Author: Leslie Scotland-Stewart
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Authorities in north Harris County discovered the bodies of two women during a welfare check at an apartment complex late Tuesday night. The incident took place at the Wind Song Village Apartments on Hirschfield Road, following a report from a concerned neighbor. Deputies from Pct. 4 responded to the scene after a neighbor expressed worry about numerous flies observed in one of the units. Upon entering the apartment, the officers found two women unresponsive. One woman was estimated to be in her 50s, while the other was believed to be in her 70s. Currently, investigators have…
WOLCOTT, Colo. – The Charlotte Women’s Golf team wrapped up the second round of the Golfweek Red Sky Golf Challenge on Tuesday, September 22. The tournament, spanning three days and featuring 54 holes of play, is being hosted at the renowned Red Sky Golf Course, designed by architect Tom Fazio. At the end of the second round, Charlotte is tied for sixth place with Kansas, with a team score of 589, which marks a total of +13 over par. In round two, Pinky Chaisilprungruang led the Niners with a solid performance, finishing one under par with a score of 71.…
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday the disbandment of a longstanding advisory committee dedicated to improving the treatment and well-being of women in the military. The Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, established in 1951, has historically provided critical recommendations regarding various aspects affecting female service members. According to a Pentagon spokesperson, the termination of the committee was justified on the grounds that it was aligned with a “divisive feminist agenda” that the Secretary claims jeopardizes combat readiness. Hegseth emphasized his commitment to advancing uniform, gender-neutral standards across the…
Vermont Women’s Lacrosse Releases 2023 Fall Schedule BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Vermont women’s lacrosse team, led by Head Coach Sarah Dalton Graddock, has unveiled its fall schedule. The lineup features a mix of away games and scrimmages, aiming to build on last season’s record of 6-9. With a roster comprising 27 returning players and ten newcomers, the Catamounts are looking forward to a productive fall season. Schedule Overview The fall schedule consists of: One home game Three away matches One intrasquad scrimmage Detailed Schedule The Catamounts will kick off their fall activities on October 4 with two games at Army…
Event Overview On Saturday, September 20th, the Titan Tennis Courts at Cal State Fullerton hosted the 2025 Tennis with the Titans Fundraiser, attracting family, friends, and community supporters. Attendees had the unique opportunity to spend time with student-athletes, engaging in skill drills and learning new techniques while backing the Titans’ initiatives. The event took place under the bright morning sun, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere that showcased the dedication of the tennis program. Refreshments and Fundraising Activities To keep spirits high, participants enjoyed a variety of snacks, beverages, and sandwiches provided by Avalon, complemented by locally roasted coffee from Chase Coffee…
Maya Rogers, the current president and CEO of The Tetris Company, shares insights from her unique upbringing enriched by the legacy of Tetris, a video game that transformed the gaming industry. As the daughter of Henk Rogers, who played a pivotal role in securing Tetris’s rights for Nintendo’s Game Boy in the late 1980s, her childhood memories are entwined with family competitions over high scores. She recalls thinking of Tetris as a mere game until she recognized its monumental impact years later. Henk Rogers, alongside Tetris’s creator Alexey Pajitnov, co-founded The Tetris Company, focusing on the game’s licensing and global…
On a warm late-summer afternoon on September 19, representatives from the University of Notre Dame community—staff, faculty, students, alumni, and friends—convened to celebrate the inauguration of the newly reimagined Notre Dame Circle. This landmark, located strategically at the north end of Notre Dame Avenue, between Morris Inn and Eck Hall of Law, aims to honor the significant contributions of women students and graduates. The space effectively combines functionality with meaningful symbolism, notably placing Our Lady of the University in a renewed position of prominence at the campus entrance. University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., along with former presidents Rev.…
In the face of habitat loss, climate change, and shifting livelihood patterns, Maasai women are spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at intertwining sustainable dairy farming with the conservation of the Serengeti’s historic migrations, while also enhancing community resilience. The Serengeti, known as “endless plains” in the Maasai language, is frequently cited as one of the world’s most breathtaking natural landscapes. Spanning northern Tanzania and extending into southwestern Kenya, this extensive ecosystem hosts the largest terrestrial animal migration known to man. Every year, over a million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles embark on an awe-inspiring journey across the vast grasslands, driven by…
In a significant step towards reconciliation, both the Danish government and Nuuk’s Naalakkersuisut – the Greenland Self-Government – issued an apology on August 27 to Greenlandic women affected by a systematic and controversial birth control campaign conducted from 1965 to 1991. This state-sponsored initiative aimed to reduce the birth rate in Greenland, which has long been a focus of public health policy. The issue began gaining attention in 2017 when Naja Lyberth, a victim of the campaign, started sharing her experiences. The 2022 investigative podcast “Spiralkampagnen” from the Danish Broadcasting Corporation further disclosed alarming practices, revealing that young Greenlandic girls,…
Madeline Halpert and Nadine Yousif Watch: Trump claims taking Tylenol is “not good” for pregnant women U.S. President Donald Trump announced that health professionals should reconsider prescribing Tylenol, known scientifically as acetaminophen, for pregnant women. This advice follows controversial claims linking the pain reliever to autism. During a statement, Trump stated that Tylenol is “no good” for expectant mothers and recommended its use only in severe cases of fever. The remarks have prompted significant backlash from medical experts who categorize them as potentially harmful. Officials from the UK have affirmed that paracetamol remains the safest pain management option during pregnancy.…