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Introducing The 19th: A Nonprofit, Nonpartisan Newsroom To Inform, Engage And Empower America's Women

Veteran Women Journalists Launch National News Outlet To Cover Gender, Politics and Policy

A cross-country team of veteran women journalists announced today the launch of The 19th, www.19thnews.org, a new nonprofit, nonpartisan national newsroom that will deeply cover the intersection of gender, politics and policy. Its mission is to empower women — particularly those underserved by and underrepresented in American media — with the information, community and tools they need to be equal participants in our democracy.

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Tillerson Visits Russia As Tensions Over Syria Flare

What a difference three months makes. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson -- a one-time recipient of the Russian Order of Friendship from Russian President Vladimir Putin whose appointment as top US diplomat was seen as a nod to the Trump administration's pro-Russian inclinations -- arrives Tuesday in Moscow amid seething tensions over the ongoing conflict in Syria.

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Trump, Putin To Speak Amid Ongoing Tensions

The phone call will be the third between the two leaders since Trump took office

Russia has condemned the US attack on a Syrian air base last month

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Another key inflation measure slowed in April

Economists and investors are hopeful that we're past the pandemic inflation peak, as another key price index showed a slower increase in April.

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Who is Amy McGrath, the Kentucky Democrat challenging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell?

Amy McGrath, the former fighter pilot who narrowly lost a bid for Congress last year, on Tuesday launched her campaign to unseat Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Turkey Leg Hut Delivering Over 1,000 Turkey Legs, Water, Food and Clean-Up Crews to Help Hurricane Victims in Lake Charles, Cameron, and DeQuincy

The Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) is stepping up to help Hurricane Laura victims in Lake Charles, Cameron and DeQuincy, Louisiana with food, water, volunteer workers and equipment to help clear the debris left in the wake of last week’s devastating storm!

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches and deploys satellite, days after another rocket crashed in Texas

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched into space Sunday, successfully deploying a satellite for radio provider SiriusXM.

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Mortgage rates soar to their highest level in 21 years

US mortgage rates surged this week, rising to their highest level in 21 years. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% in the week ending August 17, up from 6.96% the week before, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday. A year ago, the 30-year fixed-rate was 5.13%.

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Houston Area Urban League and Delivering Good Inc. Launch Free Pop-Up Shops Providing $5 Million in Merchandise for Victims of Hurricane Harvey

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) has partnered with national charity Delivering Good (Formerly K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers) to help families affected by flooding in the greater Houston area caused by Hurricane Harvey. HAUL and Delivering Good will launch four, local pop-up shops in Houston, providing free, private shopping experiences on Saturday, October 21 as a part of HAUL’s Operation Safe Houston Hurricane Relief project.

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US Tests Defense System After North Korea Missile Launch

The United States said it conducted a successful missile defense test in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday amid growing tensions with North Korea.

1920 Tavern Releases Brand New User-Friendly Website With New Designs and Content

This extravagant pub and restaurant located in Roswell has updated their website to reflect the opulence that customers can find when they dine in at the 1920 Tavern.

1920 Tavern, a local Roswell pub and eatery, has just launched a new website with a fresh design and easy-to-navigate layout. Users will notice that their favorite content still remains throughout the site, as well as some new blurbs that further shed light on the restaurant, the menu, and the interior decorations.

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Brands Unite to Support Great Futures for America’s Youth During Back- to-School Season

As young people are heading back to school, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation’s largest youth development organization, is proud to announce support from over ten partners who are uniting to ensure kids and teens have the necessary resources to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

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TWEF Launches “Seniors Disaster Preparedness Workshop” for Houston Communities Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s (TWEF) has launched a Seniors Disaster Preparedness Workshop entitled “I Survived Harvey” to support Houstonians impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The workshop is being led by TWEF Ambassador Dr. Sherry Blake, a nationally renowned licensed clinical psychologist and advice columnist for Essence Magazine. The first Workshop will be held on June 12, 2018, in Kemah, Texas, reaching communities in need at schools, churches and community centers.

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Fact-checking Trump's CNN town hall in New Hampshire

CNN hosted a town hall with 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday night in New Hampshire.

Mobile Mondays w/T-Mobile: Digital Decluttering

Does It Spark Joy? It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Digital Life

Most of us have embraced an increasingly digital life as we carry on through this coronavirus crisis. We are leaning more heavily than ever on our devices to help us work, eat, exercise, socialize and more.

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FDA Approves First Treatment For Severe Type Of Multiple Sclerosis

The US Food and Drug Administration approved on Tuesday the first treatment for a rare form of multiple sclerosis, a debilitating disorder in which the body's own immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord.

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Biden to visit New Hampshire harbor to highlight investments in nation's ports and waterways

President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit a harbor in New Hampshire on Tuesday to highlight how billions of dollars from the bipartisan infrastructure law are being spent on rebuilding the nation's ports and waterways, a White House spokesperson tells CNN.

Winter Storm Resource Guide

As power and water outages persist throughout our region over the next few days, Precinct One has compiled a list of resources for constituents to navigate these difficult times. We hope that you are staying warm and safe. The information in this document is current as of 2.17 and will be updated periodically, but please be sure to verify information by visiting websites and making phone calls.

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The Dow was up 300 points, it closed down nearly 300 points. All because of Trump's tariffs

When President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Chinese imports on Thursday, the Dow was up 311 points. Then it was down nearly 300 points.

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Tesco and Carrefour join forces to keep prices down

Two of Europe's biggest supermarket chains are joining forces. Tesco and Carrefour said on Monday they are planning a long-term, strategic alliance covering their relationship with global suppliers and joint purchasing of own brand products.