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Woman gets life; pleads guilty to death of her 4-year-old daughter
An Ohio woman was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, prosecutors said.
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Reddit hasn’t turned profit in nearly 20 years; just filed to go public anyway
Reddit, the message board site known for its chronically online userbase and for originating much internet discourse, filed for its long-anticipated initial public offering on Thursday.
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AT&T says service had been restored after massive, nationwide outage
AT&T’s network went down for many of its customers across the United States Thursday morning, leaving customers unable to place calls, text or access the internet.
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Historic Odysseus moon mission marks a milestone in reaching the lunar surface
When Wendy Williams’ popular talk show was canceled in 2022, the first person to reveal the news to her was her niece and goddaughter, Alex Finnie.
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Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens is re-arrested as prosecutors fight to keep him behind bars
Alexander Smirnov, the former FBI informant indicted for lying about President Joe Biden’s family and their alleged dealings in Ukraine, has been re-arrested in Nevada.
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Netanyahu unveils plan for Gaza’s future, post-Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a plan for Gaza’s future post-Hamas, which includes the “complete demilitarization” of the enclave, closing off the territory’s southern border with Egypt, as well as the overhaul of Gaza’s civil administration and education systems.
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Unveiling the Impact of HISD's New Education System (NES) on Student Performance
In a recent announcement, Houston Independent School District (HISD) revealed its ambitious plans to expand the New Education System (NES) to 130 campuses, representing a significant shift in the educational landscape. However, amidst this expansion, concerns have been raised regarding academic decline and its implications for student success.
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Alabama lawmakers plan legislation; ‘protect’ IVF after state Supreme Court ruling - here’s latest
Fallout continues in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling last week that frozen embryos are children – an unprecedented decision that critics say could have a chilling effect on access to IVF treatments in the state.
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Houston PetSet and Mayor John Whitmire Spearhead New Era for Animal Welfare: A Path Forward for Houston's Homeless Pets
Houston PetSet, a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to eradicating Houston’s homeless animal crisis, orchestrated a pivotal event on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. The State of Animal Welfare Address, graced by the esteemed presence of City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire, illuminated the progress made, current challenges, and the roadmap ahead #ForTheAnimals.
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GOP lawmakers/candidates race, distancing themselves from Alabama court decision
A number of congressional Republicans running in 2024 are swiftly distancing themselves from a controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling seen as infringing on IVF, the latest obstacle for GOP candidates in the post-Roe era.
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Biden calls border deal ‘strongest’ in history in speech to governors
President Joe Biden called on House Republicans to take up the bipartisan border deal, calling it the “strongest border deal the country has ever seen,” and urged governors to push Congress to move the bill.
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Nvidia’s market value catapults to $2 trillion
Nvidia joined an exclusive club on Friday morning when its market value topped $2 trillion, just days after the chipmaker reported gangbusters earnings that once again swept Wall Street into an artificial intelligence-induced fervor.
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Nursing student found dead after jogging on University of Georgia campus, identified
The body of a woman found dead Thursday on the University of Georgia campus has been identified as 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley, the Athens-Clarke County coroner told CNN on Friday.
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Days left before execution, Ivan Cantu insists innocenence in double-murder
Ivan Cantu says he has insisted for more than 20 years that he’s innocent of the two murders that landed him on Texas’ death row. But with a week until his execution, he’s running out of time to make his case.
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Thousands evacuated in English city before unexploded WWII bomb moved
Thousands of residents have been evacuated in Plymouth, southwest England, as authorities work to remove an unexploded 500-kilogram (1,102-pound) bomb discovered in the city.
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Houston PetSet and Mayor John Whitmire Address Animal Welfare in Houston
Houston PetSet, a local nonprofit organization, hosted The State of Animal Welfare Address on February 22, 2024, featuring remarks from Mayor John Whitmire and an overview of the current state of animal welfare in Houston by Co-Presidents Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust.
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Houston PetSet and Council Member Mario Castillo Join Forces to Provide Free Pet Care in District H
In honor of Love Your Pet Month and World Spay Day, Houston PetSet, in collaboration with District H City Council Member Mario Castillo, is set to offer essential veterinary services to pet owners in the community. In honor of Love Your Pet Month and World Spay Day, Houston PetSet, in collaboration with District H City Council Member Mario Castillo, is set to offer essential veterinary services to pet owners in the community.
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Justice Served: Louisiana Man Receives Life Sentence for Double Shooting Tragedy
In a somber culmination of a tragic case, a Louisiana man has been sentenced to life in prison for a heinous act that resulted in the death of an innocent woman and left another victim seriously injured. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the verdict on Wednesday, underscoring the gravity of the crime and the pursuit of justice for the victims.
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USDA commission releases final recommendations to remedy discrimination/inequity across agency
The US Department of Agriculture’s Equity Commission presented nearly 70 recommendations Thursday that the agency hopes will “further advance equity at USDA” and help resolve longstanding discriminatory practices, according to a copy of the report obtained by CNN.
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Harris County Attorney Takes Action: Sues Texas' Environmental Agency Over Concrete Batch Plant Rules
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, alongside a coalition of Houston-area community groups, is taking a bold stand against the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The lawsuit addresses the agency's failure to enforce immediate compliance with its new standard permit for existing concrete batch plants, instead of granting a grace period of up to 10 years.
