Near race war in 1868 Houston led to ban on carrying firearms for self-protection
I.C. Lord was the City Marshal in Houston following the Civil War who is credited with turning the Houston Police Department into a modern police agency, with uniforms, ranks, and patrol beats. I’d seen references to him being shot in 1868 in an episode of civil unrest by Houston freedmen,Continue Reading
Microsoft tells users ‘if you want to fix 0x80070643 errors, you’ll have to do it yourself’
Updates released for Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server back in January proved problematic for many users. There have been widespread reports of 0x80070643 errors, and Microsoft acknowledged the issue some time ago. But for anyone holding out for a fix, there’s some disappointing news. The company says thatContinue Reading
Britain’s Conservatives trounced in local elections as Labour makes gains
Discontent with Conservative Party sees loss of hundreds of seats while Labour’s Sadiq Khan wins London mayoral race., Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has suffered a resounding defeat in local elections, a further sign that it is likely to be removed from power in upcoming general elections. With nearly all councilContinue Reading
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 800
As the war enters its 800th day, these are the main developments., As the war enters its 800th day, these are the main developments. Ukrainian firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the site of a Russian drone attack on industrial facilities in Kharkiv [Sergey Bobok/AFP] Here is the situationContinue Reading
Mystik Dan wins 2024 Kentucky Derby in a dramatic photo finish
Lightly regarded Mystik Dan scored a thrilling upset at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, winning by a nose and bringing a career Triple Crown to trainer Kenny McPeek., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years
At least 144 people died due to the heavy rainfall in April., At least 144 people died due to the heavy rainfall in April. Pakistan has experienced its “wettest April since 1961”, receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for the month, the country’s weather agency has said.Continue Reading
World Press Photo of the Year: Cropping history and reality
WPP winner demonstrates Palestinian grief is only acceptable to the West if it is sanitised and devoid of context., Inas Abu Maamar wears a plain blue garment and a mustard brown headscarf decorated with a pattern of raised knots. Her arms cradle the shroud covering a small, slumping body, nestledContinue Reading
Will Democrats Hold Alaska’s At-Large Seat in November?
It has been a half-century since an incumbent party failed to hold its at-large U.S. House seat for two full terms Of the six at-large U.S. House races on the ballot in 2024, only the ranked choice voting contest in Alaska is expected to be competitive. Democrat Mary Peltola endedContinue Reading
Joe Biden Is Days From A Key Statement On Israel and Gaza. Here’s What The Ally Who Sought It Expects.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) spoke to HuffPost about a “warning sign” ahead of a deadline for Biden to say if Israel is violating international and U.S. law., Read MoreContinue Reading
Hope Hicks Breaks Down In Tears During The Traitor Hush Money Trial
The former Americas Worst Traitor spokesperson testified in The Traitor’s criminal trial Friday., Read MoreContinue Reading
U.S. Seeks to Build World Pressure on Russia Over Space Nuclear Weapon
An anonymous reader shared this report from the New York Times: American officials are trying to increase international pressure on Russia not to deploy an antisatellite nuclear weapon in space, and have obtained information that undermines Moscow’s explanation that the device it is developing is for peaceful scientific purposes, aContinue Reading
Q&A: What’s the Deal with Bill Gates’s Wyoming Nuclear Plant?
An MIT professor of nuclear science breaks down the benefits of the TerraPower plant. Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Host Steve Curwood with Jacopo Buongiorno, a professor of nuclear science and engineering atContinue Reading
Viewers want their own ‘Challengers summer’ after the tennis film’s polyamory
Challengers has been hailed for its sexy homoeroticism, as well as its poignant moments, but the romance drama has also served polyamory into the mainstream. Though the film is a tennis movie, at its core it’s about the dynamics of the three central characters, Tashi (Zendaya), Art Donaldson (Mike Faist),Continue Reading