Here come the discounts at Walmart, Best Buy and Gap
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts.
Opinion: Crypto can't rely on the government to save it from itself
Cryptocurrency is having an existential crisis. Last month, crypto lender Celsius filed for bankruptcy protection. It has frozen withdrawals since June 12, and it's unclear if or when customers will get their money back. But Celsius is just one domino …
'Go to hell,' journalist tells Iran after a man with a loaded rifle was arrested near her Brooklyn home
Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad on Monday told the Iranian regime, "Go to hell," just days after authorities informed her a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle was arrested in the Brooklyn neighborhood where she lives with her family, …
10 Oregon deaths may be heat-related as 13 million people in the Northwest sweltered under heat alerts
The searing heat that has baked the Northwest is suspected to have led to at least 10 deaths in Oregon, officials there said.
Most US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes
Students are heading to another school year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but this time, there seem to be fewer discussions and fretting about masks and other mitigation measures -- despite a rise of infections sweeping the country.
Man accused of impersonating Homeland Security agent pleads guilty
Arian Taherzadeh, a Washington, DC man who impersonated a Department of Homeland Security agent while prosecutors say he ingratiated himself with federal agents through gifts and rent-free apartments, pleaded guilty on Monday and agreed to cooperate with the Justice Department.
White House warns China against escalations over Pelosi's potential trip to Taiwan
Biden administration officials are warning China not to take escalatory actions amid House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's prospective trip to Taiwan, emphasizing that the potential visit would not mark a shift in American foreign policy.
Top lawmakers renew call for DHS IG to step aside from investigation into missing texts, citing CNN reporting
Key House Democrats have issued a new call for the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general to recuse himself from a probe of missing Secret Service text messages after a CNN exclusive report showed investigators knew for more than a …
Help wanted: $78,000 a year to taste candy while sitting on your couch
A Canadian candy company is offering a very sweet gig. Candy Funhouse, an online retailer of confectionery treats from chocolate bars to gummies and licorice, is hiring for a $78,000 a year ($100,000 Canadian), work-from-home job as its Chief Candy …
Stewart and veterans slam Republicans over stalling bill to help those affected by toxic burn pits
Comedian Jon Stewart and veterans' advocates on Monday called on senators to stay overnight when they return to Capitol Hill to pass a stalled bill aimed at expanding health care access for military veterans who became ill after being exposed …
US unveils new sanctions targeting 'illicit' support for Iranian oil industry
The United States on Monday unveiled a new tranche of sanctions targeting "illicit" support for the Iranian oil industry as prospects for reviving the Iran nuclear deal continue to dim.
WYF Hosts Annual “Seeds of Gratitude 2022” Event
The World Youth Foundation, Inc. (WYF), a national non-profit grassroots organization based in Houston, is committed and designed to serve as a developmental vehicle to enhance the positive growth and character of under-represented minority youth. This innovative program is a …
Joe Carmouche – Houston Jazz Legend For Decades
Joe Carmouche is considered to be one of the most in demand jazz musicians who is a Houston grown product. Best known for eloquently plucking the strings of guitar, he packs venues around town to the delight of jazz aficionados …
Houston Fund For Social Justice And Economic Equity And Wells Fargo Bank Launch Grant Portal
Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity Honorary Board Chair Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with Wells Fargo and Black Houston business and civic leaders – Mayor Sylvester Turner, Honorary Board Chair, Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, …
African Americans, Hate Crimes And Money
Recently, the California Department of Justice released a report which showed that African Americans are the greatest victims of Hate Crimes in the State. This is not surprising since we have always been the victims of Hate Crimes, with law …
