Hawaii’s high court ruled that a man can be prosecuted for carrying a gun in public without a permit, in a decision that borrowed a quote from TV show “The Wire” and invoked “the spirit of Aloha”. The ruling is related to a case from 2017 where Christopher Wilson was found with a loaded pistol […]
Trump wins Nevada Republican caucuses, CNN projects
Former President Donald Trump won the Nevada Republican caucuses, according to CNN projections. The victory came after his well-known competitor, Nikki Haley, decided not to compete for the state’s delegates. This win makes it the third Republican contest Trump has won, moving him closer to the GOP’s 2024 presidential nomination. The Re
The Beatles appear on “The Ed Sullivan Show”
The article commemorates various historical events that occurred on February 9th across different years. Notable events include the Beatles’ first live appearance on American television in 1964, the House of Representatives electing John Quincy Adams president in 1825, and “Parasite” becoming the first foreign-language film to win
5 Houston hotels book top spots on prestigious Forbes Travel Guide
The Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Star Awards named 30 Texas properties in its list, including five Houston hotels. The list, which spans over 2,000 properties globally, features three rating levels: Five-Star, Four-Star, and Recommended. Dubai bagged the greatest gain with five new Five-Star hotels, with other high-ranking cities including Doha, Kuwait
Nevada GOP caucuses results: Donald Trump wins
Former President Donald Trump won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses, his third straight state win in his bid to secure his party’s nomination. His main rival, Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, skipped the caucuses, citing an unfair process in favor of Trump. Trump will likely secure most of Nevada’s 26 delegates, moving
I suspect my husband told this stranger to call me fat
The article comprises two letters to Miss Manners asking for advice on awkward social situations. The first is from a woman embarrassed by a rude comment made by her husband’s work colleague regarding her food portion and weight, to which she believes her husband might have been complicit. The second letter is from a new […]
Ecuador can give its old Soviet equipment to Ukraine. In exchange, the country wants modern weapons from the United States
The United States and Ecuador are considering a deal where Ecuador would transfer old Soviet-era equipment to the US for forwarding to Ukraine, in exchange for modern American weapons worth $200 million. Ecuador’s contribution would include six military helicopters, long-range salvo missile systems, and air defense systems, all dating from th
What did Vladimir Putin say to Tucker Carlson? Five key takeaways | Russia-Ukraine war News
In a two-hour interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on various topics, including Russia’s possible entry into NATO, the potential release of journalist Evan Gershkovich, American military support in Ukraine, accusations against the CIA, and threats from advances in AI and genetics. Putin claimed that former US
LSU Earns Win No. 20 Over Vanderbilt, 85-62 – LSU
The LSU Tigers won 85-62 against Vanderbilt in a match at the Memorial Gymnasium, marking their 20th win of the season under Coach Kim Mulkey. Key contributors to the victory were Angel Reese and Aneesah Morrow, who combined for 26 of LSU’s 55 rebounds, each scoring a double-double. Flau’Jae Johnson also scored high with 17 […]
Houston’s history of Black quarterbacks
The article details the significance of Black quarterbacks in the history of Houston’s NFL. Houston Texans rookie C.J. Stroud made history when he was one of 14 Black quarterbacks to start in Week 1 of the 2023 season, crediting previous Black quarterbacks for paving the way. Two such pioneers are Oilers great Warren Moon, Houston’s [&h