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GM's restructuring was tough. Ford's could be even harder
General Motors has already announced plant closings and big job cuts. Ford could be next. Ford (F) said this summer that it was planning to radically reshape its business, and could close or scale back unprofitable operations in some regions. It said it would spend up to $11 billion on the transformation.
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Dangerous levels of sulfur dioxide prompt health warning in Hawaii
As if the catastrophic, home-devouring lava weren't bad enough, now residents have to worry about choking on sulfur dioxide.
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Britain's biggest carmaker cuts 1,000 jobs
The UK's biggest auto manufacturer -- Jaguar Land Rover -- is cutting 1,000 jobs in its home market as Brexit and slumping sales hit the quintessentially British brand.
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Houston Strong: Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Walking from the parking lot to the NRG Stadium you could feel an overwhelming spirit resonating throughout the air. Something that wasn’t felt over a week ago when the city was in the midst of a catastrophic natural disaster, Hurricane Harvey. The hurricane was an event that the residents of Houston and surrounding areas are still recovering from. Normalcy was the one thing that the city needed and the Houston Texans looked to help restore the city.
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HISD Board to consider $2 billion budget, pay increases for teachers and stipends for all employees
Budget calls for no increase in property tax rate
The Houston Independent School District will consider passage today of a $2 billion budget for the 2020-2021 academic year which includes a $34.4 million salary and benefits package as well as an increase in employer contribution to health insurance premiums for employees.
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GM avoids bankruptcy for South Korean unit with union deal
General Motors has reached an 11th hour deal with its South Korean union to stop it from filing for bankruptcy for GM Korea.
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Family says young father fatally shot at Pennsylvania restaurant was defending man from racial slurs
A York County man is dead after being shot outside of ‘Red Rose Restaurant and Lounge' in Hellam Township Saturday morning.
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'Making a Murderer' police officer is suing Netflix and the filmmakers for defamation
A retired Wisconsin police officer involved in the investigation of the murder at the center of the popular Netflix documentary series "Making a Murderer" is suing its creators and the streaming service.
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Amazon helps man start trucking company
Steve Dance has been around big rigs all of his life, riding in trucks since he was about six to eight years old. Dance is the owner of Dance Logistics on Indianapolis's southeast side.
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Uber expands 'no talking' rides and launches helicopter service
Uber is turning down the volume — and looking to the sky — in its latest round of new services.
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2019 East End Street Fest Offers an Impressive Display of Rumba, Salsa, and Latin Funk
Headliners includes GRAMMY-Award Winner Grupo Fantasma
The East End Improvement Corporation (501c3) proudly announces the 2019 East End Street Fest, taking place on Saturday, October 19 from 2pm to 9:30pm at 2800 Navigation Boulevard. This FREE annual festival, which drew over 13,000 registered attendees last year, celebrates the vibrant community in historic East End Houston.
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GM to Invest $150 Million in Flint Truck Assembly Plant to Increase Full-Size Pickup Truck Production
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced the second major expansion of its full-size pickup production capacity this year: a $150 million investment at Flint Assembly to increase production of the all-new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups, which begin shipping to dealers this week.
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Takeoff, member of rap group Migos, dead at 28
Takeoff, who was one third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday in Houston, Texas, a source close to the group confirmed to CNN.
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Dog Haus Celebrates Two Years of The Absolute Würst
Acclaimed gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger concept to host birthday bash, Jeep show and toy drive on Dec. 3
Dog Haus Biergarten Copperfield is turning two, so what does it want? Toys, of course!
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Weaver Launches Family Office Services and Weaver Capital Advisors
National accounting and advisory firm, Weaver, announces the launch of Family Office Services and Weaver Capital Advisors to be led by Stephen Carter, Partner-in-Charge.
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Toyota, Volkswagen and Tesla are bringing factories in China back on line
Toyota and Volkswagen are gradually bringing their China factories back on line after they were closed for weeks because of Covid lockdowns.
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Biden administration announces $450 million in additional military assistance for Ukraine
The Biden administration on Thursday announced an additional $450 million in military aid for Ukraine, with the US giving the war-stricken country four more multiple launch rocket systems and artillery ammunition for other systems.
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More than 700 US flights canceled as winter weather moves in
More than 700 US flights have been canceled on Monday as winter weather bears down on a wide swath of the United States.
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Back-to-School in Bayou City: Top Safety Tips from American Red Cross for Houston’s Young Scholars
The sounds of school bells will soon resonate across the Bayou City as our students gear up to return to their classrooms. For those Houston kiddos step- ping into school halls for the first time, it’s especially poignant. To ensure a smooth and safe transition, the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, is sharing top safety tips tailored for our Houston Style Magazine readers.
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Firefighters evacuate more than 200 patients from a Los Angeles hospital after Hilary-related power outage
A power outage overnight at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles prompted the evacuation of more than 200 patients from a building housing neonatal intensive care and OBGYN units, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department and hospital officials.
