few places in the world as beautiful, or as vulnerable as the Outer Islands of Seychelles.
This audio-only social app has Twitter on alert
For months, people have been clamoring to get access to Clubhouse, a buzzy invite-only social media app where members join virtual rooms to have live, unscripted discussions. Topics range from the "future of San Francisco," with the city's district attorney participating, and Kanye West to startup pitch events and various off color conversations. Unlike other social networks, the platform is audio-based — not text — making it feel like an interactive podcast (or a conference call).
When tech support is life or death: Family and strangers mobilize to get seniors vaccinated
Stefanie Thompson tried for three weeks to help her parents and stepmother, each of whom have preexisting medical conditions, register for appointments to get a Covid-19 vaccine. She called reservation hotlines and woke up early to attempt signing them up on pharmacy and hospital websites. No luck.
Silver surges as Reddit army targets precious metals
Move over GameStop, Reddit mania is spreading to the precious metals market.
Chicago Public Schools will return to in-person learning a day later than expected after district and union fail to reach agreement
In-person learning for thousands of Chicago students has been pushed back to Tuesday after Chicago officials and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) failed to reach an agreement on Covid-19 reopening plans.
Pregnant Shawn Johnson East tests positive for Covid-19
Shawn Johnson East says she has tested positive for coronavirus.
Joe Biden just made his first big mistake as president
There's a golden rule in politics: Don't mess with a member in his or her home state unless you want trouble.
Neiman Marcus Group Celebrates Black History by Supporting Black Futures
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group launches its Black History Month campaign focused on Black futures and Black excellence.
'The Little Things' brings a big dose of star power to a grim crime thriller
"The Little Things" is actually based on a screenplay written in the 1990s, and those dark roots show, in a psychological crime thriller that notably resembles a relic of that era, "Seven." Grindingly slow, the best one can say is that the movie keeps the audience off balance, while offering a big dose of star power in the Oscar-winning trio of Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto.
Lady Gaga and Oreo team up to 'spread musical messages of kindness' with limited-edition cookies
Lady Gaga has a sweet treat in store for her little (cookie) monsters.
Kardashians give emotional farewell in promo for final season of TV series
"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" is coming to an end -- and it appears from the show's latest promo that the cast is having a hard time saying goodbye.
Houston Endowment Awards $20 Million to Local Organizations Working to Achieve Racial Equity and Social Justice
Houston Endowment has awarded $20 million to 55 local organizations working to achieve racial equity and social justice in Houston.
Singer Kelly Rowland announces birth of her second child
Singer Kelly Rowland has some good news to cheer us up -- she recently had a second baby, a boy.
The 'Sex and the City' revival will address the Covid-19 pandemic
Sarah Jessica Parker reveals the "Sex and the City" revival won't ignore the coronavirus pandemic.
Cicely Tyson, iconic and influential actress, dies at 96
Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her longtime manager Larry Thompson confirmed to CNN.
Hollywood pays tribute to Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson was a petite woman, but to those lucky enough to walk any of the paths she carved in Hollywood, she was the giant on whose shoulders they stood.
Cicely Tyson's radiant power
For Black women of a certain age, Cicely Tyson, who died this week, holds a very particular place as an artist.
