VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts as part of her Eras Tour. Swift was scheduled to play at the Austrian
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Sugar Land Branch Library is set to mark a significant milestone as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The festivities will take place at the library’s location, 550 Eldridge, on Saturday, August 31, from 10:00 am to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois governor is calling for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded a Black woman after she called 911 for help last month. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that Republican Jack Campbell should step down after the July 6 shooting death of Sonya Massey in
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Imagine a world where nurses are not only caregivers but also innovators, shaping the future of healthcare. Picture transitioning from the traditional bedside role to the decision-making table of business ownership. Welcome to the realm of nurse entrepreneurship—a
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of François Hollande, former president of France. Personal Birth date: August 12, 1954 Birth place: Rouen, Normandy, France Birth name: François Gérard Georges Nicolas Hollande Father: Georges Hollande, a physician Mother: Nicole Tribert, a social worker Marriage: Julie Gayet (June 4, 2022-present) Children:
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Valadez Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Harris County Commissioners Court has unanimously approved a comprehensive plan led by Commissioner Lesley Briones to invest in Harris County’s District Criminal Courts, enhancing the quality and efficiency of justice. Commissioner Briones, a lawyer and former judge, collaborated
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Valadez Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Fort Bend ISD Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union employees have made a generous donation of school supplies to the Fort Bend ISD Shared Dreams program, which provides short-term assistance to students identified by their campus nurse and staff.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Personal Birth date: August 13, 1946 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Janet Louise Yellen Father: Julius Yellen, doctor Mother: Anna (Blumenthal) Yellen Marriage: George Akerlof (1978-present) Children: Robert Education: Brown University, B.A. in Economics, 1967; Yale
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Madonna, musician and actress. Personal Birth date: August 16, 1958 Birth place: Bay City, Michigan Birth name: Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Father: Silvio Ciccone, engineer Mother: Madonna (Fortin) Ciccone Marriages: Guy Ritchie (December 22, 2000-November 21, 2008, divorced); Sean Penn (August 16,
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode and Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, we have a new legend in the annals of football history! Over the weekend, former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a first for
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Today, in a solemn yet celebratory session, the Harris County Commissioners Court gathered to honor the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee with a joint resolution. This moment of tribute was graced by the presence of Commissioners Tom
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At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s gold-winning 50kg wrestler Sarah Hildebrandt says she aims to inspire others to believe in themselves.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Area 51, a highly classified United States Air Force facility located at Groom Lake in southern Nevada. Facts The US government’s official name for Area 51 is the Nevada Test and Training Range, which is a unit of the Nellis Air Force Base. Today it is
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Mariajo Uribe has long planned her professional retirement. It will come after this week’s Olympic event, but she’s enjoying one last ride.
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Australian Nina Kennedy cleared a height of 4.90m and took down defending Olympic champion Katie Moon in the women’s pole vault final to win her first Olympic gold medal.
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Slovenia took care of Norway in its 33-28 quarterfinal win to advance to the semifinals of the men’s handball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Ukraine’s Aleksandr Khyzhniak outlasted Kazakhstan’s Nurbek Oralbay in an evenly matched title bout to earn the gold medal in men’s middleweight boxing at the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Erislandy Alvarez got revenge against France’s Sofiane Oumiha, who beat him at world championships last year, defeating him in front of his home crowd and bringing Cuba their first boxing gold medal of the 2024 Olympics.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City emergency management officials are apologizing for a hard-to-understand flood warning that flying drones issued in Spanish in some neighborhoods. The agency shared a video of one of the drones in action delivering the warning in English and Spanish on social media, but users quickly pointed out
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The U.S. women’s team pursuit team won the gold medal behind the efforts of Kristen Faulkner, Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente and Lily Williams.
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