Ballotpedia reports that there are eight Democratic-held U.S. House districts up for election in 2024 that Donald Trump (R) won in the 2020 presidential election.
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Numerade analyzed data from the OECD to see how the U.S. compares with the rest of the world in its academic performance.
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LawnStarter ranked the U.S. cities that are setting the gold standard for quality of life in 2024.
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The Marshall Project reports on where Vice President Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor, stands on important criminal justice issues.
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Sqore compiled a list featuring the most disappointing season for every NFL team in the 21st century using data from Pro Football Reference.
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DERIDDER, La. (AP) — A woman who abruptly resigned her mayoral seat in a small southwest Louisiana city a week ago is now facing a rape charge involving a minor. Louisiana State Police arrested 42-year-old Misty Clanton Roberts on Thursday on charges of third-degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. New outlets
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By Gabriela Vidal Click here for updates on this story LYONS, Colorado (KCNC) — It has been a grueling three days for firefighters in Colorado like Caleb Landry, who came all the way up to the Lyons area from Sedalia to help tackle the ongoing Stone Canyon Fire in Boulder County. “You hate to see
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By Angela Dewan and Angela Fritz, CNN (CNN) — A vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents that influences weather across the world could collapse as soon as the late 2030s, scientists have suggested in a new study — a planetary-scale disaster that would transform weather and climate. Several studies in recent years have suggested the
Continue Reading By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — Staff at the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center had to act quickly on Tuesday when the Stone Canyon Fire grew closer to the facility. Staff saw the flames rising over a ridge behind the center and activated an emergency evacuation plan. Nearly 600
Continue Reading KCNC By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — Staff at the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center had to act quickly on Tuesday when the Stone Canyon Fire grew closer to the facility. Staff saw the flames rising over a ridge behind the center and activated an emergency evacuation plan. Nearly
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is committed to sharing with social media companies information that it picks up about efforts by foreign governments to influence this year’s elections. That’s according to a speech given Friday by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco to a lawyers’ conference. Monaco said that though it’s ultimately up
Continue Reading MILWAUKEE (AP) — The death of a Black man who was pinned to the ground by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel has been ruled a homicide. An autopsy released by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office on Friday concludes that D’Vontaye Mitchell suffocated June 30 while being restrained. The report also says the 43-year-old
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a significant development for Houston’s public safety, Mayor John Whitmire has selected former Texas Ranger J. Noe Diaz as the new Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department (HPD). Diaz, who currently serves as the Police
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In an open letter to Houstonians, Mayor John Whitmire acknowledges the city’s resilience and unity, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Despite thorough preparations, the storm exposed critical weaknesses in Houston’s infrastructure and emergency readiness, attributed to
Continue Reading Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Drexel University plans to review discrimination complaints received in recent years and will improve how it handles them under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education. The voluntary resolution announced Friday calls for the school to review complaints and reports of such incidents during the past two academic
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a significant development for Houston’s public safety, Mayor John Whitmire has selected former Texas Ranger J. Noe Diaz as the new Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department (HPD). Diaz, who currently serves as the Police
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a tragic turn of events, Christopher George Edwards, a 53-year-old Houston resident, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Tamarah Derry, and the wounding of her adult daughter in
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a landmark ruling, the third and final defendant involved in the tragic death of 71-year-old Martha Medina has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. The heart-wrenching incident, which occurred during a brazen daytime purse snatching outside
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a momentous event for American politics, Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured the support of the majority of Democratic National Convention delegates, positioning her as the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States. This
Continue Reading Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The statement that upended Venezuela came 24 hours after polls closed in the presidential election. With the reassuring tone of someone who has consistently been considered an underdog, opposition powerhouse Maria Corina Machado announced that her coalition had gathered more than two-thirds of vote tally sheets from polling centers
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Congressman Al Green invites the public to a meeting and prayer vigil to bring world peace. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article,
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden is set to be sentenced on felony firearms charges in November. Under an order signed by a judge on Friday, the president’s son could face up to 25 years in prison at sentencing set for Nov. 13, but as a first-time offender he is likely to get far
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By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — Hunter Biden is set to be sentenced on his gun crime convictions days after the 2024 election. Federal Judge Maryellen Noreika has scheduled the sentencing proceeding in Delaware’s federal court for November 13, according to an order from the court on Friday. Election Day is November 5. The timing
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Antitrust tensions are heating up in the chipmaking industry. Rivals have accused Wall Street darling Nvidia of abusing its market dominance in selling chips that power artificial intelligence — and the U.S. Justice Department is now investigating these complaints. That’s according to technology news site The Information. The news outlet cited
Continue Reading By Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — Russia was preparing to deliver missiles and other military equipment to the Houthi rebels in Yemen late last month but pulled back at the last minute amid a flurry of behind-the-scenes efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia to stop it, multiple sources familiar with the
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The Dutch Olympian who was convicted in 2016 of raping a girl in England advanced to the knockout round of the beach volleyball tournament, even with a loss in the final match of pool play. Steven van de Velde and his partner, Matthew Immers, will play in the round-of
Continue Reading By Hunter Sowards, Photojournalist: Daniel Arellano Click here for updates on this story BUTTE COUNTY, California (KPIX) — The Park Fire was the second time in six years the Baker family had driven away from their dream home with a dark plume of smoke from a wildfire hanging overhead. It’s also the second time in
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By George Ramsay, CNN Paris (CNN) — Chase Budinger is used to playing in packed stadiums, but never like this. The former basketball player, who spent seven years in the NBA with four different teams, now finds himself in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, competing at the Olympics in a different sport entirely. Budinger
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urielblanco (CNN Español) — La Leagues Cup 2024 arrancó el viernes 26 de julio y el Inter Miami llega como el actual campeón de la competición. Así como en 2023 —año en que el Inter Miami se coronó contra Nashville—, la edición 2024 de la League Cup también constará de 47 equipos: 29 de la
Continue Reading AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Cardi B is seeking primary custody of her children with rapper Offset, including a baby on the way, court records in the couple’s divorce show. The Grammy-winning hip-hop superstar is also seeking child support from Offset, known for his successful solo career and role in the trap group
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