By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Opening a spillway as a flood-control measure in 2019 sent polluted fresh water from the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico and killed bottlenose dolphins that live in saltwater, according to a new lawsuit. Several local governments and business groups on the Mississippi Gulf
Continue ReadingBy GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada judge has approved a petition by abortion access advocates as eligible for signature gathering in their long-standing attempt to get abortion rights on the 2024 ballot. Carson City District Judge James T. Russell made the ruling Tuesday. A ballot question that could
Continue ReadingBy GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada judge has approved a petition by abortion access advocates as eligible for signature gathering in their long-standing attempt to get abortion rights on the 2024 ballot. Carson City District Judge James T. Russell made the ruling Tuesday. A ballot question that could
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 23, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a groundbreaking announcement, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have revealed the innovative ‘Active Air Skirt’ (AAS) technology, designed to minimize aerodynamic resistance during high-speed driving, thereby enhancing the driving range and stability of electric vehicles
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 23, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Ava DuVernay Addresses Powerful ‘Origins’ Book Burning Scene and Its Timely Relevance The Visionary Filmmaker Speaks Out Against Current Book Banning Issues In a compelling discussion on “The Talk,” Ava DuVernay, renowned filmmaker and storyteller, shed light
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 23, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a groundbreaking collaboration, Hyundai Motor Company and Rhizome announce the relaunch of ‘Seven on Seven’ (7×7) on January 27, 2024, at the New Museum in New York City. After a pandemic-induced hiatus, this iconic art and
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 23, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The highly anticipated Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival makes its grand return from April 30 to May 12, 2024, promising a breathtaking lineup of world-renowned musicians. With a diverse range of genres, from pop rock to
Continue ReadingBy MEG KINNARD Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Despite losing both Iowa and New Hampshire to Donald Trump,Nikki Haley is nevertheless trying to frame those losses as a victory and vowing to head off a “coronation” of Trump as the 2024 Republican nominee. The path through the next states to vote, however, may
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 23, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine is proud to spotlight the unwavering dedication of Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, whose tireless efforts to fortify our community’s safety and uphold the Democratic principles have made a profound impact. The recent
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a significant move toward preserving Houston’s historical landmarks, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, a beacon of African American heritage in Texas, has been granted $180,000 by the esteemed African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, an initiative
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a groundbreaking stride towards early detection and improved diagnostic accuracy in lupus nephritis, researchers at the University of Houston, led by the eminent lupus expert Chandra Mohan, have unearthed novel biomarkers. This significant development is poised
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In response to the extensive rainfall and flooding wreaking havoc across the state of Texas, the American Red Cross is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of affected individuals. A shelter has been promptly
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a significant milestone for Texas Southern University (TSU), Board of Regents Chairman Brandon L. Simmons has officially announced the formation of the Presidential Search Committee, tasked with the crucial responsibility of identifying the university’s next president.
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Ensemble Theatre, renowned for its Broadway-quality productions of classic works by African American playwrights, proudly presents August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, ‘The Piano Lesson,’ as the third production of its 47th Season, ‘Legacy Alive: Honoring the
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By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — The English, Germans and Italians called it the French disease. Polish people dubbed it the German disease, while Russians blamed it on Poles. In France, it was named the “Neapolitan disease” after the French army got infected during its invasion of Naples, Italy, in the first documented syphilis epidemic.
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By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla became the most valuable automaker in the world promising unmatched sales growth. But in the face of growing EV sales by rival brands, Tesla Wednesday backed off its former bullish sales targets. Tesla has been cutting prices for more than a year to boost sales in
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — Five universities agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing them of colluding on financial aid and admissions violations, according to new court filings. Yale, Columbia, Duke, Brown and Emory universities will pay a combined $104.5 million to settle their portions of the case, which was brought by five former students
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Este miércoles, después de 45 días en el cargo, el presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei, tuvo que afrontar su primer paro general en contra de sus amplias reformas económicas. Nunca, en 40 años del regreso de la democracia en el país, se había convocado a una huelga masiva tan pronto
Continue ReadingBy JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has started debate on whether anyone who can legally own a gun can carry their weapon in public. But whether the bill has enough votes to pass in this conservative state is uncertain. Twenty-seven other states allow open carry of guns without
Continue ReadingBy ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Recent mass layoffs from technology and media companies, including eBay, Riot Games and the Los Angeles Times, might have you thinking about your job security. If you’re worried you could be laid off — or if you’ve lost your job — personal finance professionals and career
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