A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal
Luis Ibáñez Jiménez was driving on a highway in east Madrid when Spain lost power. “Suddenly, there were no traffic lights,” the resident of the capital told CNN. Cars piled up, and nobody had right of way. “I was stopping so that people could pass… I saw a massive bus coming, and I had to accelerate a lot to go past it,” he said. “It was a bit of a jungle.”
Convicted Italian cardinal pulls out of conclave to choose new pope
A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican said Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope.
Four dead, including children, after car crashes into after-school camp
Four people are dead, including children, and several others are injured after a car crashed through an after-school camp in Chatham, Illinois, authorities said.
Beyoncé kicks off Cowboy Carter tour with some help from her two daughters
Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit tour in Los Angeles on Monday, delivering a nearly three-hour performance that proved it certainly ain’t Queen Bey’s first rodeo.
1 person died, 10 injured after a boat ‘shattered the whole back’ of a ferry in Florida
A ferry ushering families from a popular sand sculpting competition in Florida was struck by a recreational boat Sunday evening in an apparent hit-and-run, killing one ferry passenger and injuring several others, police and witnesses said.
Bill Hader describes ‘shock’ of LA wildfires and the sweet way girlfriend Ali Wong helped him in the aftermath
Bill Hader was in Malibu filming a Volkswagen commercial with his former “SNL” co-stars Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen when a devastating wildfire began ripping through the Pacific Palisades, the affluent West Los Angeles neighborhood perched atop a peak overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Building Bridges of Remembrance and Hope: Texas Southern University and The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Host Zikaron BaSalon
In a moving display of unity, remembrance, and hope, Texas Southern University (TSU) and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston came together on Wednesday evening, April 23, 2025, to host an unforgettable Zikaron BaSalon — a Hebrew phrase meaning "Memories in the Living Room." Designed as an intimate and personal approach to Holocaust remembrance, the evening created sacred space for survivors to share their stories in a powerful and heartfelt setting.
Hands Off Our History: Leading Civil Rights Groups Unite to Protect Black History, Culture, and Democracy
In a bold and necessary stand against the erasure of our collective heritage, America’s leading civil rights organizations have launched an urgent nationwide affirmation: Black history is American history — and its protection is inseparable from the defense of democracy itself.
Holocaust Museum Houston Honors Survivors with Free Admission Days This May
This May, Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) invites the community to experience powerful lessons of resilience and remembrance through a series of free admission days honoring two extraordinary Holocaust survivors: Walter Kase and Stefi Altman.
YMCA of Greater Houston Champions Wellness with Healthy Kids Day Celebration
Over the weekend, the YMCA of Greater Houston brought families together for a vibrant and inspiring Healthy Kids Day event across 19 centers throughout the city. This free community event energized children and parents alike with fun-filled activities focused on keeping minds and bodies active during the summer months — and all year long!
The Ensemble Theatre Serves Up a Slice of Life with “Coconut Cake” — A Delicious Rolling World Premiere You Don’t Want to Miss!
This spring, The Ensemble Theatre invites audiences to feast on more than just a slice of drama — they’re serving up Melda Beaty’s sizzling and soulful play, "Coconut Cake," as part of an exciting rolling world premiere! Opening Friday, May 9, 2025, and running through Sunday, June 1, 2025, this rich and poignant production is set to stir emotions and ignite conversations across Houston.
Baltimore man takes plea deal after allegedly framing a former principal with an AI-generated rant
A Baltimore man took a plea deal and was sentenced to four months in prison Monday after being accused of using AI to impersonate a former high school principal.
ICE: ‘First-of-its-kind’ operation with local law enforcement leads to nearly 800 immigrant arrests in Florida
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Saturday the agency and state law enforcement in Florida have arrested nearly 800 people over four days in a “massive, multi-agency immigration enforcement crackdown.”
Trial of gang accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint opens in Paris
Nearly nine years after billionaire reality TV star Kim Kardashian was bound, gagged and robbed at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week, the trial of nine men and one woman accused of carrying out the dramatic heist opened Monday at a packed courthouse in the French capital.
Trump says he’ll eliminate income taxes. There’s a problem with that
President Donald Trump on Sunday night reiterated an extraordinary ambition he and members of his administration have voiced from time to time throughout his young second term: One day, Americans won’t pay any more income tax, and you’ll have Trump’s tariffs to thank for it.
Officer, teen suspect injured after carjacking attempt leads to shootout with police
The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) says an officer and a teen suspect were both injured after an attempted carjacking led to a shootout overnight.
Thousands of LA County workers set to strike over alleged unfair labor practices
More than 55,000 Los Angeles County workers are expected to go on strike Monday night, which could disrupt some services for residents.
After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next month, a move met with skepticism by Ukrainian officials who demanded the Kremlin leader immediately accept a longer truce proposal from the United States that he has so far rejected.
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Is Saddling Up, and Hotel ZaZa Is Ready to Turn Up the Fun!
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour is saddling up for Houston, and Hotel ZaZa is the ultimate pre-show playground for fans ready to sip, shop, and shine like a true Texan star
Attacks on Harvard by Trump administration have built for months. A timeline of the dispute
Since returning to office in January, President Donald Trump has made a major push to put America’s elite universities on notice over political ideology. But the groundwork for the White House’s stronger stance was laid more than a year earlier.
