Vikings cement Super Bowl credentials, Ravens plunge Cowboys into crisis mode, Panthers get 1st win: NFL Week 3 Sunday review
The theme for Week 3 was teams getting their first win of the season.
Houston Leaders Rally for Haitian Dignity: Congressman Al Green and Bishop James Dixon Speak Out Against Baseless Attacks on Haitian Community
Houston is no stranger to standing up for what’s right, and on Monday, September 23, 2024, the city’s moral compass pointed due north. Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined forces with local leaders and Haitian advocates to host a powerful press conference denouncing the outrageous and offensive rhetoric recently spewed by former President Donald Trump. This time, Trump’s target? The resilient and hardworking Haitian community.
A Deadly Crime Spree Ends in Life Sentence: Justice Served for Five Lives Lost
In a case that sent shockwaves through the Houston community, 22-year-old Christian Ivan Cavazos, a documented gang member, was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the brutal slayings of five people during a series of senseless shootings in 2019. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the sentence last Friday, a bittersweet closure for the families torn apart by Cavazos’ deadly rampage.
BMW M Team RLL Shatters the Spell at IMSA Indianapolis: A Triumph for the BMW M Hybrid V8
The race was on, the pressure intense, and the competition fierce. Yet, on September 23, 2024, BMW M Team RLL gave racing fans something they’ll be talking about for years. The BMW M Hybrid V8 stormed to victory at IMSA Indianapolis, breaking through the challenges of the season with a historic 1-2 finish. Jesse Krohn and Philipp Eng led the charge in the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8, while their teammates Connor De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly secured a commanding second place, making it a day to remember for the iconic team.
Major movie theater chains unveil a $2.2 billion makeover plan
With movies hitting streaming services faster than ever and consumers cutting back on spending, moviegoers might feel a bit less enthused to head to their multiplex these days. That’s why the biggest theater chains in the United States and Canada have a $2.2 billion plan to bring them back.
The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case brings to mind another criminal case against a famous musician
Some of the similarities in the cases brought against Sean “Diddy” Combs this week and Robert Sylvester Kelly several years ago are evident at a glance: Both are world famous, powerful and influential musicians who were accused of sex crimes by federal prosecutors in New York City.
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney welcome a baby girl
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are now parents of two. On Sunday, the couple announced on Instagram that they welcomed a daughter named Méi June Mulaney on September 14.
Trump’s false claims haven’t just triggered a string of bomb threats in Springfield — they’re also draining funds
Springfield Mayor Ron Rue has spent over a week scrambling to respond to a wave of bomb threats while subtly noting how the tab to keep people safe is growing daily.
Dwayne Johnson meets students from Apalachee High School during visit to Atlanta set
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson helped put smiles on the faces of some students from Apalachee High School, where earlier this month a gunman killed four people and injured nine others.
Pesto the baby penguin is already taller than his parents. Now he’s a social media star
He’s a “walking feathery poop machine.” And he’s also a celebrity. Meet Pesto the king penguin. At just nine months old and 22.5 kilograms (50 pounds), he’s already bigger than his parents at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia.
This US man failed Spanish in school. Now he’s running a language school in Spain
Relocating to another country is a dream come true for many people, yet when the language is a nightmare it can be a major deterrent.
Caitlin Clark unanimously named AP WNBA Rookie of the Year after record-breaking season
Caitlin Clark has continued to reap the rewards from her remarkable debut season in the WNBA, most recently being unanimously chosen for the Associated Press’ (AP) Rookie of the Year.
Soaring to New Heights: Janine Iannarelli Honored at the 2024 Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM Luncheon
In a world where breaking through the glass ceiling is a monumental achievement, Janine K. Iannarelli, founder and president of Par Avion Ltd., has been jet-setting through it for over 35 years. On September 27, 2024, the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce will recognize Iannarelli as a trailblazer in the aviation industry at their annual *Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM Luncheon and Style Show*—a high-flying event where fashion meets inspiration, and trailblazers get their well-deserved applause.
Policy Strategies to Improve Job Quality for Black Workers in Sector Partnership Programs
Black workers have long faced a labyrinth of systemic barriers that have stifled their advancement in the U.S. labor market, steering them into low-wage jobs with little to no prospects for upward mobility. The public workforce system, while designed to assist, often exacerbates these inequalities by offering training programs that don't always lead to long-term, high-paying careers. Enter sector partnership programs—a forward-thinking approach that could turn the tide for Black workers.
Houston’s Unstoppable Comeback: Solid Waste Management Wraps Up Second Pass for Hurricane Beryl Debris Collection
In a city where resilience is practically woven into its DNA, Houston has yet again proven that it can weather any storm—literally and figuratively. After the chaos left behind by Hurricane Beryl, the City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) is on the verge of completing its second round of storm debris collection this weekend. This marks a crucial step forward in Houston’s ongoing recovery, as the city moves from cleanup mode to full-on restoration.
What’s next in the federal investigation into Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his alleged co-conspirators
Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was arrested this week on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, pleaded not guilty Tuesday and was ordered to remain in custody until his federal trial in New York.
Two gunshots, a fatal stabbing, and the mystery man of the Capitol riot
Outside the US Capitol, he wore a red coat and held a gun. It was January 6, 2021, and the gunman stood on a scaffold above the west plaza as a flag-waving mob pressed against a police line. He raised the .38 revolver toward the gray-white sky and pulled the trigger. Once, twice. The gunshots made a dull cracking sound in the winter afternoon. Below him, a few rioters seemed to cheer faintly in response. The man yelled something to the crowd, waving the gun in his left hand. Then he put it away, climbed down the scaffold, and disappeared.
South Carolina set to carry out its first execution in 13 years after securing medication needed for lethal injection
South Carolina plans to move forward on Friday with the execution of Freddie Owens, an inmate convicted in the 1997 killing of a convenience store clerk who would become the first person on death row to die at the hands of the state in 13 years.
FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first flu vaccine that does not have to be administered by a health care provider, but it won’t be available in time for this respiratory virus season.
WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular season comes to a close
It has been a WNBA season unlike any other. The 2024 campaign has seen unprecedented growth, records shattered and an introduction to one of the most hyped rookie classes in the history of the league – and we still have the postseason to go.
