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Edmunds reports that car expenses should ideally not exceed 20% of monthly income, with payment limits at 10%-15% for cars to avoid financial stress.
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Erin becomes the Atlantic season’s first hurricane. It’s set to rapidly intensify this weekend
By CNN Meteorologists Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Fifth time’s the charm? After much speculation and many rounds of overhyped ghost storms going viral on social media, the Atlantic has its first real hurricane of the year: Erin. Erin strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 85 mph on Friday
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CPD reveals new details in 2016 unsolved death of Edmond ‘Ricky’ Randolph Jr.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While authorities and family members continue to search for answers, Columbia police are revealing new details about the homicide case of Edmond ‘Ricky’ Randolph Jr. “Not knowing what happened to him is still troubling,” Randolph’s mother Nicole Craig said. “It’s still a struggle.” Ricky Randolph Jr. with his daughter. (Credit: Nicole Craig) Around
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Columbia Police Department considers co-responder program for crisis calls
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is working to launch a 911 co-responder program that will pair mental health professionals with officers on calls involving people in behavioral crisis. Days after police safely detained a man who was in a standoff with law enforcement at Stephens Lake Park, who aimed to be killed by
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Hong Kong court delays media mogul Jimmy Lai’s national security trial over health concerns
By Chris Lau, Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A court in Hong Kong adjourned a national security trial hearing of media mogul Jimmy Lai on Friday, due to concerns about his health, after his defense said he had been experiencing heart palpitations. Lai, a pro-democracy firebrand and founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily,
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Trump admin agrees to allow DC police chief to remain in charge after court challenge
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Shania Shelton, Gabe Cohen, Clay Voytek, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a new order Friday giving control of Washington, DC’s Metropolitan Police Department back to Chief Pamela Smith, but it would still require the city to answer to the Trump administration for the time being. The new
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As South Korea’s population falls, its military is shrinking rapidly. Is that a problem as North Korea ramps up its forces?
By Jessie Yeung, Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — The writing has been on the wall for a long time: South Korea’s birth rate has dropped throughout much of the past decade, spelling trouble for the military as regional threats and global conflicts simmer. Now, a new report has found that the number of South Korean
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A record low level of Americans drink, and a majority now say alcohol is bad for your health
By Jeffrey Kopp, CNN (CNN) — A record low number of Americans are drinking, according to a new Gallup poll released this week. Just 54% of Americans said they consume alcohol at all. Gallup has been tracking Americans’ drinking behavior since 1939, and their views of the health implications of drinking since 2001. For the
Continue ReadingEcuador designa al Cartel de los Soles como organización terrorista
Por CNN en Español El presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, designó al Cartel de los Soles como “grupo terrorista del crimen organizado” al considerarlo “una amenaza para la población nacional”, anunció este jueves la Presidencia ecuatoriana. A través del Decreto Ejecutivo No. 93, el presidente identificó al grupo criminal como organización terrorista por “constituir una
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Gay couple weighs uncertain future as debate over marriage equality resurfaces
By Jada Williams Click here for updates on this story TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — In a cozy home nestled in the heart of Tampa, a simple ballpoint pen sits behind glass. a piece of history framed and hung on the wall. For Mark Bias-West and Carrie West, that pen represents the moment they helped make
Continue ReadingUnited Way of Galveston Launches 102nd Workplace Giving Campaign with Community Spirit and Purpose
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 14, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Galveston, TX – The United Way of Galveston is setting the stage for another year of compassion, collaboration, and change as it kicks off its 102nd Annual Workplace Giving Campaign on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11:00
Continue Reading¿Cuánto sabes de las noticias de la semana? Haz el quiz de 5 Cosas
Por Sebastián Jiménez Valencia y Jhasua Razo, CNN en Español Los encuentro de Putin con presidentes de EE.UU. Los narcos extraditados. El influencer varado en la Antártida. Mantente al día con las noticias. Suscríbete aquí para recibir el newsletter cada mañana en tu correo. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2025 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros.
Continue ReadingNyam Nyam: Houston’s Downtown Destination Where Korean BBQ Meets Texas Soul
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 14, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — When it comes to dining experiences that dazzle the senses and warm the heart, Nyam Nyam in downtown Houston delivers with style, flavor, and flair. On Thursday, June 19th, the dynamic IC Marketing Team — Isabella Ramirez
Continue ReadingLa Policía de Washington compartirá información con agentes federales de inmigración
Por Kaanita Iyer, CNN La jefa de Policía de Washington, Pamela Smith, firmó este jueves un decreto que permite a los agentes de la policía de la ciudad compartir información sobre personas que no están bajo su custodia con organismos federales de inmigración como el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus
Continue ReadingCadillac’s Elevated Velocity Crossover Concept: Where Ultra-Luxury Meets Electrified Adventure
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 14, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Cadillac has once again pushed the boundaries of luxury performance, unveiling the Elevated Velocity Crossover Concept—an all-electric, high-performance marvel that is as comfortable navigating downtown boulevards as it is conquering the open desert. Sleek, bold, and brimming
Continue ReadingComienza la Premier League: candidatos, refuerzos y los partidos de la jornada 1
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español Con la billetera intacta, una de las ligas de fútbol más competitivas del mundo tiene este viernes su pitazo inicial, dando comienzo a una temporada donde nada puede darse por sentado antes de tiempo. El primero en salir a la cancha será el campeón y gran candidato al título,
Continue ReadingGaza’s Children Can’t Wait: What Experts, Aid Workers, and Journalists Told Us About Starvation—and What Must Happen Now
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 14, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — After nearly two years of war, independent experts and frontline aid workers say Gaza is facing engineered starvation. In a national briefing, UNICEF’s warnings, on-the-ground testimonies, and legal insights converged on one urgent message: flood Gaza with
Continue ReadingTDECU and C.J. Stroud: Teaming Up to Power Houston’s Financial Future
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 14, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — When the roar of the crowd fades and the lights of NRG Stadium dim, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud knows the real game is still being played—off the field, in the homes, classrooms, and communities of Greater
Continue ReadingDemócratas de Texas dicen estar listos para poner fin al enfrentamiento por la redistribución de distritos y volver al estado
Por Arlette Saenz y Steve Contorno, CNN Los legisladores demócratas de Texas señalaron este jueves su intención de poner fin al enfrentamiento por la redistribución de distritos y regresar a Austin, lo que permitiría a los republicanos aprobar un nuevo mapa electoral respaldado por el presidente Donald Trump. En un comunicado, los demócratas de la
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Missouri finishes last in U.S. School Safety rankings for second consecutive year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With students returning to classrooms this month, Missouri once again ranked last in the nation for public school safety. A 2025 Wallethub ranking placed the Show-Me-State as 51st in the country for public school safety for the second consecutive year. This comes despite Missouri finishing 33rd in overall school quality. The school
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