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Hundreds of Haitian and Cuban migrants in custody after landing on or near Florida coast, US official says
Hundreds of Haitian and Cuban migrants using 16 different vessels were taken into custody after making landfall or reaching the US coast off Florida from Friday to Saturday, US Customs and Border Patrol said.
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US announces more sanctions against Myanmar's military government
The Biden administration announced more sanctions on Monday against Myanmar's military government, which has conducted a violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, and against key figures in the military regime as well as some family members of previously designated officials.
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Mayor Turner Releases Comprehensive Plan to Combat Violent Crime
Mayor Turner Releases Comprehensive Plan to Combat Violent Crime, Holistic Approach Invests Resources in Houston Police, Community Programs and Root Causes of Crime
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A 21-st Century Vision for Black Futures
Black Lives Matter Observes Third Annual Black Futures Month
This month, Black Lives Matter launched the third annual Black Futures Month, a deliberate reinterpretation of the resistance and resilience of Black people as illustrated through art. In an impressive compilation of visual art and writing, Black Futures Month uses creative expression to visualize and discuss the future of issues that impact Black communities like labor reproductive and gender justice.
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New Wellness Spa with Full Hookah Bar Brings Upscale Experience to Houston
Charlotte-based Ugo Beauty & Artistry spa expands brand with new Houston location
Popular Charlotte, North Carolina-based luxury wellness spa Ugo Beauty & Artistry is expanding with the launch of the brand’s second US location in Houston, Texas!
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White House officially marks 1 million American deaths from Covid and pushes Congress for more funding
The Biden administration on Thursday mourned 1 million American deaths from Covid-19, using the occasion to again urge Congress to pass additional funding to control the pandemic.
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US Navy Admits Aircrew Drew Penis In the Sky
In case there was any doubt, the US Navy has confirmed that there is "zero training value" in drawing penises in the sky. Navy officials were faced with an unusual controversy after residents of Okanogan County, Washington noticed a sky drawing many said looked like male genitalia on Thursday.
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America's largest movie chain announced that the prices of a ticket will now be based on seat location, meaning seats in the front will be …
Published on February 6, 2023
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GMC Set to Expand Global Footprint Following a Record-Setting 2023
GMC closed 2023 with the best retail sales year since 2017 in the U.S. and the best sales year ever in the U.S. for Sierra LD and HD pickups, marking six straight years of sales and share growth Brand’s global momentum continues with an upcoming expansion planned for three new markets: China, Australia and New Zealand In 2024, GMC celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Denali brand and the continued evolution of its SUV lineup, spearheaded by the all-new 2024 GMC Acadia
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Supreme Court: No Consequences for Police Who Destroy Home, Mistakenly Shoot 10-Year-Old Boy, or Sic Police Dog on Suspect Already Under Arrest
Despite growing calls to hold police accountable for using excessive force in non-threatening circumstances, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review any cases challenging the doctrine of “qualified immunity,” which shields police from liability for official wrongdoing.
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Kohl's and Gap have a surprising plan for this season's unsold clothing
Retailers are overstocked on clothing, and some are packing it away in hopes of selling it in future seasons.
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CDC and Massachusetts health officials investigating monkeypox case
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is collaborating with Massachusetts health officials on an investigation into a case of monkeypox, the agency said Wednesday in a statement.
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Mogadishu mayor dies of wounds following Al-Shabaab attack
Abdirahman Omar Osman, the mayor of Somalia's capital Mogadishu, succumbed to wounds sustained in a suicide bombing in the city, the government said on Thursday.
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Some Aetna customers will see lower drug prices
About 3 million Aetna customers could get a break at the pharmacy next year.
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Walgreens and other drug stores have closed thousands of stores in recent years. Mandatory Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Published on October 16, 2023
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What Republicans plan to do with their new House majority
Winning the House majority, even with a smaller margin than they'd hoped, will give Republicans some newfound power to set the agenda when they take over the chamber in January.
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White House says it didn't distribute MAGA hats Trump signed in Iraq, Germany
President Donald Trump made his first visit to a war zone on Wednesday, receiving an enthusiastic reception from many US troops there -- some of whom may have run afoul of military rules.
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Trump Faces His First Budgetary Cliff
Everyone knows that Washington was built on a swamp. But in recent years it's felt more like the capital is teetering on the edge of a cliff.
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Tehuacán Brillante Expands American Availability
Mexican sparkling natural mineral water now sold at Texas 7-Eleven and Stripes stores.
Today, J3 Distributors announced the arrival of Tehuacán Brillante sparkling natural mineral water at Texas 7-Eleven and Stripes stores in time for fall 2019. Since its winter 2018 debut in Central Market grocery stores, Tehuacán Brillante has become a favorite with Texas drinkers seeking a more authentic sparkling natural mineral water experience.
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NBCUniversal Invests $500 Million in Snapchat IPO
At least one traditional media company bet big on Snapchat's IPO.
