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Embracing Earth Month: Celebrating Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru's Environmental Advocacy
April in Houston marks not only the bloom of bluebonnets but also Earth Month, a time when we turn our eyes to the guardians of our planet. Among these champions is Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru, an inspiring figurehead in the fight for environmental justice. As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, Houston Style Magazine shines a spotlight on Gatheru's remarkable contributions.
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A Boston police officer’s body was found two years ago in a snowy yard. Now his girlfriend goes on trial for murder
After many months of courtroom showdowns, conspiracy theories and accusations of a cover-up, the trial in the killing of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe starts today. O’Keefe’s body was found in the snow on January 29, 2022, outside the home of a fellow Boston police officer in Canton, Massachusetts. His girlfriend, former finance professor Karen Read, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a collision.
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Justice Served: Child Killer Receives Life Sentence in Landmark Case
In a landmark ruling that reverberated across Houston, a man was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole for the tragic killing of his 8-year-old stepson in 2020. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the verdict, underscoring the commitment to protect the most vulnerable members of society.
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Accused rapist who tried to clear his name loses blockbuster defamation trial against TV network
An accused rapist who had sought to clear his name by suing one of Australia’s largest television networks for defamation has lost his case, with a judge finding that, on the balance of probabilities, he committed the crime.
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‘Rust’ movie armorer sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter
Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer of the film “Rust” who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter last month for the 2021 on-set fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, was sentenced by a New Mexico judge to 18 months in prison Monday, the maximum possible punishment.
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General Motors Names Hudson’s Detroit as Its New Global Headquarters
GM will become the anchor tenant at Bedrock’s Hudson’s Detroit development GM, Bedrock, the city of Detroit and Wayne County will establish a partnership to explore redevelopment opportunities for the Renaissance Center site
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The US Postal Service wants to hike stamp prices again in July. Here’s how much you’ll pay
Stamp prices are set to increase — again. The US Postal Service filed a notice with its regulators to increase prices on First-Class “Forever” stamps to 73 cents from 68 cents, marking yet another price hike for the financially beleaguered federal agency.
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Individuals Behind Robocalls to Intimidate Black Voters Agree to Pay and Stop Engaging in Voter Suppression
Settlement in First-Ever Civil Lawsuit Addressing the Use of Electronic Communications to Intimidate Voters
Civil rights plaintiffs and the state of New York agreed to settle a civil rights lawsuit in which defendants Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman were found to have broadcasted robocalls to more than 85,000 numbers in New York, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois to deliberately misinform and intimidate Black voters into not voting by mail during the 2020 presidential election.
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Conservative activists reach $1 million settlement deal with New York AG for running 2020 voter suppression campaign
Conservative activists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have agreed to pay $1 million to the New York attorney general’s office and others for running a voter suppression campaign targeting Black voters during the 2020 election.
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Touchdown Taste: "Timeout with Tobias" Scores Big on ESPN+
Former NFL player Tobias Dorzon isn't just making tackles in the kitchen; he's now scoring touchdowns with his own cooking show, "Timeout with Tobias," exclusively on ESPN+. With a background in football and a flair for culinary finesse, Dorzon invites viewers on a savory journey where sports
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New EPA rules for about 200 US chemical manufacturers take aim at ‘cancer alleys’
The US Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules on Tuesday to protect neighborhoods near more than 200 manufacturing facilities that release airborne toxins such as ethylene oxide, chloroprene, benzene, vinyl chloride, 1,3 butadiene and ethylene dichloride.
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What Sandra Day O’Connor’s papers reveal about a landmark Supreme Court decision; why it could be overturned soon
The newly opened papers of the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor reveal the internal deliberations of a groundbreaking Supreme Court case that gave US regulators significant latitude to protect the environment and public health – and show how the ruling almost never happened.
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James and Jennifer Crumbley were both convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the mass shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan in 2021. Mandatory Credit: Getty …
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James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of school shooter, set to be sentenced on manslaughter charges
James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the teenager who killed four students in the 2021 school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, are set to be sentenced to prison on Tuesday, weeks after being convicted of manslaughter.
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Tesla heads to court after Apple engineer’s family says Autopilot caused his fatal crash
Tesla and its controversial automated-driving system are on trial starting this week.
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Justice Served: Humble Man Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend in 2021
In a landmark verdict, a 32-year-old man from Humble has been sentenced to life in prison for the tragic shooting of his girlfriend during a heated argument back in 2021. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg made the announcement, marking a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for the victim, 27-year-old Ryniscia Sanford.
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Social Media Regulations in Brazil Urged After Clash with Elon Musk Reaches Breaking Point
Brazil’s attorney general has called for social media platforms in the country to be regulated after Elon Musk threatened to disobey a court order banning certain accounts on X and lashed out against “aggressive censorship.”
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South Carolina’s three titles in seven years speak volumes of Dawn Staley’s remarkable tenure as coach
Caitlin Clark’s last dance in the NCAA dominated conversation ahead of Sunday’s women’s national championship game.
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