Self-driving Police Patrol to Hit Dubai
Self-driving police vehicles are set to hit Dubai -- but don't expect to catch a ride in one. This autonomous police car is tiny. Continuing a Smart Dubai initiative, which saw Dubai Police introduce a humanoid robot officer last month, …
Black Lawmakers Urge Uber to Diversify Its Leadership
A coalition of black lawmakers wants Uber to diversify its top ranks. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus sent a letter to the embattled ride-hailing company, urging Uber's board to consider African American candidates for its top post after CEO …
Texas Gives the Green Light to Racial Profiling
A judge in San Antonio heard opening arguments on a lawsuit against Senate Bill 4, a law passed in Texas last month that is the single biggest attack on immigrants this country has seen in decades.
Texas Hispanics Behind Half of State’s Growth Since 2010
The state’s population is still booming, and Hispanic Texans are driving a large portion of that growth.
California Attorney General Bans State Travel to Texas
California's attorney general blocked state-funded travel to Texas and three other states in response to what he considers anti-LGBT rights laws enacted this year.
Lifting Up Houston
They said it couldn’t be done; but in Houston, we always get it done. Houstonians came together and achieved historic pension reform, lifting one of two significant barriers to progress in our city.
An Unconscionable Republican Health Care Bill
How devastating would the Republican health care legislation be if enacted? Leighton Ku, a leading health care expert and director of director of the Center for Health Policy Research at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington …
5 Things for Friday, June 30: Trump Tweets, China, Germany, Travel Ban
It's Fourth of July weekend!! Be careful out there. Some popular fireworks have been recalled after unintended explosions. Here's what else you need Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Economic Development Mission Led by Mayor Turner Exceeds Expectations
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s vision for Houston as a high-tech innovation hub took several steps forward after a successful economic development and trade mission to Israel recently. A private meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked a discussion regarding …
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Bettencourt, Rep. Dennis Bonnen’s Intention To Author Property Tax Reform Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Paul Bettencourt and Rep. Dennis Bonnen will author legislation to reform property taxes in Texas. This is one of 20 items that Governor Abbott previously announced will be added to the special session …
111 People Died Under California's New Right-to-die Law
One hundred eleven people died last year under California's new right-to-die law, according to a report released Tuesday by the state's Department of Public Health.
Donald Trump's Son Eric Opens New Turnberry Golf Course
While his father runs the US, Donald Trump's son Eric has been busy launching the new "King Robert the Bruce" golf course at the Trump Turnberry resort in Scotland.
Adults View Black Girls as 'less innocent,' New Report Says
When compared with their white peers, young black girls are viewed less as children and more like adults, according to a new research report.
Snake Bites Are On the Rise in US
Meg Trammell, age 11, had just eaten supper after her first day of school at Advent Episcopal School in downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
Paid Leave for Parents: What's the Right Amount of Time?
We've certainly come a long way in the paid leave debate. For the first time, Democrats and Republicans believe there are enough benefits to paid leave that government should play a role.
