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Texas at the Crossroads: Fighting Gerrymandering and the GOP’s Power Grab

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     August 15, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — While Texas families juggle skyrocketing grocery bills, health care costs, and an unforgiving housing market, Governor Greg Abbott and his MAGA-aligned allies — still bowing to Donald Trump’s shadow — are laser-focused on something else entirely: rigging

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Pacific Grove nursing assistant arrested for alleged sexual assault against elderly patients; Attorney General

By Jeanette Bent Click here for updates on this story     MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office announced Thursday that Paul Nkoy Lumbi, Jr. of Monterey County was arrested on felony charges of alleged sexual assault of three elderly patients at Forest Hill Manor in Pacific Grove. They said that Lumbi Jr.

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Man charged with 84 counts of animal cruelty after nearly 80 horses rescued from Montrose property

By Sadie Buggle Click here for updates on this story     MONTROSE, Colo. (KRDO) — A Montrose County man is facing 84 counts of animal cruelty after authorities removed nearly 80 horses and several other animals from his rural property, many of them suffering from what officials describe as severe neglect. According to the Montrose County

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Obama Rallies Texas Democrats Against GOP’s Gerrymandering Power Grab

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     August 15, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — At a critical crossroads for voting rights and fair representation, former President Barack Obama lent his voice—and unwavering support—to Texas House Democrats who’ve taken an extraordinary stand. Joining their virtual gathering from an undisclosed location, he praised

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A Cuyahoga County jail inmate was able to escape custody and run through a Cleveland hospital

Inmate escapes custody at hospital

By Scott Noll Click here for updates on this story     CLEVELAND, Ohio (WEWS) — A Cuyahoga County jail inmate was able to escape custody and run through a Cleveland hospital, out the door and down the street before being caught, according to records obtained by News 5 Investigators. According to incident reports, it happened on

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Woman honored for helping 11-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted at Gwen Cherry Park

By John MacLauchlan Click here for updates on this story     Florida (WFOR) — The Miami–Dade Sheriff’s Office has honored a woman who helped rescue an 11-year-old girl who was being sexually assaulted last month at Gwen Cherry Park. During an award presentation on Thursday, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said Cheryl Donaldson was in the right

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Seven Pittsburgh neighborhoods to be treated after ACHD finds additional West Nile Virus in mosquito samples

By Patrick Damp Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department announced on Friday morning that additional mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile Virus. As a result, the department will be treating seven Pittsburgh neighborhoods on Monday for mosquitoes, and they include Bloomfield, Garfield, The Hill District,

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Trucker to file federal lawsuit against landfill, sheriff’s office over viral altercation

By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story     HAYWOOD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Attorneys for a trucker behind several viral videos showing a chaotic altercation at a North Carolina landfill plan to file a federal lawsuit, alleging civil rights violations by landfill and sheriff’s office staff. Matheson & Associates, PLLC, a Raleigh-based

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Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity Crossover Concept: Where Ultra-Luxury Meets Electrified Adventure

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     August 14, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Cadillac has once again pushed the boundaries of luxury performance, unveiling the Elevated Velocity Crossover Concept—an all-electric, high-performance marvel that is as comfortable navigating downtown boulevards as it is conquering the open desert. Sleek, bold, and brimming

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Gaza’s Children Can’t Wait: What Experts, Aid Workers, and Journalists Told Us About Starvation—and What Must Happen Now

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     August 14, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — After nearly two years of war, independent experts and frontline aid workers say Gaza is facing engineered starvation. In a national briefing, UNICEF’s warnings, on-the-ground testimonies, and legal insights converged on one urgent message: flood Gaza with

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Isis Aguilar

Stylist’s social media restored after she says Meta mistakenly flagged her name for terrorist organization connection

By Angelina Salcedo Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WXIA) — An Atlanta hairstylist said she nearly lost her livelihood when Meta abruptly shut down her social media accounts, citing rules against “dangerous individuals and organizations.” Isis Aguilar, who has been in the hair industry for five years, said her name — which

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Death row inmate Ralph Menzies sits with his attorneys while listening to testimony during a commutation hearing for the convicted murderer at the Utah State Prison on Wednesday.

Judge denies new competency evaluation for death row inmate Ralph Menzies

Death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies will not be granted another competency hearing.

On Thursday, 3rd District Judge Matthew Bates denied the latest petition by Menzies’ attorneys to take another look at their client’s mental competency. While Bates agrees with “Menzies’ claim that his physical and mental difficulties have worsened over time … the court concludes Menzies has not shown a substantial change of circumstances to warrant a new hearing.”

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Witnesses said the victim was living in the building behind the Campbellton Plaza on Campbellton Road. Atlanta Police is now searching for her killer.

Man describes moment he says woman was found naked, shot to death inside storage unit behind shopping plaza

By Alvieann Chandler, Cody Alcorn Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WXIA) — A homicide investigation is underway in southwest Atlanta after a woman was found naked and shot inside a storage unit behind a shopping plaza Wednesday morning. Atlanta police said officers were called to 2084 Campbellton Road SW around 11:30 a.m.

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Aston Martin enthusiasts gathered in Carmel-by-the-Sea for "Astons on the Avenue

Aston Martin enthusiasts gather in Carmel-by-the-Sea for ‘Astons on the Avenue’

By Matt Sterling Click here for updates on this story     CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, California (KSBW) — Aston Martin enthusiasts gathered in Carmel-by-the-Sea for “Astons on the Avenue,” an event showcasing generations of the iconic British luxury cars from the DB2 fours through the David Brown era to the modern Gaydon cars. “This year I think it’s going

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Sacramento issues $2.67 million in fines to 3 people over illegal fireworks show

By Daniel Macht Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Sacramento fire officials issued fines that totaled $2.67 million against three people in connection with an illegal neighborhood fireworks show. Police said Wednesday the three fines were for $2.23 million, $430,000 and $10,000. Two of the three people who were fined

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Former Cincinnati Children’s doctor arrested on child pornography charges, loses medical license

By Karin Johnson Click here for updates on this story     CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A well-known former Cincinnati doctor who was affiliated with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has lost his medical license. The State Medical Board of Ohio voted on Wednesday to accept the permanent surrender of Howard Saal’s license, effective immediately. A permanent surrender ensures the

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Five volunteer firefighters suspended, accused of answering call while intoxicated

By Caitlyn Scott Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Five volunteer firefighters have been suspended after being accused of responding to a call while under the influence of alcohol last week. Our news partners at the Trib reported Wednesday that five of Shaler’s Undercliff firefighters were suspended on Aug. 8.

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