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Recognized Education Leader Set to Join Gulf Coast Workforce Board
Judge KP George has appointed Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Board Trustee Alexander C. Hunt to the Gulf Coast Workforce board in the Education seat effective June 24, 2021. As a member of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board of Directors, Mr. Hunt will represent Fort Bend in Education.
Essence Festival x Verzuz Battle to Feature Bobby Brown x Keith Sweat on July 1st!
It’s official! The battle for the title of R&B king is back on the line--and this time, the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola will feature two of the genre’s icons going head-to-head for the crown in a Verzuz battle to rival the best of them! Watch as none other than Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat step onto the ESSENCE Festival X Verzuz stage and go hit-for-hit in what’s sure to be an epic showdown filled with a host of the R&B classics fans love. It all takes place tomorrow night, Thursday, July 1ST, at 8 P.M. (ET) via ESSENCE.com, the Triller app and the Verzuz TV Instagram page. For more details, click here...
Millions remain under heat warning as extreme heat grips Northwest
The extreme heat wave in the Northwest is beginning to subside in Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but much of the West will continue to deal with baking temperatures as millions remain under heat alerts.
Canceled Trump rally in Mobile leads to political finger-pointing
The cancelation of an Independence Day rally featuring former President Donald Trump has sparked finger-pointing inside and outside of Alabama.
Bill Cosby to be released after Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacates conviction and judgment
Bill Cosby is to be released from prison after Pennsylvania's highest court vacated his conviction and judgment of sentence, a spokesperson for Pennsylvania Supreme Court, said Wednesday.
White House defends airstrikes as 'necessary, appropriate and a deliberate action'
President Joe Biden viewed precision airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups on the Iraq-Syria border region as "necessary, appropriate and a deliberate action," press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday, defending the administration's legal justification for the strikes under Article II of the US Constitution.
Kevin Curry's depression almost killed him. Food, fitness and fortitude brought him back
Ever since he was a child, Kevin Curry would pray for God to "fix" him and take away his sadness. "Everything feels good, but I don't feel good," Curry said. "Why is that? Why is it sunny outside and everybody wants to go and play? The only thing that I want to do is run back inside and go up under my bed and just be there."
4 companies affected by security breaches in June
There's been a sharp rise in cyberattacks in recent weeks, often disrupting services and products that are essential to everyday lives.
Signs the 2020 recession may already be over
America's Covid-induced recession has been a painful one — but it could ultimately be short.
North Koreans 'heartbroken' by Kim's purported weight loss, Pyongyang resident tells state media
North Korean state television aired an unusual interview Friday in which a Pyongyang resident said he and others living in the capital were "heartbroken" to see how much weight the country's leader Kim Jong Un had lost.
Ethiopian forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital Mekelle
Less than a week into an intense offensive by Tigrayan forces, the Ethiopian military has withdrawn from the war-torn regional Tigrayan capital of Mekelle on Monday, a UN official told CNN.
Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
Mexico is open to travelers. There is no need to provide a negative PCR test or quarantine on arrival, though most resorts ask guests to fill out health questionnaires. The land border between Mexico and the United States is closed for nonessential travel through at least July 21. However, air travel is allowed.
First cruise from a US port in more than 15 months has set sail
It's been a long circuitous journey to restarting cruise travel in the United States.
The Obama portraits are on display at the site of their first date
Three years after Barack and Michelle Obama's official portraits were unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, the paintings have arrived at the Art Institute of Chicago, where the former President and First Lady had their very first date.
Nashville renames street after drag queen in move city leaders say is a first in the US
Nashville is celebrating Pride Month with a new street name that honors a drag queen who was a longtime performer in the city.
Cincinnati's first statue of a named woman honors civil rights activist Marian Spencer
Historical statues dot the landscape of Cincinnati, Ohio, but the city has been notably lacking any that feature a named woman. Until now.
Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger dies
Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger has died, according to a post on the Official Skid Row Instagram page. He was 55.
Tyler, the Creator releases new album
Tyler, the Creator has released a new album, "Call Me If You Get Lost." He announced the news on Twitter, saying it's "out now."
Lil Nas X claps back after criticism for kissing male backup dancer
Lil Nas X stunned Sunday night both on the red carpet and during his performance at the 2021 BET Awards.
Lil' Kim wants a Verzuz with Nicki Minaj
Lil' Kim revealed that she wants to go up against Nicki Minaj in the next Verzuz battle.
The Delta variant will cause 'very dense outbreaks' in these five states, expert says
The Delta variant, a strain of Covid-19 believed to be more transmissible and dangerous than others, is likely to break out in some US communities, a health expert told CBS's Face the Nation.
Authorities asking for public's help finding missing 11-year-old San Jacinto boy
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 11-year-old boy last seen at his San Jacinto home.
The Ford Bronco is finally here and Jeep should be worried
The Jeep Wrangler has cornered a very nice slice of the auto market for a long time. But that appears to be over now that the new full-size Ford Bronco has arrived. Based on test drives on road and off, Jeep should be worried.
South Africa is considering letting women have multiple husbands. Conservatives aren't happy
South Africa's government is considering allowing women to have multiple husbands, a possibility that has thrown the country's conservatives into uproar.
How to protect your nest egg from inflation
Key inflation readings soared above 5% this spring, with prices rising on everything from food to metals to transportation. No one can say with certainty whether we're in for a prolonged period of high inflation or a short one due to pandemic-induced issues like supply chain problems.
Aunt Jemima's replacement is hitting store shelves nationwide
The nationwide rollout of the Pearl Milling Company brand name — formerly known as Aunt Jemima — is underway. The new brand said breakfast products in its Pearl Milling Company packaging began to ship on May 31. The new packaging has the same red and yellow color scheme as Jemima's packaging did, but it replaces Jemima's image with a 19th century watermill, a callback to the company's 1889 founding.
St. Louis City firefighter who died from COVID-19 to be laid to rest today
St. Louis City's fire department is mourning one of their own lost to COVID-19. The fire department said, "It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the Line of Duty death of St. Louis Firefighter Rodney Heard."
Cardi B debuts baby bump at BET Awards
"Blackish" star Marsai Martin said it for us: "Okay, Bardi with the baby bump!" Rap superstar Cardi B debuted her pregnancy Sunday night during a performance on the BET Awards with her husband Offset's rap trio Migos.
'Buddy,' the recaptured beefalo, has a new love at FL sanctuary
Connecticut's infamous beefalo has a new family and love could be in the air.
Governor Lamont addresses spike in gun violence
The governor addressed a rise in gun violence during a news conference on Monday morning.
Courtney Love: Olivia Rodrigo 'rude' for album cover similarity
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but Courtney Love doesn't sound happy with Olivia Rodrigo. Love recently posted on her verified Instagram and Facebook accounts about Rodrigo's promo photo for her "Sour Prom" concert film.
Released American journalist says Myanmar military using torture to hunt down opposition leaders
Myanmar's military junta is using torture to extract information from detainees on the whereabouts of senior opposition members and activist leaders, according to an American citizen and journalist who was recently released from a Yangon prison.
The death toll from the Florida condo collapse reaches 10 as rescuers race to find 151 people still missing
Another victim was found in the rubble of the Florida condo collapse, raising the death toll to 10, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Monday.
Officer injured in Capitol riot asks McCarthy to denounce GOP January 6 conspiracies
DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone told House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday that he should denounce conspiracies spread by Republican lawmakers about the January 6 insurrection and publicly condemn the 21 House Republicans who voted against awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to officers who defended the Capitol.
'Our heart goes out to them:' Biden speaks on Florida building collapse as rescue efforts enter second day
President Joe Biden on Friday said his administration was doing everything in its power to be of assistance to those affected by a building collapsing in Florida that has left at least four people dead and more than 150 people missing.
Trump Organization could face criminal charges in New York as soon as next week
The Manhattan district attorney's office has informed lawyers for the Trump Organization that it could face criminal charges in connection with benefits it has provided to company employees, a Trump attorney confirmed Friday.
The two-track twostep: How the bipartisan infrastructure deal came together and nearly fell apart in 24 hours
At first glance, the bipartisan infrastructure deal that emerged this week seemed like a ripe opportunity for President Joe Biden to take a dig at his predecessor, whose attempts at focusing on roads and bridges often went awry.
Marjorie Taylor Greene wants a seat on Pelosi's January 6 committee even as she spreads baseless claims
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene would like to serve on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's select committee to investigate the January 6 insurrection, the Georgia freshman told CNN in an interview Thursday.
Trump's revenge tour begins with eyes on one Ohio Republican
Former President Donald Trump kicked off his revenge tour against Republicans who defied him in the aftermath of the 2020 election on Saturday, using a sizable event here in Lorain County to lambast Ohio Rep. Anthony Gonzalez for voting to impeach him earlier this year.
Bipartisan senators go head to head with military brass over sexual assault prosecutions
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, who has been fighting for years to change the way the military prosecutes sexual assault cases, is poised to finally remove those cases from the military's chain of command after the Pentagon's civilian leader endorsed the change last week.
Trump's big lie about 2020 results suffers legal and political blows in key swing states
It was a bad week for the Big Lie -- former President Donald Trump and his allies' false claims that widespread fraud is to blame for his 2020 election loss.
Romney 'totally confident' Biden will sign infrastructure after attempted walk back
Sen. Mitt Romney, a key Republican negotiator in infrastructure talks, said Sunday that he's "totally confident" President Joe Biden will sign a bipartisan bill a day after the President attempted to clean up comments that threatened the deal.
Romney on Trump's return to rallies: 'It's entertaining but it's not real'
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney on Sunday called on members of his party to "move on" from Donald Trump's 2020 election lies, equating the former President's return to rally-style events to wrestling entertainment as Trump goes after those who defied him.
White House turns to young people for help convincing their peers to get vaccinated
Braxton Simpson made a joyous announcement to her 264 YouTube subscribers this spring. "Fully vaccinated!" Simpson said, drawing out the final word as she bounced with glee.
Blinken meets Israel's new foreign minister who vows to fix mistakes
When US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Rome, the Israeli foreign minister pledged to fix the politicized relationship between the two countries, even as he cited "serious reservations" over the Biden administration's efforts to salvage the Iran nuclear deal.
Former US Sen. Mike Gravel dies at 91
Former US Sen. Mike Gravel, an Alaska Democrat who garnered national attention by reading the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record and waged two unsuccessful bids for president, has died at age 91.
Biden's walk-back appears to put infrastructure back on rails, even as deal's durability is tested
The infrastructure deal President Joe Biden heralded this week alongside Republicans and Democrats -- and subsequently imperiled with a rogue comment afterward -- appeared back on track Sunday, even as its durability going forward remained an open question.
Greater focus on defense of critical infrastructure against cyber attacks is needed, says cyber agency chief
In the wake of the Colonial Pipeline and JBS ransomware attacks in recent months, the head of the nation's leading cybersecurity agency says these events are a harbinger of what's to come on the cyber front and there needs to be a greater focus on shoring up the defenses of America's most important assets.
First on CNN: US ships first Pfizer vaccine doses abroad, donating 2 million to Peru
The United States on Monday will begin shipping its first doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine abroad as part of the Biden administration's pledge to donate millions of vaccine doses to other countries, a White House official told CNN.
Trump Organization lawyers to meet Monday with Manhattan DA prosecutors
Lawyers for the Trump Organization are expected to meet Monday with prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office in an effort to convince them not to pursue charges against the company, according to a source familiar with the matter.