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By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The clock is ticking, and it’s time for Harris County residents to step up and make their voices heard! Early voting for the much-anticipated December 14 Joint Runoff Election kicks off Monday, December 2, and runs through
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A 72-year-old man was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night in Palm Springs. The crash was reported at around 8:10 p.m. near the intersection of E. Vista Chino and Volturno Road. Police confirmed that the driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Drugs and/or
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) — A program that provides federal funds to groups in Detroit working to cut down the numbers of homicides and shootings is showing reductions of 83%, 73% and 61% in some of the city’s most violent areas. The city says the numbers come as Detroit is on pace to continue setting
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Golden Globes are raising a glass to former “Cheers” star Ted Danson by naming him the Carol Burnett Award honoree for 2025. Danson, a three-time Globes winner, has been a fixture on TV since he broke out as Boston bartender Sam Malone on NBC’s comedy “Cheers.” His
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — NFL legend Randy Moss says he is “battling” a health issue and called for his fans to send him “prayers.” The former wide receiver, who now works as a pundit, posted two videos on Instagram Sunday to explain why he’s been wearing tinted sunglasses during his television appearances this
Continue ReadingCNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — NFL legend Randy Moss says he is “battling” a health issue and called for his fans to send him “prayers.” The former wide receiver, who now works as a pundit, posted two videos on Instagram Sunday to explain why he’s been wearing tinted sunglasses during his television appearances
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, the struggling chipmaker said Monday in a surprise announcement. Two company executives, David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, will act as interim co-CEOs while the company searches for a replacement for Gelsinger, who also stepped down from the company’s board. The departure of Gelsinger, whose career
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Despite a relatively slow start to respiratory disease season, low vaccination rates threaten that trend and the rapid rise of some illnesses is already putting children at increased risk. Overall, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts that this season could be similar — or even better
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President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to introduce several tariffs when he takes office in January, including a 25% tax on all goods from Canada and Mexico, as well as an additional 10% tax on goods from China. He has also threatened to impose a 100% tariff on BRICS countries – including Brazil, Russia,
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Timothée Chalamet will receive the Chairman’s Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Awards, organizers announced on Monday. Chalamet is being honored for his performance as the legendary Bob Dylan in Searchlight Pictures’ “A Complete Unknown” from director James Mangold. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2025, at the Palm Springs
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — US Capitol Police arrested a Democratic staffer on Monday morning after he entered a House office building with four ammunition magazines and 11 rounds of ammunition, according to a statement provided to CNN. The staffer, Michael Hopkins, told the officers that he forgot the ammunition was in the bag,
Continue ReadingBy Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — There was certainly no love lost between certain schools over college football’s rivalry weekend. Skirmishes, fights and all-out brawls broke out at several stadiums, with some clashes triggered by teams planting their flag at centerfield in their rivals’ stadiums – a sight that is becoming increasingly common. Perhaps unsurprisingly,
Continue ReadingHONOLULU (AP) — Authorities say a Hawaii crime boss who was convicted of racketeering charges last summer has died in prison. The Bureau of Prisons said in a news release Monday that 50-year-old Michael Miske was found unresponsive Sunday morning at the Federal Detention Center Honolulu and that life-saving efforts failed to save him. His
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California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state capitol today for swearing-in ceremonies for new lawmakers and to begin the special session Governor Newsom following President Trump’s election. Among those being sworn in, today includes Republican Jeff Gonzalez, who defeated Democrat Joey Acuna in the race for the 36th Assembly District. News
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By Melissa Alonso, Rebekah Riess and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — The search for missing hiker Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, took a tragic turn after her body was found over the weekend in Welches, Oregon, an unincorporated community at the base of Mount Hood. Authorities confirmed her death as a homicide, and her husband of 12
Continue Reading By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Big Ten Conference has fined Michigan and Ohio State $100k each for their involvement in Saturday’s postgame brawl, the conference announced. “The Big Ten Conference has determined that the actions of both teams following the Michigan-Ohio State football game on Saturday, November 30, 2024, violated the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A top Romanian court has validated the first round of a presidential race in which a far-right outsider emerged as the frontrunner, plunging the country into a week of turmoil amid allegations of electoral violations and Russian meddling. The Constitutional Court’s decision Monday came after it asked the Central
Continue ReadingAP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — An expanded WNBA with more games and a new franchise will tip off on May 16. The league extended its schedule to 44 games this year, up from 40, with the addition of the expansion Golden State Valkyries. The new team, which has over 20,000 season ticket deposits,
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Many shoppers on Black Friday avoided the malls and stayed home to shop online. According to NPR, shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online Friday, up 10% from last year. On the other hand, in-store traffic was down 8.2%. Shoppers were more willing to line up at stores with deep discounts, at least 40%. In
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Margot Robbie made a creative decision to slap Leonardo DiCaprio during her “Wolf of Wall Street” audition instead of kissing him, according to the “Barbie” star. The result, she joked during a recent episode of the “Talking Pictures” podcast, was that slapping her scene partner was actually a form
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