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NATO officials say plan to boost high response force to 300,000 'still a work in progress'

NATO military officials said Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg's announcement earlier this week that 300,000 troops would be placed on high alert across the alliance is something the alliance will work on going forward, rather than an immediate shift.

A pair of orcas are targeting great white sharks off South Africa's coast

A pair of orcas have driven great white sharks away from a stretch of South African coast after killing five sharks over just a few months in 2017, according to a new study.

UH Law Center Professor Says Law Enforcement Officers Should Face Criminal Penalties for 'Police Bystanderism'

While the U.S. Department of Justice recently updated its policy requiring federal officers to intervene if colleagues are using excessive force, Zachary D. Kaufman, an associate professor of law and political science and co-director of the Criminal Justice Institute at the University of Houston Law Center, argues that this “necessary, overdue initiative... doesn’t go far enough.”

Europe sees China through a Russian lens, and Beijing is not happy

As leaders of major Western democracies and their allies met in two back-to-back summits this week in Europe, their focus was clear: keeping pressure on Russia as its brutal assault on Ukraine enters its fifth month.

Harris County Clerk's Office Issues One Milionth Marriage License

June is a popular month for wed- dings and the Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) is happy to announce that its Personal Records office in downtown Houston recently issued its one millionth marriage license. According to Harris County Archives, HCCO recorded its first marriage license in 1837.

HISD expands participation in Verizon Innovative Learning program

Houston Independent School District, in partnership with Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning, will welcome eight schools into the Verizon Innovative Learning program, Verizon’s education initiative which addresses barriers to digital inclusion, for the 2022-23 school year.

Burns Original Bar-B-Que Is Opening New Location In Pearland This Weekend!

4ht of July Weekend just got better! In celebration of the 1-year anniversary of their first Kroger Bistro location in Summerwood, Burns Original Bar-B-Que announces the grand opening of their new bistro location in Pearland, TX! This Saturday, July 2nd, Burns will open their 2nd Bistro restaurant inside Shadow Creek Kroger. Their partnership with Kroger started in 2019 with Burns debuting their signature Bar-B-Que sauce in selected locations which eventually led to Burns having products in over 21 stores. During the Pandemic, Burns hosted weekly pop-ups at various Kroger locations where they sold Bar-B-Que sandwiches, chips, and drinks. The success of their pop-ups led them to open a Bistro in Kroger Summer 2021. Not only did Burns make history as the first Black-Owned Restaurant in Kroger, but during the 2022 Rodeo season, they made history by being one of the only Black-Owned Bar-B-Que tents.

Ketanji Brown Jackson to join a Supreme Court in turmoil

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to join the Supreme Court on Thursday, making history as the first female African-American justice and beginning what could be a decades-long tenure.

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, according to federal prosecutors, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused.

Upcoming discussion hosted by PVAMU’s Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center to focus on raising healthy children in hostile environments

The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University announced today it will host “Beyond Rage: Raising Healthy Kids in Hostile Climates” on July 12. The virtual discussion will feature sociologist Janice Johnson Dias.

Stills Greece Premiere of the Disney+ Original Movie "Rise" Available Noe

True Story of the Antetokounmpo Family’s Amazing Journey is Streaming Exclusively on Disney+

Stills from the Greece Premiere of the Disney+ Original Movie “Rise,” which is streaming exclusively on Disney+, are now available. Among those who attended the outdoor event held last night at the Sepolia Basketball Court in Athens were the film’s subjects, executive producer Giannis Antetokounmpo and his mother, Veronica “Vera” Antetokounmpo, and his brothers Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo, along with “Rise” cast members Uche Agada (Giannis) and Ral Agada (Thanasis), and producer Bernie Goldmann. The event featured a pre-screening musical performance by Ofili Antentokounmpo, who co-wrote two songs for the film.

FCC commissioner calls on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores

A member of the Federal Communications Commission is renewing calls for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing national security concerns surrounding TikTok's Chinese-based parent company, ByteDance.

Former Giuliani associate Lev Parnas sentenced to 20 months in prison

Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months in prison in connection with to convictions on campaign finance, wire fraud and false statements.

University of Arizona will waive college tuition for Native students in the state

The University of Arizona announced this week that it will soon waive tuition and fees for undergraduate students enrolled in one of the state's 22 federally recognized tribes.

Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam sentenced to life in prison without parole

Salah Abdeslam, who is believed to be only surviving member of the group that carried out a series of deadly gun-and-bomb attacks across Paris in November 2015, was found guilty on Wednesday and handed France's harshest sentence -- life without the possibility of parole.

NYC, State of NY announce lawsuits against ghost gun retailers

Authorities in New York filed lawsuits against 10 companies selling parts for so-called ghost guns, in an effort to hold distributors accountable for the proliferation of mail-order components used to make untraceable guns that lead to shootings.

An overlooked 'wow' moment from the 1/6 committee's latest hearing

Michael Flynn wasn't the star of the House January 6 committee's hearing on Tuesday. In fact, he appeared -- via taped video testimony -- for less than five minutes.

KTSU turns 50!

Backyard Party celebrates half century of broadcasting excellence

More than 1,000 people came to support TSU’s KTSU 90.9FM as it celebrated 50 years of on-air excellence with an on-campus Backyard Party on Friday, June 24.

Introducing the first Barriers x Converse collaboration

Launching July 21, 2022, Barriers Worldwide releases its first collaboration with Converse. The debut collection details a historical journey which guides the audience via messages and symbols that give voice to those that don’t have one.

Harris Health Ben Taub, LBJ Hospitals Receive National Heart, Stroke Recognition

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital received national recognition for its heart and stroke care from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. Additionally, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital also received national recognition for its heart resuscitation program. The recognitions reflect Harris Health System’s elite status for providing life-saving treatment and care to heart and stroke patients.

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