ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has published a measure approving Sweden’s membership in NATO in its official gazette. That finalizes the ratification, bringing the previously nonaligned country a step closer to joining the military alliance. Hungary now remains the only NATO ally not to have ratified Sweden’s accession. Turkey’s parliament endorsed Sweden’s accession in a
Continue ReadingOpinion By Julian Zelizer, CNN (CNN) — Democrats should not make the mistake of underestimating former President Donald Trump. This is exactly what the party did in 2016, when former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was the Democratic nominee, and there are some who currently risk repeating the error. Following Trump’s strong showing in the
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Black Public Media (BPM), a Harlem-based national media arts nonprofit, is set to receive a $25,000 Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This prestigious grant aims to support BPM’s
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Savoy, a cherished neighborhood gem nestled in the heart of Houston’s Third Ward, is set to elevate your Thursday evenings with the launch of its enticing new addition – Steak Night on Thursdays! Available from 4
Continue ReadingSofÃa Benavides (CNN Español) — Aeroméxico, aerolÃnea bandera de México, anunció este jueves que recibió autorización para reincorporar los equipos Boeing 737 MAX-9 a la operación una vez que concluyan las inspecciones aprobadas por la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA por sus siglas en inglés). “Agradecemos el apoyo de la Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil
Continue ReadingBy DIANE JEANTET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Court records show that Brazil’s federal police are investigating the country’s former intelligence chief as part of a wider probe into alleged spying on political opponents under former President Jair Bolsonaro. The former intelligence chief, Alexandre Ramagem, was among those targeted by the 21 search
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Jan. 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Harmony Public Schools has once again etched its name in academic excellence, securing the coveted top three spots for high schools in the greater Houston area, as recognized by the esteemed non-profit organization Children at Risk. The
Continue ReadingBy Chris Hoffman Click here for updates on this story MOON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A landslide in Moon Township is getting worse, according to neighbors. KDKA-TV first reported on the issue last week and found neighbors whose backyards are collapsing more by the day. Beaver Grade Road, which is maintained by PennDOT, is now
Continue ReadingOpinion by Narges Mohammadi (CNN) — The time has come to declare gender apartheid a crime. For decades, Iranian women have faced various forms of gender-based discrimination at the hands of the Islamic Republic. Systematically and purposefully, Iranian officials have advanced the subjugation of women, girls and others through the use of all instruments and
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN BARRY AP Business Writer MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is slamming carmaker Stellantis, accusing it of weakening Italy’s industrial footprint since the merger of FiatChrysler and Peugeot that created the world’s fourth largest auto maker. As one of Italy’s top private sector employers, Fiat and its successors, FiatChrysler and then Stellantis,
Continue ReadingBy Pat Reavy Click here for updates on this story SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah (KSL) — A Salt Lake County sheriff’s deputy is facing a criminal charge in a workplace sexual harassment investigation. Emily Ann Jewett, 32, of Herriman, was charged Tuesday in 3rd District Court with forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony. Jewett is
Continue ReadingBy JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A new Missouri inspection report highlights the chaos that ensued after St. Louis’ largest nursing home closed without warning last month, forcing more than 170 residents to be evacuated. Northview Village closed suddenly on Dec. 15 as the company that owned it struggled to meet payroll.
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The former police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, a Black man from Michigan, can stand trial for murder, an appeals court ruled Thursday. The Michigan Court of Appeals handed down a 2-1 ruling Thursday, denying an appeal by former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr. “We agree that there
Continue ReadingBy JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A group of Senate Republicans is urging the Justice Department to release its investigative file on a key financial fixer for Venezuela’s socialist government pardoned by President Joe Biden ahead of trial on money laundering charges. Alex Saab was released from federal prison last month as part
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TODAY: Showers remain widespread throughout the afternoon and evening hours before exiting out the northeast after 9 pm. Temperatures remain into the lower 40s. TONIGHT: Rain moves out after the dinner hour, leaving us wet at the surface, with more potential for fog overnight into Friday morning.ADVERTISING EXTENDED: Temperatures stay above freezing again, through Friday
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Elliott Gotkine, CNN (CNN) — As the Gaza war nears its fifth month, with more than 25,000 Palestinians – civilians and combatants – dead and Israel nowhere close to achieving its objective of destroying Hamas, no one seems to have come up with a concrete proposal that’s palatable to both parties to pause the conflict, let alone end it. But there are
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — CIA Director Bill Burns is expected to meet in the coming days with Israel and Egypt’s intelligence chiefs and the Qatari prime minister to discuss a deal to secure the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas, according to a US official familiar with the plans. The meetings with Mossad
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Sturgis Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Four of the nine teenagers accused with the beating death of a Rancho High School student will be formally charged with murder and conspiracy Thursday morning in Clark County District Court. A grand jury recently indicted 17-year-old Damien Hernandez, 17-year-old Dontral
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Washington (CNN) — Peter Navarro fue sentenciado el jueves a cuatro meses de cárcel por desacato al Congreso tras desafiar una citación relacionada con la investigación del Congreso sobre el ataque al Capitolio de Estados Unidos del 6 de enero de 2021. Navarro fue declarado culpable de dos cargos de desacato al Congreso
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By Wallace Ludel (CNN) — Carl Andre, the American sculptor who helped define the Minimalist movement and whose quiet, material-driven work forever changed the lexicon of contemporary sculpture, has died at the age of 88. His death passing was confirmed on Wednesday by the Paula Cooper Gallery, with which the artist had worked since 1964.
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