By Bryann Aguilar Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Irish singer Niall Horan had to ditch his car and walk to Scotiabank Arena where his concert was being held last weekend because the traffic was “too bad” downtown. Horan showed his short trip on foot in a video posted on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The leader of a conservative think tank orchestrating plans for a massive overhaul of the federal government in the event of a Republican presidential win said that the country is in the midst of a “second American Revolution” that will be bloodless “if the left allows it to be.”
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Bach Click here for updates on this story TOWN OF STRONGS PRAIRIE, Wisconsin (WAOW) — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday two suspicious deaths in the Town of Strongs Prairie are now considered to be homicides. Sharon Miller, also known as Sharon Miller-Robinson, and Jami Lumby were both found dead at their
Continue ReadingBy Matt Wreden Click here for updates on this story LASSEN COUNTY, California (KHSL) — Deputies located dynamite devices in Janesville on Monday. On Monday around 5:50 p.m., the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office said it received information regarding possible explosive devices at a home on Indians Road in Janesville. Deputies located and contacted the reporting
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — A fourth person in the United States has tested positive for H5 bird flu in connection to an ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle across the country. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced Wednesday that it has identified the state’s first human case of H5 avian influenza
Continue ReadingBy Robert Desaulniers Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KEZI) — A Benton County man died in prison on Monday while serving out a 15-year sentence for arson and assault committed back in 2017, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections. According to court records, Benjamin Leland Bucknell, 29, entered state custody
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 1, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The rich legacy of the Divine Nine, also known as the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), shines brightly in Fort Bend County. This esteemed council comprises nine historically Black Greek letter organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta
Continue ReadingBy Ryan Bonham Click here for updates on this story EUGENE, Oregon (KEZI) — Firefighters responded to a west Eugene house fire on Monday afternoon that was believed to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery explosion, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials. ESF authorities said that firefighters responded shortly before 5 p.m. on July
Continue ReadingBy Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story July 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a historic move aligned with the July 4th Independence Day spirit of “no taxation without representation,” Kathy Blueford Daniels and Ericka McCrutcheon were sworn in on Monday morning as the first elected members of the Harris County
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records. The Transportation Security Administration predicts that its officers will screen more than 3 million travelers at U.S. airports on Sunday. That would break the record of just under 3
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore has approved a $50.3 million emergency contract with a company that removed debris from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Maryland entered into the emergency contract with Swedish construction company Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc. in April. Skanska
Continue ReadingRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — After weeks of disagreement, Virginia lawmakers have reached a deal to repeal new restrictions on a program that offers free college tuition at state schools for families of veterans who were killed or seriously disabled while on active duty. Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas and House Appropriations Chairman Luke Torian say
Continue ReadingBy Drakkar Francois Click here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (KADN) — The recent excessive heat raises concerns that Acadiana’s homeless could soon find themselves without any shelter, especially after Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed $1 million for Catholic Charities of Acadiana. City and state officials say many of the homeless served by Catholic
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The scenic McKenzie Pass will open the morning of Thursday, July 4 with fresh, smooth pavement for all to enjoy, ODOT confirmed Wednesday. The pass has remained closed while crews paved the narrow and winding section of road between the winter gate and the summit on the east side of the
Continue ReadingAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials at their most recent meeting welcomed recent signs that inflation is slowing and highlighted data suggesting that the job market and the broader economy could be cooling. Both trends, if they continued, will likely lead the Fed to cut its benchmark interest rate in the coming
Continue ReadingBRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s highest legal authority has ruled that key provisions of a contentious amendment of the penal code drafted by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico are in line with the country’s constitution. The legislation, which was approved by Parliament in February, faced sharp criticism at home and abroad. The
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Join us for a star-spangled celebration as Children’s Museum Houston throws a dazzling Kidpendence Day annual event on Thursday, July 4, starting at 9 a.m. This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to honor America’s 248th
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — H-E-B continues its impressive expansion in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area with the grand opening of its latest store in Mansfield, Tarrant County. This 128,000-square-foot facility marks the sixth H-E-B location in the Metroplex, joining recently opened
Continue ReadingBy Marybel Gonzalez Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — As Hurricane Beryl tore through the Caribbean Tuesday, several Chicagoans with loved ones in Jamaica worried about their safety. CBS News Chicago spoke with people landing in the city Tuesday evening to escape the powerful storm. The last flight of the night
Continue ReadingBy Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — France’s most streamed singer Aya Nakamura has joined the chorus of voices calling on the French electorate to vote against the far right in Sunday’s high stakes election. The National Rally party, which is slated to win big in this Sunday’s second round of voting, has drawn criticism and
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