By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Uber. Venmo. Etsy. These are just some of the widely used online platforms that US Supreme Court justices said this week could be massively disrupted by a pair of Texas and Florida laws that are purportedly aimed at social media, but that could have vast unintended consequences for the
Continue ReadingBy Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — For Morgan State University professor Darryl Green, the healing journey was rocky and winding. Thirty-five years ago, his younger brother Ruben Cotton was stabbed to death over a pair of tennis shoes at a bowling alley in Edgewood, Harford County. The
Continue ReadingBy Adam Pourahmadi, Lucas Lilieholm and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Iran has reduced its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium in the months since October 2023, according to a confidential report from the International Atomic Weapons Agency (IAEA) viewed by CNN on Tuesday. In October, Iran possessed 128.3 kilograms (282.9 pounds) of uranium enriched to approximately 60%, the
Continue ReadingCNN By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — A British film industry group has raised the age rating for the beloved children’s classic “Mary Poppins” over discriminatory language. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), which regulates films and video content in the country, changed the rating of the 1964 Disney musical last week from U
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Macy’s announcement Tuesday that it will close 150 stores, or nearly a third of its total, is the result of a once-great department store industry in decades of decline. The gradual demise of the American department store can be blamed on many factors: competition from big box
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There will be a bit of a lull today as the region prepares for what may be another heavy round of snow in the region. There is a Winter Storm Warning for the Central Oregon Cascades beginning Wednesday and lingering into Thursday. Feet of snow will fall over the mountains Thursday as the lower elevations
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story Feb. 27, 2024T (Houston Style Magazine) — The scent of sizzling barbecue filled the air as more than 250 seasoned barbecue teams converged at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, from February 22nd to 24th. Amidst
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MONTVILLE, New Jersey (WABC) — Outrage has ensued over police bodycam videos posted to YouTube showing young women in New Jersey being arrested. While police body worn camera footage from incidents similar to these are publicly released with the intent of encouraging police accountability, by
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Seven measles cases have now been linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, the Broward County schools superintendent said Tuesday. The Florida Department of Health is reporting 10 cases statewide. The additional cases were reported as lawmakers and health officials from across the country are
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story Feb. 27. 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Embark on a transcendent musical voyage with the Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir as they unveil the world premiere of “Mass in Exile,” a groundbreaking composition by composer Mark Buller with libretto by Leah Lax. Set to captivate
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story Feb. 27, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The enchanting allure of fine wines took center stage at the illustrious Champion Wine Auction & Dinner, marking the culmination of the 2024 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition. Held at the prestigious NRG Center, this annual gala welcomed
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story Feb. 27, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — February marks Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight the significance of this simple yet impactful step in advancing the no-kill movement. Best Friends Animal Society, a prominent national animal welfare organization committed to ending
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a lawsuit against the producer and businessman, accusing him of sexual assault, sexual harassment and “grooming.” Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, a former producer and videographer for Combs, filed his civil complaint in New York federal court
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Valadez Click here for updates on this story Feb. 27, 2024Get ready for a week of non-stop excitement at the Children’s Museum Houston’s Spring Break Blast! From March 9 to March 17, 2024, little adventurers are in for a treat as they dive into a whirlwind of activities that promise to ignite their
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND HILL, New York (WABC) — Dozens of migrants were found living in the basement of a Queens furniture store during a city building inspection Monday night. The furniture shop on Liberty Avenue was housing 74 adult men from West Africa in a commercial space,
Continue ReadingBy Mary Gilbert and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — A massive blaze that’s raging out of control is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate. The Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire burning in the region, has exploded to 200,000 acres since igniting Monday afternoon, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The
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Medical Technology Schools found the health care positions adding the most jobs in Oregon from 2020 to 2030 using Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Continue ReadingBy DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A top court has ruled that two residents of the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda have the right to challenge construction of an airstrip that critics say endangers fragile ecosystems and was begun without any permits. Tuesday’s ruling by the Privy Council is considered
Continue ReadingBy ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Michigan’s presidential primary was the first time that communities in the state had the ability to count absentee ballots days before the Tuesday election. Absentee voting is a popular way to participate in Michigan since eligibility rules were eased in 2018. But it took another change in
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, CNN House Republicans leading the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden issued a subpoena Tuesday to Attorney General Merrick Garland for the documents, transcripts and audio recordings related to special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into the president’s handling of classified documents. The subpoena comes after Republicans had requested on February 12 that
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