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Twitter is less safe due to Elon Musk's management style, says former top official

Twitter owner Elon Musk's dictatorial management style risks driving the company headlong into unforced business blunders, content moderation disasters and the degradation of core platform features that help keep vulnerable users safe, according to a former top Twitter official who led the company's content moderation before abruptly resigning this month.

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40 Lessons for Thriving in These Challenging Times

The world is at a juncture, and we need to rethink our approach, cautions writer and journalist Nadia Michel. Geopolitics are shifting, and technology has advanced more since the pandemic than over the last 15 years. While we continue to make advancements, knowing where to go from here can be difficult. There are so many successful entrepreneurs making a difference, but how do they do it, and what can we learn from them?

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House Democrats pick Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi, the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress

House Democrats chose caucus chair Hakeem Jeffries of New York to succeed Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democrats in the chamber next year, a historic move that will make him the first Black person to lead one of the two major parties in either chamber of Congress.

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Musician Jake Flint dies just hours after his wedding

Oklahoma musician Jake Flint died unexpectedly over the weekend, hours after getting married, his publicist Clif Doyal told CNN.

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Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker described himself as living in Texas during 2022 campaign speech

Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker, facing renewed and growing questions about his residency in the final week of the runoff campaign, described himself during a campaign speech in January as living in Texas and said he decided to run for Georgia's Senate seat while at his Texas "home," according to a CNN KFile review of his campaign speeches.

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Buckingham Palace official quits after asking Black charity boss where she was 'really from'

An honorary member of Buckingham Palace has resigned and apologized after a Black charity founder said she was questioned about whether she was really British at a royal reception on Tuesday.

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Interview: Dr. Abenaa Bailey Chimes In On The Event Of The Year With Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University

In an interview ahead of the Leaders Esteem event of the year, Dr. Abenna Bailey sheds light on what it takes to be a leader and provides spiritual motivation for those seeking inspiration.

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CNN begins layoffs in what CEO says will be a 'gut punch' to the network

CNN on Wednesday informed employees that layoffs had commenced, a move that is expected to impact hundreds of staffers at the global news network and mark the deepest cuts to the organization in years.

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Houston native prepares Thanksgiving dinner aboard USS Paul Ignatius

U.S. Navy Counselor 1st Class Lavonne Rollins, from Houston, Texas, prepares Thanksgiving dinner aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Nov. 24, 2022.

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State Sen. John Whitmire announces he will run for Houston mayor in 2023

Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, will first run for reelection to the chamber in 2022 before his mayoral run the following year.

State Sen. John Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, announced Wednesday night he will run for Houston mayor in 2023.

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Lone Star Flight Museum Jet Setter’s Ball

Jet Setters BallRaisesNearly$650,000 for Lone Star Flight Museum’s Exhibits and STEM Education Programs and Celebrates the Golden Age of Air Travel

The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM)was electrified with glowing lights and great dance music while guests dressed in fabulous creative cocktail attire, celebrated the museum’s successes and big plans for 2023. The annual fundraising event was attended by generous Houston donors and supporters who contributed to raising nearly $650,000 to support STEM-related programs and the museum’s educational mission and exhibits. The event was underwritten by the James C. & Teresa K. Day Foundation.

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Five officers charged following New Haven man’s paralysis

Five officers involved in the paralysis of a New Haven man who was in the back of a police van have been charged, according to state police.

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Fact check: Kevin McCarthy falsely claims Trump condemned White nationalist Nick Fuentes

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was asked on Tuesday about how he hadn't yet condemned former President Donald Trump for having dinner a week ago with Nick Fuentes, a White nationalist and Holocaust denier.

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Walmart employee where 6 were fatally shot sues company for $50 million

An employee at a Virginia Walmart where six of her coworkers were killed said she filed a written complaint to the company of the suspected gunman's "bizarre" behavior months before the shooting, according to a Tuesday filing in Chesapeake circuit court.

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Triple Threat: Jennifer Lopez Releasing New Music and Film Projects in 2023

Truly a multifaceted icon, actress, performer and Producer, Jennifer Lopez announced on her social media a new music project called This Is Me…Now, on the 20th anniversary of her album, This Is Me…Then, on which she wrote and produced. The album will be a vulnerable piece exploring the emotional, spiritual, and psychological journey that she has taken over the past two decades.

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Alley Theatre Kicks Off Multi-City Regional Theatre Co-Production of Lauren Yee’s Cambodian Rock Band

Under Chay Yew’s direction, this production is electric, darkly funny while revealing a haunting part of history

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose announce the cast and creative team of Cambodian Rock Band. The Signature Theatre Production of Cambodian Rock Band is co-produced with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, ACT Theatre/5th Avenue, and Center Theatre Group. Cambodian Rock Band is by Lauren Yee, featuring songs by Dengue Fever, and directed by Chay Yew and runs from January 20 – February 12, 2023.

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The Time is Now for Increasing Diversity in American Media Ownership

Several months ago, I co-wrote an op-ed with my long-term friend and national media colleague, Jim Winston. Our commentary emphasized why "Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority."

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Warnock and Walker court Kemp voters in final week of Georgia Senate runoff

With one week to go before Georgia's Senate runoff, heavy hitters and big dollars from both national parties are pouring into the state for a race that will determine the balance of power in the Democratic-controlled Senate next year.

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Everyone from the vet to the barber is hiking prices. And there's no relief in sight

When Teri Byrd opened her 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic in Vashon, Washington, four years ago, her sights were set on growing the business.

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Deshaun Watson will return to play for the Cleveland Browns Sunday after serving 11-game suspension

For the first time in two years, embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson returns to the field for the Cleveland Browns Sunday after serving an 11-game suspension.