Chrissy Teigen: I was a troll and I'm so sorry
Chrissy Teigen's apology to Courtney Stodden for trolling apparently was just the tip of the iceberg. On Monday Teigen shared a lengthy Medium piece she wrote in which she talks about her "VERY humbling few weeks."
House to vote on repeal of 2002 US war authorization in Iraq with White House support
The House is voting Monday evening on a bill to repeal the 2002 US war authorization in Iraq, with Democrats hopeful that the White House's backing will give them newfound momentum to finally revoke the nearly 20-year-old authorization.
Many turned to libraries during the pandemic for free Wi-Fi and other services. Will these venerable public institutions get the credit they deserve?
Ramses Escobedo probably wouldn't call himself a hero. But during the pandemic, he was asked to act in some heroic ways. Escobedo, a bilingual Spanish-English librarian, manages a branch of the San Francisco Public Library.
The head of the 'world's biggest family' has died at age 76
The head of what may be the world's largest family has died in India, according to the director of the hospital where he was treated.
NATO leaders at summit back Biden's decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan
NATO leaders meeting in Brussels on Monday largely backed President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, according to a senior administration official present for the talks, as the US President made his first trip to the alliance's headquarters since taking office.
Supreme Court effectively delays challenge to Harvard affirmative action policies for several months
The Supreme Court on Monday effectively postponed action on a major challenge to Harvard's use of racial affirmative action, likely putting off for several months a case that could end nationwide practices that have boosted the admission of Black and Latino students for decades.
Trump-era sentencing reform law doesn't apply to low-level crack cocaine offenders, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court held Monday that a low-level crack-cocaine offender is ineligible to seek a reduced sentence under the Trump-era First Step Act sentencing reform law.
YMCA of Greater Houston Hires Angela Hodson as Chief Philanthropy Officer
Hodson to lead new ‘Be the Change’ philanthropic campaign seeking to secure $25 million in community support
The YMCA of Greater Houston is proud to announce the expansion of its leadership team with the newly hired Angela Hodson as Chief Philanthropy Officer. Hodson is a Houston-based leader with more than 28 years of nonprofit and charitable experience and relationships that will further elevate the Y’s philanthropy efforts.
Democrats demand testimony from Trump's attorneys general as media executives seek answers
Democrats are demanding sworn testimony from Donald Trump's former attorneys general in an exploding scandal over secret seizures of communications records from top lawmakers and news organizations on the ex-President's enemies list.
How Democrats are laying the groundwork now for a potential reconciliation bill
As the bipartisan group continues to educate their respective members on their $1.2 trillion infrastructure proposal, Democratic leadership and key chairs will crank up the work on a potential Democratic-only infrastructure bill this week, paving the way for Democrats to go it alone if they choose to do so.
Astros Bats Produce 20-Hits As They Defeat The Twins
The Houston Astros gave the home crowd at Target Field a brief display of that on Sunday as they used a 20-hit attack to defeat the Minnesota Twins by a score of 14-3.
Myles Straw Is Learning To Center Himself
I can imagine that is what Astros center fielder Myles Straw must have felt like his first month as the starting center fielder for the Houston Astros. He was replacing a guy who not only was great at the plate but was amazing defensively in center field in former Astros player George Springer who left Houston via free agency to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays this past season.
The Open House with Realtor Falyn Davis - First Time Home Buying: Money Tips, Part 1
Welcome back to The Open House. Are you budgeting to buy a home? If so, you want to make sure that you are prepared for the upcoming fees and payments that might come up during the process. In this week’s article, I will explain the first few fees to expect when you are purchasing your home.
Refugee Services of Texas Welcomes New CFO with Track Record of Non-Profit, Humanitarian Success
Refugee Services of Texas, one of the state’s leading refugee resettlement programs and supporters of human trafficking victims has announced David McKeever Jr. will take over as the organization’s new chief financial officer. McKeever is a highly respected and talented financial professional who has made his mark in a variety of non-profit sectors across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Biden Administration Threatens to Sue Abbott If He Shuts Down Tax Payer Funded Shelters
The Biden administration is threatening to sue Texas over Gov. Greg Abbott’s bid to yank the state-issue licenses of any shelter or facility that houses unaccompanied migrant children.
Biden joins the world leaders club at G7 with call for wartime effort against Covid-19
The leaders of the world's advanced economies gathered Friday on the Cornish coast for the first time since the global coronavirus pandemic began, welcoming President Joe Biden as a new member who arrived here intent on restoring traditional American alliances.
What to do -- and not do -- when you meet the Queen
A version of this story appeared in the June 11 edition of CNN's Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on the royal family, what they are up to in public and what's happening behind palace walls. Sign up here.
Hundreds of Summer Jobs Available in Mayor Turner’s Youth Program
As the school year winds down and summer heats up, Mayor Sylvester Turner encourages young people ages 16 to 24 to participate in his signature Hire Houston Youth program.
Black Women Will Be a Force to Be Reckoned With In the 2022 Midterm Election
More Black women ran in the 2020 cycle than ever before
The 2022 midterms are just barely starting to ramp up, but Black women political leaders and organizations are already laser-focused on getting more Black women elected, saying Kamala Harris’ historic election as vice president is just the beginning.
Cadence Bank Announces Strategic Business Alliance with Unity National Bank
Cadence Bank, a subsidiary of Cadence Bancorporation (NYSE: CADE), today announced a strategic business alliance with Houston-based Unity National Bank of Houston (Unity National Bank), the only Black owned banking institution in Texas. The cooperative alliance brings growth capital to Unity National Bank, strengthening its ability to make commercial loans and deliver other banking and financial solutions to businesses, individuals and families in minority and underserved communities in Greater Houston and Atlanta.
