Missouri has been under a near-constant drought alert for years costing the state hundreds of millions from losses in agriculture and livestock. But in a sharp turnaround, recent weeks have brought heavy rainfall and extensive flooding. This seesaw between extremes is a symptom that climatologists have been expecting from a shifting and warming climate. Drought
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — A nostalgic drive down memory lane is in store for automotive enthusiasts with the return of the Toyota GR86 Hakone Special Edition for the 2025 model year. This special edition, paying homage to Japan’s renowned Hakone Turnpike, promises
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Lone Star Flight Museum is thrilled to announce the 10th Annual Girls in Aviation Day, set for Saturday, September 21, 2024. This highly anticipated event is designed to inspire girls (and boys) ages 10 to 17 to
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 17, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Get ready for an unforgettable experience as MOCA 4212 Lounge opens its doors with a grand celebration from July 18th to 21st. Located on the iconic Almeda Road, often dubbed the Black Wall Street of Houston for its
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CNN By Kyle Feldscher, Jeff Zeleny and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Washington (CNN) — As President Joe Biden isolates at his Delaware beach home after testing positive for Covid-19, he is growing increasingly isolated from many corners of his Democratic Party as he faces deepening questions about whether he should continue his reelection campaign. The announcement of
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer Olympic boxing in Paris will see big changes to the sport’s traditional structure. Give or take a few last-minute additions or dropouts, half of the 248 boxers in Paris will be women. That’s a milestone justly heralded across the sport, but the Olympics got there by sharply cutting the number of male
Continue ReadingOpinion by Robin Chadwin (CNN) — During Hurricane Katrina, the sheer panic and chaos from a disaster of unimaginable scale resulted in heartbreak and grief for pet owners. First responders reportedly refused to allow owners to evacuate their pets with them. Other pet owners mistakenly believed that they would be able to return to their
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By Betsy Klein and Pamela Brown, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, penned a deeply personal letter to President Joe Biden earlier this month privately encouraging the president that there is “no shame in taking a well-deserved bow” out of the 2024 presidential election – and making
Continue ReadingAP Golf Writer TROON, Scotland (AP) — The wind caught just about everyone off guard Thursday in the British Open. It came from the opposite direction off the Irish Sea, accompanied by occasional rain, and made Royal Troon a tougher test than anyone was expecting. Turns out that wasn’t even the biggest surprise. Daniel Brown
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Texas Southern University (TSU) has reached a remarkable milestone, securing a $5 million donation that propels it into the elite club of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) with endowments exceeding $100 million. This significant contribution marks
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Like the star of an arena tour, a spotlight illuminated the glittering, golden vessel carried by a Catholic bishop. Inside, it held a round communion host, which Catholics believe is the full presence of Jesus in the appearance of bread. The bishop placed it on an altar at the center of Lucas Oil
Continue ReadingHAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — The fiancé of an Ohio art student who went missing nearly 13 years ago has been sentenced to three years in prison. John Carter was sentenced Thursday. He had pleaded guilty last month to involuntary manslaughter as part of a plea deal. Carter had been charged with two counts of murder
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, has asked federal judges to dismiss tax and gun cases against him, citing a ruling in Florida this week that threw out a separate prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The request in federal courts in Delaware and California underscore the potential ramifications of U.S.
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The UV index will be high Friday with continued sunshine and lower pollen levels.
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By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Lou Dobbs, the longtime business news anchor who became one of Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters in media, died on Thursday. He was 78. “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of ‘the great Lou Dobbs,’” a statement posted on his official social media account said, calling
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the CN Tower, or Canada’s National Tower. Standing 1,815 feet (553.33m), it is the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere. The CN Tower is located on Front Street in Toronto’s entertainment district. It attracts more than 2 million visitors each year. Other Facts Rogers
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about World War I, also known as the First World War and the Great War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918. Causes of World War I The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb, led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some information about Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metrorail, the third largest heavy rail system in the United States, and oversees the country’s sixth largest bus system. Facts There are currently 98 Metro stations. In FY2023, customers made 199.7
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Washington (CNN) — Mientras el presidente Joe Biden se aísla en su casa de playa de Delaware después de dar positivo por covid-19, está cada vez más aislado de muchos sectores de su Partido Demócrata mientras se enfrenta a profundas preguntas sobre si debe continuar su campaña de reelección. El anuncio del resultado
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the upper 50s to around 60. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and nice with highs near 80. EXTENDED: We get treated to some unusually comfortable weather for the rest of the week into the weekend as highs remain near 80 and lows near 60 at night. I’ll be tracking
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