California law prioritizes people over corporate home-buyers
The bill is designed to keep corporations from snapping up homes and letting some fall into disrepair as they did during the Great Recession. The issue drew national attention a year ago when several homeless mothers calling themselves Moms 4 Housing moved into a vacant, corporate-owned house in West Oakland.
The bill is designed to keep corporations from snapping up homes and letting some fall into disrepair as they did during the Great Recession. The issue drew national attention a year ago when several homeless mothers calling themselves Moms 4 Housing moved into a vacant, corporate-owned house in West Oakland.
National Coffee Day 2020 deals: What to do to get that free cup
It's National Coffee Day, and a lot of stores are offering deals for a cup of joe to customers wanting a pick-me-up.
It's National Coffee Day, and a lot of stores are offering deals for a cup of joe to customers wanting a pick-me-up.
Check your phone: Google removes 16 apps infected with Joker malware
Google has deleted more than a dozen apps from the Play Store after discovering they had been infected with Joker malware.
Google has deleted more than a dozen apps from the Play Store after discovering they had been infected with Joker malware.
Grocery stores, food producers beef up inventory for potential second wave of COVID-19, holiday shopping rush
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Amazon to kick off holiday shopping with October Prime Day
Amazon also sees it as a way to get more people to sign up for its Prime membership since only those paying $12.99 a month or $119 a year can access the deals.
Amazon also sees it as a way to get more people to sign up for its Prime membership since only those paying $12.99 a month or $119 a year can access the deals.
AT&T extends home Internet fee waiver set to expire Oct. 1
The waiver was originally set to expire on Oct. 1, but AT&T extended it through the end of 2020 after pressure from groups like the nonprofit ParentsTogether.
The waiver was originally set to expire on Oct. 1, but AT&T extended it through the end of 2020 after pressure from groups like the nonprofit ParentsTogether.
Kinder study: Evictions cost Harris County $315 million a year
Rice University's Kinder Institute found that even in 2019, Harris County had the second-highest eviction rate in the country, only behind New York City.
Rice University's Kinder Institute found that even in 2019, Harris County had the second-highest eviction rate in the country, only behind New York City.
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces
To find desks, people are scouring stores near and far and even making their own.
To find desks, people are scouring stores near and far and even making their own.
Cream of Wheat removing Black chef from packaging following branding review announced in June
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
Website launched to help anyone overwhelmed by technology, no matter your skill level
The pandemic has area school districts and non-profits giving folks computers who don't have one. But that's really no help if you don't know how to use it.
The pandemic has area school districts and non-profits giving folks computers who don't have one. But that's really no help if you don't know how to use it.
Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Study: Evictions cost Harris County $315 million a year
The Kinder Institute report finds that even in 2019, Harris County had the second-highest eviction rate in the country, only behind New York City.
The Kinder Institute report finds that even in 2019, Harris County had the second-highest eviction rate in the country, only behind New York City.
Recall Alert: 250,000 saws sold at Lowe's might not turn off
Have you bought a Kobalt saw at Lowe's? If so, you might want to check it because it might not turn off.
Have you bought a Kobalt saw at Lowe's? If so, you might want to check it because it might not turn off.
Amazon announces Ring’s new drone security camera, which flies around inside your home
The “Always Home Cam” is a new security device that allows users to see what’s happening around their house in real time.
The “Always Home Cam” is a new security device that allows users to see what’s happening around their house in real time.
Thyroid medication recalled in US because it may not be strong enough
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled NP Thyroid tablets after testing found the lots to be "sub potent," the FDA said.
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled NP Thyroid tablets after testing found the lots to be "sub potent," the FDA said.
BBB: Cash App users scammed out of thousands of dollars after calling fake customer service number
The Better Business Bureau is warning users of Cash App after several consumers reported losing money after calling an alleged fake customer service number they found on Google.
The Better Business Bureau is warning users of Cash App after several consumers reported losing money after calling an alleged fake customer service number they found on Google.
The Force is strong with Lego's new Baby Yoda construction set
Fans of the newly minted Emmy award-winning Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, can now build their own Lego version of the Child, or Baby Yoda as he's commonly referred to by fans of the series.
Fans of the newly minted Emmy award-winning Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, can now build their own Lego version of the Child, or Baby Yoda as he's commonly referred to by fans of the series.
COVID-19 pandemic brings Mexican toilet paper to US as aftermath of panic buying
Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands.
Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands.
Nearly 40 Houston-area homes going solar, saving money through new co-op
Several homes in Houston are going green with solar panels, saving money, and helping the environment thanks to a co-op.
Several homes in Houston are going green with solar panels, saving money, and helping the environment thanks to a co-op.
Houston bar owner reacts to Abbott’s new executive order
Bars are one of the few businesses that must remain closed, per Governor Abbott's orders. However, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission says since June, they’ve issued hundreds of new permits to bars, so they can operate as restaurants.
Bars are one of the few businesses that must remain closed, per Governor Abbott's orders. However, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission says since June, they’ve issued hundreds of new permits to bars, so they can operate as restaurants.