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Scores detained after Paris May Day protests turn violent

More than 100 people remained in custody in Paris Wednesday after annual May Day protests turned violent, police said. A McDonald's restaurant was destroyed by protesters during the unrest. Photographs show extensive damage to the building, with protesters kicking in smashed windows. Footage also showed damage to a Renault car dealership, as well as other businesses.

London skyline has world's first gigapixel photoshoot

London's skyline is one of the world's most famous -- from this sleek modern glamor of the Shard to St Paul's Cathedral's classic dome. Now this striking cityscape is the subject of the world's first gigapixel photoshoot.

ISRAEL UPDATE: Governor Abbott Visits U.S. Embassy, Western Wall In Jerusalem

Governor Greg Abbott continued his first day in Israel by visiting the United States Embassy in Jerusalem, where he met with Ambassador David Friedman. The two leaders discussed the enduring friendship between Israel and Texas, and the Governor reaffirmed the Lone Star State's unwavering support for the Israeli people. The discussion concluded with an update on Texas' cornerstone plaque, made for display in the U.S. Embassy, that was unveiled in 2018. Complete with the Texas seal, the plaque reiterates the Texas-Israel connection and serves as another reminder of this historic relationship.

SBA Disaster News - SBA Tops $100 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans to Businesses and Residents Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Acting Regional Administrator Dorothy Overal of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that SBA has approved $103,866,200 in federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Tips for the Best Financial You in the New Year

At the same time that Americans are feeling the financial pinch of the holidays, they’re gearing up for 2020, with their top two goals being to save more and increase their credit scores, according to a national consumer survey by Experian.

Alabama Set To Execute 44-Year-Old Nathan Woods For Murder Of Three Cops He Didn’t Shoot

44-year-old Nathaniel Woods is set to be executed in Alabama next week for the shooting deaths of three police officers in 2004. The case is raising alarm for activists and citizens because Woods didn’t actually pull the trigger on the cops, and the case against him is reportedly full of inconsistencies.

Aston Martin is getting ready for an IPO in London

James Bond's favorite carmaker is planning to go public. Aston Martin said Wednesday that it's aiming to list shares on the London Stock Exchange later this year, marking another milestone in the revival of the British brand.

Coca Cola is fighting Gatorade by investing in BodyArmor

Coca-Cola is doubling its efforts to compete with Pepsi's Gatorade. Coke said it will take a big stake in red-hot sports drink maker BodyArmor, becoming the company's second-largest shareholder. Body Armor is an attractive competitor to both Gatorade and Coke's own Powerade, the biggest players in the sports drink sector.

Trump is hosting his first women's sports team solo event at the White House

President Donald Trump, for the first time, will welcome a women's sports team to the White House for their own event: the 2019 NCAA women's tournament champion Baylor Bears.

New Bill Proposes Separation of Law School From TSU

Texas Southern University alums and supporters are raising concerns on both sides of a major issue that calls for the separation of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law as an independent entity from the university. It is a new bill, HB 2383, proposed by State Representative Harold Dutton.

Navy SEALs and Marines charged over death of Green Beret in Mali

Two US Navy SEALs and two US Marines have been charged for their role in the June 2017 death of Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in Bamako, Mali, a death that investigators determined to be murder.

NFL owner pulls bid for Wembley Stadium

The proposed £600 million ($788 million) purchase of London's Wembley Stadium has fallen through after American businessman Shahid Khan withdrew his bid.

H-E-B and Favor Delivery to Join Forces

Combination will provide Texans with an innovative, convenient and world-class home delivery experience

H-E-B, one of the nation’s leading independent food retailers and the largest private employer in Texas, today announced that Favor Delivery, the innovative on-demand delivery service headquartered in Austin, will become a wholly owned subsidiary. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Little Miss Flint Helps Fundraising Effort for #BlackPantherChallenge Students in Flint, Michigan

This campaign is apart of the #BlackPantherChallenge, a challenge started by Frederick Joseph in New York City. The Marvel movie Black Panther is going to be a very important film.

Lebanon PM 'held captive' in Saudi Arabia, Lebanese President Says

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri is being "held captive" in Saudi Arabia in violation of diplomatic protocol, Lebanon's President said Wednesday.

Hundreds of Migrants Stranded in Libya Are Returned to Nigeria

More than 200 Nigerian migrants stranded in Libya have been returned to their home country, Nigerian officials said.

At least 7 children killed in Russian school shooting

Seven children were killed and at least 16 people injured on Tuesday after a gunman opened fire in a school in the Russian city of Kazan, according to the country's National Anti-Terrorism Committee.

Volatility hits Wall Street as stocks tumble across the board

It's a volatile day on Wall Street, where stocks suddenly tumbled mid-morning. Investors have a lot on their minds: President Joe Biden's stimulus plan is facing criticism from lawmakers concerned about the deficit, a deluge of corporate earnings is on tap and drug maker Merck pulled its Covid-19 vaccine plans.

Bitcoin is back above $60,000 as Coinbase gets ready for public debut

The bitcoin bull market rages on: The price of one bitcoin is back above $60,000, and not far from its all-time high, as investors gear up for this week's eagerly awaited direct listing of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global.

Dow approaches 30,000 after Moderna says vaccine is 94.5% effective

US stocks rose sharply Monday, and the Dow is closing in on 30,000 points, after Moderna said its experimental Covid-19 vaccine is highly effective.

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