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Fact-checking North Korea's missiles and the UN Resolution
In early May, North Korea test fired short-range ballistic missiles, the first such launch since late 2017 and the first since President Donald Trump began meeting with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. Speaking to reporters over the weekend about these missile tests, US national security adviser John Bolton took a strong line.
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Microsoft unveils more secure AI-powered Bing Chat for businesses to ensure ‘data doesn’t leak’
Microsoft on Tuesday announced a more secure version of its AI-powered Bing specifically for businesses and designed to assure professionals they can safely share potentially sensitive information with a chatbot.
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It's Time for Patriots to Stand Up
America's democracy is under assault -- systematic, unrelenting and unhinged. The assault is waged by one party -- the Republican Party. It is largely driven by the lies and racism of Donald Trump, who simply will not accept that he lost the last election. To deny that unacceptable reality, Trump has spread -- and Republican officials across the country have echoed -utterly fraudulent claims of fraud to justify measures to make voting more difficult.
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President Donald Trump launched an unprecedented public attack against the leadership of the US military on Monday, accusing them of waging wars to boost the …
Published on September 8, 2020
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Voters cast ballots in San Francisco, Calif., on June 7, 2022. The primary elections taking place coast to coast on June 7 will serve as …
Published on June 8, 2022
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Grand Opening of Ray's BBQ
Courtesy of Ray’s BBQ - Nearly 1000 Houstonians came to Ray's BBQ Shack to show …
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2015 Pre-Labor Day Experience and All-White Celebrity Charity Fashion Show
Photography by Mike Munoz - On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Criminal investigation into Coast Guard Academy revealed years of sexual assault cover-ups, but findings were kept secret
A secret investigation into alleged sexual abuse at the US Coast Guard Academy, the training ground for the Coast Guard’s top officers, uncovered a dark history of rapes, assaults and other serious misconduct being ignored and, at times, covered up by high-ranking officials.
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50 migrants dead after being found inside sweltering semitruck in San Antonio, with more hospitalized
Fifty migrants are dead after they and others were found in sweltering conditions in a semitruck in San Antonio, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson said Tuesday.
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China fires back, announcing tariffs on US planes, cars and soybeans
China is punching back in the escalating trade dispute with the United States, announcing plans for heavy new tariffs on dozens more US goods including aircraft and autos.
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The Weeknd Teases His First Sneaker Collab With PUMA
The Weeknd teases his PumaXO shoe and clothing line.
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Kolache Factory Closes Dining Rooms Across Texas - Stores Remain Open
Effective immediately, dining rooms at Kolache Factory restaurants in the state of Texas will be closed. For the safety of employees and customers, Kolache Factory stores will move to carry-out, delivery, or drive-thru service only.
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Free Breakfast for Veterans and Active Military
Kolache Factory Stores Celebrate Veterans Day with Free Breakfast
On November 11, Kolache Factory stores nationwide are offering free breakfast to all veterans and all those who are actively serving our country in the U.S. armed forces. All veterans and servicemen and women are invited to come in and enjoy a free kolache and a cup of coffee — on the house.
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Introducing New Loyalty Program Features with Dickey’s Enhanced Mobile App
World’s largest barbecue concept rolls out updated loyalty dashboard, improved ordering flow, additional payment options and more starting in July
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit just made it that much easier to earn your way towards FREE Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ with its latest update to the Dickey’s Mobile App and Big Yellow Cup Rewards program. Sign up today to get exclusive offers and daily deals while racking up BBQ points (and ribs) with every visit to any one of our BBQ joints. Redeem your BBQ points for your favorite BBQ menu items!
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Stand Out For Good, Inc. stores to close for Christmas Eve to celebrate the joy of Christmas
National multi-brand fashion organization prioritizes family with all-day closure
Stand Out For Good, Inc., the parent company of women's fashion brand Altar'd State, announces it will be closed all day on December 24 this year. As a national retailer with a strong presence in fashion centers, this decision defies industry standards. Christmas Eve brings a surge of last-minute shoppers to stores, making it one of Stand Out For Good's busiest days. However, for Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Aaron Walters, the importance of associates spending quality time with family outweighs financial gain.
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Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn't over
About a month ago, Vicki Hankins and her husband were putting serious miles on their car while hunting for baby formula.
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AARP Texas Urges Consumers To Prepare For High Electricity Costs This Summer
As temperatures rise and Texans rely heavily on air conditioning in their homes, AARP Texas seeks to educate consumers, including older Texans, on how to protect themselves against the rising costs of electricity and other utility expenses.
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A 7th Person Has Died From Vaping-related Causes. The CDC Is Stepping Up Its Probe of E-cigarette Illnesses
A California man has become the seventh person to die from a vaping-related illness in the United States as the nation's leading health agency activates emergency operations to better investigate the outbreak of lung injuries associated with e-cigarettes.
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In this 2006 photo, Sudafed PE nasal decongestant is displayed on a shelf at a Walgreens store in Chicago, Illinois. Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in …
Published on September 12, 2023
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Sears is dying a quiet, invisible death
Sears has made it through another holiday shopping season. Just barely. Once the nation's leading retailer up through the 1980s, the company that now owns the Sears and Kmart chains emerged from bankruptcy less than two years ago. It avoided another trip to bankruptcy court this year as the Covid-19 pandemic sent department store chains such as JCPenney and Neiman Marcus went through their own bankruptcies, while others such as Lord & Taylor and Century 21 announced they would go out of business.
