WASHINGTON – El Paso Rep. Veronica Escobar will give Democrats’ Spanish-language response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address next month, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Friday. The freshman lawmaker said she was honored by the selection, adding that she looked “forward to addressing our nation on the progress Democrats have …

WASHINGTON – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson on Friday made his first visit to the White House since taking municipal office last year, using the occasion to discuss economic development opportunities with officials in President Donald Trump’s administration. He said much of the conversation focused on the “opportunity zone” program, an investment tool created as part of the sweeping tax overhaul …

Only 2% of Dallas-Fort Worth’s newly built owner-occupied homes under $300,000 fall within the Dallas city limits. Since 2007, more than half the houses developed in Dallas have been priced above $350,000, city staff said. Because the housing inventory hasn’t kept up with Dallas’ population growth, fewer homes are available for middle-to low-income earners, according to the city. And cheaper …

SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet´s self-driving vehicle unit Waymo is expanding testing to more regions of the United States to explore “new transportation solutions.” Waymo Chrysler Pacifica minivans and long-haul trucks will take to roads in the US states of Texas and New Mexico this week, building on a project going on in Arizona, according to the company. “These are interesting and …

Rashmi Sahijwala never expected to start working at the age of 59, let alone join India’s gig economy — now she is part of an army of housewives turning their homes into “cloud kitchens” to feed time-starved millennials. Asia’s third-largest economy is battling a slowdown so sharp it is creating a drag on global growth, the International Monetary Fund said …

GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization on Thursday urged China to ensure transport lockdowns in several cities are “short in duration” as it tries to prevent the spread of a deadly virus. “China has taken measures it believes appropriate to contain the spread of coronavirus in Wuhan and other cities. We hope that they will be both effective …

LOS ANGELES: Kim Kardashian West has been embroiled in a row  with  a photographer Saeed Bolden who has filed a lawsuit against her after claiming that she posted a picture he took onto Instagram without his consent. The photo in question is adorably sweet one, showing Kim and her husband Kanye in a pleasant mood as a married couple. Bolden, …

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood’s dashing star Brad Pitt has left behind all the big names as he  continues  the winning streak on the awards circuit for his supporting turn in  his recent hit ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’.  Pitt, who has been under spotlight for his appearances with ex-wife Jennifer Aniston at several occasions this season, was asked by a …

LOS ANGELES: Sir Lucian Grainge, who gave some biggest stars  to the  music world,  was   honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his great achievements in the field he chose to entertain the masses in melodious way. The pop superstar, Justin Bieber, also  graced the event along with other  big names of the  music industry, including …

 Jean-Paul Gautier has said goodbye to his 50 years of fashion reign in a style at a dazzling show held at the Theatre Du Chatelet in Paris. He was pleased to have the support of some of the most influential models who strutted their stuff on his runway to pay tribute the legend. Gigi Hadid and Bella’s presence added the …