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P&G Leads “The Talk” About Bias on Tonight’s Episode of ABC’s black-ish

ABC and P&G’s My Black is Beautiful™ Team Up to Share a Powerful Message of Support and Understanding

Tonight millions of American households will join the pivotal, growing dialogue on ending racial bias, when ABC and P&G’s My Black is Beautiful™ promote deeper cross cultural understanding through a special episode of black-ish, ABC’s hit sitcom at 9 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. CST. Central to the plot is “the talk” that black parents have with their children about bias, and the listening and learning journey toward understanding by people of all backgrounds. P&G’s award-winning ad, “The Talk” will also air during the program.

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Lululemon's controversial founder: The company is worse off without me

When Chip Wilson went to his first yoga class in 1998 at the age of 42, he noticed that people looked uncomfortable sweating in baggy clothes.

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Foxconn makes most of the world’s iPhones. Now its CEO wants to make EVs

Certainly, Young Liu has heard the auto industry cliche that modern vehicles are “iPhones on wheels.” Cars and SUVs are packed with computer chips, sophisticated sensors, touchscreens and data connections.

Texas Democrats are on a desperate mission to stop GOP voting bills

They're trying to save democracy by walking out on it. Texas state lawmakers, enacting an intricately plotted escape, left their posts and the Lone Star state itself and took flight to Washington on Monday on an extraordinary mission to halt Republican restrictive voting bills built on former President Donald Trump's fraud lies.

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SpaceX mission carrying former NASA astronaut, three paying customers departs space station

A SpaceX capsule carrying a decorated former NASA astronaut and three paying customers departed from the International Space Station at 11:05 a.m. ET on Tuesday, kicking off the final leg of a historic weeklong mission for the crew.

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Obamas Donating $2 Million to South Side Summer Jobs Program

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama announced a new financial commitment to the South Side of Chicago Tuesday, the eventual home of Obama's presidential library.

Governor Abbott Appoints Betancourt To Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eddy Betancourt to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The commission controls state buildings, grounds, or property and responsibility for maintenance, repair and construction of state buildings for the state.

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Meet the Three Black Women Who Started Their Law Firm Through Twitter

Women pursuing a career in the legal sector often face challenges involving poor work-life balance and discrimination in the workplace, and that is one of the reasons why it is not a profession commonly chosen by women. f

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Trump has ties to drug maker Regeneron -- and now its stock is surging

President Trump received a high dose of an experimental antibody cocktail from Regeneron as part of his Covid-19 treatment. Now the drugmaker's stock is up sharply -- and questions are swirling about the president's ties to Regeneron's billionaire CEO.

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By the numbers: Beto O'Rourke's launch is one of the best yet

Former US Rep. Beto O'Rourke's campaign is off to a fast start.

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Jury is deadlocked in murder trial of Ohio doctor accused of overprescribing fentanyl to the dying

Jurors in Ohio said Monday they are at an impasse and cannot reach a unanimous verdict in the murder trial of William Husel, the doctor accused of overprescribing the powerful opioid fentanyl to his critically ill patients and hastening their deaths.

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George Floyd's family members remember the man and what he stood for

The story of George Floyd has ignited a movement. But to his girlfriend, "Big Floyd" was the man she loved.

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Lil B Offers To End James Harden Curse: "It's Time To Talk"

"I apologize to James Harden I'm ready to talk and end the curse."

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Lady Gaga Practicing for Super Bowl In Her Backyard

You can get a sneak peek of Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime performance if you score an invite to her house.

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Governor Abbott Reappoints Bunin And Hase To Governing Board Of The Indigent Defense Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alex Bunin and Don Hase to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms set to expire February 1, 2019. The commission provides financial and technical support to counties to develop and maintain quality, cost-effective indigent defense systems.

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All-Star outfielder George Springer listed day-to-day with wrist strain

The Astros suffered a minor setback in Thursday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. All-Star center fielder George Springer had to leave the game after he suffered a right wrist strain in the bottom of the fifth inning. Springer made a brilliant diving catch to hinder Arizona’s Andy Young from getting a hit.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls on all to Harness the Urgency of Now and Pass the 2018 Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) is landmark legislation which—through policy reforms, interstate cooperation and grant allocation—has been pivotal in providing a national response to protecting half of the population.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Supports Harris County’s Decision to Close Parks on Easter Weekend

Decision Necessary to Stop Spread of COVID-19 During One of Busiest Weekends for Parks

To stop the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19, Harris County has taken a precautionary measure to close its parks during the Easter weekend.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for an Investigation and Full Assessment of Security in Airplane Cockpits, on The Apron and Runways of our Nation’s Airports

Jackson Lee— “We must investigate and fully assess our security measures involving the cockpit of airplanes parked at our nation’s airports”

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Former NFL and Longhorns QB Vince Young arrested on DUI charge

Former Texas Longhorns and NFL quarterback Vince Young was arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, early Monday on a charge of suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Young paid a $500 bond and was released.