CNN By Natasha Chen, CNN (CNN) — A ride based on the story of Disney’s first Black princess opens to the public on June 28 in Orlando, Florida, replacing the decades-old Splash Mountain attraction that was beloved by many Disney fans yet also widely criticized. Walt Disney World’s new ride, inspired by the movie “The
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) — La jornada electoral plurinacional de este domingo no estuvo exenta de sorpresas en los diferentes países que conforman la Unión Europea. En Francia, el presidente Emmanuel Macron convocó elecciones legislativas ante el avance de la extrema derecha en las urnas. En Bélgica, el primer ministro, Alexander de Croo, anunció su
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The execution of a man convicted of murder in the death of a Jefferson City couple will be carried out on Tuesday, a Monday press release from Gov. Mike Parson’s office confirmed. David Hosier, 69, was found guilty by a jury on Oct. 12, 2013, for first-degree murder, armed criminal action,
Continue ReadingBy CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. The federal warning follows shellfish harvesting closures in both states. Oregon authorities say elevated levels of toxins
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By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story Santa Cruz County, California (KOVR) — A kite surfer stranded on the Santa Cruz County coastline used a bit of ingenuity to help get himself rescued, authorities said. Cal Fire said in a social media post Sunday the kite surfer became stranded on a beach
Continue ReadingBy WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff Click here for updates on this story GLEN ALLEN, Virginia (WTVR) — A Virginia woman critically injured in a shark attack along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Friday “continues to make progress,” according to an update from her church in Glen Allen. Winns Baptist Church, where Elisabeth Foley is a
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have arrested members of an “American-Israeli spy network” days after detaining at least 11 U.N. staffers along with others from aid organizations. The head of the Houthis’ intelligence agency says the spy network had first operated out of the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa,
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By Olivia Young Click here for updates on this story RiNo, Colorado (KCNC) — As lovers of magic mushrooms gathered to celebrate recreational use at the first-ever Denver Shroom Fest in RiNo Sunday, questions arise about the safety of the mushrooms’ as-of-now still unregulated therapeutic uses. “I’d be underground, yeah, I would have definitely ate
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story June 10, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Texas Federation of the People United, in partnership with LifeTouch Global and The Victory International Church, is thrilled to announce the North Houston Youth Career Carnival. This transformative event will be held at The Victory International Church,
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 10, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Join us on Friday, June 21, 2024, for the Houston Area Urban League’s Advancing Equity Luncheon, a pivotal event dedicated to fostering equity and community empowerment in Houston. About Judson Robinson III: Judson W. Robinson III has
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 10, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose stands as a distinguished businesswoman, real estate broker, investor, educator, and community leader. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of George E. Johnson Development, Inc. (GEJ), a premier full-service real estate
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 10, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — We are thrilled to announce that LaTanya Flix will be a distinguished panelist at the Houston Area Urban League’s Advancing Equity Luncheon on Friday, June 21, 2024. LaTanya Flix is a pioneering figure in the realm of
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 10, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Houston Area Urban League is thrilled to announce Dr. Rudy Rasmus as a distinguished panelist for our upcoming Advancing Equity Luncheon on Friday, June 21, 2024. This significant event will be a gathering of influential leaders
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool with lows in the mid-50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and beautiful with highs near 80. EXTENDED: Northwest upper flow keeps us cool through tomorrow with highs just under our seasonal average, but upper high pressure building out west will move in our direction by mid-week, allowing temperatures to increase as winds
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 10, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — We are honored to feature Mario K. Castillo, J.D., as a distinguished panelist at the upcoming Advancing Equity Luncheon on Friday, June 21, 2024. Mario serves as the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Lone Star
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 10, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — We are honored to feature Mario K. Castillo, J.D., as a distinguished panelist at the upcoming Advancing Equity Luncheon on Friday, June 21, 2024. Mario serves as the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Lone Star
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 10, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Houston Area Urban League is thrilled to announce that Marian Cabanillas, President of UnitedHealthcare Community & State’s South Texas Health Plan, will be a distinguished panelist at our upcoming Advancing Equity Luncheon on Friday, June 21,
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four healthy eating patterns, according to a new study. People who more carefully followed any of the healthy eating patterns — which all share a
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 10, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose stands as a distinguished businesswoman, real estate broker, investor, educator, and community leader. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of George E. Johnson Development, Inc. (GEJ), a premier full-service real estate
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By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — An action figure from 1979 that was never officially released in stores has become the most valuable vintage toy ever sold at auction, fetching a final bid that could buy a three-bedroom, two-bath home in many parts of the United States. The Rocket-Firing Boba Fett action figure,
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