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Holy cow! Giant steer 'Knickers' stands head and shoulders over herd
This is one farm animal you wouldn't want any beef with. "Knickers," an enormous Holstein-Friesian, is making headlines after his owner declared him -- unofficially -- Australia's biggest steer.
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Brexit Britain Has Too Many Jobs and Not Enough Workers
Britain is running out of workers. Employers have plenty of jobs to fill but potential hires are in short supply, according to a new report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
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Wall Street Is Losing Faith In The Trump Agenda
Wall Street's faith in the fate of the Trump agenda has been shaken, if not shattered, by political reality.
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5 things for March 28: North Korea & China, Sacramento, water park death, new organ
Meet the "clown" running for Congress in South Carolina. No, really. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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A First For SpaceX: Sending A Used Rocket Into Space
The private space exploration company -- headed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk -- plans to launch another mission to space on Thursday at 6 pm ET out of Cape Canaveral in Florida. But this mission has the potential to be historic. That's because this is the first time SpaceX will reuse a rocket that has already traveled to space and then returned safely to Earth.
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Surging prices are spooking the stock market
US stocks tumbled out of the gate Tuesday as investors grow increasingly concerned about raw material price spikes, shortages and inflation.
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Arts District Houston Honors Black History Month and History of Houston Through Performance Series
Virtual dance performance to honor the history of Richard Brock Park located in the First Ward Historic District
Arts District Houston has commissioned a performance series in honor of Black History Month, highlighting the rich history of Houston’s First and Sixth wards. The first performance will honor Richard Brock and the park named after him, located in the First Ward. It will be a virtual experience and will be made public on February 28, 2021, at 2:00 pm on the Arts District Facebook page.
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Clinique invites you to take it all off.. for a good cause!
Starting TODAY, October 6th, 2017, Clinique is challenging America to take it all off during the month of October. No, not your clothes.. Your makeup! And we’re inviting you to help us make this challenge a huge success.
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For Members Only: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Launches Historic Credit Union
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has made history with the grand opening of its groundbreaking financial institution, the "For Members Only" (FMO) Credit Union. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the organization's headquarters in Chicago, prior to the 2023 Leadership Seminar.
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Suicide rate among active duty service members increased by 41% between 2015 and 2020
The suicide rate among active duty service members in the US military increased by 41.4% in the five years from 2015 to 2020, according to data provided in the annual report from the Department of Defense on suicide in the military.
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The Most Expensive City to Live in 2017 is ...
They may be in opposite corners of the globe, but Hong Kong, Sydney and Vancouver have one thing in common.
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Autopsy commissioned by family of Brianna Grier says her cause of death is consistent with severe blunt force trauma
Weeks after a Georgia woman fell from a police car while in police custody and later died, an autopsy commissioned by her family says her cause of death is consistent with severe blunt force trauma.
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The West united against Russia. Will its nerve hold as prices soar?
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by video to a packed room at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he thanked the West for its solidarity against Russia. But he also issued a warning to political leaders and business executives: Don't lose your nerve.
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The League’s County Election Website Review Finds Fewer Counties With Outstanding Websites
In preparation for the 2022 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas completed its ninth review of county election websites. The League commends the 35 websites rated as “outstanding” and the 32 websites rated as “very good” We offer congratulations to these counties and celebrate all counties, large and small, which meet the needs of their voters.
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The Buffalo Soldier Museum Celebrates Veterans Day with a Grand Opening Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate our official grand opening and building dedication!
For 17 years, The Buffalo Soldier National Museum has upheld its mission to highlight the history and tradition of America’s Buffalo Soldiers. In honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11, 2017, BSNM will officially dedicate the building and perform a change of command during a grand opening celebration.
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The 'Queens' Release New Music Video "Lady Z Strikes Back (Can't Stop You)" Featuring New Cast Member Remy Ma
The new ABC series starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez, and Brandy as four ’90s hip-hop legends, now in their 40s, who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame. The 'Queens' release their new video "Lady Z Strikes Back (Can't Stop You)" featuring new cast member Remy Ma. Remy Ma will have a recurring role on the show.
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Harris County Women’s Commission Presents First Report to Harris County Commissioners
The nine-member commission was created to improve outcomes for women in Harris County
During their July 18 meeting, Harris County commissioners discussed a report from the Harris County Women’s Commission outlining its future goals and issued new directives for the nine-member group.
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Katy Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN Documentary Competition
Students explore issues of national importance in the 2020 presidential campaign
C-SPAN announced today that students in Katy, Texas, are winners in C-SPAN’s national 2020 StudentCam competition. The following students from Cinco Ranch High School have won prizes:
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Super Bowl Champ Expands Post-football Dedication to Children with Two Additional Metro Houston Kiddie Academies®
Former Super Bowl Champion James Ihedigbo and his wife, Brittany, are expanding their post-football family business to include two additional Kiddie Academies in League City, Texas.
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Capital One buying Discover in $35.3 billion deal
Capital One announced it’s acquiring Discover Financial Services for $35.3 billion in an all-stock deal, giving the bank a leg up in the competitive credit card market.
