By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California Attorney General has declined to file criminal charges against a Los Angeles police officer who fired a rifle at a suspect inside a clothing store in 2021, killing a 14-year-old girl in a dressing room. Attorney General Rob Bonta released a report Wednesday into
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By Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — If Donald Trump opts to testify at his New York criminal trial, Manhattan prosecutors want to use his past legal run-ins to discredit him to the jury. In a filing released Wednesday, prosecutors for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office say they’ll ask the
Continue ReadingOpinion by David Schizer (CNN) — In 26 years as a faculty member at Columbia University, I have never seen the ugly face of antisemitism expose itself as it has this year. Universities must now reckon with how hate has manifested in environments dedicated to education and the exchange of ideas. As a co-chair of
Continue ReadingBy JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The question of holding the Paris Games opening ceremony on the Seine River loomed large as countdown clock to the Olympics passed the 100-day mark. Organizers, French government officials and French athletes have assured visitors and fans that they will be safe in Paris during the
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Londres (CNN) — El Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) advirtió que el elevado y creciente nivel de deuda pública de Estados Unidos puede hacer subir los costos de los préstamos a nivel mundial y socavar la estabilidad financiera global. El FMI dijo este miércoles que el aumento del gasto público, la creciente deuda pública
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press A Republican lawmaker has signaled plans to mount another effort to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Kentucky’s public universities after GOP supermajorities failed to resolve differences on the issue during the recently ended legislative session. Kentucky lawmakers will convene again in January, and state Sen. Mike Wilson said
Continue ReadingBy Lindsay Weber Click here for updates on this story TURLOCK,california (KCRA) — Two California men are in police custody after they traveled to Turlock intending to meet with a 13-year-old girl, according to the police department. Officials said Turlock detectives posed as a 13-year-old and communicated with two unrelated men online. On April 9,
Continue ReadingBy Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story April 17, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine proudly presents a comprehensive guide to the Early Voting period commencing Monday, April 22, 2024, for a pivotal Special Election in Harris County. This election will notably determine who will complete the term for the
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The vibrant city of Houston is set to groove once again to the nostalgic beats of Philadelphia soul. The Community Music Center of Houston (CMCH) proudly returns to the iconic Miller Outdoor Theatre, bringing with them the
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Join the St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View for an enriching morning at the Men’s Prayer Breakfast, featuring Dr. Mario Robinson, a distinguished academic and advocate for racial justice. As the Assistant Director of
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — A jubilant celebration unfolded in the heart of Houston’s eclectic Montrose neighborhood as the doors of the historic Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library swung open to an eager public on Monday morning. This momentous event, presided over by Mayor
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a bold move shadowed by the ebbs and flows of the electric vehicle (EV) market, Tesla, the vanguard of innovation in electric transportation, is set to refine its workforce as part of a strategic shift towards
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 17, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Fort Bend County has officially opened its doors to the leaders of tomorrow with the launch of the 2024 Youth Leadership Program. This program, spearheaded by the visionary County Judge KP George, is not just a learning
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Discover history and honor memories at the Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH), with complimentary access on select dates this May. Engage with the powerful narratives and preserve the legacies of Holocaust survivors Walter Kase and Stefi Altman with
Continue ReadingGRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A lockdown prompted by a report of a gunshot at the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota has lifted. Security officers completed a door-to-door sweep of the base Wednesday afternoon, the base said in a social media post. Earlier that afternoon, base security received the report of a
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Working your brain hard at your job could pay off in more ways than boosting your career — it may also protect your cognition and help prevent dementia as you age, a new study found. Having a routine job with little mental stimulation during your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s was linked
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WHIO, CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, CNN By Danny Freeman, Fabiana Chaparro and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An 81-year-old Ohio man pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder and other charges Wednesday related to the shooting death of an Uber driver he mistakenly believed was working with a scammer attempting to extort him, according to the Clark County
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CNN By Danny Freeman, Fabiana Chaparro and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An 81-year-old Ohio man pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder and other charges Wednesday related to the shooting death of an Uber driver he mistakenly believed was working with a scammer attempting to extort him, according to the Clark County prosecutor. William Brock was previously arraigned
Continue ReadingBy AMY TAXIN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life have filed a petition to form a labor union. Parade and character performers at Disney’s Southern California theme parks said Wednesday that more than two-thirds of roughly 1,700 eligible workers signed the petition filed with the National
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The case against a Columbia man who was accused of using a hammer to attack a man near Stephens Lake Park in 2022 has been dismissed, according to an email from Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson. Daniel Dwyer, 53, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. His case
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