Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law. That law effectively ended the ability of most public employees to bargain for wage increases and other issues and forced them to
Continue Reading AP Technology Writer Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting off a big legal project that an incoming Trump administration must take up or abandon. The FTC is investigating Microsoft’s cloud computing business and related product lines such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, according to
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has released the name of a pedestrian killed in late November on Mesa St. According to the release sent Monday, 34-year-old Ray James Robert was struck while crossing N. Mesa near Paragon Ln. on the afternoon of Nov. 22 by 47-year-old Maria Leonor Cardoza in
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By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s the comeback story no one asked for — the resurrection of a brand so toxic it remains synonymous with corporate fraud more than two decades after it collapsed in bankruptcy. That’s right, folks: Enron is back. But only kind of. TL;DR: A company that makes T-shirts
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By Devon M. Sayers, CNN (CNN) — The South Carolina driver who killed a bride and seriously injured the groom as they departed their wedding reception pleaded guilty in court on Monday and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Just as her trial was set to begin, Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to one
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La nevada continúa en los Grandes Lagos después de que cayeran más de 1,5 metros de nieve durante el fin de semana festivo, lo que colapsó los desplazamientos, dejó a los automovilistas varados y cubrió las viviendas de nieve. Se espera una breve pausa antes de que caigan varios centímetros más de
Continue Reading AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks but that evidence of persistent inflation before then could cause him to change that view. Speaking at George Washington University, Christopher Waller, a key member
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By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — HOUSTON, Texas (November 27, 2024) – Every parent dreams of a healthy start for their little one, but for many families, premature birth is an unexpected challenge that brings with it uncertainty and resilience. In a touching
Continue Reading Andrea Gomez (CNN Español) — El fiscal de la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI), Karim Khan, pidió este lunes al Gobierno del presidente Nicolás Maduro liberar a menores y civiles detenidos en Venezuela “por motivos políticos”. “Después de las elecciones de este año, insistí en mis comunicaciones con Venezuela y en declaraciones públicas sobre la necesidad
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By Haley Britzky, CNN Washington (CNN) — The surprise offensive on Aleppo by Syrian rebel groups has left the US in the difficult position of not fully supporting either side while also maintaining a force posture of nearly 1,000 troops in Syria as part of the ongoing mission to fight ISIS. Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder,
Continue Reading Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The FBI says it is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the return of a northern Maine teenager whose disappearance earlier in the fall has attracted international attention. Fourteen-year-old Stefanie Damron of New Sweden, Maine, was reported missing by her family on Sept. 24,
Continue Reading Andrea Gomez (CNN) — Los legisladores franceses dijeron que presentaron una moción de censura contra el primer ministro Michel Barnier el lunes, preparando el terreno para una votación que podría ver a la ultraderecha derrocar a su gobierno en cuestión de días. La moción fue presentada después de que Barnier intentara aprobar parte del presupuesto
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office for a second term there will be “HELL TO PAY.” “Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the
Continue Reading Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The creator of the widely debunked film “2000 Mules” has issued a statement saying “inaccurate information” was provided to him about ballot box surveillance videos featured in the film. He also apologized to a Georgia man seen in one of those videos and falsely accused of ballot fraud during the
Continue Reading CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference fined four of its schools on Monday for scuffles that broke out during rivalry week in college football, which had a rash of fights between players who attempted to plant flags and other team symbols on their rivals’ fields. North Carolina and N.C. State were fined for
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AP Sports Writer High school football recruits get a chance to finalize their college decisions a couple of weeks sooner than usual this year. Some coaches wouldn’t mind see the recruiting calendar moved up a few months earlier than that. Football’s early signing period begins Wednesday and runs through Friday, enabling seniors to get things
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By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Distribution of Raw Farm raw milk products has been suspended after bird flu virus was found in milk samples, the California Department of Food and Agriculture said. “All Raw Farm operations are currently under quarantine, from herds to bottled product, which means that all raw milk product distribution is
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose U.S. tariffs on its immediate neighbors appear to have created a split between Canada and Mexico, after Canadian officials said problems with the two countries’ borders were not comparable. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected those comments made following a meeting between Trump and Prime
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Intimacy—it’s that magical connection that binds us together, a dance of trust, shared laughter, and heartfelt conversations. But in a world hyper-focused on sex as the ultimate expression of closeness, many forget that intimacy doesn’t need a
Continue Reading AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Artificial intelligence is changing the way industries do business. But executives in the pharmaceutical industry are still waiting to see whether AI can tackle their biggest challenge: finding faster, cheaper ways to develop new drugs. Despite billions poured into research and development, new medicines still typically take a decade
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The clock is ticking, and it’s time for Harris County residents to step up and make their voices heard! Early voting for the much-anticipated December 14 Joint Runoff Election kicks off Monday, December 2, and runs through
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso woman has now been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding the Medicaid and Medicare systems for more than $1.7 million dollars. According to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, 59 year-old Edelmira Marquez engaged in fraudulent billing practices as
Continue Reading Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A program that provides federal funds to groups in Detroit working to cut down the numbers of homicides and shootings is showing reductions of 83%, 73% and 61% in some of the city’s most violent areas. The city says the numbers come as Detroit is on pace to continue setting
Continue Reading AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Golden Globes are raising a glass to former “Cheers” star Ted Danson by naming him the Carol Burnett Award honoree for 2025. Danson, a three-time Globes winner, has been a fixture on TV since he broke out as Boston bartender Sam Malone on NBC’s comedy “Cheers.” His
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CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — NFL legend Randy Moss says he is “battling” a health issue and called for his fans to send him “prayers.” The former wide receiver, who now works as a pundit, posted two videos on Instagram Sunday to explain why he’s been wearing tinted sunglasses during his television appearances
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, a hearing was held to discuss allegations of improperly filing orders of certification and transfer in 59 migrant riot cases. Hundreds of migrants were arrested and accused of cutting razor wire and rushing Texas National Guard members in March and April of this year. A judge dismissed the cases,
Continue Reading Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political reckoning poised to topple his fragile government and send shockwaves across the eurozone. Barnier on Monday invoked a rarely used constitutional mechanism to push through the contentious 2025 budget without parliamentary approval, arguing it was
Continue Reading By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — US Capitol Police arrested a Democratic staffer on Monday morning after he entered a House office building with four ammunition magazines and 11 rounds of ammunition, according to a statement provided to CNN. The staffer, Michael Hopkins, told the officers that he forgot the ammunition was in the bag,
Continue Reading HONOLULU (AP) — Authorities say a Hawaii crime boss who was convicted of racketeering charges last summer has died in prison. The Bureau of Prisons said in a news release Monday that 50-year-old Michael Miske was found unresponsive Sunday morning at the Federal Detention Center Honolulu and that life-saving efforts failed to save him. His
Continue Reading Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden’s pardoning of his son for federal crimes after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who disregarded the law. The president pardoned Hunter Biden late Sunday evening, reversing his previous pledges
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