Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Estados Unidos reconoció formalmente al líder opositor venezolano Edmundo González como presidente electo del país tras las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio, anunció este martes en X el secretario de Estado, Antony Blinken. “El pueblo venezolano habló rotundamente el 28 de julio e hizo presidente electo a Edmundo González. La
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By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 13, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston’s own Beyoncé is now officially Ivy League material! Yale University will soon introduce a course focused on the iconic superstar, further cementing her status as one of the most culturally significant artists of our time. With
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is interviewing candidates for the role of FBI director in the clearest indication yet that the incoming administration is looking to replace Christopher Wray in the position. That’s according to incoming Vice President JD Vance. In a social media post that was later deleted, Vance defended his
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By Stefano Pozzebon and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday on X. “The Venezuelan people spoke resoundingly on July 28 and made Edmundo Gonzalez the president-elect. Democracy
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CNN By Kristen Holmes, Kaitlan Collins and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump announced Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as his pick for secretary of the Department of Commerce on Tuesday, selecting his transition co-chair for a key role in an administration that the president-elect has promised will enact sweeping tariffs. “He will lead
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Boston coach Jim Montgomery, who led the Bruins to the greatest regular season in NHL history but never got them past the second round of the playoffs, was fired Tuesday, a day after the below-.500 team lost to last-place Columbus to extend its losing streak to three games. “Jim
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — When it comes to making Houston proud, no one does it quite like Beyoncé. This Christmas Day, our hometown superstar will deliver a once-in-a-lifetime performance during the halftime show of the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 17-year-old teen died in a crash early Monday morning. El Paso Police identify Saul Adrian Bustillos as the driver who died. Bustillo’s passengers, 19-year-old Lorena Bustillos, 20-year-old Aldo Bustillos, and 16-year-old Uriel Santos Ramirez, were all injured in the collision. Cars drive through puddles of rainwater on Alameda Avenue.
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional panel has recommended that the U.S. toughen its trade relationship with Beijing. That would roll back a nearly 25-year-old decision that helped bring about China’s rapid economic growth but that many in Washington now see as hurting U.S. interests. In its annual report to Congress released on Tuesday,
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a city where diversity reigns and democracy thrives, Harris County voters delivered another powerful chapter in their electoral legacy on November 5. The Harris County Clerk’s Office, led by the ever-committed Teneshia Hudspeth, unveiled the official
Continue Reading Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has promised to provide more hospital beds for mentally ill criminal defendants. The deal was struck to settle a federal lawsuit filed because defendants were waiting months to be evaluated to determine if they were fit to stand trial. State officials made the agreement with representatives of five
Continue Reading Andrea Gomez (CNN Español) — El Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico (DSPR) informó el domingo que el número de casos positivos de dengue confirmados en la isla en lo que va de 2024 es de 4.798, un aumento significativo de más del triple con respecto a 2023, cuando se registraron 1.242. En un comunicado
Continue Reading Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man has come forward to tell his story about being sexually abused by a priest when he was a child. Duane Gray spoke to reporters during a video conference Tuesday in the hopes it might help him and other clergy abuse victims heal. He disclosed that he
Continue Reading AP White House Correspondent WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In the two weeks since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump has been setting records with the pace of appointments for his incoming administration. But speed shouldn’t necessarily be confused with organization. Trump has pumped out more than two dozen appointments and nominations, including 16 Cabinet-level
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a city where innovation meets compassion, Harris Health took center stage on National Injury Prevention Day, November 18, 2024. The event, held at the iconic Ben Taub Hospital, was more than just an observance—it was a
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support Tuesday for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected to Congress — from using women’s restrooms in the Capitol once she’s sworn into office next year. “We’re not going to have men in women’s bathrooms,”
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As the United States grapples with the ever-evolving political landscape, the Ethnic Media Services panel, “Insights on 2024 Elections—Who Voted, Why, and What Results Could Mean,” offers a beacon of understanding. This national Zoom briefing brought together
Continue Reading By Tamar Michaelis Israel’s military has issued 1,126 arrest warrants for ultra-Orthodox conscripts who have not responded to drafting orders, in a move likely to fuel discontent over a controversial decision to remove their decades-long exemption from service. Brig. Gen. Shay Tayeb announced the arrest warrants to a parliamentary committee Tuesday, saying that conscripts who
Continue Reading Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The recount underway in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race marks the end of a chaotic post-election period that has become the latest example of how disputed election rules can expose weak points in a core function of American democracy. The ballot-counting process in the race has become a spectacle of
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Hyundai has done it again! In a bold move that electrifies the automotive industry, the highly anticipated IONIQ 9—a revolutionary three-row, all-electric SUV—has already claimed a spotlight as one of Newsweek’s “America’s Most Anticipated New Vehicles for
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Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ education board on Tuesday advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for schools to incorporate in kindergarten through fifth grades, one of the latest Republican-led efforts in the U.S. to incorporate more religious teaching into classrooms. The vote moves the Texas State Board of
Continue Reading By Tami Luhby, Kate Sullivan and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump has picked Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a key federal agency that oversees health insurance coverage for more than 150 million Americans. “I have known Dr. Oz for many years,
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr.Hyundai IONIQ 9: Redefining the Future of Family-Friendly EVs Click here for updates on this story November 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Hyundai has done it again! In a bold move that electrifies the automotive industry, the highly anticipated IONIQ 9—a revolutionary three-row, all-electric SUV—has already claimed a spotlight as one
Continue Reading By Jason Rantala Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minneapolis man is wondering how thieves stole his car from inside his apartment garage while he had the key. Andy, who works at WCCO, says he left his Volkswagen Taos inside his Stevens Square apartment on Saturday night before going out
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary. Trump made the announcement Tuesday on his social media platform, Truth Social. Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump’s transition operation helping to find the team that
Continue Reading Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eagle lovers around the world who were crushed when the nest of a Minnesota pair and their chick collapsed on live video last year will get a when a new eagle camera goes live this week. The camera starts live-streaming Thursday and is operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural
Continue Reading By Tim Fang Click here for updates on this story SONOMA COUNTY, California (KPIX) — At least one person has died after a boat capsized near Bodega Bay in Sonoma County Monday afternoon, authorities said. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office told CBS News Bay Area that they were called to the ocean near Salmon Creek
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — When it comes to protecting your wallet and your peace of mind, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee isn’t playing around. The recently launched “Stay Scam Free in Harris County” initiative is a bold declaration against scams
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, a three-time All-Star who spent 11 years in the NBA, has died. He was 81. The Bulls say Love died Monday after a long battle with cancer. He averaged 21.3 points and 6.8 rebounds during his nine seasons with the team. The team said Love’s impact
Continue Reading Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The U.S. government recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the “president-elect” of the South American country on Tuesday, months after President Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won the July election. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recognized González in a post on X in which he also demanded
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