HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — At least nine people were reportedly shot in six separate incidents overnight on Saturday across Harris County and Houston. According to officials, the shootings spanned five hours and resulted in three deaths, marking a violent overnight period. The first reported shooting occurred around 7:45 p.m., in northeast Houston. While details are limited, police said one person was shot on the 2900 block of Folger, near Wages Street, and confirmed that one person was detained. In another reported shooting, three people were hospitalized after a car crash turned into a shootout at a northwest Houston intersection around 8:30…
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened while a crowd was gathered for a slab event on Houston’s southside along Old Spanish Trail. Houston police said officers were called just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday to the 3300 block of Old Spanish Trail near SH-288. According to investigators, a man in his 20s was shot in the leg and shoulder. Another man was shot in the head. The third victim — a 24-year-old woman who was shot in the lower back — was able to leave the location and call for help. “While the individuals were gathered…
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England star James Anderson believes the “time is right” to end his Test career after revealing July’s clash against the West Indies at Lord’s will be his final appearance in the five-day format. The 41-year-old became the first seamer and just the third bowler in history to reach 700 Test wickets, after spinners Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan, in his most recent outing against India in March. But Anderson has decided to call time on his Test career after talks with England head coach Brendon McCullum, who wants to modify his side’s seam attack and build towards the future with one eye…
Japan defeated Pakistan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in a penalty shootout on Saturday after the game between the two Asian sides ended in a draw in normal time. The Japanese side drew first blood against Pakistan as they opened the scoring in the first half after the latter’s weak defence let in the Japanese forward from the left wing. Pakistan drew level in and then took the lead against Japan in the second half, turning the tie around with two goals in quick succession. The Japanese side then equalised late to send the game to a penalty shootout.…
ROME: Novak Djokovic’s fast start at the Rome Open was overshadowed on Friday after the tennis icon was struck with a hard plastic water bottle while greeting fans following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France’s Corentin Moutet. World number one Djokovic was left crouched on the ground in agony as the bottle hit him on the back of the head as he was signing autographs while he exited the centre court at the Foro Italico. Djokovic was then led from the arena on foot by security staff who covered the 24-time Grand Slam winner while he made his way into…
MADRID: Excitement is soaring with the mercury in the sunny streets of the Spanish capital as Real Madrid fans await the arrival of French striker Kylian Mbappe. The Paris St Germain forward confirmed Friday he is leaving the Ligue 1 side after seven years and although he did not spell out his future, the world expects only one destination. Real have chased Mbappe for years without success but are finally poised to secure the 25-year-old at the end of his PSG deal. The French national team captain’s name was on everyone’s lips — those hawking Real merchandise on match days…
DOHA: Kenneth Bednarek sounded out a warning to his Olympic rivals with a personal best and world-leading time in the 200 metres when he led an all-American podium at the Diamond League meeting in windy conditions in Doha on Friday. Wearing a headband with the words “Fear no one”, Bednarek was in lane seven but the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist stormed to the finish line with a time of 19.67 seconds. Courtney Lindsey finished second (20.01), while Kyree King (20.21) was third. “The best I can do this year is gold medal in the Olympics… I know I have the…
Apathy, manipulation and intrigue seem to define Pakistan football. ADVERTISEMENT While players and fans of football continue to rue the state of the sport in the country despite its undoubted popularity, the machinations in its governing body, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), paint a picture of those at the helm working for their own personal interests rather than for the good of its main stakeholders. But now there seems to be an unholy nexus between such interests and parts of the global football governing body Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) as well. FIFA has suspended the country twice in the last…
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued warnings to 12 beauty product manufacturers for deceptive marketing that made false and misleading claims. A preliminary probe revealed that these companies were prima facie engaged in advertising their products as “natural, organic, sustainable, pure, and chemical-free” without any scientific evidence supporting their claims. Such unsubstantiated marketing claims not only mislead the consumers but also pose potential health risks to users. The notices issued by the CCP may set a significant precedent for responsible marketing practices that prioritise environmental integrity and consumer trust. These companies strategically omit information about the chemical…
