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How to help civilians impacted by Israel-Gaza conflict

As deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, so too does a dire humanitarian crisis in the area.

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For Trump, there's no easy way out of his funk

By multiple accounts, Donald Trump is in one of the deepest funks of his presidency. The bad news is that the challenges and threats that are making his mood so dark are likely to get worse before they get better.

Kroger Recalls Cheese Dips because of Possible Health Risk

Kroger is recalling cheese dips sold at because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. No customer illnesses have been confirmed to date.

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Biden pressured to visit - heads to East Palestine one year after train derailment

President Joe Biden will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, next month, roughly a year after a train derailment there caused an environmental disaster, a White House official said Wednesday.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Corruption is a Small Business Killer

I was so proud and inspired to speak before the United Nations last week. It was kind of a peak in my public speaking career. Included within my content was my concern of international corruption. T

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Rate Rigging Scandal Returns To Haunt Bank Of England

Bankers at Barclays claimed they were pressured by the central bank to rig the benchmark interest rate during the global financial crisis, according to a recording of a conversation in 2008 published by the BBC on Monday.

Is returning to the office taking a bite out of your finances?

More workers are returning to the office after working from home the last two years. Not only has this meant an adjustment to daily routines, but also spending, as employees start shelling out money for commuting costs, coffee and lunch runs and office attire -- all of which has been made more expensive by rising gas prices and soaring inflation.

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The Louisville shooter's family says he had mental health challenges as the city prepares to honor the victims

As officials in Louisville, Kentucky, prepare to host a vigil to grieve the five people killed Monday in a downtown bank shooting, the 25-year-old gunman's family released a statement saying he struggled with depression but they had no idea he was plotting the attack.As officials in Louisville, Kentucky, prepare to host a vigil to grieve the five people killed Monday in a downtown bank shooting, the 25-year-old gunman's family released a statement saying he struggled with depression but they had no idea he was plotting the attack.

Texas Food & Wine Alliance Launch

Top Culinary Nonprofit Mounts Explosive Statewide Expansion to Support Local Food Systems in Houston and Beyond

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New home sales dropped in June after May’s surge

New home sales dropped in June from the month before, even as buyers continued to rely on new construction as an alternative to the historically low supply of existing homes for sale.

Commission Ellis Statement on Commissioners' Court Vote to Approve a Proposal for a Modest Property Tax Season

Facing a revenue cap passed by the State Legislature that goes into effect next year and significantly undermines Harris County’s ability to fund essential services and ongoing operations for years to come, Commissioners Court today, in a 3-2 vote, approved a proposal for a modest property tax rate increase for Harris County. Following two public hearings, the Court will hold a third and final public hearing and officially vote on whether to adopt the proposed rates during its regular meeting on October 8.

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Andre Johnson Day: Houston Texans Defeat Arizona Cardinals

The Houston Texans gave the franchise leader in receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns, Andre Johnson the best gift he could receive on the official, “Andre Lamont Johnson Day,” a victory. Houston ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the Arizona Cardinals 31-21 in front of a very enthusiastic crowd who came to celebrate with the hometown hero.

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Second US-led convoy evacuates private American citizens from Sudan conflict

A second convoy of US citizens organized by the US government arrived in Port Sudan on Sunday as part of an effort to evacuate Americans from the Sudan conflict.

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EPA chief returns to the site of a toxic train wreck as Ohio opens a health clinic for residents reporting symptoms

The nation's top environmental official is headed to East Palestine, Ohio, where the state is opening a clinic Tuesday to address residents' health concerns two weeks after the fiery derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals.

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The Home Depot Announces Its 2017 Retool Your School Grant Award Recipients at The Home Depot Headquarters Winners Ceremony With Special Guests Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed And Actor Hill Harper

Nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities Were Awarded a Total of $360,000 in Campus Improvement Grants

This week, The Home Depot® held the winners’ ceremony to announce the 2017 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program recipients. This year, nine HBCUs were awarded a total of $360,000 to use towards funding sustainable campus improvement projects of their choosing. To date, the program has awarded more than $1.8 million dollars in grant money to HBCUs. In 2017 alone, 72 HBCUs participated in the voting phase of the program.

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Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 76,000 Colleagues for the Holiday Season and Beyond

Macy’s, Inc. national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23

Full- and part-time job opportunities with competitive benefits and bonus programs available to spread holiday cheer through Macy’s, Inc. omnichannel shopping experience for candidates with a variety of skills and interests Macy’s, Inc. national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23

US Announces 15th Virus Case, This One In Texas Evacuee

U.S. officials on Thursday announced the country’s 15th confirmed case of the new coronavirus — an evacuee from China who had been under quarantine in Texas.

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US surpasses 17 million official Covid-19 cases as FDA panel considers Moderna's vaccine candidate

The United States on Thursday surpassed 17 million official Covid-19 cases across the pandemic, while a key meeting currently underway could lead to authorization of a second coronavirus vaccine for the country.

TikTok Announces Deal With UnitedMasters, The First Distributor To Be Fully Integrated Into The TikTok Platform

The New Integration Enables TikTok Users to Distribute Music Directly From the App

Already Known For Propelling Unknown Artists to Success, TikTok's New Partnership With United Masters Provides a Turn-Key Platform For Aspiring Stars to Fast-Track Their Careers

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'Bring Brittney Home' Campaign at Capital One Arena

Billboard activation calls for White House to get a deal done to bring Griner home as her trial begins in Russia

It has been over four months since WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained and her first appearance in a Russian courtroom finally started today. This morning, in collaboration with Change.org and Brittney Griner's teammates, family and legal team, over 6,000 square feet of digital ads will cover Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. demanding Brittney's freedom.