By Jo-Carolyn Goode and Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 30, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a media landscape frequently marred by misinformation, Fani Taifa Willis stands as a formidable pillar of justice and ethical governance. Embodied in her name, which translates to “prosperous people” in Swahili, Willis has
Continue ReadingBy Pamela Brown, Curt Devine and Allison Gordon, CNN (CNN) — Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are demanding that the White House explain what motivated a recent push for federal employees to work more in-person. In a letter sent Thursday and obtained by CNN, Chairman James Comer, Rep. Pete Sessions, the chair of a
Continue ReadingCNN By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A New York state appellate court judge has put the civil fraud trial involving the New York attorney general’s office and former President Donald Trump on temporary hold, raising questions about whether the trial will begin next month as planned, according to three people familiar with the court
Continue ReadingWEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man convicted this month of fatally stabbing his girlfriend escaped from a suburban Philadelphia prison and prosecutors say he’s also wanted in his native Brazil in a separate slaying. Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan says that 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante is also wanted in a 2017 slaying
Continue ReadingBy Devon M. Sayers and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A detainee was killed and four other inmates injured in a mass stabbing at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, according to the Fulton County Sheriff. The situation was “under control” by Thursday afternoon and an investigation is ongoing, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Natalie
Continue ReadingBy DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouthwatering ads can cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits. Burger King is the latest company in the crosshairs.
Continue ReadingMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s attorney general argued in a court filing that the state has the authority to bring conspiracy charges against groups who help women travel out of the state for an abortion. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office made the assertion in a Monday motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by an
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked a new Texas law that drag show artists fear will be used to shut them down or put them in jail. The law, approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature, would expand the legal definition in the Texas criminal code of
Continue ReadingBy LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Albanian government says the country’s first post-communist prime minister is in hospital fighting for his life. Fatos Nano founded Albania’s Socialist Party in 1991 and served three terms as prime minister. Nano, who’s 70 years old, is in intensive care in a hospital in the
Continue ReadingBy Ariana Jaso Click here for updates on this story CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, California (KSBW) — As the sun goes down, the sound of bagpipes echoes in the air at Carmel Beach. With what originally began as a way to bring joy during a vulnerable time for people during the COVID-19 pandemic, Greg Freeman has made playing
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By Nijzel Dotson Click here for updates on this story PLACER COUNTY, California (KCRA) — The Placer County Superior Court received a letter of opposition from the county’s Board of Supervisors regarding the pending release of a sexually violent predator into a transient placement. A release from the county said the board approved the opposition
Continue ReadingBy Lee Anne Denyer Click here for updates on this story CARMICHAEL, California (KCRA) — A student found a drawing of a swastika in a bathroom stall at Del Dayo Elementary School in Carmichael on Wednesday, according to the San Juan Unified School District. A spokesperson for the district said the student reported it at
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — US service members deployed on the Afghanistan withdrawal mission will receive the Presidential Unit Citation, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Thursday, the two-year anniversary of the withdrawal. “In recognition of teams that operated and excelled under these difficult and dangerous conditions, I am proud to announce the approval of
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — La futbolista española Aitana Bonmatí, compañera de selección de Jennifer Hermoso, se refirió a la polémica sobre el beso no consensuado de Luis Rubiales, luego de ganar el premio a la mejor jugadora del año de la UEFA en entrega anual de galardones de la liga y el sorteo de la Champions
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By Alexandria Williams Click here for updates on this story EDMOND, Oklahoma (KOCO) — The University of Central Oklahoma student with disabilities went viral on TikTok after sharing her challenges and frustrations when moving around campus. Now, she’s advocating on behalf of other students with disabilities. Gailina Grissom, a senior at UCO, said she was
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An area of low pressure will be migrating through Oregon from north to south today and Friday, resulting in some much-needed rainfall. The rain that will fall is expected to be showery, meaning the bulk of the rain is likely to be absorbed by the ground and not “run off” quickly. Even if it does
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Appearing at a press conference during the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, “Ferrari” star Adam Driver name-checked streaming giants Amazon and Netflix as the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes in Hollywood continue. “Why is it that a smaller distribution company like Neon and STX International (distributors for “Ferrari”) can meet
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev, Matias Grez, David Close and Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — Spain star Aitana Bonmatí used her UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award speech to call out “abuses of power” following a top official’s unwanted kiss, as FIFA’s chief said the team’s World Cup-winning celebrations had been “spoiled” by the controversy. Spain’s
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has granted a request by a teachers union in Texas’ largest school district to temporarily block a new system to evaluate educators that is being implemented following a state takeover. The order comes days after the Houston school district began its first school year
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette and Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — The Texas Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed efforts to temporarily block the state’s near-total ban on gender-affirming care for minors, clearing the way for the measure to take effect Friday. The law, known as Senate Bill 14, prohibits most minors from receiving treatment common for gender
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