Consumers are still spending on nice things, if they’re on trend
American consumers aren’t tired of shopping. They’re shopping more prudently, with an eye on getting the best value, sure. But they’re also rewarding the stores that are betting big on the right trends at the right time, for the right …
Bob Menendez remains defiant amid bribery charges
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey remained defiant on Monday after being indicted on bribery charges at the end of last week, saying he believes he will be exonerated as he responded to some of the specific charges and …
Now you can speak to ChatGPT — and it will talk back
You can now speak aloud to ChatGPT and hear the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot talk back.
College professor creates program to help Black teens with Autism improve mental health
A Boston College professor is developing a virtual program to help Black youth with autism talk about their mental health.
Costco members now have access to $29 online healthcare visits
Costco is now offering members online health checkups for as low as $29.
Petition demands expulsion of New Hampshire students accused of sharing and ‘grading’ photos of female classmates without consent
Some 9th and 10th grade Bedford High School students, in Bedford, New Hampshire, mostly boys, took pictures of 11th and 12th-grade girls’ buttocks and breasts without their consent, “grading them and sharing those with others,” according to letters sent to …
Houston Chosen as First City Outside of Africa for Diaspora African Forum Location
Today, Ambassador H.E. Dr. Erieka Bennett, founder and Head of Mission for the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) and leadership visited Houston to scout locations for what will become the first DAF location outside of the African continent. This achievement is …
Two brothers convicted in murder-for-hire plot in killing of elementary school teacher over child support and alimony
An Alabama man and the brother he hired to kill his ex-wife in 2017 to avoid paying her child support and alimony were convicted by a federal jury on Wednesday, according to a news release from the US Department of …
Eagle Pass international railway crossing reopens after Texas migrant surge
The international railway bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, reopened Saturday after personnel were redirected earlier this week to assist with a surge in migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border.
A Texas teen was suspended for weeks over his locs hairstyle. Now, his family is suing the governor
A Black high school student who was suspended over his locs hairstyle and his mother have sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state’s attorney general for allegedly failing to enforce the state’s CROWN Act, a law that protects against …
Fact check: Biden falsely claims he has ‘been to every mass shooting’
President Joe Biden falsely claimed Friday that he has been to the site of “every mass shooting,” the latest in a series of false claims about his travel record.
Latest wave of migrants at US-Mexico border puts Biden under renewed pressure
A new surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border has placed immense pressure on federal resources and tested President Joe Biden’s border policies only months after going into place, prompting fresh criticism from Republicans and concern within the administration over …
Dallas mayor switches parties to join GOP
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced Friday that he is switching parties and will serve as a Republican-affiliated mayor of the blue-leaning city.
Quavo heads to Washington, DC to bring awareness to gun violence prevention
Quavo, who lost his nephew and fellow Migos member Takeoff to gun violence last year, is turning his grief into action.
HCDE, Education Foundation of Harris County partner to offer $200,000 in classroom supplies for teachers
Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) and the Education Foundation of Harris County (EFHC) have partnered for the third annual Tools for Teachers program, designed to support Harris County independent school district teachers with classroom supplies for the 2023-2024 school …
