Travel to Hawaii during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to Hawaii, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ford splits gas-powered and electric vehicle businesses but doesn't spin them off
Ford is creating two new business units, one for electric vehicles and software and another for its traditional internal combustion vehicles. These companies will report their financial results separately from the rest of Ford but they will not be spun off as entirely separate companies.
Serena Williams calls out NYTimes after paper erroneously prints photo of Venus
Serena Williams called out The New York Times Wednesday after the paper published an article about her venture fund but used a photo of her sister, Venus.
Steve Wozniak's new venture takes aim at space junk
Steve Wozniak has a new — and potentially lucrative — passion: Space junk. But the money, according to Wozniak's co-founder in this new venture, couldn't be further from the point. "I don't think Steve [Wozniak] gives a damn about making another 10 cents, and I really couldn't care less," Alex Fielding, a longtime business acquaintance of Wozniak's who will serve as CEO of the new venture, called Privateer, told CNN Business.
Fitbit recalls 1.7 million smartwatches due to burn hazard
Fitbit is recalling 1.7 million smartwatches due to a potential burn hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
Apple sets date for first product launch of the year
Apple is gearing up for its first big product event of the year.
Samuel L. Jackson is not here for Joe Rogan's n-word apology
Samuel L. Jackson doesn't seem to be buying host Joe Rogan's apology for his past use of the n-word on his podcast.
Rolling Loud Miami to be headlined by Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar
Rolling Out Miami 2022 has recruited some heavy hitters to headline. Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Future are this year's headliners for the annual hip-hop festival.
Jon Bon Jovi turns 60
You give aging a good name, Jon Bon Jovi. The rocker and philanthropist turns 60 on Wednesday and the rest of us can keep the faith that we can age as well.
'The Jennifer Hudson Show' to debut in fall 2022
There's a new voice coming to the daytime talk show scene. Warner Bros. (which is owned by CNN's parent company) announced Wednesday that Academy Award and Grammy-winning artist Jennifer Hudson will helm a talk show that will air on Fox television stations.
Senate passes major cybersecurity legislation to force reporting of cyberattacks and ransomware
The Senate on Tuesday passed major cybersecurity legation, moving one step closer toward forcing critical infrastructure companies to report cyberattacks and ransomware payments.
Ukraine wants Russia to be severed from the global internet. Experts say it's a risky idea
Over the past week, Ukraine's government has pressured major tech platforms to rethink how they operate with Russia, and it has been pretty successful. Social media companies have reduced the reach of Russian state-backed media outlets, for example, and Apple has stopped selling its products and limited some services in Russia.
Black and brown communities had highest increases in drug overdose death rates during pandemic, study says
Drug overdose death rates in the United States soared during the Covid-19 pandemic, and a new study suggests that Black and brown communities were hit hardest.
Confirmation hearings set for Ketanji Brown Jackson as Supreme Court nominee meets with senators
Confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will start on Monday, March 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee announced Wednesday.
Ken Paxton and George P. Bush will advance to May runoff in Texas attorney general primary, CNN projects
Texas Republicans will need a May runoff to decide their nominee for state attorney general after incumbent Ken Paxton fell short of clinching a majority in Tuesday's primary, setting up a showdown with Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush in May, CNN projects.
The Breakfast Klub Replaces George Floyd Mural with “Black Mount Rushmore”
Popular Texas restaurant, The Breakfast Klub, has replaced a mural of George Floyd on the side of its building with a new painting dubbed the “Black Mount Rushmore.” The mural includes images of Black luminaries who have had significant influence in the advancement of Black people in America and throughout the world. The artwork features Marcus Garvey, Carter G. Woodson, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois.
Founder of Prison Style Fitness Program CONBODY, Awarded Grant on Ellen DeGeneres Show in Support of Criminal Justice Reform
Coss Marte, founder of CONBODY, the prison-style fitness studio proudly hiring formerly incarcerated individuals, appeared on today's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show!
Black History Month is Black Love
Local marketing agency, Grace Marketing, was tasked by the CEO of I Luv Curls, Joy Truth McGowan to craft compelling messaging for Valentine's Day and Black History Month. The agency enlisted the CEO's husband, Neil McGowan, to get a man's point of view of natural hair and its appeal. The result is a poetic mosaic of love for his wife and encouragement for both black men and women to lean into our culture - a tour de force of Black love.
Teach For America Houston Provides Tips for How Students Can Relax and Recharge During Spring Break
In just a few days, kids from all over the Greater Houston area will receive a reprieve from the classroom and head into Spring Break. This is the ideal time for students to exhale and recharge before finishing out the school year.
Thirteen Restaurant Celebrates One-Year Anniversary by Giving Back
Restaurant to Donate $1 from Every Item Sold on March 4 to HISD Food Programs
Thirteen, NBA All-Star James Harden’s signature fine dining restaurant in Houston, will celebrate its One-Year Anniversary this Friday, March 4, 2022, by giving back to Houston Independent School District students!
