By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after an airstrike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian consulate building in Syria, the United States had an urgent message for Iran: We had nothing to do with it. But that may not be enough for the U.S. to avoid retaliation
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Opportunities in life are few and far between, so when one arises, seizing it is paramount. For high school senior Paris Jordan Williams, the future seemed uncertain until Prairie View A&M University presented her with an offer she
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — One of the most storied love affairs in hip-hop history has come to an end. Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley announced Wednesday that they are divorcing, sharing a joint statement on their respective social media accounts. “After a period of separation, the two of us have arrived
Continue ReadingGonzalo Zegarra (CNN Español) — Dentro de unos años, si alguien busca en la videoteca de la Televisión Pública, canal estatal argentino, seguramente no encontrará material sobre la reciente y multitudinaria marcha que tuvo lugar este 24 de marzo por el 48 aniversario del último golpe de Estado en Argentina. Ese domingo, no hubo ningún
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center Since its start, BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center has unapologetically outlined a vision and dedicated its mission to improving health outcomes in the community. Leveraging the expertise of its founder in public, maternal
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said Wednesday that he was taking “full responsibility” for his part in a weekend wreck involving speeding sports cars that caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway and resulted in minor injuries to four people. Rice was leasing
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said Wednesday that he was taking “full responsibility” for his part in a weekend wreck involving speeding sports cars that caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway and resulted in minor injuries to four people. Rice was leasing
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Prepare for an epic celebration as Rainforest Cafe commemorates three decades of unforgettable dining experiences in its vibrant, tropical oasis! Guests are cordially invited to revel in the festivities and indulge in a delectable array of new menu
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By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — The world’s biggest chipmaker is working to resume operations following the massive earthquake that struck Taiwan Wednesday — a welcome sign for makers of products ranging from iPhones and computers to cars and washing machines that rely on advanced semiconductors. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island’s east coast Wednesday
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged with several felonies after he attempted multiple carjackings on Tuesday, according to court documents. Josue Lopez, 30, was charged with vehicle hijacking, two counts of attempts child kidnapping, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, third-degree assault, resisting arrest and two misdemeanors: operating a vehicle without a valid license
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the heart of Fort Bend County, Texas, a poignant visual has emerged at the historic courthouse grounds, commanding attention, and driving a powerful message home. April in Fort Bend is marked by a sea of 2,192
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In an electrifying display of talent and dedication, Nickecoy Bramwell, a 16-year-old Jamaican track prodigy, delivered a stunning performance at the 51st Carifta Games, carving his name into the annals of athletic history. Bramwell achieved what many
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By Hira Humayun and Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN (CNN) — More and more people are going hungry in Haiti, warn aid workers, doctors and missionaries with increasing urgency, as the Caribbean nation struggles to find its way out of political deadlock and an epidemic of deadly gang violence. One American missionary whose organization delivers food
Continue ReadingBy ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina says that it had cut 15,000 state jobs as part of President Javier Milei’s aggressive campaign to slash spending. The move was the latest in a series of painful economic measures that have put the libertarian government on a collision course with angry protesters
Continue ReadingBy DENG MACHOL Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has warned lawmakers “not to cling to power” just weeks after his former rival turned deputy proposed a postponement of elections expected to be held in December. Kiir said an extension of the period of transition to elections would deny
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — A dos meses de que México realice sus elecciones generales, el proceso electoral 2023-2024 es ya el más violento en la historia reciente del país, con 27 candidatos asesinados desde junio pasado hasta este 2 de abril, señala un reporte de la organización Laboratorio Electoral. Esta cifra supera
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine’s discerning readers, prepare to be serenaded under the stars as the Party on the Plaza makes its grand return! This May, Avenida Houston will pulsate with the rhythms of Houston’s soul, FREE for all
Continue Reading By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Lin Qi, a billionaire fan of “The Three-Body Problem,” had big plans to bring his favorite Chinese sci-fi novel to TV, cinema and video-game screens across the world. Flush with cash after the listing of his gaming company in 2014, the young entrepreneur envisioned turning China’s most
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An explicit requirement that Iowa’s state, county and local decision-making bodies be balanced by gender was repealed Wednesday, a move that Gov. Kim Reynolds said was common sense but which critics warn may lead to fewer opportunities for women. Before signing the repeal bill into
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump and the Republican Party say they raised more than $65.6 million in March as the former president became the presumptive nominee and installed new party leadership. Trump and the Republican National Committee closed out the month with $93.1 million in their campaign accounts.
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