Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency says security for the nation’s election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary won’t be able to alter the outcome of this year’s presidential race. Jen Easterly is director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story October 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a city that never stops celebrating creativity, the City of Houston, led by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), continues its tradition of championing artistic brilliance and community resilience. This year, Houston isn’t just lighting
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Bank of America customers reported having trouble accessing their bank accounts on Wednesday, but the bank said the apparent glitch has been largely fixed. Reports about a problem at Bank of America spiked around 12:45 pm ET on Downdetector, which collects data on outages. Many customers complained they could not
Continue ReadingBy Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — The NASA team overseeing the iconic Voyager 2 spacecraft made the decision to power down one of its science instruments in an effort to conserve energy. The probe is currently soaring through space some 13 billion miles (20.9 billion kilometers) from Earth. Mission engineers sent a command to shutter
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two mild habanero peppers known as “Notta Hotta” and “Mild Thing” that retain the peppers’ unique fruity and floral fragrances and flavors but have lower heat levels are being released by Oregon State University. “We had chefs walking up to them and looking at them and saying, ‘I know in my mind
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — A lawyer for a pro-Palestinian protester charged with violating a New York county’s face mask ban for wearing a keffiyeh scarf is questioning whether the arrest was justified. Geoffrey Stewart said Wednesday that his client, Xavier Roa, was merely exercising his constitutionally protected free speech rights as he led
Continue ReadingCARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — The remains of nine more Native American children who died at a notorious government-run boarding school in Pennsylvania over a century ago have been disinterred from a small Army cemetery and returned to families. The announcement was made Wednesday. The children attended the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Thousands of Indigenous
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Americans are once again free to bet on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections, at least temporarily. A federal appeals court on Wednesday dissolved an order it had previously issued that prevented New York startup company Kalshi from taking bets on which political party would control the House
Continue ReadingAP Basketball Writer The NCAA is sticking with two regionals for the women’s basketball tournament through at least 2028. Las Vegas and Philadelphia will host the two 2027 regionals and Portland, Oregon, and Washington will be the sites for the 2028 Sweet 16. The NCAA switched to a two-region format in 2023. “The selection of
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — If all you want for Christmas is Mariah Carey and her famous holiday single, you need to hold your horses. In a humorous video posted to her verified Instagram on Wednesday, Carey is seen on what appears to be a private plane when the opening notes of her
Continue ReadingPaulina Nares (CNN Español) — La asesora principal para América Latina del Centro Carter, Jennie Lincoln, mostró este miércoles las que asegura son las actas de votación originales de las polémicas elecciones presidenciales de Venezuela en una sesión celebrada este miércoles en la sede de la Organización de Estados Americanos en Washington. Ahora puedes seguirnos
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — The claim to Shohei Ohtani’s potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with a second fan filing a lawsuit asserting he had possession of the historic baseball. According to online records, the latest suit was filed by Joseph Davidov in Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit Court, and the defendants
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story October 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — If you thought Trill Burgers was done surprising Houston with their mouthwatering creations, think again. Starting today, the much-loved Trill Smash Tacos are back by popular demand, and they’re ready to take over your Taco Tuesdays! The iconic
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA wants to make it easier — and safer — for people in Iran, China and North Korea to share information with America’s premier spy agency. The agency on Wednesday posted online instructions in Korean, Mandarin and Farsi detailing steps that potential informants can take to contact U.S. intelligence
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story October 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a city known for its diversity and vibrant culture, Houston once again shines during Hispanic Heritage Month, thanks to the leadership of Mayor John Whitmire and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board. The annual celebration kicked off
Continue ReadingBy Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Just weeks before early voting begins in Georgia, Republican Party officials and Donald Trump allies are trying to preemptively sow doubt about the viability of Dominion systems used across the key swing state, arguing in court that the machines should not be used because they are not safe or secure. In
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Associated Press The largest dam removal project in U.S. history was completed Wednesday, marking a major victory for tribes in the region who fought for decades to free hundreds of miles of the Klamath River near the California-Oregon border. Through protests, testimony and lawsuits, local tribes showcased the environmental devastation due to the four towering
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The largest dam removal project in U.S. history was completed Wednesday, marking a major victory for tribes in the region who fought for decades to free hundreds of miles of the Klamath River near the California-Oregon border. Through protests, testimony and lawsuits, local tribes showcased the environmental devastation due to the four towering
Continue ReadingBROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan court says concert promoter Live Nation isn’t responsible for the deaths of three young men who succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator while camping at a concert. The three were camping at a Michigan music festival in 2021 when they died. Family members said the small campsites
Continue ReadingBy Josh Campbell and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A total of 68 suspected gang members with ties to White supremacy were charged in the Los Angeles area Wednesday in a large-scale takedown, federal prosecutors said. The Peckerwoods Gang members and associates were charged in a sweeping federal indictment, which included allegations of racketeering,
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