By Alicia Vitarelli Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Youth sports can be critical to a kid’s development, growth and confidence. Sadly, right now we’re told there’s a critical need for referees, umpires and other sports officials to preside over their games. It’s a trend that officials say is impacting us
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story June 8, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — Political activist, author, and professor Dr. Cornel West has made a bold announcement by declaring his candidacy for the highest office in the nation, the President of the United States of America. Running as a third-party candidate for
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story May 30, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Texas House of Representatives has been a better place for the past 50 years because of the presence of Representative Senfronia Thompson. First elected in 1972, she has served 26 terms in the Texas House and is
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — It appears increasingly likely that the 31 NATO members will be unable to coalesce around a candidate to be the alliance’s next secretary general and Jens Stoltenberg will be asked to remain in the job for an additional year, multiple sources told CNN. Although there are
Continue ReadingBy Gwen B. Johnson Click here for updates on this story June 15, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — On the heels of recently experiencing a devastating family tragedy, MAJIC 102.1 FMs morning drive host, renowned standup comedian Rickey Smiley, recently took time away from his microphone to share sincere words of courage and inspiration after
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — A proposed rule in the City of Las Vegas could crack down on what the cannabis industry calls “fake dispensaries,” targeting stores that appear to sell cannabis but are not licensed to do so. Across the Las Vegas Valley and
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Cuando el RMS Titanic zarpó el 10 de abril de 1912, era el mayor buque de pasajeros en servicio y se le consideraba “insumergible”. Apenas cuatro días después, el viaje inaugural del Titanic se transformó en una tragedia internacional cuando el barco chocó contra un iceberg en el Atlántico Norte a
Continue ReadingBy Brian Barefield Click here for updates on this story June 15, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Texans offensive lineman Tytus Howard cherishes the moments he spent on the campus of Alabama State University (ASU) in Montgomery, Alabama. There, he honed his skills on the football field and became a first-round draft pick in
Continue ReadingBy Catherine Thorbecke, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday launched a Senate investigation into working and safety conditions at Amazon warehouses, adding to federal scrutiny on the labor practices of one of the country’s largest employers. Sanders, the chairman of the Senate committee on health, education, labor and pensions, also unveiled a website
Continue ReadingBy TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A U.S. hiker who fell to her death during a savage attack in Germany and a friend who tried to protect her had just graduated together from the University of Illinois with computer degrees. Authorities haven’t released the names of anyone involved in the June 14
Continue ReadingBy MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor’s review of voting problems in a Pennsylvania swing county where ballot paper ran out in November says there’s no evidence of criminal activity or purposeful efforts to prevent voting. The report released by Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce blames inexperienced supervisors for not
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Oklahoma has announced that former pitcher George Frazier, a World Series champion who had a nearly three-decade run as a television broadcaster, has died at age 68. The Denver Post reported he died Monday in Tulsa after a recent illness. Frazier played on College World Series teams in 1975 and 1976
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Oklahoma has announced that former pitcher George Frazier, a World Series champion who had a nearly three-decade run as a television broadcaster, has died at age 68. The Denver Post reported he died Monday in Tulsa after a recent illness. Frazier played on College World Series teams in 1975 and 1976
Continue ReadingBy MARK PRATT Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A renowned Titanic expert, a world-record holding adventurer and two members of one of Pakistan’s wealthiest families and the CEO of the company leading an expedition to the world’s most famous shipwreck are facing critical danger aboard a small submersible that went missing in the Atlantic Ocean.
Continue ReadingKELLOGG, Idaho (AP) — A northern Idaho man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary after prosecutors said he went to a neighbor’s home and shot and killed the family there, including two teens. Majorjon Kaylor, 31, of Kellogg, was arrested Sunday night shortly after the shooting in the small mining
Continue ReadingTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed running back Sony Michel. He was a member of their Super Bowl championship team. Michel rushed for 845 yards and four touchdowns while also catching 21 passes during the 2021-22 season for the Rams, who acquired him from New England in a preseason trade.
Continue ReadingBy Shawna Khalafi Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — In recognition of Father’s Day and Men’s Health Week, a Las Vegas dad is sharing his story of a life-saving organ transplant, in order to spread awareness and inspire other men to take their health seriously. “My son and my
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Gavin Williams, Cleveland’s top pitching prospect, will make his major league debut on Wednesday with a start against the Oakland Athletics. A first-round draft pick in 2021, the 23-year-old Williams has quickly risen through the Guardians organization. The club feels it’s time to see how his
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The trailer for Zendaya’s latest movie “Challengers” was released on Tuesday, with the “Euphoria” star seen fielding a love triangle – as well as a tennis world championship. From “Call Me By Your Name” director Luca Guadagnino, “Challengers” stars Zendaya as tennis prodigy turned coach Tashi Duncan. “West Side
Continue ReadingBy Christiane Cordero Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — In a Silver Lake strip mall off of Sunset Boulevard sits a piece of Los Angeles history. “People who have literally grabbed me by the shoulders and with tears in their eyes, thanked me,” said The Ruby Fruit’s co-owner Emily Bielagus.
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