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By Pooja Lodhia Click here for updates on this story     HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A west Houston bookstore owner has filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over a new law that requires booksellers to evaluate and rate books for sexually explicit conduct before selling them to schools. Books deemed “sexually explicit” will be

By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled a whole-of-government approach to protecting communities and workers from what he called the “real crisis” of extreme heat amid a recent spate of high temperatures and 150 million Americans are under heat alerts. “Part of the reason we’re here today is to get

By Anum Siddiqui Click here for updates on this story     JEFFERSON PARISH, Louisiana (WDSU) — Volunteers with the nonprofit, AMAANA, are spending the next few days packing school bags full of supplies for their students. AMAANA stands for American Muslims for Accessibility Advocacy and Nurturing Acceptance. The organization launched less than a year ago and

By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Some of Europe’s biggest banks are setting aside more cash to absorb potential losses on loans, as rising interest rates increase pressure on borrowers. UK-based Barclays reserved £896 million ($1.2 billion) in the first half of this year to cover possible defaults by borrowers, more than double the

By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — Sharks have been made villains in most stories, whether it’s fact or fiction. But as the planet’s climate and oceans rapidly change, these boneless, aquatic, apex predators are also misunderstood victims — under severe environmental pressure yet historically capable of incredible adaptation. Sharks are among the most endangered marine

By Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story     July 26, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — United States Senator Tim Scott, elected in 2016 as the first black U.S. Senator since Reconstruction and in 2010 as the first Republican African American elected from South Carolina to the U.S. Congress since 1897, has raised the

urielblanco (CNN) — Kylie Jenner renunció a Wolf (“Lobo”, en español) como el nombre de su hijo, pero mantuvo una temática animal. Jenner cambió el nombre de su hijo a Aire después de llamarlo originalmente Wolf cuando nació en febrero de 2022. Desde entonces ha dicho que se arrepintió inmediatamente de la decisión y que

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Some people with dwarfism have criticized the casting of British actor Hugh Grant in the role of an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming film “Wonka,” saying that work is being “taken” from them. Directed by Paul King and produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, “Wonka” is a prequel to Roald Dahl’s

urielblanco (CNN) — Durante años, el Gobierno de Estados Unidos ha ignorado en gran medida los informes sobre misteriosos objetos voladores, los cuales han sido vistos moviéndose a través del espacio aéreo militar restringido. Sin embargo, ahora está empezando a reconocer lentamente que los ovnis, a los que el Pentágono se refiere como fenómenos aéreos

By Dalal Mawad, Sarah Dean and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Niger’s military has backed coup leaders who have claim to have seized power in the West African country, prompting warnings from the international community. The Nigerien army command said Thursday that it supported the apparent takeover of President Mohamed Bazoum’s government in hopes

urielblanco (CNN) — En medio de una avalancha de apoyo por parte de aficionados, amigos y compañeros deportistas, expertos afirman que Bronny James y sus médicos pueden centrarse ahora en su camino específico hacia la recuperación después de que el hijo mayor de la estrella de la NBA LeBron James sufriera un paro cardíaco durante

By Christiane Amanpour and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — US soccer great Brandi Chastain says Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami will benefit both the men’s and women’s game collectively. Speaking to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, the former United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) star dismissed the notion that the Argentine’s arrival to the MLS would in

By Kavya Ramesh Click here for updates on this story     CAMDEN COUNTY, Missouri (KOMU) — A 911 dispatcher is being credited for helping successfully deliver a set of twins in Camden County Wednesday morning. Around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Camden County Sheriff’s Office Communications Officer Amy Hufferd answered a 911 call from a man who’s wife

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce made a play for Taylor Swift, but failed to score. The Kansas City Chiefs’ player shared on his podcast “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,” which he co-hosts with his brother, that he had attempted to slide his digits to the superstar singer during one

By David González Click here for updates on this story     ANAHEIM, California (KABC) — Children from the Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim were chef Bruno Serato’s special guests as he celebrated a monumental milestone. “You smile when you see the smile of a kid, nothing better,” said Sir Bruno Serato, owner of Anaheim White

By Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Travis Scott’s concert at the Giza Pyramids was officially canceled two days before it was set to be held due to “complex production issues,” event organizer Live Nation said. The rapper previously announced he would reveal his new ‘Utopia’ album from the Egyptian Pyramids, including a livestream of the

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Seven major automakers are coming together to build a massive charging network for electric vehicles in North America. The companies — General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis — plan to install at least 30,000 chargers in the US and Canada in an attempt to make electric

CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Seven major automakers are coming together to build a massive charging network for electric vehicles in North America. The companies — General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis — plan to install at least 30,000 chargers in the US and Canada in an attempt to make

CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Seven major automakers are coming together to build a massive charging network for electric vehicles in North America. The companies — General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis — plan to install at least 30,000 chargers in the US and Canada in an attempt to make

By Lauren del Valle, Ray Sanchez and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Pontiac, Michigan (CNN) — Ethan Crumbley recorded audio saying, “I am going to be the next school shooter,” the night before killing four students and wounding seven others in a mass shooting at Michigan’s Oxford High School in 2021. Prosecutors played the audio of two

By Ivana Kottasová, Oren Liebermann, Vasco Cotovio and Olga Voitovich, CNN (CNN) — After two months of painstakingly slow progress on the battlefield, Ukraine appears to be escalating its counteroffensive, ramping up the deployment of extra troops to the southern front and signaling a new phase of the operation, US and Russian officials said. Ukraine

By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — The European Central Bank raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday but hinted it could pause at its next meeting, as data points to a deepening economic downturn in the 20 countries that use the euro. The ECB hiked the benchmark rate in the

By Hilary Whiteman and Ben Morse, CNN Brisbane Stadium, Australia (CNN) — Nigeria stunned co-hosts Australia at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday, earning a famous 3-2 victory. Emily van Egmond sent the home fans into delirium just before the interval, tapping home a sweeping move to give Australia the lead. With the stadium bouncing

By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed two bills banning so-called conversion therapy, a scientifically discredited practice intended to change a person’s sexual orientation, for minors in the state, the governor’s office announced Wednesday. “As a mom of a member of the community and a proud, lifelong ally, I’m grateful

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La cantante irlandesa Sinéad O’Connor fue encontrada inconsciente por la Policía y declarada muerta en una dirección residencial en el sureste de Londres este miércoles, dijo la Policía Metropolitana de Londres en un comunicado de prensa este jueves. La muerte de la cantante no está siendo tratada como sospechosa, dijo

By Catherine Nicholls, Alli Rosenbloom and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The death of Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor is not being treated as suspicious, police say, after she was found unresponsive at a home in London. Tributes have been pouring in for the 56-year-old, who found global fame with her version of the ballad

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Agotado por la presión de tener éxito como fotógrafo, Litsky Li aceptó una oferta mejor: dejar el trabajo para convertirse en una de las legiones de niños en crecimiento de China a quienes sus familias pagan para quedarse en casa. Li, de 21 años, ahora pasa sus días comprando comestibles

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Hospitals typically have a system in place to get care quickly to patients who need it most. Alerts may be issued to get prepared for patients that EMT’s are bringing in with strokes, cardiac problems, severe trauma and bleeding that need quick care, but there’s typically no such provision for heat stroke, another condition

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Mattel, en lo alto de la ola rosa del éxito de taquilla de la película “Barbie”, planea hacer todo lo posible para ofrecer una Navidad tipo Barbie este año. La película “Barbie”, de la directora Greta Gerwig, obtuvo el fin de semana de estreno más grande de 2023, recaudando US$

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Amid an outpouring of support from fans, friends and fellow athletes, experts say Bronny James and his doctors can now focus on his specific road to recovery after the older son of NBA star LeBron James suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice Monday at the University of Southern California.

By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — Two US senators are calling for the creation of a new federal agency to regulate tech companies such as Amazon, Google and Meta, in the latest push by members of Congress to clamp down on Big Tech. Under the proposal released Thursday by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts

By Simone Pathe, CNN (CNN) — In a presidential contest cycle, Senate races don’t get the same kind of attention when there’s still a year to go until Election Day. But the start of the second fundraising quarter earlier this month brought a host of new candidate names – some declared and some still biding

Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN Español) — Durante la atención a una llamada de emergencia del 911, dos policías estatales murieron este miércoles al ser atacados a disparos por sujetos, quienes privaban de la libertad a un policía municipal en Eduardo Neri, en Guerrero. Según un comunicado de la Secretaría de Seguridad del estado, los victimarios despojaron

CNNEspañol sjv El escenario poco deseado que llevaría a repetir las elecciones en España. Absuelven a Kevin Spacey de todos los cargos de agresión sexual. Rauw Alejandro confirma ruptura con Rosalía, pero niega infidelidad. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad. 1. Violencia en Ecuador, de las cárceles a las calles

By Alasdair Howorth, for CNN (CNN) — One year ago, the South Africa women’s national soccer team was crowned queen of the continent as it defeated Morocco in front of 50,000 fans in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final. The team is now making its second appearance at the Women’s World Cup, but

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Seúl, Corea del Sur (CNN) — Delegaciones de Rusia y China, aliados clave de Corea del Norte en la Guerra de Corea, se reunieron en Pyongyang esta semana para celebrar el “Día de la Victoria” de Corea del Norte en la guerra que asoló la península coreana hace siete décadas, mientras se

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden unveiled his latest round of judicial nominees Thursday, bringing the number of people he has offered for the federal judiciary to 180 and continuing the White House’s emphasis on demographic and professional diversity. The four newly announced nominees are being offered to fill vacancies on two

Opinion by Nicole Hemmer (CNN) — The current US Supreme Court, stacked with right-wing justices, has in recent years dismantled many of the core civil rights programs of the past 50 years, from voting rights to affirmative action to anti-discrimination law. So it came as a surprise — and for many, a relief — when

Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Un hombre que dice ser miembro del equipo de seguridad de Malcolm X el día que el líder de los derechos civiles fue asesinado en 1965 dijo a los reporteros este martes que vio a policías de la ciudad de Nueva York tratando de evitar que sus partidarios retuvieran a un

By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Shell and TotalEnergies have reported a steep drop in second-quarter profits, as oil and gas prices fell from record highs reached following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine 17 months ago. The sharp decline in earnings from two of the world’s biggest oil companies signals the end of a

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La audiencia de este miércoles de Hunter Biden ya estaba destinada a ser un evento histórico, ya que el hijo de un presidente de EE.UU. en ejercicio compareció ante un tribunal para declararse culpable de delitos fiscales federales, cerrando una controvertida investigación. Pero en la audiencia de más de tres

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a reworked deal with the New York Jets, the 39-year-old confirmed while talking to reporters during training camp on Wednesday. Rodgers gave no specifics of the reworked deal, but according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the two sides agreed to a two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract through the

By Aya Elamroussi and Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Heat is intensifying for millions of people in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic Thursday, creating a “heat health emergency” as nearly half of the country bakes in dangerously high temperatures. Around 150 million people from coast to coast are under heat alerts Thursday after extreme heat expanded

Opinion by Bill McGuire (CNN) — Terrified tourists holidaying in the Greek Islands this week came face-to-face with the future. As wildfires, driven by record-breaking heat, tinder-box conditions and strong winds, raged across the islands of Rhodes, Corfu and Evia, thousands of visitors, along with residents, had to flee the flames — many with just