By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had prostate cancer surgery and was later hospitalized in intensive care due to complications from that operation without President Joe Biden, Cabinet members or even his deputy knowing. That revelation has put an intense spotlight on what staff knew
Continue ReadingCONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Lawyers for a man wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 44 years say he’s reached a $25 million combined settlement with a central North Carolina city and the state of North Carolina. The settlement was announced Tuesday by attorneys for Ronnie Long and the city of Concord. It will end a wrongful
Continue ReadingBy Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story January 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a vibrant declaration, Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole has honored the spirit of MLK Day, symbolizing this annual observance as a beacon for new beginnings in Pearland’s dynamic community. The proclamation comes amidst Pearland’s remarkable growth, heralding a
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story January 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine dives into the rich legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in shaping the world of sports. In the heart of our nation’s intricate history, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand as monumental
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KOENIG and TOM KRISHER AP Business Writers The extended grounding of some Boeing 737 Max jetliners is adding to pressure on Boeing and the subcontractor that made the fuselage and installed a panel that blew out leaving a gaping hole in an Alaska Airlines plane last week. Investigators know the sequence of events
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story January 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a city renowned for its dynamic spirit and resilience, Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins have set the tone for their term by initiating a strategic partnership aimed at tackling Houston’s fiscal challenges. The
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story January 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Poised to redefine the Midtown dining scene, James Harden’s celebrated restaurant, Thirteen, is gearing up for a grand February comeback, following a comprehensive three-month renovation. This Midtown gem, initially gracing Houston’s culinary stage in March 2021, briefly
Continue ReadingBy BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers’ accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. The social media giant based in Menlo Park, California, said in a blog post that while it already aims not to
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story January 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Join us for the spectacular Cookie Mega Drops event, an annual tradition that not only satisfies sweet tooths across Houston but also showcases the spirit of young entrepreneurship. Get ready to experience the hustle and bustle of
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Barry Keoghan has a story to tell about a scary flesh-eating bacteria that nearly cost the “Saltburn” actor his arm. Keoghan spoke about his battle with necrotizing fasciitis – a rare bacterial infection that eats away at the skin, muscles, nerves, fat and blood vessels around an infected wound
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story January 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Houston AutoBoative Show is set for a thrilling return to the NRG Center from January 24-28, 2024, celebrating the synergy of automotive excellence and nautical adventure for its third consecutive year. This fusion event offers an
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is a community that comes together in support of worthy causes, and this year’s Thanksgiving morning race was a perfect example as Cascade Relays Foundation and FootZone raised $34,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. Continuing the cherished tradition, families and friends from across Central Oregon gathered in
Continue ReadingBy EMILIO LUGO Associated Press JONACAPA, Hidalgo (AP) — Authorities in central Mexico say they found the bodies of nine men in vehicles near a fuel pipeline. The circumstances around the deaths remain under investigation, but there are indications that fuel theft may have been involved. Mexico faces a problem with gangs that steal gasoline,
Continue ReadingBy Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Kia unveiled a series of highly customizable electric van concepts at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show Tuesday, becoming just the latest automaker to enter that hotly competitive market. Electric vans have become big business as Americans have gotten used to getting more things delivered and automakers and their corporate-fleet
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community heat pump rebate and grant program aims to increase access to energy efficient heat pumps in order to provide energy savings to Central Oregon households by providing funds to offset expenses toward new heat pumps. The program is available to owner-occupied households in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties, and
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — As she fought back tears, CNN anchor Sara Sidner revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world. “Just take a second to recall the names of eight women who you love and know in your life. Just eight. Count them on your fingers. Statistically, one of them will get or
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un prometedor jugador del equipo juvenil del equipo de fútbol inglés Grimsby Town falleció a los 16 años después de que el coche en el que viajaba se estrellara contra un canal. El club describió su muerte como una “pérdida desgarradora”. “Cameron Walsh era una parte integral de la academia GTFC”,
Continue ReadingBy KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday that a post sent from the agency’s account on the social platform X announcing the approval of a long-awaited bitcoin exchange-traded fund was “unauthorized,” and that the agency’s account was hacked. The price of bitcoin briefly spiked more
Continue ReadingBy TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Chinese military officers have resumed talks that were frozen after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in 2022. It’s a development U.S. officials have said is key to keeping the growing competition between the two great powers from turning into direct conflict. The agreement
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — United States and Chinese officials met Monday and Tuesday at the Pentagon to discuss relations between the two countries, the Pentagon announced in a news release on Tuesday, including military-to-military communication and the “importance of operational safety across the Indo-Pacific region.” The talks, between the US Deputy Assistant Secretary
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