CNN By CNN Staff (CNN) — The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday night in Milwaukee. Here are some of the most noteworthy falsehoods from night one of the RNC. Trump makes false claims about election fraud in RNC video The Republican National Convention played a video in which former President Donald Trump urged Republicans
Continue ReadingAssociated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at a European Union-backed court have convicted a former Kosovo Liberation Army fighter with involvement in the murder of one person and the illegal detention and torture of nearly 20 more during his country’s war for independence from Serbia in 1999. Pjetër Shala, also known by the
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area county has agreed to pay $7 million to the family of a man who was severely beaten by another man while in jail for drunken driving. Thomas Carr died a year ago after suffering severe head injuries while serving a brief sentence for drunken driving. He was attacked in his
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Tuesday said it would begin sending draft notices to Jewish ultra-Orthodox men on Sunday — a step that could destabilize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The announcement followed a landmark Supreme Court order for young religious men to begin enlisting for military service. Under long-standing political
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse and Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods rebutted calls for him to retire from former world No. 2 Colin Montgomerie ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club. In an interview with The UK’s Times published last week, Montgomerie suggested that it was time for Woods to hang up
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 15, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a significant move to bolster the recovery efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has amended the Major Disaster Declaration for Texas. This amendment, signed on July 12, 2024, authorizes
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 15, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a recent turn of events, Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will be delaying its much-anticipated Robotaxi unveiling. Initially scheduled for August 8, 2024, the event is now expected to take place in October 2024. This
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 15, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Gladiator II Trailer Breaks Records: Paramount’s Most Viewed Trailer Ever with Over 180-Million Views Francis Page Jr. | 7/15/2024, 4:59 p.m. In an unprecedented surge of excitement, the official trailer for Paramount’s Gladiator II has shattered records,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The electricity grid operators of the three Baltic countries on Tuesday officially notified Russia and Belarus that they will exit a 2001 agreement that has kept Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania connected to an electricity transmission system controlled by Moscow. The Baltic countries already have stopped buying electricity from Russia,
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 15, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is far more than a penchant for cleanliness or a preference for organization—it’s a complex mental health condition that affects millions worldwide. Defined by the presence of obsessions—unwanted, intrusive thoughts—and compulsions—repetitive behaviors performed
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has received a significant boost with the release of new data showing a dramatic decrease in border arrests. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), arrests for illegally entering the U.S.
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 15, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As Houston and Gulf Coast residents recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, H-E-B is stepping up to provide much-needed relief and support to the hardest-hit communities. From offering significant discounts on frozen foods to deploying essential resources,
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 15, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Message of Beryl Storm Resources From Councilmember Dr. Leticia Plummer: Francis Page Jr. | 7/15/2024, 1:16 p.m. I hope this message finds you well. Considering the recent impact of Hurricane Beryl, our City and the Greater Houston
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As the summer heat intensifies, Harris County Precinct One has taken proactive measures to support our community by opening several cooling centers and distribution sites. These centers offer vital resources, including water and food distribution, ensuring the
Continue ReadingBy Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story July 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a celebration of community service and commitment to diversity, Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverly Walker was awarded the prestigious Pakistani American Business & Professional Association’s 2024 Unity in Diversity Award. The award ceremony, held at Aga’s,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The bodies of six people were found Tuesday in a luxury hotel in downtown Bangkok and their deaths may have been caused by poisoning, police and officials said. Bangkok police chief Lt. Gen. Thiti Sangsawang identified the dead as two Vietnamese Americans and four Vietnamese nationals, and said there were
Continue ReadingTALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Dozens of Nobel Prize laureates are calling in an open letter on Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to free all political prisoners following the release of 18 seriously ill activists. The Belarusian human rights group Viasna counts almost 1,400 political prisoners, including its Nobel Peace Prize-winning founder Ales Bialiatski. Many of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lisa Kudrow stars in “Time Bandits,” an upcoming Apple TV+ series based on the 1981 movie written by Monty Python legends. Kudrow told The Associated Press that the series adaptation allows for further exploration. Created by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris, “Time Bandits” follows a ragtag band
Continue ReadingKINSHASA, Congo (AP) — At least 72 people, including nine soldiers and a soldier’s wife, were killed when armed men attacked a village in western Congo, local authorities said, as violence intensifies between rival communities. Saturday’s attack took place in the village of Kinsele, around 100 kilometers (60 miles) east of Kinshasa, the capital. Because
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Natalie Portman is not done fangirling for Rihanna. The pair met in January during Paris Fashion week in a moment shared on social media by Bustle. As they embraced, and Portman told the singer, “I love you!” “I am a f***ing fan,” Rihanna replied. The singer also told
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