JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The chief executive officer of a biotech company with ties to the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for improperly using welfare funds intended to develop a concussion drug. Court records show Jacob VanLandingham entered the plea Wednesday in federal court,
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Fires in the Pacific Northwest and Colorado Rockies are causing the smoke you saw Wednesday and will see again Thursday. That combined with ozone in the atmosphere is causing unhealthy air. If you have respiratory or lung disease it’s best to stay indoors if you can, or wear a mask if you need to be
Continue Reading AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kamala Harris is already facing a wave of Republican-backed attack ads questioning her leadership, her progressive record and what she knew about President Joe Biden’s decline. For now, however, Democrats have yet to engage in the summertime advertising fight. Overall, Trump’s team is outspending Harris’ 25-to-1 on
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Say hello to Jenny from the Regency era. Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday with an elaborate “Bridgerton”-themed party – horse-drawn carriage and all – as seen in a video posted to her Instagram page on Wednesday. The clip, backed by musical stylings inspired by the steamy Netflix series’
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Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN Español) — Hugo Chávez venció por primera vez a sus rivales el 6 de diciembre de 1998. Fue el comienzo de la era de la autodenominada Revolución Bolivariana, que desde entonces se ha impuesto en seis comicios presidenciales. Solo en abril de 2013, cuando se celebraron elecciones para elegir al sustituto del
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN) — Un mosaico del suelo de una antigua villa romana fue descubierto en el fondo del mar frente a las costas de Nápoles. Actualmente bajo el agua, el suelo de mármol estaría originalmente situado en el “protiro”, o porche decorado, de una residencia con vistas al mar, según una publicación realizada el martes
Continue Reading Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia state Superintendent Richard Woods said Wednesday that the state will pay for districts to teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies, a day after he said districts could only teach the course using local funds. In the face of blossoming outrage, the Georgia Department of Education
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Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hunter Brown had eight strikeouts in six innings to remain one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on Wednesday. Chas McCormick homered for the first time in more than a month and Jose Altuve had three hits and two RBIs
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — A Borderland chef is gaining more national recognition following his second recent appearance on the Food Network. Chef Enrique Lozano was a participant on Tuesday’s episode of the cooking show “Chopped.” Lozano was named champion in the July 23rd broadcast of the show after putting his skills to the test
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By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The National Football League (NFL), in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Procter & Gamble, proudly announces the second annual ‘NFL Latino Youth Honors.’ This prestigious program recognizes exceptional high school tackle and flag football athletes
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston is once again set to come alive with the vibrant sounds and colorful sights of the annual Mariachi Festival. In its fifth year, Performing Arts Houston and the Houston Mariachi Festival proudly present this spectacular three-day celebration
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Mark your calendars for a historic occasion on **Friday, July 26, 2024**, as we celebrate the official presentation of a groundbreaking **$50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant** from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to
Continue Reading LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year NiJaree Canady will be pitching for Texas Tech after two seasons at Stanford. Canady announced her commitment on social media Wednesday. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported that Canady will receive a name, image and likeness deal worth seven figures. “These past two years have
Continue Reading Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fires burning in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and other western states, as well as Canada, have filled the skies in regions of the western U.S. with smoke and haze, forcing some affected areas to declare air quality alerts or advisories. As of Wednesday morning, there were 79 large active
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Congressman Al Green made a significant statement on the House floor, explaining his decision to not attend Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress. In a compelling one-minute speech, Green outlined his reasoning behind
Continue Reading Karen Esquivel (CNN Español) — La campeona olímpica Yulimar Rojas y el levantador de pesas Julio Rubén Mayora son los atletas que portarán la bandera venezolana en la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos París 2024. ¿Quiénes son y cuál es su trayectoria deportiva? Aquí te contamos. Yulimar Rojas Rojas será abandera por segunda
Continue Reading By Sylvester Turner Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Former Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement about the selection of a Democratic nominee for the 18th Congressional District: “As I have said, I am taking a serious look at the 18th Congressional seat. Yet, as tributes
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bill O’Brien arrived at Boston College with a high-profile resume that included a stint as an NFL head coach, as well as work with some of college football’s biggest brand names in Penn State and Alabama. Manny Diaz was in similar position as the former Miami head coach
Continue Reading Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El expresidente y candidato republicano a la presidencia de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dijo que los cárteles tienen el control de México y que el Gobierno de ese país está “petrificado” por ellos. Durante parte de la entrevista con la cadena Fox News reproducida el martes, Trump aseguró que, de
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Justice watchdog investigation has found no evidence that politics played an improper role in a decision to propose a lighter prison sentence for Roger Stone, a close ally of former President Donald Trump. The inspector general launched the investigation after four lawyers who prosecuted Stone quit the
Continue Reading AP Basketball Writer More than 100 WNBA regular-season games will be broadcast each season through an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC that the league announced Wednesday. While the league didn’t reveal the value, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press that the WNBA would receive about
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By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Customers on social media have been furious with Chipotle for allegedly skimping on its burrito bowl portions this year. Now, the fast-casual chain’s CEO said the company is making changes. “First, there was never a directive to provide less to our customers,” CEO Brian Niccol said during
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Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge on Wednesday rejected Texas’ attempts to compel a deposition from one of the largest migrant shelters on the U.S.-Mexico border, dealing a new legal setback to a widening Republican-led investigation into migrant aid groups. The ruling by state District Judge J.R. Flores does not stop the state’s
Continue Reading Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge on Wednesday rejected Texas’ attempts to compel a deposition from one of the largest migrant shelters on the U.S.-Mexico border, dealing a new legal setback to a widening Republican-led investigation into migrant aid groups. The ruling by state District Judge J.R. Flores does not stop the state’s
Continue Reading ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed their first 17 draft picks, including first-rounder Malcolm Moore. Moore, a catcher out of Stanford, was the 30th overall pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft, which was held during the All-Star festivities hosted by the Rangers. The team announced the signings Wednesday, eight days after
Continue Reading Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Police say two more state troopers who were part of the Karen Read murder trial over the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend are now facing an internal affairs investigation. The Massachusetts State Police announced Wednesday that Detective Lt. Brian Tully and Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik are under investigation along
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County of El Paso announced it will be hosting two free community cleanup events this coming Saturday in the Lower Valley and northwestern parts of the county. The county’s public works office will be offering no-cost disposal of unwanted items, with some restrictions on passenger tires, bulk trash, and
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — There is no shortage of iconic movies that actor Keanu Reeves has blessed the world with throughout his illustrious career, but the beloved sci-fi classic “The Matrix” truly stands out from the rest. During an appearance on Monday’s episode of “The Late Show,” host Stephen Colbert mentioned a selection
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN Español) — España ya está lista para el inicio de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, donde intentará superar su desempeño de la justa olímpica de Tokio 2020, en la que el país ibérico quedó en el lugar 22 del medallero con 3 preseas de oro, 8 de plata y 6 de bronce.
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