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Raising Cane's Donates $1M to Southern University in Announced Partnership

Raising Cane’s presented Southern University with a $1 million donation during an announcement of a partnership between the university and the Baton Rouge-based chicken finger chain.

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Spanish Billionaire Amancio Ortega Was World’s Wealthiest Man for a Day

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega edged out Bill Gates last to take the top spot as the world’s wealthiest person with an estimated worth of $85 billion. But by day’s end after the U.S. markets closed Gates was back on top.

Beyonce Reportedly Made $300 Million From Her Uber Investment Despite Shares Plummeting

Uber went public last week and their shares have been plummeting ever since.

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Possibility Klimt portrait missing for nearly a century sells for $54 million

A portrait by Gustav Klimt that was unseen for almost a century is expected to fetch millions when it goes up for auction this spring.

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Repealing Obamacare Without Replacement Would Strip 18 Million of Insurance: CBO

Repealing major Obamacare provisions without a replacement plan in place would quickly strip 18 million Americans of their insurance and cause premiums to skyrocket, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report released Tuesday.

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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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R. Lee Ermey, actor in 'Full Metal Jacket,' dies at 74

R. Lee Ermey, the actor known for his Golden Globe-nominated role as an intimidating drill sergeant in "Full Metal Jacket," died Sunday at the age of 74, according to his manager.

Stay physically active during COVID-19 pandemic

AgriLife Extension online walking activity programs can be used in, near home

While COVID-19 presents challenges to maintaining an active lifestyle, physical activity can be done in and near the home, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

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Have You Checked Your Skin Lately? It Could Save Your Life?

It may sound dramatic, but skin checks save lives. They can also prevent or detect skin cancer early. This is especially important for Blacks who are more prone to certain skin conditions.

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The national baby formula shortage is getting worse and parents are desperate for it to end

Bryan Lambillotte knows the anxiety-induced hunt for baby formula all too well amid the ongoing national shortage. He and his husband Chris are new parents to 2-month-old twins Brecon and London, who have been formula-fed since birth. The couple chose not to have their surrogate breastfeed them because they wanted the babies' diets to stay consistent.

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Quarantine restrictions lifted from UConn dorm

The quarantine has been lifted from Belden Hall at the University of Connecticut, meaning no dorms are currently under quarantine restrictions at this time.

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HISD Media Statement On the 2020-2021 School Year

With safety at the forefront of our decisions, we are finalizing the reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year.

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METRO's Bus Shelter Art Program Continues to Beautify Neighborhoods

METRO is thrilled to share the continued success of its Bus Shelter Art Program, bringing student creativity to local communities. Recently, METRO reached a significant milestone by selecting winning designs from four high school campuses in the Al- dine Independent School District.

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New Adult Education Learning Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Harris County Department of Education will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Wednesday to celebrate the opening of its new Adult Education Learning Center across the street from its main administrative headquarters on Irvington Boulevard.

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After Syria Strike, Populist Supporters Abandon Trump At Home And Abroad

While much of the world is applauding President Donald Trump's decision to strike a Syrian airbase in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack against civilians, right-wing populist supporters at home and abroad are criticizing the move and distancing themselves from him.

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Dozens of migrants get arrested on both sides of the US-Mexico border

They've spent weeks trekking across Mexico, trying to reach the United States. But dozens of migrants will be deported and will never touch US soil, Mexican authorities said.

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Despite US Covid-19 cases dropping, infections are still staggeringly high. Here's what has experts worried

A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the coming weeks -- good news following more than a month of declining case and hospitalization numbers.

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The Billion Dollar War Over Maps

During a test drive near Ford's Michigan headquarters, the team noticed something strange with its self-driving cars.

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JORDAN WINERY COMPLETES MAJOR GUEST SUITES RENOVATION

JORDAN WINERY COMPLETES MAJOR GUEST SUITES RENOVATION

Virginia Beach Schools to increase recess times

Recess times for students a part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools will be increased.