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A federal hate crime probe is underway after 3 people were killed in a racist rampage in Jacksonville, officials say. Here’s what we know
A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a White gunman with a swastika-emblazoned assault rifle killed three Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said.
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Twin firefighters Manuel and Emmanuel Zuaznabar hoping to inspire next generation at FDNY
Identical twins Manuel and Emmanuel Zuaznabar broke through barriers to achieve their goal of becoming New York City firefighters, and now they're sharing their story of success in hopes of inspiring the next generation.
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Shelter helps families store their animals following evacuation notices
With evacuation orders in Douglas County following the sparking of several fires, shelters are beginning to open up for families in need of a place to stay.
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Outrage in India as teacher tells students to slap classmate who is Muslim
Police in India are investigating a teacher after a video of her encouraging students to slap their 7-year-old classmate, who is Muslim, sparked widespread outrage in the country.
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Rite Aid stock is experiencing extreme turbulence: Here’s why
Shares of Rite Aid were slightly lower Monday after soaring more than 20% higher in morning trading.
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Rite Aid is currently the seventh largest pharmacy chain in the US, with more than 2,300 stores in 17 states. Mandatory Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Published on August 28, 2023
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FEMA announces $3 billion for climate resiliency as time runs low for Congress to replenish its disaster fund
In a record-breaking year of disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled extreme weather.
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Biden traveling to Vietnam following G-20 summit next month
President Joe Biden will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10 following the Group of 20 summit in India to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other leaders, according to the White House.
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Sixty years after the March on Washington, attendees renew the call for King’s ‘dream’
It’s been 60 years since the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, but Fatima Cortez Todd says she still remembers the sense of unity she felt standing on the National Mall that day.
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Trump’s federal election subversion trial to begin one day before Super Tuesday primary
The federal criminal trial of Donald Trump on charges he sought to subvert the result of the 2020 presidential election will begin March 4, 2024, the day before the Super Tuesday primary, a federal judge ruled Monday.
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Houston native conducts maintenance aboard USS Nimitz
U.S. Navy sailors serve and protect from around the globe, and every sailor got their start somewhere.
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PACIFIC OCEAN 08.21.2023 Photo by Seaman Tomas Valdes USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Idaly Lobo, from Houston, conducts maintenance on an upper stage …
Published on August 25, 2023
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Michael Heckman, Houston First Corp. Statement on RNC's selection of Houston as 2028 host city
Statement Attributable to Michael Heckman, President and CEO, Houston First Corporation
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Michael Heckman, president & CEO Houston First Corp._Photo Courtesy of Houston First Corp.
Published on August 25, 2023
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Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are 2023’s biggest concert tours. Here’s how they compare, by the numbers
It’s like the “Barbie” v. “Oppenheimer” of concert tours. For months now, fans have been packing stadiums for Beyoncé’s “Renaissance World Tour” and Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour, paying up to thousands of dollars for premium seats to see two beloved performers at the top of their game.
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Hall of Fame announcement gives Bears legend Steve McMichael hope during ALS battle
Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael was named one of three "senior" finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
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Wells Fargo overcharged nearly 11,000 investment accounts with advisory fees, SEC alleges
For years, Wells Fargo overcharged almost 11,000 investment advisory accounts about $27 million in fees, federal regulators alleged on Friday.
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NASA moves a step closer to supersonic passenger flights
Oh for the glory days of travel, when the seats were bigger, the food was better, and you could jet across the Atlantic in less than three hours.
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‘I will not resign,’ says defiant Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales following week of fierce criticism for unwanted kiss on star player
Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales has refused to resign from his position as Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president following a week of fierce criticism after video showed him placing an unwanted kiss on a star player of Spain’s winning Women’s World Cup team.
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John Legend wants us all to fight for democracy
John Legend’s children are still too young to be full on activists, but he and his wife Chrissy Teigen are starting early to impress upon them the importance of civic engagement and caring for community.
