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SECNAV Names Ship After American Abolitionist, Social Activist Harriet Tubman

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future John Lewis-class oiler, T-AO 205-class, will be named after American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman, Sept. 17.

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Biden announces a Boeing and Air India deal for more than 200 jets

Air India will purchase more than 200 planes from Boeing, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday. It's the third biggest sale of all time for the aircraft manufacturer.

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Women in Jazz Association, Inc. Showcases Austin’s Female Musicianship

Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm, door open at 6:30 Monks Jazz Club, 501 Pedernales St Suite 2E, Austin, TX 78702

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Texas Southern University named to NBCU News Group’s NBCU Academy

The award-winning journalism training program provides students from underrepresented communities a pipeline into newsrooms across media and technology

Texas Southern University has been named to the NBCU News Group’s NBCU Academy, joining 14 other colleges and universities as new academic partners.

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It’s time for the school bells to ring again and the American Red Cross has steps to help students stay safe

Take special precautions with kids going to school for the first time

Soon students will head back to school, some entering the classroom for the first time. The American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, offers ten ways to help make sure your student is safe as they head back to school for the upcoming year. Soon students will head back to school, some entering the classroom for the first time. The American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, offers ten ways to help make sure your student is safe as they head back to school for the upcoming year.

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80th Anniversary of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Special Events at the Lone Star Flight Museum

Theatre Under The Stars kicks off the 23/24 Season with a show that will have audiences rocking out. Inspired by the seminal rock album of the same name by seven-time Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette (she/her), JAGGED LITTLE PILL hits Houston August 29 and runs through September 10. Tickets to the Tony and Grammy award-winning production are available in person at the Theatre Under The Stars box office Monday through Friday from 12 - 6 p.m., online at TUTS.com or by phone at 713-558-8887.

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Norway parliament approves highly controversial deep sea mining

Norway could become the first country in the world to push ahead with deep sea mining after it voted Tuesday to open its waters for exploration, provoking an outcry from environmental groups.

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To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students

With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and university campuses could become monkeypox "hotspots" this fall.

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Julian Assange staves off extradition to US for now, UK court rules

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has fended off the threat of immediate extradition to the United States after the High Court in London asked the US to provide more assurances.

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America's addiction to absurdly fast shipping has a hidden cost

Search. Compare options. Click buy. Look out for a package on your doorstep the next day, or even that same day, without ever having to get in your car. The mail truck comes by and drops off your order with a bunch of others, probably on a route she would've been driving anyway, no extra trip needed. Totally green, right?

Cadillac Escalade-V is Industry’s Most Powerful Full-Size SUV

Cadillac Escalade-V expands V-Series lineup; delivers 682 hp and 653 lb-ft of torque; features premium technologies

Today, Cadillac revealed full details surrounding the 2023 Escalade-V — the industry’s most powerful full-size SUV. It is the first-ever Cadillac V-Series SUV — an elevation of design, performance and technology and the purest expression of the passion that exists at the core of Cadillac.

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Supreme Court hears landmark cases; could upend what we see on social media

The US Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Monday in two cases that could dramatically reshape social media, weighing whether states such as Texas and Florida should have the power to control what posts platforms can remove from their services.

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Accused rapist who tried to clear his name loses blockbuster defamation trial against TV network

An accused rapist who had sought to clear his name by suing one of Australia’s largest television networks for defamation has lost his case, with a judge finding that, on the balance of probabilities, he committed the crime.

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How to yum cha in Hong Kong, dim sum capital of the world

Nothing unites Hong Kong quite like dim sum.

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HISD Board Names Auditorium After Late District III Trustee Manuel Rodríguez Jr.

The HISD Board of Education honored the late District III Trustee Manuel Rodríguez Jr. by naming the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center auditorium The Manuel Rodríguez Jr. Board Auditorium during their monthly agenda review meeting.

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Al Gore, Trump Discuss Paris Climate Deal By Phone

The discussion was described as a cordial talk

Gore previously met with Trump in New York in December

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Dallas Taps Wells Fargo Commercial Bank Star From Houston

Wells Fargo & Company announced that is has named 16-year company veteran Brendon Riley to its Dallas Middle Market Banking leadership team as regional vice president, effective immediately.

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Big Sean Picks "Jump Out The Window" As Next Single Off "I Decided"

Big Sean about to "Jump Out The Window" on newest single.