Fort Bend County Judge KP George Set to Deliver 2024 State of the County Address in Sugar Land
Fort Bend County is gearing up for an insightful event as County Judge KP George prepares to deliver the 2024 State of the County Address on Tuesday, April 30, at the Marriott Sugar Land in Sugar Land, TX. The address, scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., is poised to provide a comprehensive overview of the county's current standings and a forward-looking plan for the future.
Uninterrupted and Tribeca Enterprises Announce Exciting Second Year of Film Festival in Los Angeles
LeBron James, Naomi Osaka, and Joel Embiid lead as judges at the upcoming UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival powered by Tribeca Festival, set for July 9-10 in Los Angeles. This dynamic festival, born from a partnership between UNINTERRUPTED, the athlete storytelling powerhouse founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and Tribeca Enterprises, co-founded by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro, enters its second year with a commitment to showcasing the unique nexus of sports and filmmaking.
A Win for Black Entrepreneurship: Is the New FTC Ban Good for Black Businesses?
In what has since created shockwaves across the nation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 for banning noncompete agreements, which goes into effect 120 days after the rule is officially published in the Federal Register. This decision will undoubtedly have significant impact on both employers and employees alike, but what about black entrepreneurs?
Trump Campaign's Minority Outreach Criticized as Ineffective and Insulting
Recent reports have critically highlighted the Trump campaign's approach to minority outreach, revealing a series of missteps and a lack of genuine engagement strategies aimed at Black and Latino voters. This information, coming from various sources including an in-depth AP report, has even drawn criticism from within the Republican Party itself.
Far-right network OAN retracts false story about Michael Cohen affair with Stormy Daniels
The far-right cable network One America News retracted a story and apologized Monday after it falsely claimed former President Donald Trump’s ex lawyer Michael Cohen was the one who had an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels and secretly used it to “extort” the Trump Organization.
GNC is redesigning stores to draw people taking Ozempic
GNC, the vitamin and dietary supplement chain, has been struggling for years. The brand hopes a new strategy tailored to people taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss will help draw customers into stores and grow its business.
A Boston police officer’s body was found two years ago in a snowy yard. Now his girlfriend goes on trial for murder
After many months of courtroom showdowns, conspiracy theories and accusations of a cover-up, the trial in the killing of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe starts in earnest today.
Hunter Biden demands that Fox News remove ‘intimate’ images from its platforms
Hunter Biden is demanding that Fox News remove from its platforms sexually explicit images that President Joe Biden’s son says are private, according to a letter obtained by CNN, as part of his strategy to publicly fight back against conservative media.
Michigan AG executes search warrants on Google and X in ongoing 2020 fake electors probe
Google and X, formerly Twitter, recently provided hundreds of files to Michigan prosecutors for their 2020 election subversion probe, complying with search warrants that investigators obtained after CNN revealed secret social media accounts belonging to pro-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, who played a major role in the fake electors plot.
FCC fines wireless carriers millions for sharing user locations without consent
The US government has issued millions of dollars in fines to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon after an investigation found the nation’s top wireless carriers had illegally shared customers’ personal data without their consent.
Food safety officials say they are testing beef, including ground beef from grocery stores, for the presence of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s spreading in dairy cattle.
The state of Texas is suing the Biden administration over recently announced federal protections for LGBTQ+ students, arguing the Department of Education overstepped its authority by expanding the scope of a landmark anti-sex discrimination law.
USDA says it is testing beef for H5N1 bird flu virus
Food safety officials say they are testing beef, including ground beef from grocery stores, for the presence of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s spreading in dairy cattle.
Ryan Gosling isn’t just Ken and his surprise appearance at Universal Studios proved that
Ryan Gosling stars of the new film “The Fall Guy” and recently made a surprise appearance at Universal Studios Hollywood for the opening of “The Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show.”
FLORIDA’S 6-WEEK ABORTION BAN SET TO TAKE EFFECT THIS WEEK 29 APR 24 06:45 ET|CNN|Version 1 A stricter abortion law is set to take effect in Florida on Wednesday — dropping the state’s 15-week ban t
A 38-year-old man repeatedly tries to force his wife to have sex in the middle of the night but has no memory of his actions when he wakes up.
President Biden Asserts Commitment to Israel's Security in Talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu
U.S. President Joe Biden Monday engaged in a critical dialogue with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, tackling key issues central to regional stability and humanitarian response. The meeting comes at a time when Iran's intensified missile and drone activity heightens tensions, prompting President Biden to reaffirm the United States' solid pledge to Israel's defense—a testament to the enduring U.S.-Israel partnership amidst evolving threats.
Birmingham Bombing and Beyond: Living a Life of Love After Hate
Embrace a Journey of Healing and Hope with Lisa McNair’s Inspiring Tale at IMpower Lecture 2024
These are the states where abortion rights will – or could – be on the ballot in November
This November, many voters across the country could take to the polls to determine the future of abortion access in their state, with organizers working to secure a wave of measures on the 2024 ballot aimed at restoring or protecting the right to an abortion – and a few aimed at restricting it.
Rolls-Royce is growing its factory so it can build cars more slowly
Rolls-Royce is vastly expanding its factory in Chichester, England. The BMW subsidiary is adding five new buildings with construction planned to start next year.
Say goodbye to Ruby Tuesday and Chili’s. These are the hot new restaurants at the mall
Looking for a bite at your local mall? As US malls race to reinvent themselves, they’re turning to sushi conveyor belts, craft-beer membership clubs and Korean barbecue to replace burgers and fries.
AI-enhanced camera technology helps solve murder
A shooting that killed two people at a Blue Springs Park earlier this month led to a first-degree murder charge and then an arrest on Wednesday.
