By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — US intelligence officials are watching closely to see if the United States’ support for Ukraine will lead the Russian government to take more risks in potentially interfering in the 2024 presidential election, a senior FBI official told reporters Thursday. FBI officials are concerned that the war in Ukraine – and President Joe Biden’s reliable
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Robert Gasser is expected to make his MLB debut when Milwaukee takes on the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. The Brewers acquired Gasser along with outfielder Eury Pérez and pitcher Dinelson Lamet in the 2022 trade that sent star closer Josh Hader to the
Continue ReadingOpinion by Norman Eisen (CNN) — On day 14 of the Manhattan criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, the defense took a gamble in launching a scorched-earth cross-examination of Stormy Daniels — a considerable intensification Thursday that went well-beyond the initial questioning of Daniels that Trump’s lawyer Susan Necheles capably began on Tuesday. The
Continue ReadingBy ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — A top public relations executive from Chinese technology firm Baidu has apologized after she made comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork. Baidu’s head of communications Qu Jing implied in the videos that she was not concerned about her employees as she
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) — La candidata a la presidencia de México por la coalición Fuerza y Corazón por México, Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz, presentó el lunes sus propuestas en materia de salud en caso de resultar electa en los comicios del 2 de junio. Durante una presentación ante simpatizantes en el estado de Guanajuato, bastión
Continue ReadingBy ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press Former President Donald Trump is limited in what he can publicly say as he fights charges that he made payments to a porn actor to illegally influence the 2016 election. But he’s getting help from some GOP allies who are glad to show up and talk. U.S. Sen. Rick
Continue ReadingBy Chandelis Duster, and Meron Moges-Gerbi, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with a Catholic high school that fired a gay teacher over his plans to marry his partner, saying that the termination did not violate federal workplace protections for LGBTQ workers. A three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals said the
Continue Reading
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — High levels of lead detected in authenticated locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair suggest that the composer had lead poisoning, which may have contributed to ailments he endured over the course of his life, including deafness, according to new research. In addition to hearing loss, the famed classical composer
Continue ReadingBy MATT BROWN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has recorded a video commencement message that is being played for graduates at historically Black colleges and universities across the country this spring. The surprise video, which has debuted at a handful of HBCU commencement ceremonies in the past week, will appear at
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story May 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — This June 1, 2024, prepare for an evening filled with rich sounds and vibrant culture as Houston hosts the 35th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens at the Miller Outdoor Theatre from 7 to 10 PM. Presented by Texas
Continue Reading
By Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Judge Juan Merchan called out former President Donald Trump’s defense team during their motion for a mistrial Thursday afternoon, telling them there were many times they could have objected to Stormy Daniels’ testimony, but did not. For the second time this week, Merchan
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story May 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, get ready to be inspired! Houston Community College’s Interior Design Department is thrilled to invite you to the Annual Interior Design Student Portfolio Show, Reveal, taking place on May 9, 2024, at the Decorative Center of Houston
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story May 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Calling all barbecue aficionados! Brace yourselves for a mouthwatering feast as Feges BBQ invites you to experience the ultimate culinary delight with their Feges Board special, available all day at their Spring Branch location on National BBQ Day
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A judge must decide whether Virginia law allows frozen embryos to be considered property that can be divided up and given a monetary value. The Fairfax County judge heard arguments Thursday from a divorced couple who disagree over the ex-wife’s desire to use two frozen embryos
Continue ReadingGEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana’s government says it gave permission for the U.S. military to fly two powerful F/A-18F Super Hornet jets over its capital to demonstrate the close military and other forms of cooperation between this oil-exporting South American nation and the United States. The country had about three hours notice of the exercise
Continue Reading By Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers continued their attack on the credibility of Stormy Daniels for several hours on Thursday, with defense attorney Susan Necheles accusing the adult film star of making up the story of having sex with Trump to make money. Daniels pushed
Continue Reading By Natasha Bertrand, Oren Liebermann and Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — Desperately needed humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza will at least for the next few days remain sitting off the coast of Gaza on an American Navy cargo ship, as the US continues to face obstacles to getting the floating pier it has constructed in place
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Washington (CNN) — Las relaciones entre Estados Unidos e Israel están atravesando una encrucijada crítica que demuestra que incluso el apoyo incondicional del presidente Joe Biden puede llegar a sus límites cuando entra en conflicto con los intereses morales y de seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos y con su propia posición política. La
Continue ReadingREBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Biden administration rule aims to speed up asylum processing at the southern border, enabling it to quickly reject a limited group of people believed to have committed serious crimes or who have terrorist links. The change announced Thursday comes during an election year when immigration is
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a plan to build more residential lots near the intersection of Richland Road and Olivet Road. The plan would have to be approved by the City Council. A public hearing for the City Council is set for June 3, with a second
Continue Reading