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Price hikes took a breather in July, fueling hopes that inflation has peaked

Runaway inflation took a breather in July, with consumer prices increasing by 8.5% year over year, a slower pace than the 9.1% increase in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.

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Violent rhetoric circulates on the pro-Trump internet following FBI search, including against a judge

"Lock and load," was one of the top comments on an online forum dedicated to former President Donald Trump on Monday night, soon after it emerged his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort had been searched by the FBI.

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Harris County Attorney – Christian Menefee Announces EPA Investigation Into TCEQ Concrete Plant Permitting

A Big Step In Protecting The Citizens Of Harris County

This week, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will investigate the Texas Commission on Environment Quality (TCEQ)’s concrete batch permitting criteria and processes under federal civil rights laws. The EPA initiated the investigation in response to complaints submitted by the Harris County Attorney’s Office and Lone Star Legal Aid under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Finals jersey could go for $5 million at auction

A jersey worn by basketball star Michael Jordan during one of the most famous seasons in his NBA career is expected to reach up to $5 million at auction.

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Hundreds of tips helped police identify and charge 'primary suspect' in killings of Muslim men, police say. Now they're searching for motive

Hundreds of tips poured in after Albuquerque police sounded an alarm about the shooting deaths of four Muslim men in the city, leading to an arrest in the killings on Tuesday.

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US Justice Department charges Iranian with trying to assassinate John Bolton

The US Justice Department announced criminal charges Wednesday against a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for allegedly trying to orchestrate the assassination of John Bolton, who served in senior national security positions during the Trump and Bush administrations.

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Trial in Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit over photos of Kobe's helicopter crash set to begin

The trial over Vanessa Bryant's invasion of privacy lawsuit against Los Angeles County officials related to gruesome photos of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash is set to begin on Wednesday.

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Former President Donald Trump invokes Fifth Amendment rights and declines to answer questions from NY attorney general

Former President Donald Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and declined to answer questions from the New York attorney general at a scheduled deposition Wednesday.

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Ford just raised the price of its electric F-150 by up to $8,500

Ford on Thursday will once again begin taking orders for its popular F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. But this time the base model of the pickup will cost about $7,000 more than before.

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Houston Texans Preseason Game 1 Release (Aug. 13)

The Houston Texans Preseason Game 1 Release is available on the team’s media site at www.NFLOMG.com. There is no print version, but a PDF format can be downloaded for printing purposes. See the attached document for detailed instructions on how to log in to the site and access the publication.

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5 Black Service Members Shaping Contemporary Military History

Black Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War, paving the way for Black service members today.

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Nearly $1.5 million settlement approved for correctional officers of color who were barred from guarding Derek Chauvin

lThe Ramsey County Board of Commissioners in Minnesota on Tuesday approved a nearly $1.5 million settlement agreement for eight correctional officers of color who were barred from guarding former police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020.

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'I Just Killed My Dad' is Netflix's latest true-crime series not to watch with the whole family

As titles not to watch with the kids go, "I Just Killed My Dad" has to rank pretty high on the list. Yet there are enough twists in Netflix's latest true-crime docuseries to keep audiences engaged, with another sensational case that's more of a whydunit -- given the killer's immediate confession -- than who.

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Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in front of Georgia grand jury investigating 2020 election aftermath next week

Rudy Giuliani was ordered by an Atlanta-area judge Tuesday to appear in person on August 17 in front of the special purpose grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies violated the law in their efforts to flip the 2020 election results in Georgia.

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SSLW & Partners Hosted 33rd “College Send Off”!

Fort Bend County, Texas. Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) & Phenomenal Partners hosted their 33rd empowering and engaging “College Send Off” for NINE full-time enrolled scholarship recipients. Recipients’ attendance is mandatory. All attendees submitted covid vaccination records and wore masks. This annual project was generously underwritten by Dr. Margaret Allen and Ms. Belinda Allen, sisters for the fourth consecutive year.

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Chicago schoolteacher sentenced to 50 years for sexual exploitation of a minor in Hancock County

A Chicago schoolteacher was sentenced in Federal Court Monday to 50 years for sexual exploitation of a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a child.

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Toni Minichiello, former coach of Olympic gold medalist Jessica Ennis-Hill, handed lifetime ban by UK Athletics for alleged sexually inappropriate conduct

Toni Minichiello, the athletics coach known for helping Jessica Ennis-Hill to gold at the 2012 London Olympics, was handed a lifetime ban by UK Athletics on Tuesday for repeated instances of alleged sexually inappropriate conduct, emotional abuse and bullying.

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Flavorful Family Favorites for Hectic School Nights

Once the homework is finished and long days in the classroom and at the office are drawing to a close, you’re likely to find hungry loved ones waiting near the kitchen. When busy school nights have you feeling like you’re pinched for time, turn to recipes that are easy to make yet still delicious to enjoy.

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Breakfast-to-Go Grape Smoothie

Whether it’s at school or at home after a day of learning, many kids love to snack. Lunches and snacks that are packable, easy to make and fun to eat start with a convenient, versatile ingredient like grapes. As a favorite fruit that goes well with a wide variety of ingredients, grapes offer a balance of sweet and tart for a juicy burst of flavor perfect for packing in school lunchboxes.

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Pop Up a Sweet, Kid-Friendly Treat

The next time your kids are begging for an indulgent snack after finishing chores or dessert following dinner, call them to the kitchen for a quick, delicious lesson. Teaching children to cook helps them get more comfortable with an important life skill while encouraging independence – all while having a little fun.