By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday did not lower its key interest rate, which has been sitting at a 23-year high for the last 12 months. But officials continue to signal that the central bank may do so soon — most likely in September. And the market expects
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Football has officially closed the book on practice No. 3 of the team’s 2024 fall camp. Eli Drinkwitz and company began the afternoon inside the Stephen’s Indoor Facility for the open media period of practice before moving outside to the team’s practice fields. You can watch extended highlights of MU’s third
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By Eric Bradner and Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Wednesday that his 2024 Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, “happened to turn Black” a few years ago, saying that “all of a sudden, she made a turn” in her identity. Trump’s comments at a gathering of Black journalists in
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Reynolds knows that having kids can get a little bit wild at times. But the “Deadpool & Wolverine” star is offering some sound advice to parents far and wide. Reynolds, who shares four children with actress Blake Lively, appeared on this week’s episode of the “Not Skinny but
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a man killed outside the Philadelphia mosque where he was headed for a prayer service was a 43-year-old resident of the city. Authorities say a man in dark clothing ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon and fired at least 17 rounds. Authorities say Jefferson died after being shot
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser hired by his creditors. The agreement was filed Wednesday in federal Bankruptcy Court in White Plains, New York. A federal judge threw out Giuliani’s bankruptcy case earlier this month, saying the
Continue ReadingWEST NEW YORK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey elementary school is removing Sen. Bob Menendez’s name from its building after his conviction on federal bribery charges. A spokesperson for West New York Mayor Albio Sires confirms on Wednesday that the name will be down before the start of the school year in September. The
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel’s suspected killing of Hamas’ political leader in the heart of Tehran points to an Israeli government ever more openly at odds with diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration to calm the region. The reported assassination of Ismail Haniyeh comes as the Hamas figure was on a state visit to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared Wednesday before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago in an interview that quickly turned hostile. The Republican former president wrongly claimed that Harris, the first Black woman and Asian American to
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Guillermo del Toro, if you are listening, Blair Underwood really wants to work with you. The “Pan’s Labyrinth” director made Underwood’s day not long ago when he responded to a post on X that hailed Underwood’s work in the hit horror film “Longlegs.” “I think he is the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Two Al-Jazeera reporters were killed in an Israeli strike in northern Gaza on Wednesday, the satellite news network said, the latest Palestinian journalists working with the Qatari network to be killed in the war-torn enclave. Correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul, 27, cameraman Rami al-Rifi and a child who was not
Continue ReadingAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators say they stand by a conclusion that more than 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous and should not be in use, taking another step toward a massive recall. The decision Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration involves inflators made by ARC Automotive
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 31, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Raise your hand if you’ve ever been on a diet. Go ahead, I am raising my hand with you. The battle of the bulge drives people to the gym in January, leads them to try all kinds of
Continue ReadingBy Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story July 31, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — When Kamala Harris, America’s Vice President and presumptive nominee for President of the United States, visited Houston last week, her schedule was packed with significant engagements. From providing a Hurricane Beryl relief update to addressing the American Federation
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 31, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, prepare to cheer as one of our own, Dr. Shawn E. Simmons, embarks on an inspiring new journey of leadership. In a momentous ceremony before more than 20,000 sorority members and guests, Dr. Simmons was installed as
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 31, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Calling all performing arts aficionados and those curious about the magic of live theater! Get ready for an exceptional week of unrivaled access to Houston’s vibrant performing arts scene with the third annual Houston Theater Week, taking
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 31, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a fervent display of unity and determination, U.S. Senate hopeful Colin Allred, accompanied by his wife Aly Eber, joined Texas Democrats at White Oak Music Hall to launch their groundbreaking initiative, “Texas Offense.” This bold campaign
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A woman denied an abortion at a Kansas hospital after suffering a pregnancy complication that her attorneys say put her at risk of sepsis has filed a federal lawsuit. Mylissa Farmer, of Joplin, Missouri, filed suit Tuesday against the University of Kansas Health System and its public oversight body.
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 31, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Iowa Colony Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene-Scott recently kicked off her “We Deserve Better” campaign to unseat Republican incumbent Troy Nehls in Texas’s Congressional District 22. With over 100 supporters, including top Fort Bend County officials like
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 31, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The National Urban League Conference in New Orleans has come to a close, leaving attendees inspired and motivated to continue the fight for civil rights and urban advocacy. Held in the vibrant hometown of our President &
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