“My mind was playing tricks on me, telling me it was war again,” said Osama Salloum, a doctor from Idlib.
When the Taliban ask for your hand in marriage
An old problem has returned in Afghanistan. But some women who refuse forced marriages are trying to resist, or flee the country.
Pakistan unblocks Wikipedia after three days; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: the ban’s unintended consequences over objectionable content outweigh its benefits (Manish Singh/TechCrunch)
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Pakistan unblocks Wikipedia after three days; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: the ban’s unintended consequences over objectionable content outweigh its benefits — Pakistan has unblocked Wikipedia in the Sou…
Google launches its own artificial intelligence chatbot to rival ChatGPT
Google has launched its own artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, in answer to the wildly successful ChatGPT.
U.S. tracked Chinese spy balloon from the start but held off on attack, NORAD commander says
NORAD, the Pentagon’s command defending North America, was tracking the Chinese surveillance balloon well before it entered U.S. or Canadian airspace, its commander said Monday, noting that at about 200 feet tall and carrying a payload the size of a je…
Ultrasound photo of baby giving ‘peace sign’ goes viral
Everyone is going ‘gaga’ over this ultrasound picture taken in northwest Indiana! A Hammond couple said they are still beaming after their baby girl’s 31-week checkup. During that appointment, they caught her giving the peace sign.
Florida mom finds joy in giving back to her community
Meet Velzina Williams. The Florida native has been filling up on giving back ever since she was a little girl growing up in Polk County. It continued when she became an NFL mom of two sons, and joined the NFL Moms Player’s Organization. Her philanthrop…
Family of slain activist reveal results of private autopsy
The family of Manuel Teran spoke to reporters Monday morning, describing their son as a passionate individual who cared about the environment. the 26-year-old was shot at least 12 times by law enforcement. According to the GBI, officers shot Teran afte…
Inflation-battered shoppers turn to dollar stores for groceries
Inflation-battered shoppers turn to dollar stores for groceries
Showers and Storms Return to Southeast Texas during middle of the week
After several really nice days in Houston over the weekend, the clear and dry weather will transition to some soggy days.