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Month: January 2024

‘I don’t know why I’m not arrested.’ Anti-war presidential candidate ignites Russian anger

By Clare Sebastian, CNN (CNN) — For the past week cities and towns across Russia have witnessed an unusual display of defiance. No protests or picket lines, just patient, orderly queues. Dozens, if not hundreds of people lining up in freezing conditions to try to ensure an anti-war presidential candidate has enough signatures to get on the ballot for the

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Empowering Conversations on Well-being: Common and Dr. Rheeda Walker

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Jan. 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a compelling dialogue centered on mental health and resilience, University of Houston psychology professor, Dr. Rheeda Walker, engages in an intimate conversation with award-winning artist and activist, Common. This exclusive discussion, titled “And Then We Rise,”

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Takes Swift Action Against Negligent Apartment Complex

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Jan. 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has declared a decisive legal move against Globix Palms Rolling, LLC, the operator of The Palms on Rolling Creek, an apartment complex in North Harris County. The lawsuit underscores the owners’

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Honda Drives the Legacy of Support for HBCUs with Over $550,000 in New Grants

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Jan. 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Honda has taken its commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to new heights with the launch of the “Drive the Legacy” initiative. This multifaceted program, designed to elevate Honda’s longstanding support for HBCUs, encompasses educational

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At least 50 villagers shot dead in latest violence in restive northern Nigerian state of Plateau

By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Survivors say gunmen killed at least 50 villagers over two days in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau state. The attacks prompted a 24-hour curfew and calls for authorities to end violence between nomadic cattle herders and farming communities. No group took responsibility Thursday for the killings over a

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Pink Bows Foundation Tees Up for Texas Children’s Houston Open “Birdies for Charity” Campaign

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Jan. 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Pink Bows Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advocating for stronger safety protocols and providing safe spaces at large events, proudly announces its participation in the Texas Children’s Houston PGA Open through the Birdies for Charity Program.

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GOP pressures Biden to release evidence against Maduro ally pardoned as part of prisoner swap

By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A group of Senate Republicans is urging the Justice Department to release its investigative file on a key financial fixer for Venezuela’s socialist government pardoned by President Joe Biden ahead of trial on money laundering charges. Alex Saab was released from federal prison last month as part

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Turkey formally ratifies Sweden’s NATO membership, leaving Hungary as only ally yet to endorse it

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has published a measure approving Sweden’s membership in NATO in its official gazette. That finalizes the ratification, bringing the previously nonaligned country a step closer to joining the military alliance. Hungary now remains the only NATO ally not to have ratified Sweden’s accession. Turkey’s parliament endorsed Sweden’s accession in a

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Brazil’s former intelligence boss investigated in probe of alleged political spying, official says

By DIANE JEANTET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police are investigating the former head of the nation’s intelligence agency as part of a probe into alleged spying on political opponents under former President Jair Bolsonaro. An officer with knowledge of the operations has told The Associated Press that Alexandre Ramagem was

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Italy’s premier slams Stellantis over reduced Italian footprint since Peugeot-FiatChrysler tie-up

By COLLEEN BARRY AP Business Writer MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is slamming carmaker Stellantis, accusing it of weakening Italy’s industrial footprint since the merger of FiatChrysler and Peugeot that created the world’s fourth largest auto maker. As one of Italy’s top private sector employers, Fiat and its successors, FiatChrysler and then Stellantis,

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Tennessee GOP leaders see no issue with state’s voting-rights restoration system

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s top Republican lawmakers say they have no issue with the state’s strict policy on restoring voting rights for those convicted of a felony. GOP leaders added Thursday that people shouldn’t have violated the law if they wanted to continue casting ballots. Earlier this week, Tennessee’s

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