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US allowed a Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass at UN - what does that mean for war?

Following several failed attempts over five months of Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, the United Nations Security Council on Monday finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. The United States, which had been the only remaining hurdle to such a call, decided not to strike down the resolution.

Mountain View, Hawaii: Big Island man arrested for 'heinous' abuse of 2-year-old girl

A Big Island man is facing several counts of child abuse after investigators say he physically abused and starved his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter.

Shohei Ohtani says he never participated in any sports gambling and accuses interpreter of ‘stealing money’

Faced with growing attention over a theft and gambling scandal, baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday adamantly denied betting on any sport or paying a bookie and placed the blame for the improprieties squarely on his former interpreter who the twice MVP alleged was stealing money from his account.

Supreme Court medication abortion case threatens ‘seismic shift’ in FDA drug approval process, experts warn

In 1937, a drugmaker called S.E. Massengill Co. came up with what seemed like an improvement on an effective medicine for sore throats: a liquid formulation that tasted like raspberry.

Ship’s crew warned of power issues before it collided with a Baltimore bridge, governor says; 6 remain missing

The crew of a massive container ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday warned of power issues before the collision, which caused the bridge to collapse into the frigid Patapsco River, officials said.

Julian Assange staves off extradition to US for now, UK court rules

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has fended off the threat of immediate extradition to the United States after the High Court in London asked the US to provide more assurances.

Prisoner Review Board member resigns after paroled offender accused of killing 11-year-old boy, stabbing the child’s mother

The Illinois governor announced the resignation of a member of the state’s prisoner review board on Monday, 10 days after a man who was released on parole was charged with attacking a former girlfriend and killing her 11-year-old son.

Atlanta Fashion Week: YELLE Skincare Begins a New Collaboration with Bloomingdales

YELLE Skincare is officially on the shelves of Lenox Square Bloomingdales

YELLE Skincare, a melanated representative of healthy and beautiful skin using plant-based products, is ecstatic to announce that it is now in collaboration with Bloomingdales. The brand’s founder, Yandy Smith-Harris, an entrepreneur and reality television star, hosted the event at Lenox Square Bloomingdales in Atlanta, Georgia, over the weekend. It centered around Smith-Harris celebrating the potential partnership with the world-renowned department store known for only offering its shoppers a wide range of high-quality products. The venue was transformed into a breathtaking spring oasis, with bright flowers and vibrant decor setting a joyous tone that perfectly captured the essence of the season.

UHD’s Groundbreaking Rhythm & Books Series Is a Hit!

Next Up: Charly Siaba and The Mighty Orq

In case you missed it: UHD’s 40,000 Windows Café was packed with a standing-room-only audience for last month’s inaugural live taping/concert of Valen the Valentine in the Rhythm & Books series. Mark your calendar now for the second installment in the daytime concert series when Charly Siaba and The Mighty Orq perform in two separate concerts starting at noon on Wednesday, March 27.

Start Stretching Houston; The World’s Largest Bounce House Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger, Better, and Bouncier

The Big Bounce America Tour Rolls into Houston with a New 24,000 sq. ft. Bounce House, a Brand-New Under the Sea Bouncer, and Much More!

News Release: GRAMMY® Award-Winning Multi-Platinum Artist Maxwell Announces Shows in Houston (Oct. 18) and Dallas (Oct. 20)

Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum artist Maxwell announced The Serenade 2024 North American Tour. Maxwell will be joined by special guest two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B powerhouse Jazmine Sullivan and rising singer-songwriter October London. The Serenade 2024 North American Tour will make a stop at Toyota Center in Houston, TX, on October 18, and at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, on October 20, 2024.

Trump bond lowered to $175 million as he appeals civil fraud judgment in New York

A New York appeals court has given Donald Trump 10 more days to post his bond as he appeals the civil fraud judgment against him and cut the amount necessary to $175 million

How to talk to kids about a cancer diagnosis, according to experts

In the time Catherine, Princess of Wales, spent away from the public before revealing her cancer diagnosis, one of her biggest priorities was finding the right way to tell her children, she said.

Rice student startups take top prizes at the 2024 Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition

Two student startups from Rice University won cash prizes for their energy companies at the Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition at CERAWeek March 20 — an annual event to showcase energy ventures driving efficiency and advancements toward the energy transition through fields such as renewables, hydrogen solutions and carbon storage.

Fans to Cheer for Their Favorite Mexican Team at the Liga MX Fiestón Event

Documented Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for 2020 Murder

A member of one of Houston’s most infamous street gangs, the 52 Hoover Crips, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting a neighbor in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Doctors challenging mifepristone face scrutiny over their limited experience with abortion drug

The blockbuster case at the Supreme Court that could make it harder for millions of Americans to access the abortion pill mifepristone has turned almost entirely on 11 anti-abortion doctors and advocates who say their work has been upended by patients experiencing complications from the drug.

Advocates condemn Texas anti-immigrant law SB4 as legal battles continue

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, March 19 that Texas law SB4—which would allow law enforcement agents to arrest and jail migrants—could go into effect pending litigation on its constitutionality. Just hours later, the Fifth Circuit restored a hold on the law. These decisions come a day after the Supreme Court blocked the law from going into effect while emergency appeals played out. SB4, which closely mirrors Arizona’s discriminatory “show me your papers” law, criminalizes entry and re-entry, and deputizes state police to arrest people they suspect are undocumented.

Harris County Considers 100% Property Tax Exemption to Boost Childcare Providers

In the wake of COVID-19, childcare facilities in Houston and Harris County have faced unprecedented challenges. However, relief might be on the horizon as local authorities contemplate significant property tax exemptions for qualifying providers. Houston recently paved the way by approving a 100% tax exemption, and now, Harris County is poised to follow suit. These measures aim to alleviate financial strains on childcare providers, ensuring their sustainability and accessibility to families in need.

137 school children kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria released, undergoing ‘psychosocial counseling,’ official says

At least 137 school children who were kidnapped by armed gunmen in Nigeria earlier this month have been released, the governor of Nigeria’s Kaduna state Uba Sani confirmed in a TV interview aired on Sunday.

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