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Gangs rule Haiti’s capital. Some say they’re ready to overthrow the government too
From above, Haiti’s capital city Port-au-Prince still looks serene, its white-washed homes climbing steep green hills that encircle a glittering bay. But to step onto its cracked streets requires a careful calculation of risk and reward.
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Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to leaking sensitive national defense information
The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of posting a trove of highly classified intelligence reports and other documents on social media pleaded guilty on Monday to willfully retaining and disseminating national defense information.
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Memphis mayor meets with gang leaders to request ceasefire in effort to curb city’s gun violence
A record-breaking 398 people fell victim to homicides in Memphis last year – a noticeable jump from the 190 reported five years ago. And with more than 600 major violent crimes so far in 2024, including at least 40 homicides, Tennessee’s second-most populous city is off to another turbulent start.
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Philly LGBT Affairs executive director yells, ‘I work for the mayor,’ as she films her and her husband’s arrest
Philadelphia’s head of LGBT affairs and her husband were arrested by a state trooper Saturday, in what the mayor is calling a “very concerning,” interaction, according to a video circulating on social media, which was confirmed by police.
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Ensemble Theatre's 'Beatbox: A Raparetta' Marks Groundbreaking Venture into Hip Hop Theatre
The Ensemble Theatre in Houston is making waves with its first major foray into Hip Hop Theatre, 'Beatbox: A Raparetta,' a production that promises to guide artists and audiences into the next generation of theatre.
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Elevate Your Spring Break: Fort Bend County Libraries Offer Exclusive Teen Activities
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) are your go-to destination for an unforgettable Spring Break experience tailored exclusively for high school teens (grades 9-12). From engaging gaming sessions to creative craft circles and everything in between, these specially curated programs offer a perfect blend of fun, learning, and socializing.
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Why it’s not all doom and gloom for commercial real estate
After decades of growth bolstered by low interest rates and easy credit, commercial real estate has hit a wall.
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Houston Awaits City Council's Verdict on United Airlines' Terminal B Revamp at IAH
A monumental decision awaits the Houston City Council this Wednesday, March 6, as Mayor John Whitmire positions the United Airlines Terminal B expansion proposal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on the imminent council docket.
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UN agency accuses Israel of detaining/coercing staffers into false confessions about ties to Hamas
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Monday accused Israel of detaining and torturing some of its staffers, coercing them into making false confessions about the agency’s ties to Hamas.
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Studies have shown that food packaging materials such as microwave popcorn bags are a major source of exposure to certain types of "forever chemicals." Mandatory …
Published on March 4, 2024
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Certain types of ‘forever chemicals’ will no longer be used in US food packaging, FDA says
Certain kinds of greaseproofing “forever” chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, will no longer be used in food packaging in the US, the US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
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Passengers Refuse to Fly on Boeing 737 Max: "I Want to Get Off the Plane"
Ed Pierson was flying from Seattle to New Jersey in 2023, when he ended up boarding a plane he’d never wanted to fly on.
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Yogurts can now make limited claim that they lower type 2 diabetes risk, FDA says
In a decision nearly five years in the making, the US Food and Drug Administration has decided that yogurts can now make a limited claim that the food may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, the federal agency concluded Friday.
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Climate activists charged with vandalizing US Constitution display at National Archives
Two people have been charged after they allegedly dumped a “fine red powder” over the US Constitution’s display case at the National Archives, the Justice Department announced Friday.
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Florida: Two Irish friends dead of fentanyl poisoning; authorities say wrong one was cremated
Florida officials mislabeled the remains of two Irish nationals who died of drug overdoses, leading to a mix-up of their autopsies and the “highly probable” cremation of the wrong body, authorities said.
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Police in Houston have issued an Amber Alert for 12-year-old E’minie Hughes who has been missing since February 22. Mandatory Credit: Houston Police via CNN …
Published on March 1, 2024
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12-year-old Texas girl missing for more than week, found - police say
E’minie Hughes, the 12-year-old girl who was missing from the Houston area, has been found unharmed, police said in a post on X.
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Ozempic comes for gyms - how they’re responding
America’s gyms are adjusting their strategies as more of their members take weight loss drugs.
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Why Motaz Azaiza, Palestinian photographer who captured war, chose to leave Gaza
For 108 days, Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza risked his life in Gaza to tell the story of the war to millions of followers on Instagram, as friends and family members were killed around him. But he has now left his native Gaza, feeling dismayed.
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The 2024 HBCU College Fair: Empowering Futures, Celebrating Diversity
Presented by the Houston HBCU Alumni Association HHBCUAA
Get ready, Houston! The nation's largest HBCU College Fair is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. Proudly sponsored by H-E-B, the 2024 HBCU College Fair, hosted by the Houston HBCU Alumni Association, promises an unforgettable experience for students and parents alike. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Houston Marriott South Hobby Airport.
