By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story September 30, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the heart of Houston, where community bonds and care for our elders remain a cornerstone, former Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards continues her inspiring mission to empower, uplift, and engage. On Thursday, October 17, 2024,
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Creel, a Broadway musical theater veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” opposite Bette Midler and earned nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 48. Publicist Matt Polk said Creel died at his
Continue ReadingRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A judge has convicted a man of obstructing the investigation into the assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and sentenced him to five years in prison. The conviction of Edilson Barbosa dos Santos was the first in the 2018 shooting death of Franco, who was prominent as the
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is going back to using primary team uniforms for the All-Star Game, scrapping criticized special jerseys used for the past four years. Club uniforms were used by the American League from 1933-2019 and by the National League from 1934-2019. Players from the All-Star host team league wear their
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story September 30, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a stunning display of cutting-edge technology and teamwork, SpaceX has launched a high-stakes rescue mission, further solidifying its leadership in space travel. This weekend, SpaceX’s Dragon capsule soared into orbit, tasked with bringing home two NASA
Continue ReadingAP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Stella McCartney’s high-octane Paris show transformed an ordinary rainy market street into a dazzling runway spectacle. As the drizzle stopped and the sun broke through, guests — including Natalie Portman, Greta Gerwig, and Paris Jackson — tapped their feet to the infectious soundtrack, while models strutted in looks that
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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — For the first time in Rwanda’s history, its health ministry is dealing with an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, a rare but deadly hemorrhagic disease similar to Ebola – but unlike Ebola, there is no treatment or vaccines for Marburg, and it has a fatality rate of 88%. So
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian freelance reporter noted for his bold investigative reporting in a country with limited press freedom has been arrested. A leading local human rights organization and a journalists association said Mech Dara was arrested by military police but the charge and where he is being held were
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Columbia resident Angela Keller is hopeful her family can buy a home soon, but for now, they just renewed their lease at their rental.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday it is making asylum restrictions at the southern border even tougher, as it’s increasingly eager to show voters uneasy over immigration that it is taking a hard stance on border security. The new rules, which toughen restrictions announced in June, bar migrants from being granted
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon transportation authorities waited weeks to tell elections officials about an error that registered over 1,200 people to vote despite them not providing proof of U.S. citizenship. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that Oregon’s Driver & Motor Vehicle Services, or DMV, first learned of the improper registrations on August 1. But Oregon
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk are parents to a new baby boy. Cobain, the only child of Courtney Love and late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, announced on Monday that they welcomed their child on September 17. “Welcome to the world most beautiful son. We love you more than
Continue ReadingSol Amaya Nueva York (CNN) — Verizon confirmó que su servicio de línea de celular está comenzando a restablecerse nuevamente luego de una interrupción masiva que afectó a algunos de sus clientes de telefonía móvil. “Los ingenieros de Verizon están haciendo progresos en nuestro problema de red y el servicio ha comenzado a restablecerse”, dijo
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Denny Hamlin had problems with pit road. Christopher Bell had problems with the wall. Chase Elliott’s issues began long before Sunday’s race with a misfiring engine. In fact, just about everyone starting off the round of 12 in NASCAR’s Cup Series playoffs endured some kind of issue
Continue ReadingCINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Opera has postponed the premiere of the Afrofuturist-themed “Lalovavi” by one year to the summer of 2026. The company says Monday the libretto by Tifara Brown is still being worked on, delaying the music composition by Kevin Day. “Lalovavi” had been announced in February with a premiere date of June
Continue ReadingBy J.R. Stone Click here for updates on this story VALLEJO, California (KGO) — Saturday night into Sunday morning was another chaotic night of sideshows in Vallejo, and neighbors are sick of it. Vallejo police say they believe there were between 350 and 400 people involved in sideshows all across town. ABC7 News spoke with
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By Jeff Zeleny, CNN Cumming, Georgia (CNN) — The moment Kannan Udayarajan decided to become politically active is seared into his memory. It was four years ago when Republican Sen. David Perdue struck a mocking tone at a Donald Trump rally as he repeatedly mispronounced Kamala Harris’ name. The Middle Georgia crowd laughed right along
Continue ReadingHOLTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A community in western Michigan has agreed to a $20,000 settlement in a lawsuit by a woman who was turned away from her polling place in 2022. Ashleigh Smith had registered online to vote and had a receipt to prove it. But she was told by Holton Township that her
Continue ReadingBy Mónica De Anda Click here for updates on this story EAST LOS ANGELES, California (KABC) — A security guard was shot and killed during a robbery attempt at a 24-hour marijuana dispensary in East Los Angeles, and a search was underway for the suspects Monday. The incident happened just before 2 a.m. on Whittier
Continue ReadingBy Chorus Nylander Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KVOA) — The grand reopening of a fully rebuilt McDonald’s in the Catalina Foothills brought plenty of fanfare. The business used a large inflatable of the iconic Ronald McDonald mascot on the roof to try and get some attention, it did but also
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