COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of a St. Louis man is demanding justice after they say a family member was injured in a hit-and-run accident over the weekend. Drew Schenk, 22 was in Columbia from St. Louis visiting a group of friends who attended the University of Missouri during the weekend, according to his sister
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CNN By Haley Talbot, CNN House Democratic leadership announced Tuesday that Democrats would kill an effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position, amid threats from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other hardliners. “At this moment, upon completion of our national security work, the time has come to turn the page on
Continue ReadingBy SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A 98-year-old woman in Ukraine has escaped Russian-occupied territory by walking almost 10 kilometers, or 6 miles, alone, wearing a pair of slippers and supported by a cane. Lidia Stepanivna Lomikovska and her family decided to leave the frontline town of Ocheretyne last week after Russian
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story April 30, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houstonians, get ready to immerse yourselves in the rich tapestry of Polish culture at the annual Houston Polish Festival, held at Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church. This much-anticipated event coincides with Poland’s National Constitution Day, celebrating
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story April 30, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Harris Health System, a cornerstone of healthcare in Houston, is set to dramatically expand its services with the groundbreaking of a new $1 billion hospital project on May 9th. This state-of-the-art facility, poised to enhance the northeast Houston
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Sandra Oh provided the “Princess Diaries” nostalgia that we all needed on Tuesday while introducing the star guest on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” On a new episode of the talk show, Oh appeared in a surprise cameo in which she reprised her role as Vice Principal Gupta from the
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story April 30, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a groundbreaking move, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) unveils its latest out-of-home advertising campaign, aimed at dismantling the stigma surrounding HIV testing and celebrating individuals thriving with the virus. This innovative initiative not only encourages testing but also
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By Alayna Treene and Rashard Rose, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is hosting a fundraiser alongside Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, according to an invitation obtained by CNN. The May 15 Cincinnati event is advertised as a lunch discussion with Vance listed as a “special guest.” Host committee members are requested to donate or raise $250,000.
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — El exvicepresidente de Ecuador, Jorge Glas, no logró evitar que dos de sus celulares y una tableta incautados por la Policía Nacional durante el allanamiento en la embajada de México en Quito sean registrados y analizados por peritos de la Fiscalía General del Estado. Así lo determinó el juez Julio
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden has made a number of election year moves intended to appeal to younger voters. The latest is a proposal by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which is under review at the White House Office of
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) — La columnista y analista política Irene Vélez Froment, de 32 años, es la nueva secretaria de Comunicación del Gobierno del presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, y tendrá el reto de dirigir la política comunicacional para los próximos meses de administración. Así lo dio a conocer este martes Roberto Izurieta, el
Continue ReadingBy STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts will begin limiting how long homeless families can stay in shelters as the state continues to grapple with an influx of homeless migrants. Beginning June 1, the total length of stay will be limited to nine months, at the end of which families will be eligible
Continue ReadingBy EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Medicaid expansion plan endorsed by leaders in the Republican-led Mississippi Legislature could struggle for bipartisan support because it includes a work requirement that is unlikely to receive federal approval, the state House Democratic leader said Tuesday. Approving the plan could create false hope among
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN) — Las zapatillas Samba y Gazelle de Adidas pueden parecer de otra década, pero son el calzado más popular a la venta en este momento. La empresa alemana de ropa deportiva dijo que las ventas de zapatillas de estilo retro son “muy fuertes y están creciendo”, lo que ayudó a aumentar la
Continue ReadingBy WILL WEISSERT and LEAH ASKARINAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee’s rulemaking arm has voted to seat New Hampshire’s full slate of delegates at the party’s convention this summer, ending a bitter feud with the state over its presidential primary no longer being the first in the nation. The move on
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A new Louisiana congressional map giving the state a second majority-Black House district has been rejected by a panel of federal judges. Tuesday’s 2-1 decision fuels new uncertainty about district boundaries as the state prepares for fall congressional elections. Challengers of the new map said it
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By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — In the years leading up to menopause, a person can experience a multitude of symptoms, including emotional shifts such as depression. Now, a new study has quantified the risk of depression during the transition, known as perimenopause — showing that women in this stage are about 40% more likely
Continue Reading By Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — New Hampshire Democrats will send a full delegation to this summer’s Democratic National Convention after the national party’s rules committee voted Tuesday to approve a nominating event the state party held Saturday. The New Hampshire Democrats have not released formal results from the event, but the state will get 25
Continue Reading By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign managers on Tuesday criticized the Commission on Presidential Debates after the commission told Fox News it would stick to its original debate schedule despite calls from the Trump campaign to move the dates earlier and add more debates. Trump campaign managers Chris LaCivita and
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El juez Juan Merchan impuso este martes su primer castigo a Donald Trump por violar la orden de silencio del juez en el juicio por sobornos en Nueva York, imponiéndole una multa de US$ 9.000 por nueve violaciones. El juez también advirtió al expresidente en su orden escrita que las violaciones
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