TikTok is getting a new head of global trust and safety
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — TikTok’s global trust and safety unit is getting a new leader, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Cormac…
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West Virginia Senate OKs bill requiring schools to show anti-abortion group fetal development video
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Republican-led Senate has greenlit a bill that would make a video on…
Continue ReadingHere’s why a SCOTUS ruling on social media rules matters to so many people
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Uber. Venmo. Etsy. These are just some of the widely used online platforms that US Supreme Court justices said this…
Continue Reading‘I was dying inside’: How a Morgan State professor forgave his brother’s killer and formed powerful, healing friendship
By Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — For Morgan State University professor…
Continue ReadingIran has reduced stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, says nuclear watchdog
By Adam Pourahmadi, Lucas Lilieholm and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Iran has reduced its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium in the…
Continue Reading‘Mary Poppins’ gets a new age rating in the UK over its use of a racial slur
CNN By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — A British film industry group has raised the age rating for the beloved children’s classic “Mary…
Continue ReadingHow America’s once great department stores became a dying breed
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Macy’s announcement Tuesday that it will close 150 stores, or nearly a third of its total, is the…
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Wintry mix expected Wednesday, significant snow on Thursday
There will be a bit of a lull today as the region prepares for what may be another heavy round of snow in the region. There is a Winter Storm…
Continue ReadingHouston Rodeo 2024: Taste of Victory at World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story Feb. 27, 2024T (Houston Style Magazine) — The scent of…
Continue ReadingYouTuber exploits police bodycam footage of young women getting DWIs, NJ police say
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MONTVILLE, New Jersey (WABC) — Outrage has ensued over police bodycam…
Continue ReadingAdditional measles case reported at Florida elementary school as lawmaker urges public health emergency
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Seven measles cases have now been linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, the Broward…
Continue ReadingHouston Chamber Choir Presents World Premiere of “Mass in Exile”: A Musical Journey of Faith and Liberation
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story Feb. 27. 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Embark on a…
Continue ReadingRodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition 2024: A Triumph of Taste Celebrated at Champion Wine Auction & Dinner
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story Feb. 27, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The enchanting allure…
Continue ReadingSpay and Neuter Awareness Month: Driving the No-Kill Movement Forward
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story Feb. 27, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — February marks Spay…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by male producer who alleges sexual assault
By Lisa Respers France and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a lawsuit against the…
Continue ReadingSpring Break Blast at Children’s Museum Houston: A Week of Adventure and Excitement!
By Lisa Valadez Click here for updates on this story Feb. 27, 2024Get ready for a week of non-stop excitement at the…
Continue ReadingDozens of migrants found living in basement of Queens furniture store during building inspection
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND HILL, New York (WABC) — Dozens of migrants were found living…
Continue ReadingAn explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size as it threatens towns and forces evacuations
By Mary Gilbert and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — A massive blaze that’s raging out of control is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing…
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Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Oregon
Medical Technology Schools found the health care positions adding the most jobs in Oregon from 2020 to 2030 using Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Continue ReadingBarbuda residents win appeal to protect land from development in potential precedent for Caribbean
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A top court has ruled that two residents of the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda have…
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