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Austin apologized to Biden for mishandled communication around cancer treatment
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday admitted he mishandled communication around his treatment for prostate cancer and said he’d apologized to President Joe Biden, in his first news conference since returning to work.
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Wings/shrimp/booze: 2024 Super Bowl party hosts budget carefully
Super Bowl is no joke for Tod Steward. He’s hosted a viewing party at his downtown Seattle condo for the past 14 years. It’s become a tradition for him and his circle of friends.
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Biden to issue executive order targeting Israeli settlers in West Bank
President Joe Biden plans to issue an executive order targeting violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank whom he has said have undermined stability in the area, according to a US official.
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GoFundMe and MLBD Contributions Enable Reconstruction of Stolen and Vandalized Jackie Robinson Statue
A Kansas youth baseball league will be able to replace a statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen and destroyed last week after a flood of private donations – and a commitment by Major League Baseball.
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Rosenwald Schools educated generations of Black Americans; now, fighting to preserve legacy.
Maudy Adkinson Johnson remembers walking across cow fields and busy roads as a child to get to her one-room schoolhouse in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
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An aerial view of the core module of China's Linglong One, the world's first commercial SMR, installed on August 10, 2023 in Changjiang Li Autonomous …
Published on February 1, 2024
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New-wave reactor technology could kick-start nuclear renaissance — US banking on it
Off the Siberian coast, not far from Alaska, a Russian ship has been docked at port for four years. The Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s first floating nuclear power plant, sends energy to around 200,000 people on land using next-wave nuclear technology: small modular reactors.
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Fed Chair Powell says job market still strong - see breakdown
On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will deliver the first jobs report for 2024, and it’s expected to underscore the strength of the US economy despite 11 rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
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South African entrepreneur Neo Hutiri is awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering's special medal to mark 10 years of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. …
Published on February 1, 2024
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South African innovator’s medicine-dispensing lockers win prestigious prize
A South African entrepreneur who designed a smart locker system that improves access to healthcare has won a major award for African engineering.
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Harris Health System's Mobile Health Clinics: A New Horizon for Houston's Homeless Care
In a remarkable display of compassion and innovation, Harris Health System has launched three mobile health units, marking a significant enhancement to its Health Care for the Homeless Program. Burt Levine, a long-standing and respected journalist, was present to capture the essence of this event for Houston Style Magazine, ensuring the community is informed of these critical developments.
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The Messenger, an upstart digital news outlet, shuts down less than a year after launch. Mandatory Credit: Halfpoint Images/Moment RF/Getty Images
Published on January 31, 2024
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Upstart digital news outlet "The Messenger" shuts down less than a year after launch
"The Messenger," the upstart digital publication that hired hundreds of journalists and vowed to upend the news industry as a centrist outlet, will shut down less than a year after its high-profile launch, a person familiar with the matter said.
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Moon is shrinking - could be problem for astronauts
A region of the moon that’s at the center of a new international space race because it may contain water ice could be less hospitable than once thought, new research has found.
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks at a press conference next to prosecutor Nathan Wade after a Grand Jury brought back indictments against former …
Published on January 31, 2024
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Fulton County DA among nearly dozen subpoenaed to testify in hearing on affair allegations
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her lead prosecutor in the Georgia election subversion case, Nathan Wade, have been subpoenaed to testify at a hearing next month on allegations they were engaged in an improper romantic relationship, according to documents obtained by CNN.
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Study finds having PCOS may affect brain health later in life
Polycystic ovary syndrome, known as PCOS, has long been known for symptoms such as missed periods or excess body hair. Now, new research has revealed another potential effect: cognitive dysfunction later in life.
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Urban Souls Dance Company: A Tapestry of Dance and Dialogue Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence
Step into a world where each movement tells a story of triumph, resilience, and cultural richness. Houston Style Magazine invites you to join Urban Souls Dance Company's 20th-anniversary celebrations with two landmark events that honor the spirit of Black History Month and highlight the legacy of African American dance.
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Institute for Spirituality and Health Gears Up for Interfaith Spiritual Care Coalition Training in Houston
The Institute for Spirituality and Health is organizing an impactful Interfaith Spiritual Care Coalition Training, set to equip certified volunteers with skills applicable to all faith traditions
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Judge dismisses Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and allies
A US judge has dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his political allies, including the board he appointed to oversee Disney’s property in Florida.
