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Labor Department Goes After Big Tech For Discrimination

In the final months of the Obama administration, the Department of Labor filed lawsuits against Google, Oracle and Palantir for hiring discrimination and pay disparities.

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Mayor Turner Kicks off Historic Summer Jobs Program

Hire Houston Youth Provides 5,000 Jobs for 2017

Mayor Sylvester Turner and partners kicked off the application period for the second year of Hire Houston Youth at a breakfast at the McDonalds on Studemont at I-10. Utilizing public/private partnerships, Hire Houston Youth will provide jobs and internships to Houston youth between the ages of 16 to 24 at an hourly wage of $8. In the past, the city helped place only about 450 kids in summer jobs. This year, there will be 5,000 positions available.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Volvo S90 T6 AWD Inscription

While at a gathering during our week-long test drive of the 2017 Volvo S90, a friend commented that he didn’t know that Volvo made cars like that. The “that” meant full size luxury sedans of the first order.

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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for March

The following is a rundown of the "Top Ten" makes of vehicles reported stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of March 2017.

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Doctors Still Divided On When Women Should Start Mammograms

Despite what the American Cancer Society and other health organizations advise, many doctors still recommend routine mammograms to screen for breast cancer in younger and older women, a new paper suggests. Experts are divided on whether more screenings are beneficial.

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Natural-born Killers: The Fruits and Veggies That Could Poison You

Underneath its spiky exterior, the fruit is smooth, juicy and beautifully sweet. The spikes of the lychee fruit -- also known as litchi -- may be a deterrent for some animals, but for humans willing to break it away, it's an exotic and tasty treat. And often, just one is not enough.

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Why are Fewer Americans Trying to Lose Weight?

Diet is "a four-letter word for failure," if you ask Teena Henson. In the past, the 57-year-old Gilmer, Texas, resident would try fad diets that did nothing but leave her feeling frustrated, she said.

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Chuck Berry Laid To Rest In Rockin’ Style

Family, friends and fans paid their final respects to the rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry on Sunday, celebrating the life and career of a man who inspired countless guitarists and bands.

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Janet Jackson Confirms Separation From Wissam Al Mana

Sources say the iconic singer and her billionaire husband of five years have been on the rocks for a while.

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Adidas Unveils New 3D Printed Shoe

Adidas just debuted its newest shoe -- which has a 3D-printed sole.

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Top Republicans Who Opposed Syria Attack Under Obama Are Now Praising Trump's Strike

Many of the congressional Republicans who are praising President Donald Trump's decision to strike a Syrian airfield were opposed to President Obama's request to approve a similar action against Syria in 2013.

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Is Fruit Juice Healthy?

Fruit juice is not as nutritious as fresh fruit, but it can be a healthy part of your diet, if it's consumed in small portions.

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Stockholm Truck Attack Leaves Two Dead and Many Injured

At least two people were killed when a truck was driven into pedestrians on the busiest street in the center of Stockholm, the Swedish Security Service said.

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Spring Skincare Revamp: Expert Tips for Radiant Skins

With the transition to Spring and warmer weather, now is the best time to take a look at your beauty routine with fresh eyes and revamp for the new season. Beauty expert, dermatologist and Vaseline ambassador Dr. Brooke Jackson shares her key tips to help you minimize clutter, better utilize the products you love, and even try something new.

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Essence Unveils Full Night-By-Night Schedule for Concert Series at Annual Festival

Single night tickets on sale today

Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) 2017 ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola®, now among the largest consumer live events in the nation, announces the all-star, night-by-night schedule for its concert series, from June 30 to July 2 at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA.

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Work Zone Fatalities Increase 27 Percent in Texas

TxDOT urges extreme caution as motorists make up vast majority of those killed

Work zone fatalities in Texas last year increased 27 percent, resulting in 181 lost lives. Of those fatalities, 174 (96 percent) were motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Qatar Slashes Budget For 2022 World Cup By At Least 40%

Hassan Al Thawadi, the Qatari official charged with delivering the tournament, told CNNMoney the original budget had been reduced by between 40% and 50%.

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NFL Partners With Amazon To Stream Games This Season

The one-year deal includes 10 games and will cost Amazon $50 million.

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Chemical Leak Causes Evacuation At TSU Science Building

Several HFD vehicles are on the scene of an evacuation at the Texas Southern University Science Building due to a chemical leak.

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Ralph Lauren Closing Fifth Avenue Store

The company announced the store closing plans Tuesday, and said that should save $140 million a year. In addition to the restaurant, the company will keep seven other New York City stores open as well. It has 485 company-owned stores worldwide.