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America Bids Farewell to Command Master Chief

The crew of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) bid farewell to their Command Master Chief (CMC) Kenneth Robertson, while the ship was moored in Dubai Nov. 25.

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Derek Jeter And Jeb Bush Reportedly Win Auction For Miami Marlins

Jetes and Jeb to become new owners of the Marlins.

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New Fund Offers Opportunity for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

The San Antonio Latino Dream Makers Fund is helping entrepreneurs who have an idea and passion launch small businesses by helping them gain access to capital.

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2nd Annual Black History Cultural Explosion features Fisk Jubilee Singers

The Jackson State University College of Liberal Arts and the Institute for Social Justice and Race Relations present the 2nd annual Black History Cultural Explosion on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The slate of events will include a performance by the Fisk Jubilee Singers from Fisk University in their first performance in the capital city.

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007 Elements: New James Bond museum opens on top of Austrian mountain

James Bond movies are known for their incredible backdrops -- from Canada's natural beauty in the spectacular opening sequence of 1977's "The Spy Who Loved Me" to a colorful Mexico City in 2015's "Spectre."

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Coke's new 'Pixel' flavor first appeared in Fortnite

On Monday Coca-Cola unveiled a new, limited-edition flavor that's supposed to taste like...pixels. Yes, pixels. "Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte makes the intangible taste of the pixel tangible," Oana Vlad, senior director of strategy at Coca-Cola, told CNN Business in an email. "Byte" is the second flavor to emerge from the company's Coca-Cola Creations division focused on digital experiences.

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New artificial snowmaking technology offers lifeline to struggling ski resorts

Nestled in the Pyrenees mountains, La Molina is Spain’s oldest ski resort. It boasts the biggest superpipe in the Pyrenees and its slopes have hosted high-profile events, from the Alpine Skiing World Cup to the Snowboard World Championships. But La Molina now faces an existential threat: The death of snow.

George Floyd's Legacy Is Bigger Than a Defaced Statue or a Posthumous Pardon

The recent defacement of a bronze bust of George Floyd in New York City offers important clues about our national journey toward racial justice and repair.

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Revolutionizing Medical Education: Ibn Sina Foundation and Sam Houston State University Partner for Clinical Training at OakBend Medical Center

Collaboration Marks a New Era in Healthcare Advancement for Fort Bend County

In a monumental stride towards enhancing medical education and healthcare accessibility, the Ibn Sina Foundation, in conjunction with Sam Houston State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), proudly announces the establishment of the Ibn Sina Clinical Training Region at OakBend Medical Center in Fort Bend County. This groundbreaking collaboration promises to elevate medical standards and community health initiatives in the region to unprecedented heights.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs launches 'Our Fair Share' – New Platform Dedicated to Helping Minority-Owned Small Businesses Access Second Round of PPP Funding

Launched in Partnership with The National Bankers Association, 'Our Fair Share' Will Work to Help Simplify the Application Process Surrounding the latest PPP Rollout

Entrepreneur and Media Mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs today launched OURFAIRSHARE.com, a platform built to help minority entrepreneurs and small businesses access much-needed capital amid the economic devastation brought by COVID-19.

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Breaking Barriers: Women's Entrepreneurship Program Tackles the Capital Gap for Female Founders

Innovating Marketing Group launches the Womens Entrepreneurship Program, a new program aimed to solve the problem Women Entrepreneurs Face with Funding Disparities.

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2023 NCAA March Madness Music Festival With Lil Nas X, Tim McGraw, and More!

Free Ticketed Festival Sponsored by Coca-Cola, Capital One and AT&T, Held at Discovery Green Park Will Tip-Off Full Weekend of Men’s Final Four Festivities

The NCAA March Madness Music Festival will provide fans access to hype-worthy entertainment and more via registration for each day’s events

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Silicon Valley Bank collapses after failing to raise capital

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed Friday morning after a stunning 48 hours in which its capital crisis set off fears of a meltdown across the banking industry.

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4 Tips For Overcoming Life’s Most Traumatic Experiences

Wouldn’t it be great if our most difficult days came with Hollywood-happy endings? In the movies, when faced with the worst possible situations, our heroes rise to the occasion and find strength they never knew they had. But those who experience real-life traumas are just as likely to end up questioning their faith in God, their family and themselves.

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Taliban take over TV station in strategic city as US airstrikes pound key positions in Afghanistan

The Taliban have taken over a TV station in Afghanistan's strategic Helmand province, a source at the TV and radio station told CNN on Monday, marking the latest of a series of advances by the militant group in the country.

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Lindsey Vonn Wants "Battle of Sexes" Ski Race After Olympics

Hurtling down the mountain at speeds of over 80 miles-per-hour, Lindsey Vonn has never let anything get in the way of achieving her goals.

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Houston Hispanic Chamber President Has Private Meeting with Trump’s Transition Team

The president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Laura Murillo, had the opportunity to meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team this week in hopes of working together moving forward.

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The Pete and Thomas Foundation Joins Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium as a Community Partner for Inaugural "Joy Is Our Journey" Dream Bus Tour, August 20-September 17, 2022

The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) has announced that they have partnered with the Pete and Thomas Foundation as a community partner for the inaugural Joy is our Journey Dream Bus Tour! The highly anticipated, month-long caravan kicked off in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, August 20, and will continue through Elaine, AR (8/27); Little Rock, AR (8/28); Wilcox County, AL (9/10); Livingston, AL (9/10); Jackson, MS (9/11); Houston, TX (9/13); and will culminate in Birmingham, AL at the 2022 Black Girls Dream Conference, Friday, September 16 through Saturday, September 17.

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St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents H-E-B’s Scott McClelland in kickoff of inaugural speaker series “Faith in Work” on Monday, Oct. 3

Event is free and open to the public

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church’s Adult Ministries presents former H-E-B president and now senior advisor Scott McClelland in the inaugural speaker series “Faith in Work” on Monday, Oct. 3, where he will discuss about how his own faith and career have intersected throughout his life. The speaker series is an offshoot of “Working Faith,” a new program that will launch Oct. 16, focusing on how to erase the Sunday-Monday divide when it comes to faith. The idea is for people to begin to see their careers as a way to lives their Christian faith every day, with the goal of engaging and impacting men and women throughout the Houston area, not just those who already call St. Luke’s home.

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Houston Museum of African American Culture Reveals Guest Jurors for the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is thrilled to introduce the esteemed guest jurors for the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize: Daisha Board and Phillip A. Townsend. Together with Christopher Blay, Chief Curator at HMAAC, Board and Townsend will have the honor of selecting the recipient of the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize. This prestigious award, established in memory of the late Bert Long Jr., celebrates his enduring artistic legacy and contributions to the Houston art scene. The winner of the prize will receive a $3,000 cash award and a solo exhibition in the Bert Long Jr. Gallery at HMAAC, with the grand announcement scheduled for April 12, 2024, at HMAAC.