Lawsuit puts Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Jay-Z’s decades-long friendship in the spotlight
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The chorus to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ song “Do You Like It… Do You Want It,” which also features…
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Russian authorities arrest dual Russian German citizen on sabotage accusations
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top domestic security agency says it has arrested a dual Russian German citizen accused of planning to blow up railway…
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Doctors say Brazil’s Lula is recovering after surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage
SAO PAULO (AP) — Doctors say Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in an intensive care unit after undergoing surgery due to…
Continue Reading Frieder Reimold, journalist who wrote AP’s iconic ‘East Germany opens borders’ bulletin, dies at 80
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Frieder Reimold, the former Berlin bureau chief of The Associated Press German-language service who wrote the iconic…
Continue Reading Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country.…
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Arrestan a una mujer con 10 kilos de metanfetamina envueltos como regalo de Navidad en un aeropuerto de Nueva Zelandia
Lilit Marcus Una mujer canadiense fue arrestada por presuntamente intentar contrabandear drogas a Nueva Zelandia, disfrazándolas como regalos de…
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Biden administration races to secure a ceasefire in Gaza with Trump’s backing
By Alex Marquardt, MJ Lee, Jennifer Hansler and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The Biden White House is working increasingly closely with…
Continue Reading China’s maritime movements around Taiwan are largest in decades, Taipei says
By Wayne Chang, Simone McCarthy and Nectar Gan, CNN Taipei/Hong Kong (CNN) — China has fielded its largest regional maritime deployment in…
Continue Reading Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand plans to outlaw greyhound racing because too many dogs are hurt or killed, the…
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An autistic teen’s parents say Character.AI said it was OK to kill them. They’re suing to take down the app
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Two families have sued artificial intelligence chatbot company Character.AI, accusing it of providing…
Continue Reading Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Renowned poet, activist, author and professor Nikki Giovanni has died. She was 81. “The acclaimed poet, Black…
Continue Reading Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but it’s unclear whether it’s a formal military…
Continue Reading Netanyahu’s trial for alleged corruption centers on these three cases
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will testify in court for the first time, facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three…
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Micah Parsons aches after botched blocked punt costs Cowboys in loss to Bengals
AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Micah Parsons rocked back and forth on the bench in agony after Cincinnati’s winning touchdown…
Continue Reading Israel’s Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to knock down the corruption charges against him as…
Continue Reading CNN goes inside Syria’s ‘slaughterhouse’ prison as desperate families look for missing loved ones
By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Jessie Yeung, CNN Saydnaya, Syria (CNN) — As Syrians rejoiced across the country this week, many began the…
Continue Reading Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
Associated Press ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while being led into…
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From HCC to Stanford: Avey Etaghene’s Bold Journey to Empower the World Through AI
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — For many, the…
Continue Reading Get Ready to Spark Joy: Emancipation Park Conservancy’s Annual HEB Holiday in the Tre Celebration
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, mark…
Continue Reading US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and…
Continue Reading Children’s Museum Houston Receives $2.5M Grant for Character Development Initiative
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Children’s…
Continue Reading Jay-Z Strongly Denies ‘Heinous’ Rape Allegations, Slams Attorney Tony Buzbee’s Legal Tactics
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the latest…
Continue Reading H-E-B’s Feast of Sharing: A Celebration of Community and Giving Back
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — This Saturday,…
Continue Reading Idaho’s strict abortion ban faces scrutiny in federal appeals court hearing
Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A federal appeals court is scrutinizing the impact of Idaho’s strict abortion ban on emergency medical…
Continue Reading Je’Caryous Johnson: Breathing New Life Into Jason’s Lyric with a Star-Studded Theatrical Spectacle
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, Texas…
Continue Reading Nike Swooshes to the Top: A Fashion Champion for All Generations
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — When it comes to…
Continue Reading Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion in dispute over bankruptcy auction
Associated Press A federal judge on Tuesday night rejected the auction sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet, criticizing…
Continue Reading Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion in dispute over bankruptcy auction
Associated Press A federal judge on Tuesday night rejected the auction sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet, criticizing…
Continue Reading Houston’s Kinder’s Texas Bowl to Feature Epic Showdown Between LSU and Baylor This New Year’s Eve
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston is set to…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street slips to a rare back-to-back loss
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted lower Tuesday in the runup to the highlight of the week for the market, the latest…
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