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By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico last year surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported to the United States. The shift reflects the growing tensions between Washington and Beijing as well as U.S. efforts to import from countries that are
Continue ReadingBy Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Let’s say you wanted to fly from Tokyo to Las Vegas to catch a sporting event, and then turn around and fly back across the Pacific to Australia. No one would recommend this punishing schedule from a rest standpoint. But if you’re Taylor Swift and your boyfriend is playing
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Uber posted its first full-year profit since going public in 2019 and its stock hit an all-time high Wednesday as strong bookings in the final quarter of the year pushed profit and revenue beyond Wall Street expectations. Like its final year as a private company, the last time Uber
Continue ReadingFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — As officers tried to get a would-be bank robber in Florida to surrender, the man decided instead to take two hostages. Then he put one of them in a headlock and held a knife to her throat — and that’s when a sheriff’s sniper ended it. The 36-year-old attempted robber
Continue ReadingBy JULIE WATSON and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Marine Corps helicopter that had been missing with five troops aboard as an historic storm continued drenching California was found Wednesday morning in a mountainous area outside San Diego. The aircraft was located just after 9 a.m. by civil authorities near
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story YUBA CITY, California (KCRA) — An 82-year-old man died after being struck by a large redwood tree in Yuba City on Sunday. David Gomes died after the tree in his backyard fell on him, police said. Investigators said it appeared that Gomes was possibly using
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___ The underdog Kansas City Chiefs are playing for history against the San Francisco 49ers. No team has
Continue ReadingBy 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 ReadingSAN DIEGO (AP) — Marine helicopter carrying 5 troops found in San Diego mountains and rescue efforts underway amid snow, military says.
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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 with
Continue Reading CNN 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 MARK SHERMAN and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has scheduled a special session to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible to be president again and can be kept off the ballot. The case will be argued Thursday. It stems from a section of the 14th
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 SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been 12 years since a pair of conservative writers compared a prominent climate scientist to a convicted child molester for his depiction of global warming. Now, a jury is about to decide whether the comments made against Michael Mann were defamatory. Mann rose to fame for
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
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