Is the iPhone X a Disappointment? Investors Think So
The "x"citement might be over for the iPhone X. Shares of Apple and its suppliers tumbled this week after multiple industry analysts predicted weak demand for the new flagship iPhone. Apple's stock slid by as much as 4% in premarket …
Tax Cuts Might Create Jobs. But Where Are the Workers?
The GOP tax reform was billed as a job creator. But there's one thing missing: Workers.
Big League 2018 Goal: Trump Hopes for Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
President Donald Trump, looking ahead to a critical election year where his record will be on the ballot alongside Republican lawmakers, plans a major push on infrastructure in January, aides said this week.
Gallup: Obama, Hillary Clinton Remain Most Admired
Former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remain the most admired man and woman in the United States -- a 10-year trend for Obama and 16 years running for Clinton.
Interactive Maps Chronicle Frederick Douglass in Maryland
Originally posted on #ADPhD: Lawrence Jackson’s course on Frederick Douglass covered by Hopkins Hub: “For Jackson’s class, the time in Maryland before that escape commanded the most interest—Douglass’ formative years, before he became the world-famous abolitionist, orator, and writer. Students …
Air Force Maj. Robert Lawrence Jr., America’s 1st Black Astronaut, Honored by Kennedy Space Center
America’s first Black astronaut received a long overdue honor earlier this month, 50 years after his tragic death. Air Force Maj. Robert Lawrence Jr., a trailblazer who opened a door for people of color in STEM, was honored on Dec. …
5 ‘Healthy’ New Year’s Resolutions Worth Giving Up
While most New Year’s resolutions are well-intentioned, sometimes they look better on paper than in practice, actually doing more harm than good. Here are five so-called “healthy” resolutions worth giving up in 2018, as well as better solutions.
Add Civil Rights Voices to Housing Policy Reform Discussions
Wherever you live, or household size, home is a special place where children are raised, and memories are made. Owning a home is also the largest, single investment that most families make in a lifetime.
4 People Found Dead in Basement in New York
New York authorities are investigating the deaths of four people after the bodies were found in a basement apartment in Troy a day after Christmas.
Frigid Weather Will Usher in the New Year in the Midwest and Eastern US
The eastern United States and the Midwest are being clobbered with a brutal cold front that will stretch through the week and probably make New Year's Eve a frigid affair in many cities.
Even for a Place That Gets a Ton of Snow, This Was a Record-breaking Two Days for Erie
There's White Christmas. And then there's Whiteout Christmas. Erie, Pennsylvania, experienced the latter on Monday, when a total of 34 inches of snow fell on Christmas Day, blanketing the city and shattering the city's previous records for snowfall in a …
5 Things for December 27: Snow, Anthrax Threats, Infrastructure Bill
Rich people are doing so well these days that their spending on luxury goods isn't even keeping up. Now, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Dallas Gets First Black Sheriff
Dallas County commissioners appointed c to be interim sheriff, making her the county's first black sheriff. Brown, 52, a Democrat who is running for the office, was Sheriff Lupe Valdez's third-in-command and recommended choice for successor. Valdez technically will remain …
Shell Honors Heroes of Houston with National Ad Campaign
Hurricane Harvey was a storm that changed us. Whether directly affected or indirectly Harvey changed Houstonians and those around the world emotionally, mentally, and physically. Our values of what was important changed. Our concerns for our fellowman broke color lines …
Why Wells Fargo Could Be One of Tax Reform's Big Winners
Some of Wall Street's largest banks stand to win big from the tax bill now hurtling its way towards the president's desk — but among them, Wells Fargo will make out the best. That's according to an analysis released by …

