Houston’s Gospel Square: A Harmonious Future Rooted in Rich Third Ward Heritage
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston’s…
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A man led police on a car chase, drove off a 100-foot cliff on Long Island and survived
SOUTHOLD, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a driver led police on a 45-minute chase on New York’s Long Island, drove off a 100-foot cliff into Long…
Continue ReadingAt least 3 dead and 4 missing in an explosion at a hydroelectric plant in Italy
MILAN (AP) — Italian officials say an explosion at a hydroelectric plant has killed at least three people and another four are missing. Five were…
Continue ReadingBoeing orders bounce back on demand for a plane it can’t deliver yet
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing’s commercial jet orders bounced back in March, but it was due to a large order from American…
Continue ReadingAcetaminophen use in pregnancy not linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, large study finds
By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Using acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy was not associated with increased risk of…
Continue ReadingLebanon official urges restrictions on Syrian refugees after slaying blamed on Syrian gang
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s caretaker interior minister says this week’s slaying of a local politician by what…
Continue ReadingNorwegian court finds police acted unreasonably in fining activists who blocked government buildings
COPENHAGEN (AP) — A Norwegian court has ruled that police acted unreasonably when they fined 18 activists for blocking entrances to government…
Continue ReadingNovels from Asia, Europe and South America vie for International Booker Prize
LONDON (AP) — Novels that depict human struggles in settings that range from rural Argentina to Communist East Germany are among six finalists for…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: The UK Prime Minister just ‘ruined’ this classically cool sneaker
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — It’s been deemed the end of Adidas Sambas. Once hailed as the favorite shoe of Harry Styles, Kaia Gerber, Bella…
Continue ReadingThe Small Business Administration offers assistance for small biz hurt by Maryland bridge collapse
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Small Business Administration is offering assistance to those affected by the bridge…
Continue ReadingNFL and its players’ union approve 8 new position-specific helmets for quarterbacks and linemen
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Eight new position-specific helmets for quarterbacks and linemen have been approved by the NFL and the NFL…
Continue ReadingUS transfers thousands of seized Iranian guns, rocket launchers and munitions to Ukraine
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US transferred thousands of machine guns, sniper rifles, rocket launchers and hundreds of thousands of…
Continue ReadingChoreographer Lorin Latarro, rock’s whisperer on Broadway, gives flight to the Who and Huey Lewis
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The quintessential rock musical “The Who’s Tommy” is thrillingly alive again on…
Continue ReadingGOP’s Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing rebuke
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene escalated her criticism Tuesday of House…
Continue ReadingBeyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé has made history once again. Her latest album, the epic “Act ll: Cowboy Carter”, hit…
Continue ReadingA South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s Electoral Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for…
Continue ReadingTarjeta roja a Cristiano Ronaldo por darle un codazo a su rival durante la derrota en la Supercopa de Arabia Saudita
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Cristiano Ronaldo recibió una tarjeta roja por darle un codazo a un rival durante la derrota del Al-Nassr ante el Al-Hilal…
Continue ReadingTop military leaders face Congress over Pentagon budget and questions on Israel and Ukraine support
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr.…
Continue ReadingTerminally ill Palestinian prisoner dies after 38 years in Israeli custody
By Kareem Khadder, CNN (CNN) — Walid Daqqa, one of the longest-serving Palestinian prisoners in Israel, died of cancer on Sunday at the age of…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Tuesday morning, April 9th
Some resorts reported a couple inches of snow. Although it will remain dry for a few days, there is still plenty of snow on the mountains.…
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