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Month: July 2025

Trump administration allows federal workers to promote religious beliefs

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration will allow federal workers to promote their religious beliefs to colleagues, display religious items at work and pray together or individually, according to a memorandum issued Monday by the Office of Personnel Management. The guidance, from OPM Director Scott Kupor, declares that federal agencies “should

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New documents show how passport and Social Security rules would change to enforce Trump’s birthright citizenship order

By Devan Cole, John Fritze, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — After months of avoiding details about a divisive plan to end birthright citizenship, President Donald Trump’s administration is rolling out a series of new documents that offer a stark glimpse into how it would implement an executive order that upends the century-old understanding about the

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Declaran culpable al expresidente de Colombia Álvaro Uribe por fraude procesal y soborno a testigos

Por Reuters Una jueza condenó este lunes al expresidente Álvaro Uribe por fraude procesal y soborno a testigos en actuación penal en un prolongado caso de manipulación de testigos, convirtiéndolo en el primer exmandatario de Colombia declarado culpable en juicio. La jueza Sandra Liliana Heredia leyó su decisión en voz alta durante unas diez horas.

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Red Cross offering free diabetes screening with blood donations in August

“We are committed to the health of our donors and to public health, and this is a service we’re providing,” said Matt Ochsner, communications director for the Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon. “According to the CDC, there’s about 8.7 million Americans who have diabetes and don’t realize it; so we will provide this testing, and then the information you get, you can take back to your primary care doctor to see what the path forward is.”

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Trump administration launches investigation into Duke University and Duke Law Journal

By Betsy Klein, Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has identified a new target in its battle with elite higher education, announcing a two-pronged front against Duke University on allegations the North Carolina school is in violation of the Civil Rights Act. The Education Department is launching an investigation into Duke University and

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Sin sorpresas: a un año de las cuestionadas elecciones presidenciales, chavismo anuncia triunfo en comicios municipales

Por CNN en Español Este lunes se cumple un año de las cuestionadas elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela, en las cuales Nicolás Maduro anunció su reelección en medio de acusaciones de fraude. El resultado fue rechazado por parte de la oposición, que alegó que su candidato Edmundo González fue el verdadero ganador, y también por parte

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“Regresar es prácticamente la muerte”: Inmigrantes haitianos temen los intentos de Trump por enviarlos de regreso a su país

Nicquel Terry Ellis y Eva McKend, CNN Con ocho meses de embarazo, Titi, una inmigrante haitiana de 28 años, teme ser deportada a su país natal. Titi, quien pidió ser identificada solo con un seudónimo por temor a ser objeto de las autoridades migratorias, llegó a Estados Unidos con su hermana menor en 2024 tras

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Thousands of flights were delayed at Newark Airport. Investigators want to know if moving this FAA facility caused it

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Department of Transportation’s inspector general has opened an audit into the relocation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control facility responsible for flights approaching or departing Newark Liberty International Airport. The relocation, which stirred much controversy among controllers and their union, occurred last July when controllers

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HCC Coleman and Texas Medical Center Explore Bold Future for Healthcare Education at State-of-the-Art Campus

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     July 28, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the heart of Houston’s globally renowned Texas Medical Center, something transformative is unfolding — and it’s happening at Houston Community College’s Coleman College for Health Sciences. On July 23, a powerhouse collaboration took a promising step

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What’s Happening to Ben Jealous? Environmental Justice, Racial Double Standards, and a Fight for the Soul of the Sierra Club

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     July 28, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — The recent drama swirling around Ben Jealous, the first Black Executive Director of the Sierra Club and a proud contributor to Houston Style Magazine, isn’t just a scandal—it’s a warning. A warning about what happens when progressive

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A frustrated Trump gives more details on his relationship with Epstein, as the scandal follows him abroad

By Betsy Klein, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Dogged by questions on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal even from Scotland, President Donald Trump again sought to put distance between himself and the sex offender — offering one of his most thorough personal explanations to date on his former relationship with the disgraced financier. While sitting next

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A Publix employee saved Joseph Brocato

From a bill complaint to a scam: how fraudsters almost walked away with $1,020 from a 90-year-old man

By Emily Young Click here for updates on this story     FORT MYERS, Florida (WFTX) — A quick-thinking Publix employee saved a 90-year-old Fort Myers man from losing more than $1,000 in a sophisticated scam that mimicked legitimate Xfinity charges. When Joseph Brocato noticed his Xfinity bill had suddenly increased, he called the company to inquire

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Birth Certificates & Backpacks: Harris County Clerk’s Office Returns with Fifth Annual Back-to-School Lifesaver Event

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     July 29, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a city as bustling and diverse as Houston, getting ready for back-to-school season often feels like a full-time job. But for families juggling work, tight budgets, and the ever-growing school supply lists, one forgotten document—a child’s

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Idaho Falls-based beef processing plant sold to American Farmers Network

“We can ensure the highest quality standards from the ranch to the consumer’s table. This acquisition of Intermountain Packing not only enhances our operational efficiency but also strengthens our commitment to providing sustainable, highest quality grass-fed beef,” said Mirvic.

The acquisition comes after several months of challenges for Intermountain Packing, including a large number of complaints from Idaho Falls residents due to a pungent odor emanating from the plant.

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Schlitterbahn Galveston Unlocks Unprecedented Value: 2026 Season Pass Offers Unlimited Access to 40+ Parks Across North America

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     July 28, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — GALVESTON, TEXAS – July 28, 2025 – In a thrilling move sure to send waves of excitement throughout Greater Houston and beyond, Schlitterbahn Galveston Waterpark has unveiled a game-changing benefit tied to its 2026 Season Pass. This

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Una rara tormenta de vientos huracanados podría azotar parte de Estados Unidos, advierten los meteorólogos

Por Briana Waxman y Mary Gilbert, CNN Se pronostica que este lunes se producirán tormentas eléctricas dañinas y potencialmente destructivas en las llanuras del norte de EE.UU., alimentadas por el intenso calor y la humedad de julio. Existe una creciente preocupación de que algunas de estas tormentas se transformen en lo que se denomina un

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Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration’s effort to obtain personal information of SNAP recipients

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Twenty states are suing the Trump administration, alleging that the Department of Agriculture is improperly attempting to gather sensitive personal information of low-income families across the country who use food stamps. The USDA has demanded information, including Social Security numbers and home addresses, from people who get credits from

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Another Cleveland Guardians pitcher is on leave due to gambling investigation. This time, it’s the All-Star closer

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — For the second time in less than a month, a high-profile pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians was placed on non-disciplinary leave in relation to a sports betting probe. The Guardians said Monday that Emmanuel Clase, the Guardians’ All-Star closer who is one of baseball’s best relievers, was placed on

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La “gran y hermosa ley” de Trump podría obligar a cerrar a los supermercados locales

Por Nathaniel Meyersohn Wright’s Market ha sido un punto de encuentro en Opelika, Alabama, una ciudad de unos 30.000 habitantes cerca de la Universidad de Auburn, desde la década de 1970. El supermercado depende del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) para aproximadamente un tercio de sus ventas. SNAP es una “parte importante de nuestra

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Project 2025 architect Paul Dans to challenge Lindsey Graham for Senate in South Carolina

By Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Paul Dans, the main force behind the polarizing conservative blueprint Project 2025, is planning to challenge South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham in next year’s Republican primary. Dans told CNN he will formally launch his campaign with a prayer breakfast Wednesday in Charleston. Graham, a close friend of President Donald

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Capitol security found a naked man inside the Minnesota Senate chamber late night on July 25 while the building was closed to the public

Naked man found inside the Minnesota Senate chamber after hours is arrested, investigation underway

By Caroline Cummings, Caroline Cummings Click here for updates on this story     ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WBBM) — Capitol security found a man inside the Minnesota Senate chamber late Friday night, even though the building was closed to the public, the Minnesota State Patrol said Saturday. He returned to the Capitol complex two other times before

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77-year-old driver attacked by carjacker

By Samantha Chaney Click here for updates on this story     NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A carjacking suspect was arrested in Rhode Island Friday night after police said he stole a man’s car from his driveway in Newburyport, Massachusetts earlier in the day. At around 3 p.m. on Friday, 77-year-old Michael Doyle said he was returning

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Hurricane-force winds tear through the Midwest and Plains leaving a trail of damage and power outages

By CNN Meteorologists Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert (CNN) — Violent thunderstorms with hurricane-force wind gusts roared across the northern Plains and upper Midwest overnight, downing trees, knocking out power and causing damage in their wake. On Monday, forecasters warned this dangerous line of storms could develop into a rare derecho – a long-lasting line of

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Para estos bomberos mexicanos, encontrar cadáveres de migrantes en la frontera los preparó para las inundaciones de Texas

Por Graham Hurley, CNN Sacar cadáveres de migrantes y sus hijos de las embravecidas aguas del río Grande a lo largo de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México es algo a lo que un grupo de bomberos mexicanos de la ciudad fronteriza de Ciudad Acuña está acostumbrado. Las técnicas perfeccionadas durante las búsquedas de

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The heat is on

High pressure is keeping the valley hot, with isolated storms for the central mountains. Highs in the 90s today with a major cold rush this morning, in the 40s and 50’s. Overnights remain in the 50s and winds may gust to 20+. Our chances of showers in the valley don’t amount to much this week,

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Hermanos mexicanos que estaban detenidos en “Alligator Alcatraz” regresaron a su país, informó el Gobierno de México

Por Gerardo Lemos, CNN en Español El jefe de la unidad para América del Norte de la cancillería de México, Roberto Velasco Álvarez, informó este lunes que fueron liberados los dos hermanos de nacionalidad mexicana que se encontraban en el centro de detención migratoria del sur de Florida, Estados Unidos, conocido como “Alligator Alcatraz”. Velasco

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For first time, two leading Israeli human rights groups accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza

By Ivana Kottasová, Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — A pair of leading Israeli human rights groups has accused Israel of “committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza,” becoming the first such organizations to make the claim. B’Tselem said in a major report released on Monday that it came to that “unequivocal conclusion” after an “examination of

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