As cocoa prices soar this Easter, chocolatiers consider alternatives
Cocoa prices are surging so high, the Easter Bunny might want to hoard its chocolate.
‘It’s amazing’: 90-year-old mail carrier recognized for nearly 65 years at USPS
Rain, snow, or shine, our postal carriers are out every day delivering our mail. “Everything in life we have to work through. They really depend on us and we have to get out there and try, especially during the snowstorms,” …
Judge recommends ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman be disbarred
An attorney discipline judge in California has recommended that ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman be disbarred, according to an opinion released on Wednesday.
Judge to consider if Trump can throw out Georgia election subversion case on First Amendment grounds
For the first time since a judge ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue to oversee the Georgia 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump, the focus will return to the details of the sprawling …
Are you struggling to save for retirement?
The United States is on the brink of a retirement crisis.
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in federal prison
Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for defrauding customers and investors in his failed crypto exchange FTX, a Manhattan court ruled Thursday.
France sues student who falsely accused principal of forcibly removing headscarf
A French high school student is being sued by the government for falsely accusing her former principal of assaulting her after he made her remove her headscarf on school premises, the country’s prime minister said Wednesday.
Who ends up holding the bag for the Baltimore bridge collapse?
The massive cargo ship crash into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore will likely lead to billions of dollars in liability claims. Marine insurance companies will be on the hook for much of the costs.
Dow nears 40,000; stocks look to close out first quarter on high note
The Dow closed in on a new high, nearing the threshold level of 40,000 at market open on Thursday. The S&P 500, meanwhile, is poised to notch its best start to a year since 2019 and the Nasdaq is also …
Family claims Georgia hospital euthanized father through overdose
Paul Lowe was 93, but the husband and grandfather was still living independently and making plans for the future. He often left notes for his wife to read around the house.
Italian town struggling to sell off empty homes for one euro - why?
Italy’s one-euro-home sales have been attracting a lot of interest over the past few years, with dozens opting to snap up abandoned properties in some of the country’s depopulated towns.
Raising a Glass to Literacy: Comcast Champions "Reading Between the Wines"
Houston Style Magazine spotlights the exemplary "Reading Between the Wines" soirée, a literary and philanthropic highlight on Houston’s social calendar, splendidly backed by Comcast as a major sponsor. This event, held on the evening of March 22, 2024, at Safari …
Dachshunds under threat - Germany proposes ban on breeding
Germany’s beloved sausage dog, the dachshund, could be under threat in the country, its national kennel club said Wednesday, citing a new draft law that looks to prohibit the breeding of dogs with “skeletal anomalies.”
Federal government braces for long/expensive road recovery from Baltimore bridge collapse
Rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge and getting the critical Port of Baltimore back online will require an enormous interagency effort – and significant federal funding.
Houston Commemorates Vietnam Veterans with a New Memorial at Club Creek Park
On the auspicious occasion of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Houston will witness Council Member Edward Pollard fulfilling a heartfelt promise to his father, a valiant U.S. Marine and Vietnam veteran. This Friday at 10 am, Club Creek Park will …
