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Supreme Court approval ratings at record lows, new Gallup poll shows

Approval ratings of the US Supreme Court remain at record low levels and Americans are closely divided on Justice Clarence Thomas, as the court continues to issue controversial opinions and is hit with criticism about ethics standards.

Suspect accused of sexually assaulting victim while "providing massage services"

Los Angeles police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting someone while "providing massage services."

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death for killing 11 worshippers in 2018 massacre

Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers and wounded six others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 in the deadliest-ever attack on Jewish people in the United States, was unanimously sentenced to death by a federal jury on Wednesday.

Fox executives encourage Trump to participate in first GOP presidential primary debate

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday dined with top Fox executives at his Bedminster golf club, during which Fox News president Jay Wallace and the network’s chief executive, Suzanne Scott, encouraged him to participate in the first presidential debate the …

Gal Gadot confirms ‘Wonder Woman 3’ is happening

Gal Gadot may be picking up the Lasso of Truth again. In an interview with ComicBook.com conducted prior to the SAG/AFTRA strike, the actress said she will be developing “Wonder Woman 3” for DC Studios with James Gunn and Peter …

Empowering Health For All: Diverse Communities Unite For Positive Change

Last Friday, Hope Clinic, a non- profit health center dedicated to providing culturally and linguis- tically competent care for Houston’s underserved Asian communities, had the privilege of hosting a conversa- tion with Secretary Xavier Becerra, the U.S. Department Secretary of …

“Someone’s going to end up dead”: New Evidence Emerges in Travis Scott Astroworld Tragedy

They looked like rag dolls, Reece Wheeler thought. One by one, the Astroworld Festival coordinator watched from the command center as unconscious Travis Scott fans were crowd-surfed out of the mosh pit and dumped into the sea of bodies raging …

Surprise Squad Pampers New Caney Beauty Queen Overcoming Adversity

Esmeralda Tristan has endured more than most teenagers her age, yet she continues to strut through life and adversities with positivity. The 17-year-old from New Caney was enjoying the day at an ATV park with friends on April 15th when …

Mayor Turner and Faith Leaders Rally Against HISD’s Library Closures: A Fight For Educational Equality!

In an impassioned display of solidarity, Mayor Sylvester Turner gathered faith leaders and elected officials at City Hall to vehemently denounce the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) contentious plans to shut down libraries on 28 campuses, intending to transform them …

World Youth Foundation Back 2 School Summit.

World Youth Foundation in conjunction with a host of sponsors and partners including City of Houston, Houston Health Department, Houston Health Department Foundation, My Brother’s Keeper, and HEB to name a few hosted their annual Back 2 School Summit.

$20,000 County Connections Grant Fuels Dreams of Fifth Ward Program’s Students

Every student’s idea of a summer well spent is different. For incoming fifth grader Karli Win, summer camp at the Julia C. Hester House is an opportunity to participate in new experiences and sharpen her skills in the classroom. During …

How We See the Past Reflects How We Live In the Present

Our history involves both hard facts and interpretation – the context in which the hard facts are presented. Interpretation inevitably is political and contested. How we see the past reflects how we live in the present and what we hope …

National Urban League: Celebrates Achievements and Advocate For A Better Nation

Thousands of National Urban League convention goers from all corners of the country gathered at the George R. Brown Convention Center last week for a momentous event. The occasion was not only a celebration of the organization's remarkable achievements but …

US troops restricted to American bases, embassy in Niger

US troops in Niger have been restricted to the American military bases and US embassy in Niger, as the Biden administration works to restore democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum to power.

Disney’s governing district in Florida slashes all DEI programs

In the ongoing battle between Walt Disney World and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney’s governing district – whose current board was hand-picked by DeSantis and took control of the district in February – abolished all of its diversity, equity and …