By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has voiced skepticism about the possibility of the Republican-controlled Legislature passing new legislative maps that the Democrat proposed. Evers was asked about Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu floating the possibility earlier Wednesday of the Senate voting on the Evers maps. Evers
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — When writer-director Laura Chinn was a teenager in 2005, her mother moved her and her terminally ill brother to Florida. The idea was for him to spend his last days in hospice in peace. Instead, the place was mobbed by protesters and media because,
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story MONROE, North Carolina (WYFF) — A woman and man are wanted after authorities in Union County, North Carolina, said they used an emergency exit to steal $3,000 worth of merchandise. The Union County Sheriff’s Office said the suspects stole the merchandise from the Kohl’s Department
Continue ReadingCNN By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Khan Younis (CNN) — The stale, damp air inside the tunnel smells of sewage. The walls are slimy, and they feel like they are closing in. When the light goes off, everything is plunged into complete darkness. Inside this maze of tunnels under Khan Younis, there is a narrow room
Continue ReadingBy Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story Feb. 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — On a vibrant evening of February 3rd, Missouri City Council Member Monica Riley embarked on her journey towards re-election, surrounded by an eclectic mix of over 400 supporters spanning a wide age range and representing a rich tapestry
Continue ReadingBy Brian Barefield Click here for updates on this story Feb. 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a move that cements his legacy as one of Houston’s most beloved sports figures, Jose Altuve has inked a five-year contract extension with the Astros, ensuring his electrifying presence on the field will continue to dazzle fans
Continue ReadingBy BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese politicians told The Associated Press that foreign diplomats have put forward proposals to bring calm to the volatile Lebanon-Israel border, in parallel with the ongoing Gaza cease-fire negotiations. The politicians who spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday said the proposals include a pullback by the militant
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Feb. 6, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The landscape of automotive technology is rapidly evolving with the rise of autonomous, hybrid, and electric vehicles, presenting new challenges and opportunities for mechanics and technicians. In response to this paradigm shift, the HCC Transportation Center of
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Feb. 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the vibrant tapestry of our communities, connections form the vital threads that bind us. Our bonds with family, friends, and the larger society nourish our spirits. Integral to these connections is the sharing of knowledge—knowledge that
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Feb. 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a remarkable turn of events in the House, Representative Al Green of Texas showcased unwavering commitment and a strategic edge, profoundly influencing the impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. Despite recently undergoing emergency
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The front cover of the 2023-2024 Oregon Blue Book showcases a hillside covered in beautiful balsam root and lupine flowers at Rowena Crest, captured by Oregon photographer Micah Lundsted of Eugene. The book’s back cover shows an image of three rockfish made at the Oregon Coast Aquarium by Dale George of
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas, CNN Washington (CNN) — Cybercriminals extorted a record $1.1 billion in ransom payments from victim organizations around the world last year despite US government efforts to cut off their money flows, crypto-tracking firm Chainalysis said in a report released Wednesday. The surge in ransom payments, which nearly doubled the $567 million by
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story ANDERSON COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — An Anderson County, South Carolina, man has been arrested after 11 dogs, some emaciated, tethered and under trash, were found in a home he was evicted from, according to the sheriff’s office. Animal control officers said 11 dogs and
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University has been ranked one of the nation’s 10 best online education providers for the 10th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report — an accomplishment no other institution in the country can claim. The list, published Wednesday, ranks Oregon State No. 4 out of nearly 350 higher education
Continue ReadingBy SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has given an upbeat assessment of the state and its finances. He countered calls from some of his fellow Democrats to raise taxes on the wealthy so more money can be spent on higher education and social services, as well as to
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Thursday in the historic efforts to disqualify former President Donald Trump from office because of his role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection. The case revolves around the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban,” a relic of the Civil War that hasn’t been
Continue ReadingBy Arman Rahman Click here for updates on this story Madison, WI (WISC) — MADISON, Wis.- A pair of travelers said they’re left feeling violated and frustrated after they say things were rifled through and stolen out of their luggage on a trip home from Newark to Madison. “It’s frustrating, it’s painful,” Blake Hovanec said.
Continue ReadingBy KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man accused of killing his 5-year-old daughter told a judge that his attorneys plan to acknowledge his guilt on two lesser charges — falsifying physical evidence and abusing a corpse. Adam Montgomery spoke via teleconference with Judge Amy Messer on the first day
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Khan Younis (CNN) — El aire viciado y húmedo del interior del túnel huele a alcantarillado. Las paredes están limosas y da la sensación de que se están estrechando. Cuando se apaga la luz, todo queda sumido en una oscuridad total. Dentro de este laberinto de túneles bajo Khan Younis, hay una habitación
Continue ReadingBy SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — The new chief of the World Meteorological Organization says the rate of human-caused climate change is accelerating and that warming has triggered more Arctic cold outbreaks further south, weighing in on two issues that divide climate scientists. In her first sit-down interview since taking office last
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