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Corporate debt is rising, but it's safer than it looks

As US corporate debt continues to rise rapidly, numerous investors, analysts and policymakers fear that it will either help trigger or deepen the next recession. We think those fears are overblown.

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Steven Spielberg is creating a horror show you can only watch at night

Steven Spielberg is reportedly writing a horror series for mobile-focused streaming service Quibi ("Quick Bites" for short), that viewers will only be able to watch when it's dark outside.

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Brian Gaine Out As Texans GM

Friday's are usually slow days for the media as no one really expects anything to break going into the weekend news cycle. I guess no one mentioned that to the Texans franchise. Houston fired their General Manager Brian Gaine after less than two years of service with the organization.

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“Martin Luther King, Jr.: Voice for Equality!” by James Buckley, Jr. and YouNeek Studios

The heroes in comic books arrive in fancy costumes. Their heads are ringed by bubbles that say things like “POW!” and “ZOOM!” and that’s when bad guys fall like dead twigs from a tree. BAM! All the heroes in comic books are super-powerful and mighty but here’s the thing: as you’ll see in the new book “Martin Luther King, Jr.: Voice for Equality!” by James Buckley, Jr. and YouNeek Studios, real heroes sometimes quietly wear suits and ties.

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Find the Ultimate Gift for Your Favorite Guy This Father’s Day at Macy’s

This Father’s Day, celebrate Dad and all the special father figures in your life with top gifts from Macy’s. With a curated assortment of must-haves, it’s easier than ever to select the perfect item to thrill the dapper dresser, fun foodie or grooming guru in the family. For a look at the latest trends in gifting, visit macys.com/gifts for simple, stress-free shopping by category or price point. Order Dad’s gifts on macys.com by June 11 with Standard Shipping to receive in time for Father’s Day. Need some extra shopping time? For those last-minute online shoppers, orders placed on macys.com by 5 p.m. on June 12 with Express Shipping will arrive in time for Father’s Day celebrations.

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Wrapping Up

Texans Rookies and Veterans Complete 2019 Organized Team Activities

The Houston Texans wrapped up their final OTA’s practice at the Houston Methodist Training Center. Now the free agents who were invited to participate in the all voluntary drills will wait to hear back from the Texans for the chance to participate in training camp. Those who do will have an opportunity to be a part of the organization for the regular season.

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'When They See Us' Makes a Powerful Case To Be Seen

The miscarriage of justice that surrounded the Central Park Five should by now be well known, but the details of the case, as reenacted, provide the inherent power of "When They See Us," a Netflix miniseries that's strongest at the beginning and end and sags somewhat in the middle.

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Nancy Pelosi Is Winning the Impeachment Fight

Ever since special counsel Robert Mueller's unexpected public statement about his findings regarding Russia's interference in the 2016 election and potentially obstructive behavior by Donald Trump, calls to impeach the President have picked up considerable steam.

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Bluster Is Not Strength

For Donald Trump, America First is increasingly translating into America alone. He apparently believes that the United States is so dominant that it needs no friends. Trump prefers to act alone, often on impulse, in conflicts across the globe. He views allies as a burden, international law as an affront. He claims that America is back, more respected than ever. In fact, it is becoming more isolated than ever.

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Stay Safe This Summer

The onset of summer means that our children are idle. All of that added free time presents lots of opportunities to get in trouble and be careless, as children get involved in activities to occupy their mind. Swimming, biking, and being outdoors are among the most popular but also raise a number of safety concerns for our children.

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Liam Payne opens up about alcohol abuse and his 'toxic' time in One Direction

Liam Payne was 14 years old when One Direction rose to fame, and it wasn't an easy transition for him.

Staggering homeless count stuns LA officials

The stunning increase in homelessness announced in Los Angeles this week — up 16% over last year citywide — was an almost incomprehensible conundrum given the nation's booming economy and the hundreds of millions of dollars that city, county and state officials have directed toward the problem.

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Australian police deny waging 'war on the media,' but more raids are possible

Australian police have defended raids on the country's national broadcaster and a prominent journalist, and said more could be coming as they continue an investigation into the alleged publication of state secrets.

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Marcia Cross says her anal cancer is linked to HPV and husband's throat cancer

Marcia Cross wants to end the shame surrounding anal cancer. The "Desperate Housewives" star appeared on Wednesday's episode of "CBS This Morning" to discuss her diagnosis more than a year ago.

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What happened during the Normandy landings?

Donald Trump joined Queen Elizabeth II and 15 other heads of state in the British city of Portsmouth Wednesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day; the largest joint military operation ever undertaken.

Lisa Marie Presley writes about her opioid addiction

Lisa Marie Presley is "grateful to be alive today." The daughter of Elvis Presley has written a foreword for the new book "The United States of Opioids: A Prescription for Liberating a Nation in Pain" by Harry Nelson.

How debate rules are shaping 2020 candidate spending

Eight of the major Democratic presidential contenders spent more than half of their Facebook advertising dollars over a two-month period on ads that mentioned either "debate" or "stage" -- a stark sign of how much new donor requirements to join nationally televised debates are driving campaign spending.

'An inspiration for all fat people': Tyson Fury praises Andy Ruiz Jr.

Braggadocio and trash talking -- where boxers taunt rivals to boost ratings and provide an alternative narrative for the media and fans outside of the ring -- are part and parcel of the boxing world.

Who is Amanda Anisimova, the 17-year-old who stunned French Open champion Simona Halep?

As her down-the-line backhand flew past Simona Halep, 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova dropped her racquet to the side, put her hands on her face, and simply said, "What!"

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Mario Draghi saved the euro. His replacement also faces a daunting task

Mario Draghi is coming to the end of his run as president of the European Central Bank. His successor will face big problems with few obvious solutions.