Controversial mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor announces his retirement
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has announced his retirement from the sport, posting the news on Twitter.
Lyft's latest driver perks: bank accounts and car repairs
Lyft continues to look for new ways to lure drivers to its platform. The ride-sharing company said Tuesday it will open its own repair shops nationwide, offering deep discounts on things like flat tire fixes, brake work and oil changes, and provide free bank accounts in a bid to attract and retain drivers.
Raheem Sterling and Gareth Southgate want action on racist abuse in Montenegro
"It's 2019. I think there should be a real punishment for this." England star Raheem Sterling has called on football's authorities to do more to tackle racism after he and his teammates were subjected to racist abuse during England's 5-1 Euro 2020 qualifying win in Montenegro.
Trump savors Mueller victory, but opens new 2020 front with Obamacare fight
A shock push by the Trump administration to invalidate the whole of Obamacare appeared to hand Democrats a major opening even as the President celebrated the end of the Mueller investigation.
Donald Trump just made sure health care will decide the 2020 election
Just 24 hours removed from arguably his best day as President, Donald Trump picked a political fight he cannot win.
House Democratic leaders to unveil health bill, minus Medicare for All
The House Democrats' divide over health care will be on full display Tuesday, when leaders plan to fulfill their midterm election promise by rolling out comprehensive legislation to strengthen the Affordable Care Act.
Apple just made one of its boldest bets ever. It will have to do a lot more
Apple badly needs something to sell other than the iPhone. How badly? It just made its splashiest, most star-studded announcement ever and didn't bring up the iPhone.
Europe just passed sweeping new copyright rules that Big Tech hates
Europe is changing the internet again. Lawmakers have approved a sweeping overhaul of copyright rules, dealing a blow to major tech companies that argued the changes will be costly and limit free expression.
Statement from Senator Borris Miles on HISD Superintendent Search
"I commend the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for stepping in to take drastic, but necessary measures regarding Houston Independent School District's (HISD) superintendent search and for putting the students' interests first.
About that 'Us' ending...
If you are reading this story without having seen Jordan Peele's latest film "Us," then you have only yourself to blame.
Deer Park's mayor says progress is being made after the chemical fire. But some residents aren't so sure
The Houston Ship Channel remained closed Monday because of oil and pollutants that leaked into the waterway during last week's chemical fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Company in Deer Park, Texas, a Coast Guard official told reporters.
Mueller told Justice Dept. three weeks ago he wouldn't reach a conclusion on obstruction
Roughly three weeks ago the special counsel's team told Attorney General Bill Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein that Robert Mueller would not be reaching a conclusion on whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice, according to a source familiar with the meeting.
Houston police sergeant arrested in death of his wife
A Houston police sergeant has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife, authorities said.
Nike triumphs in Michael Jordan Jumpman logo lawsuit
Nike has prevailed in a lawsuit over the "Jumpman" logo for its Air Jordan brand.
Oprah unveils documentary projects, book club for Apple
O, yes, they went there. To close out its big original content announcement on Monday in Cupertino, California, Apple brought Oprah Winfrey to the stage to make three announcements, one that will essentially put the talk show queen back in the interviewer's chair and those conversations into the pockets of millions of Apple users.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Ongoing ITC Deer Park Fire
Jackson Lee—“Given what has transpired, there is no doubt that a federal investigation needs to proceed. Representatives of the facility’s parent company need to be in Houston, on the ground, on-site. All means must be utilized to protect surrounding communities who are continuously being impacted. I will join the congressional representative of the area and other colleagues to work as a congressional delegation to ensure a full federal review and a full federal investigation of this matter.”
AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Ford Edge
I was really impressed by the 2019 Ford Edge. In a phrase, it has grown. I’m not talking about its size which looks about the same. I’m talking about stature and equipment and perception. I always thought the Ford Edge was a poor-man’s Ford Explorer but not anymore.
NAACP Calls for Full Release of Mueller Report, Barr Summary Not Enough
Robert Mueller stated, "While this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime [of obstruction of justice], it also does not exonerate him.” Yet that is exactly what William Barr has tried to do. It is even more imperative that we have full access to the Mueller report and evidentiary basis to learn the facts surrounding Donald Trump’s actions and potential attacks on the integrity of our democracy.
Texas Democratic Executive Committeeman Emeritus Rodney Griffin Endorses Senator Kamala Harris for President
Rodney Griffin Texas Democratic Executive Committeeman Emeritus, endorses Senator Kamala Harris for president. Senator Harris made her first Texas visit since her announcement, Saturday in Houston.
Texas Southern University investor rating elevated to ‘positive’
Second rating upgrade since 2017 affirmed by Moody’s Investors Services
Texas Southern University received its second consecutive financial rating upgrade since 2017 when Moody’s Investors Service revised its outlook from “stable” to “positive” and affirmed the university’s revenue financing system bonds within the Baa3 rating category.
