Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, giving her union firepower for the likely contest this November against Republican Donald Trump. UAW President Shawn Fain says the union’s “job” in this year’s election is to defeat Trump. The union has more than a million active
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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 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 Reading Associated 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
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By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2024 “Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for
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By 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 Reading By 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
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Update (December 10, 2024): Officers found and arrested Crawford on November 25, 2024. He was sentenced to 24 years today. Courtesy: Third Judicial District Attorney Several of Crawford’s family members spoke and pleaded with the judge for leniency. Prosecutors argued that Crawford’s criminal history and flight from his trial “indicated his absence of remorse and
Continue Reading By 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 Reading By 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 Reading By 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 Reading AP 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 Reading Associated 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 Reading By 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 Reading By 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 &
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 31, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a remarkable display of community spirit and commitment to education, the Houston Texans and Xfinity hosted a Digital Literacy Workshop for families at the Jim & Barbara Morefield Boys & Girls Club. The event, held on
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By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Two suits, two women, one message: “Hotties for Harris.” At least that was the phrase scrawled across banners at Kamala Harris’ campaign rally in Atlanta Tuesday night. The event — part of Harris’s bid to secure the Democratic presidential nomination — was headlined with a performance from rapper Megan
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Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan software developer was arrested and charged Tuesday with damaging the license plates on two SUVs that belonged to a Secret Service detail assigned to protect Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter. The man who was arrested, Harry Heymann, appeared to be a supporter of a small group of
Continue Reading WKBW, TIFFANY FLOYD, CNN By Pheben Kassahun Click here for updates on this story GETZVILLE, New York (WKBW) — A Sanborn mother recently experienced something she never thought would happen, finding blood on her order from Burger King. The incident occurred at the Burger King location at Millersport Highway in Getzville. Tiffany Floyd posted a
Continue Reading By Pheben Kassahun Click here for updates on this story GETZVILLE, New York (WKBW) — A Sanborn mother recently experienced something she never thought would happen, finding blood on her order from Burger King. The incident occurred at the Burger King location at Millersport Highway in Getzville. Tiffany Floyd posted a TikTok video of the
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — We met Simone Biles on the mat, Sha’Carri Richardson on the track and Katie Ledecky in the pool. Their achievements are so groundbreaking that they’ve become household names. But there are thousands of Olympians in Paris for the Summer Games, and most of them entered the Games relatively unknown
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Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, presentó este miércoles un recurso contencioso electoral ante la Sala Electoral del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia para que haga un peritaje y certifique los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales del domingo. Maduro, quien según el Consejo Nacional Electoral obtuvo el triunfo con el 51,2%
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN Place de la Concorde, Paris (CNN) — Triumph and tragedy are everywhere you look at the Olympics, and the men’s BMX park final on Wednesday had a surfeit of both. For tragedy, see how the pre-competition favorites – Australia’s defending champion Logan Martin and France’s home favorite Anthony Jeanjean – were
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Pasoan Gilbert Serna’s life was forever marked by the Aug. 3rd, 2019 mass shooting inside the Cielo Vista Walmart. The deadly attack claimed the lives of 23 people. Thousands of customers were inside the store when the gunman opened fire. Many scrambled to find emergency exits, but Serna chose to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A historic apartment building in the former Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center master plan area has been renovated and reopened for rent. The Retreat at Union Plaza is the rebranded name of the building at 315 W. Overland Street, a block south of the convention center in downtown El
Continue Reading By Madison Moore Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — Eight Wisconsin veterans had the opportunity of a lifetime Tuesday; to fly high over Waukesha County. Dream Flights, a national nonprofit organization returned to the Waukesha County Airport this year to gift veterans a 20-minute ride in a WWII open-air biplane.
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A man was electrocuted in Juarez during Tuesday’s rainstorms. The City of Juárez confirmed this morning that a local man was electrocuted after stepping in a water puddle while walking barefoot outside of a home. Local authorities confirmed the Juárez Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a possible electrocution.
Continue Reading By Brittany Hope Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KCRA) — Don’t tell Jim Wilkes that he can’t do something. Odds are, he’ll prove you wrong. The Folsom long-distance cyclist is an above-the-knee amputee. A knee injury was misdiagnosed, leading to a series of surgeries that spanned decades. After his amputation
Continue Reading By Riley Conlon Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — A former University of Alabama student charged with rape and other sex crimes has been denied bond on the grounds that the safety of his alleged victim could not be reasonably assured if he were released. On Monday, the Tuscaloosa County
Continue Reading BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana authorities say a 6-month-old baby died after being left in a hot car by a parent who forgot the child was in the back seat. Sheriff’s deputies in Baton Rouge told news outlets that a parent of the child left home Tuesday morning intending to take baby to daycare
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