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Porsche offers computerized cruise control for twisty roads
I was going almost 50 miles an hour on a mountain road just north of New York City. Ahead of me, the road curved sharply to the left with just a thin metal railing between the speeding car and a long drop down a mountainside into the Hudson River.
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Royal wedding weather: an early look at the forecast
The final countdown is on and everything has been meticulously planned down to the final detail.
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Are blood pressure measurement mistakes making you chronically ill?
It’s a familiar scenario: You find yourself at the doctor’s office, sitting on the edge of an exam table with your feet dangling inches above the floor. The nurse or medical assistant who seconds ago instructed you to sit now asks you questions about the reason for your visit – all while taking your blood pressure.
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Facebook bans foreign ads in Ireland's abortion vote
Facebook is banning foreign groups from buying advertisements related to Ireland's abortion referendum, the company announced Tuesday.
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5 things for May 8: Eric Schneiderman, Iran nuke deal, US elections, Hawaii, Nigeria
Some people go camping. Others go glamping. But the truly hip enjoy the great outdoors in a big ol' bubble. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Electric Winnebagos are coming soon
You can get electric cars, SUVs and trucks. Soon, you could be seeing electric Winnebagos. There's no word, yet, on when you could be spending the night in one.
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Winnebago is famous for campers, but the first electric Winnebago models won't be recreational vehicles. Instead, Winnebago's first plug-in models are intended to be used …
Published on May 7, 2018
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Dope Moms With Natural Hair Love The Doux, Mother's Day Gifts Under $100.00
The Doux is a line of hair care (created by a mother of 5) getting attention for bold packaging, clever product names inspired by 90's hip hop and being a go-to option for natural curls, wavy, loose, or super tight. Available at select Target stores and at Thedoux.com All 5 products below are available for under $75.00!!
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Cooking For Mom on Mother’s Day Gives Kids Food For Thought
Taking mom out for brunch or dinner is a traditional way to celebrate her on Mother’s Day. But there’s another way that incorporates food, and it can be fun for the family as well as food for thought for the kids.
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Houston Native Serves with the U.S. Navy Half a World Away
A Houston native and 2013 Summer Creek High School graduate is serving in Japan in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Germantown.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar Rolls Out Revamped Menu on May 8
The butchers, bakers and bartenders at Hopdoddy Burger Bar are proud to introduce a refreshed menu across all locations on Tuesday, May 8. In addition to the popular mainstay burgers Hopdoddy fans have come to know and love, the updated menu includes a “shareables” section featuring a new selection of loaded fries, a new milkshake menu, a revamped cocktail program and more.
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Why supporting abortion is a pro-life position
The Legislature in Iowa has passed the most restrictive abortion law in the country. Senate File 359, or the "heartbeat bill," will bar physicians from performing the procedure after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks, when it is common for women not to know they are pregnant yet.
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Congress returns this week: 7 things to watch
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Monday after being away for what was a chaotic and damaging week for President Donald Trump, who is under scrutiny from federal investigators and questions surrounding a payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
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MLK Jr.’s Hearse and a Mission to Save History
Many people like the idea of owning a piece of history. On occasion, they get the opportunity. It could be a letter written by Theodore Roosevelt. It could be a check signed by Shoeless Joe Jackson. It could be packaged space food that an Apollo astronaut took to the moon and back.
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“Putting Your Employees First” by Michael Bergdahl
Your office looks like Grand Central Station at rush hour. Like that iconic location, you see many people who are older and have been around the block enough times to know the work-score. You also have younger, less-experienced people whose career journeys are just beginning. So how do you best manage a diverse group of employees like that? Read “Putting Your Employees First” by Michael Bergdahl and find out.
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HBO's first televised female boxing match breaking 'the last barrier'
In HBO's 45-year history, the network has never aired a female boxing match -- but that is soon to change.
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Apple's gift to investors; Fed decision; Tesla earnings
1. Apple rewards investors: Shares in Apple jumped as much as 4% in extended trading after the company announced a record cash giveaway to shareholders.
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Royal wedding 2018: What we know so far
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement in November last year, sparking months of speculation about the details of their upcoming wedding.
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Riding the world's most luxurious train with the visionary designer who built it
While Japan's bullet trains may be famed for their speed, there is a train in Japan that has garnered a more exclusive reputation. Demand is often so high for a trip on this luxury sleeper train -- and space so limited -- that prospective passengers often have to enter a lottery for tickets.
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Why US-China trade talks will struggle to reach 'grand bargain'
President Donald Trump's top advisers arrive in Beijing this week for talks on how to avoid a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
