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urielblanco (CNN) — Un mosaico del suelo de una antigua villa romana fue descubierto en el fondo del mar frente a las costas de Nápoles. Actualmente bajo el agua, el suelo de mármol estaría originalmente situado en el “protiro”, o porche decorado, de una residencia con vistas al mar, según una publicación realizada el martes
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia state Superintendent Richard Woods said Wednesday that the state will pay for districts to teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies, a day after he said districts could only teach the course using local funds. In the face of blossoming outrage, the Georgia Department of Education
Continue ReadingAssociated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hunter Brown had eight strikeouts in six innings to remain one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on Wednesday. Chas McCormick homered for the first time in more than a month and Jose Altuve had three hits and two RBIs
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The National Football League (NFL), in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Procter & Gamble, proudly announces the second annual ‘NFL Latino Youth Honors.’ This prestigious program recognizes exceptional high school tackle and flag football athletes
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston is once again set to come alive with the vibrant sounds and colorful sights of the annual Mariachi Festival. In its fifth year, Performing Arts Houston and the Houston Mariachi Festival proudly present this spectacular three-day celebration
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Mark your calendars for a historic occasion on **Friday, July 26, 2024**, as we celebrate the official presentation of a groundbreaking **$50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant** from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to
Continue ReadingLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year NiJaree Canady will be pitching for Texas Tech after two seasons at Stanford. Canady announced her commitment on social media Wednesday. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported that Canady will receive a name, image and likeness deal worth seven figures. “These past two years have
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fires burning in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and other western states, as well as Canada, have filled the skies in regions of the western U.S. with smoke and haze, forcing some affected areas to declare air quality alerts or advisories. As of Wednesday morning, there were 79 large active
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Congressman Al Green made a significant statement on the House floor, explaining his decision to not attend Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress. In a compelling one-minute speech, Green outlined his reasoning behind
Continue Reading Karen Esquivel (CNN Español) — La campeona olímpica Yulimar Rojas y el levantador de pesas Julio Rubén Mayora son los atletas que portarán la bandera venezolana en la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos París 2024. ¿Quiénes son y cuál es su trayectoria deportiva? Aquí te contamos. Yulimar Rojas Rojas será abandera por segunda
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The ridge of high pressure is not letting up just yet. It continues to deliver above-normal temperatures to much of the southwest, plus is steering in monsoonal moisture from the southeast. The Excessive Heat Warning for the Coachella Valley has been extended yet again. It is now in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. The Heat
Continue ReadingBy Sylvester Turner Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Former Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement about the selection of a Democratic nominee for the 18th Congressional District: “As I have said, I am taking a serious look at the 18th Congressional seat. Yet, as tributes
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bill O’Brien arrived at Boston College with a high-profile resume that included a stint as an NFL head coach, as well as work with some of college football’s biggest brand names in Penn State and Alabama. Manny Diaz was in similar position as the former Miami head coach
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Justice watchdog investigation has found no evidence that politics played an improper role in a decision to propose a lighter prison sentence for Roger Stone, a close ally of former President Donald Trump. The inspector general launched the investigation after four lawyers who prosecuted Stone quit the
Continue ReadingAP Basketball Writer More than 100 WNBA regular-season games will be broadcast each season through an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC that the league announced Wednesday. While the league didn’t reveal the value, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press that the WNBA would receive about
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There’s no easy way to put it… the planet is warming. Since the 1970s, more than 85% of the United States now experiences more extremely hot summer days. While what constitutes an extremely hot day is relative to where you are, we are seeing more and more of them. Some places, like Miami, FL now
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Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge has rejected Texas’ attempts to compel a deposition from one of the largest migrant shelters on the U.S.-Mexico border. Wednesday’s ruling dealt the latest legal setback for a widening Republican-led investigation into migrant aid groups. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley is among several nonprofits targeted
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Southern California coach Lincoln Riley strolled across the Lucas Oil Stadium stage for the first time Wednesday, greeted by a familiar tune — “Fight On.” He was nowhere near the only newcomer to this week’s Big Ten Media Days. Riley’s remarks were preceded by those of first-year UCLA coach
Continue ReadingARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed their first 17 draft picks, including first-rounder Malcolm Moore. Moore, a catcher out of Stanford, was the 30th overall pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft, which was held during the All-Star festivities hosted by the Rangers. The team announced the signings Wednesday, eight days after
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