Julian Ortega, actor in Netflix’s ‘Elite’ series, dies aged 41
Spanish actor Julian Ortega, known for appearing in popular Spanish-language Netflix drama series “Elite,” has died, the country’s actors and actresses union has announced. He was 41.
Doctor charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s ketamine case appears in court
One of the two physicians charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death appeared in a Los Angeles court on Friday as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors and was freed on a $50,000 bond.
Fatman Scoop, celebrated rapper featured on hits by Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, dead at 56 after collapsing on stage
Fatman Scoop, a rapper and hype man who was known for his collaborations with Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, died after collapsing onstage at a Friday evening concert in Hamden, Connecticut. He was 56.
Seven US troops injured during Iraq raid that killed 15 ISIS operatives
Seven US troops were injured in a raid in Iraq on Thursday that killed 15 ISIS members, three defense officials said.
2024 race hits critical stretch as debate approaches and first ballots are set to go out
The 2024 presidential race is entering a critical stretch, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump set to debate and the first swing state ballots hitting mailboxes shortly after the Labor Day holiday weekend.
No longer the candidate, Biden reemerges as top surrogate for Harris campaign
President Joe Biden reemerges on the campaign trail this week, entering a new political phase as he closes out his time in the White House and works to ensure Vice President Kamala Harris succeeds him.
Suspect arrested after attack on Jewish University of Pittsburgh students
University of Pittsburgh police arrested a person suspected of attacking a group of Jewish students with a bottle Friday night, the school announced on its website. The incident occurred near the Cathedral of Learning on campus. Two students were treated at the scene. The suspect, who has no known affiliation with the school, was immediately arrested and was in custody, the university said.
The pot farm next door: Black market weed operations inundate California suburb, cops say
Just after dawn on a recent spring morning, police dressed in tactical gear and armed with a search warrant pounded on the front door of an upscale home in a quiet suburban neighborhood an hour outside San Francisco.
ConocoPhillips and University of Houston Unite to Spark STEM Passion in K-12 Students
In an innovative and inspiring collaboration, ConocoPhillips has partnered with the University of Houston to launch a groundbreaking educational initiative designed to ignite a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) among K-12 students across Greater Houston. This new program, aptly named the ConocoPhillips STEM Zone, seeks to leverage the excitement of sports to engage young minds and nurture the next generation of STEM leaders.
Houston Nurse Loses License and Faces Jail Time for Drug Theft: A Cautionary Tale of Responsibility and Accountability
In a striking case that underscores the critical importance of integrity in the healthcare profession, a former nurse at Houston Methodist Hospital has lost her nursing license for life and is now facing jail time for the theft of controlled substances intended for patient care. Alexis Joann McNeilly, a 25-year-old registered nurse, was sentenced to 120 days in the Harris County Jail, followed by four years of probation, after being caught stealing powerful narcotics, including fentanyl and hydromorphone, for personal use. This case serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities healthcare professionals hold and the severe consequences of breaching that trust.
Commissioner Ellis Announces Abolitionist Harriet Tubman Honored in Downtown Houston to the Art Community
1 of 3 Murals Honoring Abolitionist Harriet Tubman in a Tribute to Courage, Freedom, and Sisterhood
Houston continues to shine as a beacon of culture and history with the unveiling of three powerful murals that celebrate African American legends and their indelible impact on our nation. Among these is the striking “From Slavery to Freedom” mural, which honors the life and legacy of the courageous abolitionist Harriet Tubman. This mural is part of the Big Art. Bigger Change. series, a collaborative project between Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Street Art for Mankind (SAM), Downtown Houston+, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Congressman Al Green Urges Immediate Ceasefire and Offers Condolences to Families of the Hostages Killed Over the Weekend
On Monday, September 2, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Boeing’s next big problem could be a strike by 32,000 workers
Boeing has experienced all manner of bad news in the last six years, and almost nothing but problems. Later this month it could add a strike by 32,000 workers to its list of woes.
Fact check: New Trump ad uses edited quote to attack nonexistent Harris immigration proposal
A new television ad from former President Donald Trump’s campaign piles deception upon deception to attack Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration. The ad uses an edited quote to attack Harris over a supposed proposal that she hasn’t actually made.
Teams across the US hold moments of silence as sports community mourns NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother
Beloved NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were honored around the sports world on Friday following their tragic death in New Jersey late Thursday night.
READ: Harris and Walz’s exclusive joint interview with CNN
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat down exclusively with CNN Thursday for her first interview since ascending to the top of the Democratic ticket.
Israel’s military says six hostages ‘brutally murdered’ in Gaza, including Israeli-American Goldberg-Polin
Israel’s military said it has recovered the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas militants in Gaza – including an Israeli-American captive – dealing fresh heartbreak to relatives who fear time is running out for loved ones seized by the militants more than 10 months ago.
NASA spacecraft collision may have created a meteor shower that will last for 100 years
Rocky debris blasted away from the tiny asteroid Dimorphos when NASA’s DART spacecraft intentionally slammed into it in 2022 could create the first human
Shooting of 49ers rookie places renewed spotlight on crime in San Francisco
The shooting and attempted robbery of a San Francisco 49ers rookie in broad daylight in downtown San Francisco has placed a renewed spotlight on the city ahead of this fall’s mayoral election.
7 Mexican travelers killed and dozens more people injured in Mississippi bus crash
even Mexican travelers were killed and dozens of other people injured early Saturday when a commercial passenger bus headed for Mexico experienced tire failure and rolled over off a highway east of Vicksburg, Mississippi, officials said.
