Kristen Stewart urges solidarity and honesty in emotional keynote at Academy Women's Luncheon
Read full article: Kristen Stewart urges solidarity and honesty in emotional keynote at Academy Women's LuncheonKristen Stewart has delivered a powerful speech at the Academy Women’s Luncheon, urging women in film to reject tokenism and create their own opportunities.
Liberty's Breanna Stewart struggles in Game 2 loss with knee injury
Read full article: Liberty's Breanna Stewart struggles in Game 2 loss with knee injuryAfter much speculation about her condition, Breanna Stewart was on the court Wednesday night for the Liberty’s lopsided 86-60 loss to the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of their first round series.
Liberty's Breanna Stewart questionable for Game 2 after injuring left knee in playoff opener
Read full article: Liberty's Breanna Stewart questionable for Game 2 after injuring left knee in playoff openerLiberty star Breanna Stewart’s status for Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs against the Mercury is questionable after she injured her left knee in overtime of the postseason opener.
Breaking down how to file a claim if a Houston pothole damages your car
Read full article: Breaking down how to file a claim if a Houston pothole damages your carWhile the city does have a goal to repair most potholes within 48 hours of a report, a lot of drivers may give up—and we don't blame them—but we still wanted to give a view on how the claim process works—to find out for ourselves in real-time how, or if, the process works.
Liberty's Breanna Stewart avoids significant injury on right leg, AP source says
Read full article: Liberty's Breanna Stewart avoids significant injury on right leg, AP source saysNew York Liberty star Breanna Stewart avoided a significant injury when she hurt her right leg in a game Saturday night, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Prosecutors seek to try 17-year-old as an adult in Maine paddleboarder's death
Read full article: Prosecutors seek to try 17-year-old as an adult in Maine paddleboarder's deathProsecutors in Maine say they will seek to try a 17-year-old charged with murder in the death of a paddleboarder as an adult.
Police arrest teen in connection with a paddleboarder's killing in a pond in rural Maine
Read full article: Police arrest teen in connection with a paddleboarder's killing in a pond in rural MainePolice in Maine say they have arrested a 17-year-old state resident in connection with the killing of a paddleboarder who went missing on a rural pond.
Martha Stewart and José Andrés serve up ‘Yes, Chef!’ on NBC
Read full article: Martha Stewart and José Andrés serve up ‘Yes, Chef!’ on NBCPowerhouse chefs Martha Stewart and José Andrés know their way around a kitchen, so they're the perfect pair to host 'Yes, Chef!' -- a brand new culinary competition show on NBC. This show isn't just about creating delicious dishes, it's about helping the chefs overcome obstacles like their own egos, tempers and insecurities. Watch the full interview with Houston Life co-host Derrick Shore -- and don't forget to tune in for tonight's premiere to see how these chefs are learning to handle the heat in the kitchen.
Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80
Read full article: Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80.
Ionescu's 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Liberty 80-77 win over Lynx and 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals
Read full article: Ionescu's 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Liberty 80-77 win over Lynx and 2-1 lead in WNBA FinalsSabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-poitner from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 8-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five WNBA Finals series.
Stewart and Ionescu lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces in semifinals
Read full article: Stewart and Ionescu lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces in semifinalsBreanna Stewart scored 34 points and Sabrina Ionescu had 21 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 on Sunday in Game 1 of their semifinals series.
WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes
Read full article: WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumesWNBA players would like more of a break after the All-Star Game and Olympics before league play resumes.
US women's basketball future looks bright, but the rest of the world is closing the talent gap
Read full article: US women's basketball future looks bright, but the rest of the world is closing the talent gapThe U.S. women’s basketball players have been saying for years that winning in the Olympics wasn’t as easy as it has looked during the record run to eight straight gold medals.
Breanna Stewart, US women's basketball team advance to gold medal game at Paris Olympics
Read full article: Breanna Stewart, US women's basketball team advance to gold medal game at Paris OlympicsBreanna Stewart scored 16 points and the U.S. women advanced to their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal game with a 85-64 victory over Australia on Friday.
Breanna Stewart, other moms on US women's basketball team enjoy rare moments chasing Olympic history
Read full article: Breanna Stewart, other moms on US women's basketball team enjoy rare moments chasing Olympic historyBreanna Stewart and the other moms on the US women’s basketball team are enjoying some special moments while chasing a piece of Olympic history.
A’ja Wilson dominates as US women beat Japan 102-76 to open campaign for 8th straight Olympic gold
Read full article: A’ja Wilson dominates as US women beat Japan 102-76 to open campaign for 8th straight Olympic goldA’ja Wilson scored 24 points and Breanna Stewart added 22 to help the U.S. beat Japan 102-76 in the Olympic opener for both teams.
Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookie
Read full article: Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookieCaitlin Clark posted the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history to rally Indiana to an 83-78 victory over New York on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, snapping the Fever’s nine-game losing streak to the Liberty.
Women's 3-on-3 league developed by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to debut in January
Read full article: Women's 3-on-3 league developed by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to debut in JanuaryBreanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier’s 3-on-3 league Unrivaled is set to debut in January with players earning the highest average salary in women’s professional team sports.
Stewart helps New York top Indiana 91-80 despite strong game from Caitlin Clark, who scored 22
Read full article: Stewart helps New York top Indiana 91-80 despite strong game from Caitlin Clark, who scored 22Breanna Stewart scored 24 points to lead a balanced New York offense as the Liberty beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 91-80 in front of a sellout crowd of more than 17,000 at the Barclays Center.
Breanna Stewart ruins Caitlin Clark's home debut by leading Liberty past Fever 102-66
Read full article: Breanna Stewart ruins Caitlin Clark's home debut by leading Liberty past Fever 102-66Breanna Stewart ruined Caitlin Clark's regular season home debut by scoring 31 points and leading the New York Liberty to a 102-66 victory at Indiana.
Charter flights for WNBA road games was an early Mother's Day gift for players with children
Read full article: Charter flights for WNBA road games was an early Mother's Day gift for players with childrenKatie Lou Samuelson says her life as first-time mom got a littler easier with the WNBA's announcement that players will fly on charter flights for road games.
Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America's Black Church
Read full article: Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America's Black ChurchThroughout its long history, the Black Church in America has – for the most part – been a patriarchal institution, with men making up the vast majority of its ranks of clergy.
Houston pharmacist, clinic owner sentenced for illegally distributing thousands of opioid pills in $6M pill mill scheme
Read full article: Houston pharmacist, clinic owner sentenced for illegally distributing thousands of opioid pills in $6M pill mill schemeA Houston pharmacist and clinic owner were sentenced Wednesday for their roles in a $6 million pill mill scheme, the United States Department of Justice announced.
Liberty plan to put franchise tag on Breanna Stewart, hope to bring back free agent Jonquel Jones
Read full article: Liberty plan to put franchise tag on Breanna Stewart, hope to bring back free agent Jonquel JonesNew York hopes to bring back most of the same team next season that fell just short in the WNBA Finals.
Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
Read full article: Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals.
Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut
Read full article: Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over ConnecticutJonquel Jones scored 25 points, including five in the final minute, and New York earned its first trip to the WNBA Finals in 21 years with an 87-84 win over the Connecticut Sun.
Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series
Read full article: Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal seriesBreanna Stewart had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 92-81 to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five WNBA semifinal series.
Millions of new cameras for HPD to be voted on by Houston City Council on Wednesday
Read full article: Millions of new cameras for HPD to be voted on by Houston City Council on WednesdayThis past July, Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner made it clear that his department not only lacked funding but also needed Houstonians to step up.
WNBA scoring on near record pace with 40-point player performances common occurrences
Read full article: WNBA scoring on near record pace with 40-point player performances common occurrencesWNBA teams are scoring at near record levels thanks in strong part to a quicker pace and some impressive individual efforts.
Legitimacy of 'customer' in Supreme Court gay rights case raises ethical, legal flags
Read full article: Legitimacy of 'customer' in Supreme Court gay rights case raises ethical, legal flagsA Christian graphic artist who the Supreme Court said can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples pointed during her lawsuit to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be.
Web designer in Supreme Court gay rights ruling cited client who denies making wedding site request
Read full article: Web designer in Supreme Court gay rights ruling cited client who denies making wedding site requestA Colorado web designer who the U.S. Supreme Court ruled could refuse to make a wedding website for gay couples had cited a request from a man who says he never asked to work with her.
WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner’s return, Stewart’s historic performance
Read full article: WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner’s return, Stewart’s historic performanceThe WNBA tipped off its 27th season this past weekend with the return of Brittney Griner, a historic effort by Breanna Stewart and a dominant performance by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.
‘I’m not shy’: Martha Stewart, 81, speaks on making history as oldest model featured on Sports Illustrated cover
Read full article: ‘I’m not shy’: Martha Stewart, 81, speaks on making history as oldest model featured on Sports Illustrated coverAmerica’s home goods queen has gone from the cover of her Living Magazine to a more risqué spread, and we’re here for it!
With Griner in jail, WNBA players skip Russia in offseason
Read full article: With Griner in jail, WNBA players skip Russia in offseasonTop WNBA players are finding other places to compete this winter, not wanting to go back to Russia after the arrest and conviction of Brittney Griner on drug possession charges and the country's invasion of Ukraine.
2 of 3 victims killed by evicted resident after intentional fire in SW Houston identified, police say
Read full article: 2 of 3 victims killed by evicted resident after intentional fire in SW Houston identified, police sayNikki Stewart and her husband Lamonte visited the damaged housing complex on Dunlap Street a day after a horrific tragedy.
Woman allegedly kills husband after he confesses to loving someone else; another woman comes forward claiming to be real wife
Read full article: Woman allegedly kills husband after he confesses to loving someone else; another woman comes forward claiming to be real wifeHarris County Precinct 4 constables said a woman confessed to killing her husband in a jealous fit of rage Saturday morning, but another woman has come forward to KPRC 2 saying that she, not the accused, is the victim’s actual wife.
Houston Police Department’s body-worn camera policy explained; What is shown? What isn’t?
Read full article: Houston Police Department’s body-worn camera policy explained; What is shown? What isn’t?It was April 29, 2021, when the City of Houston announced a dramatic change aimed at greater transparency of officers at the Houston Police Department.
Women breaking through to top roles in Black churches
Read full article: Women breaking through to top roles in Black churchesMost major Black Christian denominations in the U.S. have no doctrinal bar to ordained women leaders, and women have preached and been ordained in historically Black churches since at least the 19th century.
'The Lost Daughter' wins big at 31st Gotham Awards
Read full article: 'The Lost Daughter' wins big at 31st Gotham AwardsMaggie Gyllenhaal’s Elena Ferrante adaptation “The Lost Daughter” won four Gotham Awards including best feature film at the 31st Gotham Awards, the annual New York independent film celebration that serves as a boozy kickoff to Oscar season.
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Missouri City’s Crystle Stewart on becoming the National Director for Miss USA
Read full article: Missouri City’s Crystle Stewart on becoming the National Director for Miss USAHOUSTON – Missouri City actress and entrepreneur, Crystle Stewart, is breaking barriers with her new role in the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. The former Miss USA 2008 is the first African American woman to ever hold the licensing rights to Miss USA and Miss Teen USA and she reflected on this important achievement. LAS VEGAS - APRIL 11: Miss USA 2008/Miss Texas Crystle Stewart attends the 2008 Miss USA Competition at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on April 11, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Crystle Stewart (Crystle Stewart)Stewart hopes to implement some changes to the Miss USA system to make sure all the ladies get the same experience. She also opened a finishing school in Houston called MISS Academy (Manners, Image, Style, and Success) for girls ages 5-21.
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Worsening opioid crisis overshadowed in presidential race
Read full article: Worsening opioid crisis overshadowed in presidential raceThat has overshadowed debate over how to handle the nation's drug overdose crisis, which has contributed to the deaths of more than 470,000 Americans over the last two decades. The exchange over Hunter Biden's struggle with addiction was brief, and neither candidate was asked a follow-up question about their plan to tackle the nation's drug addiction and overdose crisis. Yet drug addiction continues its grim march across the U.S., having contributed to the deaths of more than 470,000 Americans over the past two decades. Ohio, a battleground state in the presidential contest, is on track to have one of its deadliest years of opioid drug overdoses. For example, his policies eased access to drugs that are meant to control opioid addiction, especially for people receiving health coverage through Medicaid.
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Stewart and Storm could be poised to win more WNBA titles
Read full article: Stewart and Storm could be poised to win more WNBA titlesBreanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm never really got a chance to defend their 2018 championship because of key injuries. “I don’t know if any of us are thinking that way,” Stewart said after the Storm completed a three-game sweep of the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night by setting a WNBA Finals record with a 33-point win. The 26-year-old won a second WNBA Finals MVP as a unanimous choice and was nearly unstoppable in the championship round. Bird, who turns 40 next week, has been a part of all four of the Storm championships during three decades. I just kind of start working out and see how I feel,” said Bird, who averaged 11 assists in the WNBA Finals.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s flag-draped casket arrives at Supreme Court
Read full article: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s flag-draped casket arrives at Supreme CourtWASHINGTON – With crowds of admirers swelling outside, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was remembered Wednesday at the court by grieving family, colleagues and friends as a prophet for justice who persevered against long odds to become an American icon. “This was Justice Ginsburg’s life’s work. Since Ginsburg’s death Friday evening, people have been leaving flowers, notes, placards and all manner of Ginsburg paraphernalia outside the court in tribute. On Friday, Ginsburg will lie in state at the Capitol, the first woman to do so and only the second Supreme Court justice after William Howard Taft. Ginsburg’s death has added another layer of tumult to an already chaotic election year.
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Woods to host TV match at Missouri public course he designed
Read full article: Woods to host TV match at Missouri public course he designedThe Payne's Valley Cup will be played Sept. 22, the Tuesday after the U.S. Open, at Payne's Valley Golf Course at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri. It will feature elements of the Ryder Cup, with a mix of foursomes, fourballs and singles. Mostly, though, it's a chance to show off the first public course of TGR Design. "Paynes Valley is the first public golf course that I have designed. We look forward to showcasing this destination to the world through the Paynes Valley Cup, Morris said.
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Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm sit atop AP WNBA power poll
Read full article: Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm sit atop AP WNBA power pollNEW YORK The Seattle Storm are healthy to begin the season with Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird back in the lineup and sit atop the preseason Associated Press WNBA poll. 1 in the preseason since the AP has been doing the poll. You have to go out there and play the games, said Bird, who missed last season while recovering from knee surgery. Connecticut and Washington, who met for the WNBA title last year, were sixth and seventh in the poll. The first regular season power poll will be released on Tuesday, July 28___Follow Doug on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dougfeinberg
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Gone with the Wind returns to HBO Max ... with a disclaimer
Read full article: Gone with the Wind returns to HBO Max ... with a disclaimerRhett and Scarlett are back on HBO Max, along with some criticism of slavery and race relations in the South that was missing from "Gone with the Wind." HBO pulled the film classic "Gone with the Wind" from its new streaming service two weeks ago in the wake of national protests against racism and deaths of African Americans at the hands of police. "Watching 'Gone With the Wind' can be uncomfortable, even painful," says Stewart. "Still, it is important that classic Hollywood films are available to us in their original form for viewing and discussion." HBO Max also included a second feature, an hour-long panel discussion filmed at the Turner Classic Movies film festival in April of 2019, entitled The complicated legacy of Gone with the Wind. Both HBO and TCM are owned by Warner Media, a unit of AT&T, as is CNN.
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'Gone With the Wind' Returning to HBOMax With Introduction by African American Scholar
Read full article: 'Gone With the Wind' Returning to HBOMax With Introduction by African American ScholarGone With the Wind will be returning to HBOMax after it was pulled from the streaming service earlier this week. "HBO Max will bring Gone with The Wind back to its line-up, and when it appears, I will provide an introduction placing the film in its multiple historical contexts," Stewart explains. Right now, people are turning to movies for racial re-education, and the top-selling books on Amazon are about anti-racism and racial inequality. "Gone With the Wind is a product of its time and depicts some of the ethnic and racial prejudices that have, unfortunately, been commonplace in American society. Gone With the Wind is still currently available for online rental on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube and more.
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Woman found dead by roommate in College Station apartments, police say
Read full article: Woman found dead by roommate in College Station apartments, police sayCOLLEGE STATION, Texas – Homicide detectives are investigating after a 20-year-woman was found dead in an apartment Tuesday afternoon in College Station, according to the police. Ashli Stewart was found dead by her roommate around 3:20 p.m. at 2818 Place Apartments in the 1300 block of Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Investigators believe Stewart had only died a few hours before they responded to the scene. While it is considered a homicide investigation, College Station police said they do not believe the public is in danger. Anyone with information, however minor it may seem, is asked to come forward and call the College Station Police Department at 979-764-3600 or Brazos County Crime Stoppers at 979-775-8477.
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