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137 school children kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria released, undergoes ‘psychosocial counseling,’ official says
At least 137 school children who were kidnapped by armed gunmen in Nigeria earlier this month have been released, the governor of Nigeria’s Kaduna state Uba Sani confirmed in a TV interview aired on Sunday.
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With US Supreme Court abortion drug hearing looming, study shows how self-managed abortion became more common post-Dobbs
Medication abortion has become increasingly common since it first became available in the United States two decades ago, and a new study finds that requests for abortion pills through sources outside of the formal health-care system surged after the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision removed the federal right to an abortion.
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No. 1 Houston survives OT upset scare after dramatic buzzer beater from No. 9 Texas A&M with Sweet 16 now set
The No. 1 seeded Houston Cougars survived an overtime upset scare in the men’s March Madness after the No. 9 seed Texas A&M Aggies hit a dramatic buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of regulation on Sunday.
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Colorful paintings of daily life uncovered in 4,300-year-old Egyptian tomb
Colorful paintings of daily life in ancient Egypt have been discovered in a tomb dating back more than 4,300 years.
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Truth Social owner Trump Media will begin trading Tuesday as the merger closes
Truth Social owner Trump Media & Technology Group announced Monday its merger with a publicly traded shell company has closed and trading will begin on the stock market on Tuesday.
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US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion to be disbanded as part of government spending bill
The US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be dissolved as part of the government spending bill that passed Friday, the office’s director said in a statement Friday.
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‘Extraordinary’ archive of ancient brains could help shed light on mental illness
An undertaker turned academic, Alexandra Morton-Hayward became interested in brains — specifically how they decompose — during her former job.
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Court clerk accused of jury tampering in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial resigned
The clerk of court accused of jury tampering in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial has resigned, she announced Monday, almost two months after a judge ruled the allegations against the Colleton County, South Carolina, official were not enough to grant Murdaugh a new trial.
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UN Security Council passes resolution; calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The UN Security Council on Monday passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Gaza and Israel after the United States abstained.
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Israel agrees to US proposal on prisoner-hostage exchange; awaiting Hamas’ response, CNN affiliate/analyst say
Israel agreed to a US proposal on a prisoner-hostage exchange that would release around 700 Palestinian prisoners, among them 100 serving life sentences for killing Israeli nationals, in exchange for the release of 40 Israeli hostages, CNN affiliate Kan News reported Sunday, citing a senior Israeli official.
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New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspending Senate campaign
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy is suspending her campaign for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat, she announced Sunday.
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Galveston College Invites High School Girls and Women of All Ages to Attend 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3
Women Leaders from ExxonMobil, Worley, Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Turner Industries and Others to Serve as Speakers
Galveston College – along with eight other community colleges which comprise the Texas Gulf Coast Community College Consortium – is inviting high school girls and women of all ages to attend the 2024 Women In Industry Conference on Wednesday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT. Conference attendees will hear from accomplished speakers and panelists, network to build connections, and learn about rewarding careers for women in petrochemical, construction, avionics, biotech, and IT industries.
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Galveston College Invites High School Girls and Women of All Ages to Attend 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3
Women Leaders from ExxonMobil, Worley, Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Turner Industries and Others to Serve as Speakers
Galveston College – along with eight other community colleges which comprise the Texas Gulf Coast Community College Consortium – is inviting high school girls and women of all ages to attend the 2024 Women In Industry Conference on Wednesday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT. Conference attendees will hear from accomplished speakers and panelists, network to build connections, and learn about rewarding careers for women in petrochemical, construction, avionics, biotech, and IT industries.
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Congressman Al Green Joins Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Democratic Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Reaffirm House Support for Two-State Solution
On March 12, 2024, Congressman Al Green shared remarks at a press conference led by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Democratic colleagues to introduce H.Res.1074 – Reaffirming the House of Representatives Support of a Two-State Solution. This resolution would reaffirm the State of Israel's right to exist, recognize Palestinians’ right to sovereignty and self-determination through a Palestinian state, support a two-state solution, and condemn all calls and actions that reject a two-state solution. Members of Congress also addressed the Israel-Hamas conflict, appealing for the release of hostages, an immediate ceasefire, and humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza. The press conference is accessible by clicking here. Congressman Green issued the following statement at the press conference:
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Houston Texans Announce Expansion of Girls Flag Program
Program will now include high school teams from Houston ISD
Today, the Houston Texans announced the expansion of their Girls FLAG Football Program. The program will feature 12 high school teams from Houston Independent School District (HISD), the eighth largest school district in the nation, and nine high school teams from the Texas Charter School Academic and Athletic League. The girls will compete in a six-week season, with gameplay beginning on April 13 and concluding in mid-May. The championship games to be held at the Houston Methodist Training Center.
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‘3 Body Problem’ should claim the throne as Netflix’s next sci-fi obsession
Series seldom arrive as nicely scaled for long (potentially very long) multi-season runs as “3 Body Problem,” a brainy science-fiction concept from a producing team – “Game of Thrones’” D.B. Weiss and David Benioff – whose last major venture shared similar attributes. Rapidly disgorging secrets, the eight-episode opening salvo effectively plants a hook for many more problems to come.
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Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star has long been misunderstood. A new book seeks to change that
About two decades ago, Katie Gee Salisbury glimpsed a photo that would stay with her for years to come. The black-and-white image depicted a sea of parade-goers surrounding a convertible. In the back seat was a Chinese American woman looking ever so chic and glamorous.
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Beyoncé to be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award
Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards this year.
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Dana Carvey apologizes to Sharon Stone for past ‘SNL’ sketch
Dana Carvey apologized to Sharon Stone for an offensive sketch that the two were in on “Saturday NIght Live” in 1992.
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Oprah talks shots. Not weight loss ones, but tequila that Gayle King refuses
What began as a discussion about obesity ended with viewers learning something new about Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King’s friendship.
