Gymnastics preview, Aug. 3: Simone Biles, Stephen Nedoroscik seek to add to U.S. medal tally
What to expect from Day 1 of the individual event finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Gymnastics preview, Aug. 3: Simone Biles, Stephen Nedoroscik seek to add to U.S. medal tally
What to expect from Day 1 of the individual event finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingHouston Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Killing Girlfriend in 2023
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a tragic turn of events, Christopher George Edwards, a 53-year-old Houston resident, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Tamarah Derry, and the wounding of her adult daughter in
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Olympic table tennis recap, Aug. 2: Sweden’s Truls Moregard into final, women’s Tokyo final repeated
Sweden’s Truls Moregard continued his dream run as China underlined its global dominance of table tennis by securing three 4-0 victories in the Olympic singles semifinals on Friday.
Continue ReadingThird Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Dragging Death of 71-Year-Old Martha Medina
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a landmark ruling, the third and final defendant involved in the tragic death of 71-year-old Martha Medina has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. The heart-wrenching incident, which occurred during a brazen daytime purse snatching outside
Continue ReadingVice President Harris Secures Enough Delegates to Become Democratic Nominee for President
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a momentous event for American politics, Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured the support of the majority of Democratic National Convention delegates, positioning her as the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States. This
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Oregon State Fire Marshal pre-positions two task forces in Central Oregon this weekend amid more heat, lightning threat
SALEM, Ore. – With more hot temperatures, Red Flag Warnings in place and lightning in the forecast, the Oregon State Fire Marshal said Friday she is pre-positioning two structural task forces in Central Oregon, to help in case new wildfires erupt. The task forces are from Lincoln and Polk counties and have 26 firefighters, eight
Continue ReadingVenezuela’s opposition secured over 80% of crucial vote tally sheets. Here’s how they did it.
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The statement that upended Venezuela came 24 hours after polls closed in the presidential election. With the reassuring tone of someone who has consistently been considered an underdog, opposition powerhouse Maria Corina Machado announced that her coalition had gathered more than two-thirds of vote tally sheets from polling centers
Continue ReadingCongressman Al Green Invites the Public to a Public Address & Vigil On Saturday, August 3, 2024
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Congressman Al Green invites the public to a meeting and prayer vigil to bring world peace. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article,
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Magnificent Marchand closes home Games with fourth gold, fourth Olympic record
Leon Marchand won the men’s 200m IM for his fourth gold of the Paris Olympics, and a fourth Olympic record.
Continue Reading Magnificent Marchand closes home Games with fourth gold, fourth Olympic record
Leon Marchand won the men’s 200m IM for his fourth gold of the Paris Olympics, and a fourth Olympic record.
Continue ReadingHunter Biden set to be sentenced on gun charges in November
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden is set to be sentenced on felony firearms charges in November. Under an order signed by a judge on Friday, the president’s son could face up to 25 years in prison at sentencing set for Nov. 13, but as a first-time offender he is likely to get far
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The water polo pool in Paris becomes headquarters of ‘Flavortown’ as Flavor Flav, Guy Fieri cheer on Team USA
Flavor Flav and the mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri met in the stands in Paris during the U.S. women’s water polo team’s win over France on Friday.
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Isolated dry lightning over the weekend, hot with increased fire danger
The month of August is picking up where July left off, record heat. There were some record high temperatures tied yesterday (Redmond, Madras) and a few more records are in jeopardy today. The triple digit heat should yield to low and mid-90s over the weekend but the reason is not good. There is a chance
Continue ReadingHunter Biden won’t be sentenced on gun charges until after presidential election
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — Hunter Biden is set to be sentenced on his gun crime convictions days after the 2024 election. Federal Judge Maryellen Noreika has scheduled the sentencing proceeding in Delaware’s federal court for November 13, according to an order from the court on Friday. Election Day is November 5. The timing
Continue ReadingNvidia is facing an antitrust probe from US regulators amid competitor complaints, report says
NEW YORK (AP) — Antitrust tensions are heating up in the chipmaking industry. Rivals have accused Wall Street darling Nvidia of abusing its market dominance in selling chips that power artificial intelligence — and the U.S. Justice Department is now investigating these complaints. That’s according to technology news site The Information. The news outlet cited
Continue ReadingRussia pulled back weapons shipment to Houthis amid US and Saudi pressure
By Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — Russia was preparing to deliver missiles and other military equipment to the Houthi rebels in Yemen late last month but pulled back at the last minute amid a flurry of behind-the-scenes efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia to stop it, multiple sources familiar with the
Continue ReadingSteven van de Velde, Olympic beach volleyball player convicted of rape, advances to round-of-16
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The Dutch Olympian who was convicted in 2016 of raping a girl in England advanced to the knockout round of the beach volleyball tournament, even with a loss in the final match of pool play. Steven van de Velde and his partner, Matthew Immers, will play in the round-of
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The Podium: Paddling your way to the top
The Podium: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage during the intense competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Throughout the Paris Olympics, we’ll bring you deep into the stories and events that have you know and those you’ll be hard-pressed to forget.
Continue ReadingPark Fire destroys couple’s home 6 years after Camp Fire did the same
By Hunter Sowards, Photojournalist: Daniel Arellano Click here for updates on this story BUTTE COUNTY, California (KPIX) — The Park Fire was the second time in six years the Baker family had driven away from their dream home with a dark plume of smoke from a wildfire hanging overhead. It’s also the second time in
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