By Mauricio Maldonado Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — A former Royal Caribbean employee, accused of placing hidden cameras in guest rooms, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after admitting to producing child pornography. Federal officials said Arvin Joseph Mirason placed a hidden camera under a sink in
Continue ReadingBy Tiffany Chan Click here for updates on this story NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts (WBZ) — What was supposed to be a relaxing sunset cruise took a chaotic turn when a Massachusetts woman was hit in the face by a flying sturgeon on the Merrimack River. 12 stitches around her eye “All of a sudden, I just
Continue ReadingBy Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A battle over who gets to keep a pricey engagement ring after breaking up has made it all the way to the highest court in Massachusetts. The Supreme Judicial Court will soon hear arguments from lawyers representing Bruce Johnson and Caroline Settino.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to allow tugboats and rescue ships to assist a Greek-flagged tanker that remains ablaze in the Red Sea “in consideration of humanitarian and environmental concerns,” Iran’s U.N. Mission says. The Pentagon said Tuesday that attempts by an unidentified “third party” to send two tugboats
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By Tara John, CNN (CNN) — In a city known for its private members clubs battling for exclusivity, one gilded room in Manhattan reigns supreme: a powerful club of countries within the United Nations headquarters that has resisted adding a new member for nearly eight decades. The UN Security Council has been dominated by just five countries (the United States, China, Russia,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Smoke from wildfires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is causing people in the region to cough, burning their throats and reddening their eyes. Swaths of the country have been draped in smoke in recent days, resulting from fires raging across the Amazon, Cerrado savannah, Pantanal wetland and the state of
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Trier, Alemania (CNN) — Luna, una mujer de 32 años que se describe a sí misma como “simpatizante de Trump y MAGA” del disputado estado de Wisconsin, ha ganado un enorme número de seguidores desde que se unió a X, antes Twitter, en marzo. Su timeline se ha convertido en un megáfono digital
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The CSX worker who discovered his friend run over by a pair of remote-control locomotives last year sees two-person crews as a simple solution to preventing similar deaths. The worker’s testimony is a part of an update released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board into the September 2023 death of Fred Anderson.
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By Joy Benedict, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — The search continues for an elderly couple who went missing from the Olive Dell Ranch nudist resort in Southern California over the weekend. Stephanie Menard, 73, and her husband, Daniel Menard, 79, were last seen on Saturday at their home
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KCAL, KCBS, SANDY MARINELLLI, REDLANDS PD, CNN By Joy Benedict, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — The search continues for an elderly couple who went missing from the Olive Dell Ranch nudist resort in Southern California over the weekend. Stephanie Menard, 73, and her husband, Daniel Menard, 79, were
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Latino voting rights group is calling for a federal investigation after Texas authorities searched the homes of its volunteers last week and seized phones and computers. Officials say the raids came as part of an investigation by the state’s attorney general into allegations of voter fraud.
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By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Sleepy seals, a “dancing” stoat and a caiman’s fatal encounter with a jaguar are among the highly commended images in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The 60th edition of the contest received a record 59,228 entries from people of all ages and experience levels from 117
Continue ReadingAna Melgar (CNN Español) — La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) señaló en un informe que en Venezuela se registra una “grave crisis” que incluye uso arbitrario de la fuerza, detenciones arbitrarias, persecución judicial, restricción a la libertad de expresión y obstáculos a la labor de organizaciones para la defensa de los derechos humanos.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Valadez Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Alief ISD Alief ISD’s Therapy Intervention K9 program features Holly, a 1-year-old Border Collie mix who has been serving the district since May 2024. Holly’s presence has been transformative, providing a unique form of support that only a
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a move that marks the dawn of a new era for the Houston Public Library system, Mayor John Whitmire has appointed the esteemed Sandy Gaw as the city’s new Library Director. With an impressive career rooted in
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a bold and transformative move for Houston’s public safety landscape, Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Roderick Jackson as the new Director of the Houston Emergency Center (HEC). This decision marks a pivotal moment in the city’s
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — Un sismo de magnitud 6,1 sacudió El Salvador este miércoles y sus efectos fueron perceptibles hasta Guatemala, según reportes del Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El foco sísmico estuvo localizado a 33,9 kilómetros de profundidad y el epicentro estuvo ubicado a 60 kilómetros al sursuroeste de La Libertad,
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the heart of Houston, where cultures blend and opportunities flourish, the 2024 State of Hispanics – Data Summit & Business Expo was a testament to the power and influence of the Hispanic community in the region.
Continue ReadingMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say one person was taken to a hospital after a United Airlines flight was diverted to Memphis, Tennessee, because of severe turbulence. In separate statements, United and the Memphis Fire Department said the person was in non-critical condition when taken to a hospital Wednesday after the flight headed from Cancun,
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a significant stride toward improving Houston’s transportation network, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) celebrated the “topping off” of its highly anticipated Park & Ride garage at Fort Bend Town Center. This event marks
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