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Biden and top officials set for nationwide travel blitz after prime-time address
President Joe Biden's joint address to Congress may stand as the prime-time marker of his first 100 days in office, but it will also serve as the launch point for an all-out administration-wide blitz to highlight accomplishments -- and the ambitious legislative push ahead.
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US concerned that a Russian anti-satellite weapons test created a debris field in space
The US is concerned that Russia carried out a major anti-satellite weapons test over the weekend, two US officials told CNN. One of the officials said it may have created a potentially dangerous debris field in space.
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Oil prices jump after Saudi Arabia reports drone attack on pumping stations
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia reported "armed drones" attacked two pumping stations in the kingdom, underscoring rising tensions in the Middle East.
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Nipsey Hussle: Jury finds man guilty in hip-hop artist's murder
A Los Angeles jury has found Eric Ronald Holder Jr. guilty of first-degree murder in shooting death of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle.
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Houston Used Car Prices Have Dropped 4.69% During the Pandemic
The uncertainty precipitated by COVID-19 has affected every sector of the economy, including the automotive industry. Car dealerships are experiencing sharp declines in used car sales, as much of the country still remains under lockdown. While used car sales have always been prone to fluctuations, data from the U.S. Census Bureau found that retail used car sales plummeted more than 20 percent year-over-year in March even before the full effects of stay-at-home orders were realized. The last time that used car sales fell so precipitously was at the onset of the Great Recession in 2008.
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Ozempic/Mounjaro/hundreds of other drugs more expensive in 2024
Some Americans may have to shell out more this year for Ozempic and Mounjaro, two wildly popular diabetes medications also used for weight loss.
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Babies R Us was gone for good. Now it’s back with a new US flagship store
First came Toys R Us’ roller coaster revival, and now Babies R Us is experiencing its own rebirth, too. Babies R Us, which went out of business in tandem with its parent company, Toys R Us, in 2018, is opening its new US flagship store on Wednesday at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey.
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Where Are the World's Nuclear Weapons?
Nine nuclear-capable states exist in the world, but only eight of them -- all but North Korea -- are believed by experts to have weapons mature and developed enough to be readily incorporated into the arsenals of their armed forces.
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Stores have too much stuff. Get ready for discounts
Some welcome news for shoppers getting squeezed by inflation: promotions on televisions, furniture, clothing, sporting goods and other big-ticket purchases are ramping up.
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Reversible Bikinis from Helen Jon
Summer is officially underway, and with Helen Jon swimwear, you can get the most out of your bikinis with reversible fabric! Get two styles for the price of one and expand your summer wardrobe now.
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Wendy's is bringing its square burgers back to Britain after 20 years
Wendy's is returning to the United Kingdom following a two-decade hiatus, judging now the right time to take advantage of Britons' growing appetite for quick and convenient meals.
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The Galleria Announces Retailer Updates
Shopping Destination Elevates Customer Experience with New Offerings
Simon, a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, is pleased to announce 7 new openings at The Galleria. The additions include 3 new-to-market brands – ba&sh, Tommy John and Toys“R”US – as well as a Kendra Scott holiday pop-up, Uptown Convenience & Gifts, and restaurants Pepper Twins and Poke Fresh. Additionally, Jimmy Choo, Macy’s, Porsche Design, Salvatore Ferragamo and Vans are upgrading their current spaces to better serve their loyal customers.
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These foods disappeared from grocery stores last year. Now they're back
If you walked into a grocery store last year, you may have made some unfortunate discoveries: No reduced-fat Jif peanut butter on shelves. Less Progresso soup. Fewer varieties of Smucker's Uncrustables sandwiches available.
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Change Your World Network Launch
Photography by Vicky Pink - CYW Network (Change Your World Network) is changing the way …
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It's ugly. It was catching fire. It's old tech. GM is selling the Chevy Bolt like hotcakes
General Motors makes a big deal out of the Ultium battery technology underpinning its new and upcoming electric vehicles like the Cadillac Lyriq, GMC Hummer EV and the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup. But the GM EV that's a hit with customers right now is, ironically, the Bolt, a model that was first introduced back in 2016 and that doesn't use the new Ultium battery packs GM boasts about in its newer models.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Officially Announces the Opening of a Third Coronavirus Testing Site
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chair of the Congressional Coronavirus Task Force will officially announce the launch of the third UMMC COVID-19 drive through testing site. “We must not panic, but prepare,” stated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
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FedEx's New Service Takes Aim At Amazon
The global shipping giant announced Tuesday the launch of FedEx Fulfillment, a logistics network for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Starbucks will start paying employees to give back
Starbucks is paying employees to give back. The company announced on Thursday that it is testing a program that will allow some employees to spend half of their workweek at a local nonprofit.
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Biden goes on the defensive over inflation and gas prices as he tries to shift the focus to Republicans
President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine for troubling economic news as he and his administration went on the defensive over mounting inflation and rising gas prices.
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H-E-B Breaks Ground On New 118- Square Foot Store in McKinney
The new store is slated to open in late 2023
H-E-B Partners joined with McKinney Mayor George Fuller and other local officials to break ground on the new H-E-B store located on the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway today. The new store is slated to open in late 2023. This will be the company’s third store currently under construction in the DFW Metroplex – all three located north of Dallas.
