Macy’s found a single employee hid up to $154 million worth of expenses
CNN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Macy’s announced Monday that a single employee was responsible for so many accounting…
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I was stunned by how movingly cinematic ‘Wicked’ is. I shouldn’t be, and here’s why
Essay by Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Over the weekend, I came upon a hilarious post from a good ol’ social media influencer titled “Before…
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Commerce Department to reduce Intel’s funding on semiconductors
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intel’s $8.5 billion in federal funding for computer chip plants around the…
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Republican senator blocks promotion of general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal
By Oren Liebermann and Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw the US withdrawal from…
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What to feed and not feed your dogs on Thanksgiving
Foods like chocolate, grapes, and raisins are toxic to dogs. Even some parts of the turkey can be…
Continue Reading Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump’s inauguration
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The chair of the Democratic National Committee has informed party leaders that the organization will elect his…
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Police in Turkey detain demonstrators seeking more protection for women against violence
ISTANBUL (AP) — Police have detained dozens of people in Istanbul who tried to join a rally calling for greater protection for women in Turkey,…
Continue Reading Bah, humbug! Vandal smashes Ebenezer Scrooge’s tombstone used in ‘A Christmas Carol’ movie
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — If life imitates art, a vandal in the English countryside may be haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.…
Continue Reading So you’re gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no place like home for the holidays. And that may not necessarily be a good thing. In the wake of…
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Pocatello purchases Western Recycling Center to continue city’s recycling efforts
The city of Pocatello announced Monday that it recently purchased the Western Recycling Center at 3034 Garrett…
Continue Reading Trump’s evasion of January 6 accountability will echo for next four years and generations to come
CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith set out to prove in the United States of America v. Donald J. Trump…
Continue Reading Trump lawyers investigate allegations that top aide sought financial gain from influence with president-elect, sources say
By Sara Murray, Kristen Holmes and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for Donald Trump conducted an internal investigation into allegations…
Continue Reading Randy Weber Champions the Galveston Juneteenth Museum Initiative
By Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story November 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Randy Weber, the U.S.…
Continue Reading Over 18,000 register to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judges in Mexico’s new system
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — More than 18,000 people have registered online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in…
Continue Reading Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors have moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump, acknowledging that Trump’s…
Continue Reading Culinary Trailblazer Chef Lorious Brings Jam Vino® to Walmart Shelves: A Sweet Victory for Everyday Luxury
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — What happens…
Continue Reading Former Kentucky sheriff pleads not guilty in the fatal courthouse shooting of a judge
Associated Press A former Kentucky sheriff charged in a judge’s shooting death has pleaded not guilty. Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn…
Continue Reading Microsoft’s massive Outlook and Teams outage has gone on for hours
Microsoft said Monday that it has identified the cause of a major Outlook and Teams outage, and is deploying a fix to the…
Continue Reading Special counsel Jack Smith drops election subversion and classified documents cases against Donald Trump
By Paula Reid, Tierney Sneed and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith is dropping the federal election subversion and the…
Continue Reading Court agrees with ban on medical marijuana advertising in Mississippi
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal appeals court says medical marijuana businesses in Mississippi don’t have the right to advertise…
Continue Reading First right whales of season gorge on critical food off Massachusetts, giving hope for a strong year
Associated Press Scientists who study a critically endangered species of whale that lives off New England say encouraging early signs suggest the…
Continue Reading Kansas stays at No. 1 ahead of showdown vs. No. 11 Duke; Ole Miss, Mississippi St back in AP Top 25
AP Basketball Writer Kansas remained solidly entrenched at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll Monday ahead of its showdown…
Continue Reading A disruptive Thanksgiving winter storm is coming with a side of the coldest air in months
CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A storm and the first punch of winterlike chill will combine to cause Thanksgiving travel…
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NBA legend Charles Barkley criticizes LA Lakers over handling of Bronny James
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — NBA legend Charles Barkley has criticized the Los Angeles Lakers over their handling of Bronny James this season.…
Continue Reading Microsoft’s massive Outlook and Teams outage resolves after more than a day
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Microsoft said most Outlook and Teams services had been restored as of Monday evening, after more than…
Continue Reading Be Part of the Tradition: Volunteer for the 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade!
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The iconic H-E-B…
Continue Reading 10 options from Santa’s big bag of Christmas TV programming
Associated Press Deck the Halls with Christmas-themed TV as broadcast networks, cable channels and streamers offer holiday fare ranging from romance…
Continue Reading 10 Natural Remedies to Soothe Acid Reflux, GERD, and Heartburn…Fast!
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 25, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Millions of…
Continue Reading ‘Buy now, pay later’ is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the…
Continue Reading Bidens open final White House holiday season with turkey pardons, Christmas tree and ‘friendsgiving’
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, on Monday opened their final holiday season at the White House with the…
Continue Reading Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death
AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of…
Continue Reading California could keep the $7,500 EV credit alive if Trump kills the cost-saving measure, Newsom says
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday he will provide $7,500 electric vehicle rebates for his state if…
Continue Reading Prison appears to be no barrier for Michigan county official who won another term
MONROE, Mich. (AP) — A county official in Michigan has taken the oath of office for another term. But face-to-face meetings with his constituents…
Continue Reading A disruptive Thanksgiving winter storm is coming with a side of the coldest air in months
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A storm and the first punch of winterlike chill will combine to cause Thanksgiving travel headaches…
Continue Reading UCLA moves up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll for first time in history
AP Basketball Writer UCLA is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a historic win that lifted the school…
Continue Reading As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?
Associated Press Amazon has introduced a handful of robots in its warehouses that the e-commerce giant says will improve efficiency and reduce…
Continue Reading Biden grants clemency to Peach and Blossom at annual White House turkey pardon
President Joe Biden tapped into his presidential pardon power in the waning days of his tenure Monday, granting clemency to a pair of lucky turkeys…
Continue Reading San Jose State, which received 6 forfeit wins, seeded 2nd with bye in MW volleyball tournament
San Jose State’s volleyball team, which received six forfeit victories because of boycotts from Mountain West opponents, is seeded second in…
Continue Reading Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. circled up aboard the…
Continue Reading At the crossroads of news and opinion, ‘Morning Joe’ hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting
AP Media Writer The reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump…
Continue Reading UK authorities charge a man in last week’s bomb hoax at the US Embassy
LONDON (AP) — UK authorities say they have charged a 43-year-old man with a bomb hoax near the U.S. Embassy in London last week. Daniel Parmenter…
Continue Reading Angelina Jolie shares why some of her kids aren’t fans of the spotlight
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Some of Angelina Jolie’s children have worked with her on entertainment projects, but they have no desire…
Continue Reading Zayn Malik vuelve a los escenarios con un homenaje a Liam Payne
urielblanco (CNN) — Zayn Malik dio su primer concierto desde la muerte de Liam Payne, su compañero en One Direction, y fue emotivo. Ahora puedes…
Continue Reading A Louis Armstrong relative steps up to help portray the music icon on Broadway
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The new stage musical about Louis Armstrong on Broadway opens with the jazz icon in a rehearsal room…
Continue Reading Scuffles in Serbian parliament as deadly station collapse sparks anger at the government
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Scuffles and fistfights broke out between ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament…
Continue Reading Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the…
Continue Reading An ex-casino dealer is accused of stealing from the pot more than a dozen times
CLEVELAND (AP) — A former casino dealer in Ohio has been charged with skimming chips from the pot more than a dozen times this summer. Court…
Continue Reading Pop star Ed Sheeran apologizes to Man United boss Ruben Amorim for crashing interview
AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British pop star Ed Sheeran has apologized to Ruben Amorim after inadvertently interrupting the new…
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San Jose State, which received 6 forfeit wins, seeded 2nd with bye in MW volleyball tournament
San Jose State’s volleyball team, which received six forfeit victories because of boycotts from Mountain West opponents, is seeded second in…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | ¿Será la ficción la que al final cambie el rumbo legal de los hermanos Menéndez?
Juan Carlos Arciniegas (CNN Español) — Creo en el poder transformador de las obras de arte, sea una película, una obra de teatro o un cuadro.…
Continue Reading Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
AP Baseball Writer A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have…
Continue Reading 11,000 jobs on the line as another German company stumbles
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Thyssenkrupp Steel has announced plans to eliminate 11,000 jobs by the end of this decade — about 40% of…
Continue Reading Emily Calandrelli, 100th woman in space, refuses to bow to ‘small men on the internet’
CNN By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Gazing out the window of a rocket at Earth’s glistening blue perimeter, Emily Calandrelli’s mind was likely…
Continue Reading Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks
AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month. The…
Continue Reading Zayn Malik returns to the stage with tribute to Liam Payne
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Zayn Malik played his first concert since the death fellow One Direction member Liam Payne and it was…
Continue Reading Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to graphic cigarette warning labels
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won’t hear a challenge to a federal requirement that cigarette packages and advertising…
Continue Reading A Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine gets 14 years in prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man has been convicted of treason and sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of high treason for a video…
Continue Reading Megachurch founder T.D. Jakes suffers health incident during sermon at Dallas church
DALLAS (AP) — The founder of Dallas-based megachurch The Potter’s House, Bishop T.D. Jakes, suffered what the church called a “slight health…
Continue Reading Supreme Court rejects tobacco industry challenge to graphic anti-smoking images on cigarette packs
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a challenge from major tobacco companies to the Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Madagascar officials say the death toll is now 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsized
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Authorities in Madagascar say the death toll has risen to 25 after two motorboats carrying migrants from Somalia…
Continue Reading Un acuerdo de cese del fuego entre Israel y Hezbollah está “muy cerca”, dice una fuente, mientras aumenta el número de muertos en Líbano
Andrea Gomez (CNN) — Un total de 3.072 personas murieron y 13.426 resultaron heridas en Líbano desde el 16 de septiembre, cuando Israel…
Continue Reading Man arrested in London shooting that wounded an 8-year-old girl and a man
LONDON (AP) — Police in London have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after an 8-year-old girl and a man were seriously injured when a gunman…
Continue Reading Father of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi found dead in Los Angeles, police say
By Karina Tsui, Amanda Jackson and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — The father of a Hawaii woman who went missing two weeks ago was found dead on…
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Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Navigating airports and airplanes can be stressful at the best of times. As millions of travelers take to the…
Continue Reading Britain targets Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ with new sanctions package
LONDON (AP) — Britain says it has sanctioned 30 ships in Russia’s so-called shadow fleet that have been skirting restrictions to transport…
Continue Reading Are you in charge of a holiday feast? Follow these tips for food safety
AP Health Writer Ready or not, the holidays are here. It’s a time when many Americans accustomed to preparing simple meals find themselves…
Continue Reading Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist who won the 1st round of Romania’s presidential race?
Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Most polls predicted Calin Georgescu to win less than 10% of the vote in the first round of Romania’s…
Continue Reading Dos ataques diferentes en Tabasco, sur de México, dejan 7 muertos y 12 heridos
José Álvarez (CNN Español) –– La Fiscalía General del estado mexicano de Tabasco informó que en dos hechos distintos, siete personas…
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In the US, young and middle-aged women are being diagnosed with lung cancer at higher rates than men
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Susan Wojcicki, the late CEO of YouTube, had a message for the world just weeks before she passed.…
Continue Reading Holiday movie preview 2024: Get ready for awards fodder and some serious(ly zany) festivities
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely planning to lean in this holiday season. There are, of course, many…
Continue Reading Prominent Haitian politician condemns French president for calling leaders ‘total morons’
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A member of Haiti’s transitional presidential council has publicly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for…
Continue Reading Juez retrasa audiencia de nueva sentencia para hermanos Menéndez
Sol Amaya (CNN) –– Un juez de California retrasó una audiencia la nueva sentencia programada para Lyle y Erik Menéndez, que será la primera…
Continue Reading Macy’s found a single employee hid up to $154 million worth of expenses
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Macy’s announced Monday that a single employee was responsible for so many accounting irregularities…
Continue Reading ‘Not your parents’ Love Boat’: The buzzy features bringing new passengers to cruise ships
By Natasha Chen, CNN (CNN) — On Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Treasure, kids ride a slide down to enter a children’s club. While they…
Continue Reading Las hermanas Mirabal enfrentaron a uno de los tiranos más sangrientos de América Latina. El día contra la violencia hacia la mujer honra su lucha
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Cada 25 de noviembre, a lo largo y ancho del planeta resuenan las voces que denuncian la violencia contra…
Continue Reading Trump 2.0 has a Cabinet and executive branch of different ideas and eclectic personalities
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s personnel choices for his new Cabinet and White House reflect his signature positions on…
Continue Reading 10 children killed by security forces in Mozambique’s election protests, Human Rights Watch says
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Human Rights Watch says Mozambique security forces have killed at least 10 children and injured…
Continue Reading Brote de violencia en Tabasco está relacionado con adicciones y venta de drogas, según el gobernador de ese estado mexicano
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — El brote de violencia registrado en Tabasco obedece a la disputa que dos grupos del crimen organizado…
Continue Reading Cambodian activists investigating illegal logging are freed from detention
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A prominent Cambodian environmentalist and five others have been released a day after being detained while…
Continue Reading The possibility of romance may be behind the spike in running
By Jack Hillcox, CNN London (CNN) — The journey to the London City Runners clubhouse is a test of willpower in many ways. If the thought of a…
Continue Reading Vatican to install a webcam at St. Peter’s tomb as part technological outreach for Holy Year
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful will be able to view St. Peter’s tomb via a webcam as part of the Vatican’s upcoming Holy Year.…
Continue Reading The Onion’s bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing
Associated Press A federal judge in Texas has delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ effort to stop the satirical news outlet The…
Continue Reading Egyptian officials say 16 people are missing after a tourist yacht sank in high waves on the Red Sea
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian officials say a tourist yacht has sunk in the Red Sea after warnings of rough waters and 16 people are…
Continue Reading A migrant boat sinks near the Greek island of Samos, killing 6 children and 2 adults
SAMOS, Greece (AP) — Eight people, including six children, have died when a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of the Greek island of Samos.…
Continue Reading Israeli cabinet likely to approve Lebanon ceasefire deal in Tuesday vote
By Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli cabinet looks set to approve a ceasefire deal in Lebanon later Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin…
Continue Reading Judge in LA delays until January decision on resentencing Menendez brothers
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Monday delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for…
Continue Reading Bishop T.D. Jakes is stable after suffering ‘health incident’ during Sunday sermon, church says
By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Bishop T.D. Jakes had a “slight health incident” while delivering a lengthy sermon on Sunday, according to The…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Nov. 25: Holiday travel, Trump transition, Middle East, Storm Bert, Egg prices
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is set to pardon two Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House today, an interesting…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Nov. 25: Holiday travel, Trump transition, Middle East, Storm Bert, Egg prices
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is set to pardon two Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House today, an interesting…
Continue Reading Jannik Sinner caps dream year by leading Italy to second straight Davis Cup title
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jannik Sinner holding trophies above his head is an image tennis fans have become very accustomed to seeing in…
Continue Reading ‘Huge relief.’ CEOs exhale after Trump taps Scott Bessent to lead Treasury
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Business leaders say they are relieved President-elect Donald Trump made a safe choice to lead the…
Continue Reading Fiscal pide 20 años de prisión para Dominique Pelicot en juicio por violación masiva de su esposa
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Dominique Pelicot , el hombre que organizó a más de 50 hombres para violar a su esposa inconsciente, es “plenamente…
Continue Reading Britain on alert after 2nd major storm of the season batters country, leaving at least 2 dead
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain remains on high alert after the second major storm of the season battered the country over the weekend,…
Continue Reading Barbara Taylor Bradford, million-selling novelist known for ‘A Woman of Substance,’ has died at 91
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has died. She was 91. She became a publishing sensation in her 40s…
Continue Reading ‘Best in the league’ running back has historic single-game performance, dramatic finish in Washington: NFL Week 12 Sunday review
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — With six teams on a bye in Week 12 and many heavily-favored teams in the games on the schedule, Sunday’s slate of…
Continue Reading Iraq’s population grew to 45.4 million according to the first survey in decades
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister says the country’s population has grown to 45.4 million, according to preliminary results from a…
Continue Reading Swatch wins Malaysian suit over watches the government said had LGBTQ+ elements
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Swiss watchmaker Swatch has won a suit against the Malaysian government after a court ordered the return of 172…
Continue Reading It’s time to rethink how to make your money last in retirement
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Unless you’re lucky enough to have a defined-benefit pension on top of Social Security when you retire —…
Continue Reading The US is on the cusp of a nuclear renaissance. One problem: Americans are terrified of the waste
By Ella Nilsen and Bill Weir, CNN BUCHANAN, New York (CNN) — The Indian Point nuclear power plant was an energy juggernaut for 50 years,…
Continue Reading Fuerzas rusas capturan a un ciudadano británico mientras luchaba por Ucrania en la región de Kursk, según medios estatales de Rusia
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Un británico fue capturado por las fuerzas rusas mientras luchaba por Ucrania en la región de Kursk, según informan…
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