Houston’s Historic Kirby Mansion Demolished Under New Ownership – Houston Public Media
Kyle McClenagan/Houston Public Media The historic Kirby Mansion in Houston was demolished on October 30, 2026. Demolition of a historic Houston landmark began Friday morning, less than a month after the property was purchased by a company with apparent…
Judge orders Justice Department to stop threatening to sue election officials
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Justice Department to stop threatening state and local election officials with criminal prosecution over their handling of voter qualification disputes. U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson also ordered the Trump…
High tides damage 114 structures in Huntington Beach. City warns of more flooding to come
The ocean wreaked havoc on Huntington Beach this week. According to city officials, 114 homes and other structures along the coast were damaged by high tides and flooding. Six houses were yellow-tagged, meaning access was restricted for security reasons.…
Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening election officials with criminal charges
A federal judge issued a sweeping order late Friday barring the Trump administration from threatening or intimidating election officials as part of pressure tactics the administration used in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The…
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‘It all happened so fast,’ says Oregon educator who confronted school shooter
The educator hailed as a hero for throwing a cellphone at an armed teenager during a deadly attack at a Bend, Oregon, elementary school said Friday that “the pain of this loss, I will carry forever.” Cassidy Schutz was identified Friday by…
Polish police deployed to highest court after suspension of top judge | Court News
The judge’s suspension is part of a long-running dispute over the politicization of the Constitutional Court under the former government. Published on October 30, 2026October 30, 2026 Polish police were deployed outside the country’s highest…
Ranji Smile: the forgotten chef who opened America’s first Indian restaurant
In London he had been a curry cook at the Cecil and Savoy hotels. Here, according to an 1899 profile in Harper’s, he was noticed by Sherry’s owner, Louis Sherry, who invited him to bring his culinary skills across the Atlantic. Late Victorian…
LAPD arrests two for murder of ‘SNL’ writer’s sister
Nearly a year after her disappearance, Los Angeles police have arrested two people in connection with the death of Christina Downer, the late sister of Saturday evening live writer Jimmy Fowlie. On Thursday, officers arrested Delorean Bijon Brandon, 41,…
Inside UF’s decision to start Aaron Philo, the latest on VB3 and other injury notes – On3
Inside UF’s decision to start Aaron Philo, the latest on VB3 and other injury notes Le3 Sources – Florida’s Aaron Philo resumes QB1 role against Georgia ESPN Empty RV City means Jacksonville businesses feeling economic impact after…