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Bridging the Gap: EU-U.S. Collaboration on Energy Poverty and Just Transition

In an era where energy is both a critical need and a significant challenge, the EU-U.S. Just Transition Workshop on Energy Poverty, held on May 14, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in addressing energy inequities. Hosted by the Department of …

Sunny Hostin, Co-Host of ABC's The View, to Headline Jackson State University's Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon*

Get ready for an inspiring afternoon as Jackson State University hosts its esteemed Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson. The highlight of the event will be a keynote …

Get Ready to Laugh and Groove with Bugs Bunny at The Symphony on June 18, 2024!

Prepare for an evening of whimsy and wonder as The Pavilion launches its arts season with a spectacular fusion of classical melodies and timeless animation! Bugs Bunny at The Symphony, a global sensation, will grace The Pavilion Main Stage alongside …

European Parliament elections: What’s at stake in the world’s biggest multi-country vote

One of the world’s largest democratic exercises is underway, with some 373 million people across the European Union eligible to vote in elections for the next European Parliament.

Judge Lina Hidalgo Honors Children's Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library for 2024 IMLS Medals

In a historic recognition of excellence, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo presented a resolution on June 4th to celebrate Children's Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library for being awarded the prestigious 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. …

2024 National Black Book Festival: A Literary Celebration in Houston

Houston, prepare for a remarkable literary event as the 2024 National Black Book Festival (NBBF) returns from October 17-19, marking its 17th anniversary. This year's festival promises to be a star-studded celebration of Black literature, featuring an impressive lineup of …

Baytown native receives Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during Commissioning Ceremony

Capt. Jason Tumlinson, left, USS Boxer (LHD 4) executive officer, and a native of Spokane, Washington, presents the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Chief Culinary Specialist Michael Cosek, a native of Baytown, Texas, for his tour as the …

Alito’s former neighbor says justice is ‘at best mistaken’ in flap over upside-down US flag

A former neighbor of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday disputed his account of a neighborhood spat that led to the hoisting of an upside-down US flag on his property in Virginia, saying that his timeline of what happened …

Atlanta lifts its last boil water advisory after almost a week of persistent problems

Atlanta officials on Thursday morning lifted the last boil water advisory put in place after a string of water main breaks left parts of the major US city without drinkable water nearly a week, underscoring the fragility of the nation’s …

This year will likely be the last major D-Day anniversary with living veterans in attendance. Organizers are going all-out

At 99 years old, Jack Foy is considered the youngster among his group of friends that fought in World War II. But their advanced age isn’t going to stop them from making the transatlantic journey to honor their fallen comrades …

‘Sorry for throwing grenades in your cellar.’ The unusual fate of the first house liberated in D-Day beach landings

Their target was an elegant, two-story villa sitting solitary on a misty beach. No houses stood nearby, just minefields, military pillboxes and enemy machine gun posts.

Biden to meet with Zelensky in Normandy and at next week’s G7, White House says

President Joe Biden will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while he is in Normandy, France, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.

Biden aims to deepen transatlantic ties with trip to France for D-Day, state visit amid Ukraine crisis

US President Joe Biden touched down in Paris on Wednesday for a trip marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day and engaging in a state visit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Black World War II medic who treated wounded soldiers on D-Day awarded posthumous Distinguished Service Cross

A Black medic credited with treating many wounded soldiers on D-Day has been posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced Monday.

Letter of a Lifetime: 105-year-old Jewish WWII veteran reflects on letter he wrote using Hitler’s personal stationery

Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day — marking the beginning of the end of World War II. It’s estimated less than 1% of the 16 million Americans who served in the conflict are still alive. 7s Karen Hensel introduces …