Monterrey, Nuevo León.- Desde las 9:00 horas, Martha Cortejo inició la fila para convertirse en la primer visitante del Museo La Milarca, que finalmente abrió sus puertas al público.
Los primeros visitantes al espacio cultural fueron recibidos por la Secretaria de Cultura, Melissa Segura, que entregó un kit de bienvenida a Cortejo con souvenirs conmemorativos al Museo.
La funcionaria estatal agradeció al Gobernador de Nuevo León, Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda, por impulsar desde el inicio de su administración la apertura de La Milarca.
“El Gobernador ha sido el principal impulsor y promotor de que esto se llevara a cabo, así que estamos muy contentos y sobre todo de que ya se concreta en una posibilidad para todo el público, gracias a Dios.
“Lo más importante, a lo que nos debemos es al público a los visitantes al desarrollo cultural y el día de hoy iniciamos una nueva etapa aquí en el Estado”, dijo la Secretaria de Cultura.
Al terminar su recorrido, la primera visitante dijo estar emocionada pues desde hace tiempo estaba a la espera de que el Museo abriera sus puertas.
“Estoy muy emocionada, yo digo que es algo grande porque es histórico.
“Me impresionan todos los caracoles enormes que están, bien cuidados todos, muy bien etiquetado a vista de nosotros, una de las cosas que yo podría decirles para ver ese techo magnífico, los invito a que vengan que no se van a arrepentir está hermoso”, mencionó la primer visitante.
La titular de Cultura agregó que La Milarca da la posibilidad de acercar a todas las personas a conocer una infinidad de historias que van a poder descubrir a través de sus diferentes piezas.
“Es maravilloso, tiene objetos de millones de años y fue todo muy contemporáneo, nos permiten hacer un viaje por la historia del mundo, de diversas regiones, de diversas épocas.
“Los museos siempre han sido una de las mejores herramientas que tenemos para acercar a los niños a los jóvenes a nuestro patrimonio cultural a nuestro patrimonio artístico y la milarca, estoy segura, que le va a dar ese nuevo aire a la cultura, en Nuevo León y va a generar mucho más interés”, agregó.
De acuerdo a la Secretaria de Cultura, este primer día de apertura se espera recibir alrededor de 400 visitantes.
Asimismo, señaló que como los boletos son de venta en línea, muchos de ellos ya están vendidos para este mes de julio.
La Milarca, que cuenta con al menos 3 mil 700 piezas, estará operando de martes a viernes de 12 del mediodía a 8 de la noche y los fines de semana de 10 de la mañana a 8 de la noche.
La ciudadanía puede adquirir sus boletos a través de la museolamilarca.mx.
El costo de la entrada general será de $100 pesos, para estudiantes y docentes será de $50 pesos; y para adultos mayores, niños y personas con discapacidad de manera gratuita.
Lone Star State? Not exactly. Many Stars this night will shine so bright (clap, clap, clap, clap), deep in the heart of Texas.
The rosters are (mostly) set and all is just about ready for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The home of the Rangers will host the 94th Midsummer Classic for a game that will have a distinct Texas vibe, from the player uniforms to the concessions and more.
The American League will look to rebound from a 3-2 loss last season in Seattle, while the National League will look for back-to-back wins for the first time since it won three straight from 2010-2012.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 All-Star Game.
How can I watch the game?
FOX’s coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the first pitch coming about an hour later.
Who are the starting pitchers?
NL manager Torey Lovullo and AL manager Bruce Bochy will announce their starting pitchers next week.
Chris Sale of the Braves, Ranger Suárez of the Phillies and Shota Imanaga of the Cubs are among the possibilities for the NL, while Corbin Burnes of the Orioles, Garrett Crochet of the White Sox and Seth Lugo of the Royals are among the possibilities in the AL.
Who are the starting position players?
Starting lineups will be announced at a later date, but Lovullo and Bochy will choose their batting orders from these elected starters:
Semien replaced Jose Altuve, who was elected as a starter for his ninth All-Star game nod but will not be appearing in the game due to a sore left hand.
Who are the position player reserves?
^ Denotes a player who is inactive or has chosen not to play + Named as a replacement
Does the All-Star Game still decide home-field advantage in the World Series?
No. That element was removed as part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement before the 2017 season. Since then, the All-Star Game has returned to being an exhibition and home-field advantage in the World Series has gone to the pennant-winner with the better regular-season record.
How many times have the Rangers hosted the All-Star Game?
This is the second time the Rangers have hosted the All-Star Game, the first coming in 1995 when they played at The Ballpark in Arlington. In that game, the NL edged the AL by a 3-2 score and the Marlins’ Jeff Conine (pinch-hit go-ahead homer) was named MVP. This is the first time a defending World Series champion has hosted the All-Star Game since 1939.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hospitals across the Houston area are swamped in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management said 12 hospitals in Harris County remained in internal disaster mode on Thursday but didn’t name any of the hospitals.
While a Harris Health spokesperson said neither Ben Taub nor LBJ Hospital is among those hospitals, he said the situation at both facilities is dire.
Ben Taub saw 320 emergency room patients Wednesday, 34% more than on its typical high-volume day.
Harris Health said many of the patients are seeking dialysis since their normal providers still don’t have power.
“We had a police officer who was shot in the leg, and when the mayor went down to see him the next day, he still didn’t have a room,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said at a news conference on Wednesday.
Many hospitals have been unable to discharge patients to hot homes, creating a backlog of ambulances waiting to drop new patients off.
State officials said they’d heard of delays exceeding three hours. To help ease the strain on hospitals, NRG Park is taking some of the discharged patients and will eventually house as many as 250. The state also sent in 25 ambulances from other parts of Texas.
Yet none of that will help Gunter Grigo, who has diabetes and whose Greenspoint apartment still doesn’t have power even though the other half of his complex does.
He’s been storing his three-month supply of insulin in an ice-filled cooler in his car trunk and said he’ll probably have to sleep at his office.
“I couldn’t sleep in here,” Grigo said, pointing to his apartment. “No way. I’d probably die. I think I would. This heat is just unbearable.”
President Joe Biden, under the microscope as Democrats debate his political future, tried to make the case that he is best suited to take on Donald Trump this November and finish what he’s started in a second term.
In a nearly hourlong solo press conference, Biden faced a room full of reporters for the first time since his poor debate performance two weeks ago sent his party into a panic about his mental fitness and ability to carry out his campaign.
Almost all questions posed to the president focused on those issues, with Biden on defense on everything from his cognitive health to whether he believes his vice president could take on the role.
The president remained adamant that he believes he is the most qualified person to go up against Trump.
President Biden answered questions from reporters as he faced growing calls from within his own party to step aside from his re-election bid.
“I beat him once, and I will beat him again,” Biden said.
Here are several key takeaways Biden’s press conference.
The gaffes continue
Answering the first question of the night, Biden made a glaring error when he confused Vice President Kamala Harris with Trump.
“Look, I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president, if I didn’t think that she’s not qualified to be president, so let’s start there, number one,” Biden said after being asked if he had concerns about Harris’ ability to beat Trump if she ever found herself at the top of the ticket.
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He also addressed the mistake he made earlier Thursday during the NATO summit when he introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “President Putin.”
A reporter asked him about the gaffe and whether, when paired with some reports that world leaders privately expressed concern about his age, America’s standing on the world stage was being damaged.
“Do you see any damage by me leading this conference?” Biden responded. “Have you seen a more successful conference? I was talking about Putin and I said — at the very end — I said, ‘Putin. I’m sorry, Zelenskyy.'”
Biden: ‘I’ve gotta finish the job’
Biden said he realizes the importance of allaying fears and plans to do so by letting the American people see him out on the trail making the case for why he should get a second term.
He spent considerable time railing against gun violence, attacks on reproductive rights and the broader dangers that he said would be posed by a Trump presidency.
“Do you think our democracy is under siege based on this (Supreme) Court? Do you think democracy is under siege based on Project 2025?” Biden said. “Do you think he means what he says when he says he is going to do away with the civil service and eliminate the Department Education?”
“I mean, we’ve never been here before,” Biden said. “And that’s the other reason why I didn’t, as you say, ‘hand-off to another generation.’ I’ve got to finish this job. I’ve got to finish this job. Because there’s so much at stake.”
Biden says he needs to ‘pace’ himself
Biden said he needs to “pace myself a little more” when pressed on how he is up to the 24/7 nature of the presidency, but argued that he is kept busy while his 2024 rival is not.
“Since I made that stupid mistake in the campaign — in the debate, I mean, my schedule has been full-bore,” Biden said.
“Where has Trump been? Riding on his golf cart and filling out his scorecard?” Biden said. “He has done virtually nothing. I’ve had roughly 20 major events, some with thousands of people showing up.”
Biden said he has always had an inclination to “keep going” and that his staff is always adding events.
Biden cedes others could beat Trump but argues he’s most qualified
Biden’s long argued that he alone can defeat Trump after having done so in 2020.
“I think I am the best qualified — I know — I believe I’m the best qualified to govern,” Biden said. “And I think I am the best qualified to win.”
“But there are other people who could beat Trump, too,” he acknowledged before quickly adding that it would be “hard” for Democrats to start from the beginning.
A reporter then followed up by asking Biden if he would reconsider his decision to stay in the race if his team showed him polling data that Vice President Harris would fare better against Trump.
“No, unless they came back and said there is no way you could win. Me,” Biden said. “No one’s saying that. No poll says that.”
A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll found Biden continues to run evenly with Trump: Americans were divided 46-47% between Biden and Trump if the election were held today. Were Harris to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee, the poll found Harris leading Trump 49-46% among all adults and 49-47% among registered voters.
On taking a cognitive test, Biden says ‘no one’s going to be satisfied’
Asked if he was going to take a cognitive test before the election, Biden said that he would take one if his doctor advised him he needed one.
Biden said he has taken three “significant” neurological exams during his presidency, most recently in February.
“They say I am in good shape,” he said. He then reiterated that he is tested “every single day” on his neurological capacity by simply doing his job as commander in chief.
“And I’ll ask you another question, no matter what I did, no one’s going to be satisfied,” Biden said. “Did you have seven (doctors)? Did you have two? Who’d you have? Did you do this? How many times did you — so, I am not opposed if my doctors told me I should have another neurological exam, I’ll do it. But that’s where I am.”
Biden takes tough stance on Russia, China
The press conference came off the heels of a weeklong gathering of NATO leaders in Washington, and Biden took the opportunity to emphasize his leadership on the world stage during several exchanges.
On Russia and China, Biden said he is “ready to deal with them now and three years from now.”
Biden said no world leader has spent more time with Chinese President Xi Jinping than him, and that they will continue to negotiate. When it comes to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Biden said he saw “no good reason” to speak with him now but would be prepared to do so.
“There isn’t any world leader I’m not prepared to deal with,” Biden said.
ABC News’ Meredith Deliso and Ivan Pereira contributed to this report.
Shelley Duvall, the actress best known for starring in Robert Altman’s “Nashville” and “3 Women,” and in Stanley Kubrick’s horror opus “The Shining,” has died, her partner Dan Gilroy told ABC News. She was 75.
“Shelley loved animals, especially birds, now she’s free to fly,” Gilroy said. “She’s been suffering for many months, as much as I miss her, my life partner for 34 years, I’m glad she’s not suffering anymore.”
A cause of death was not immediately shared.
Duvall won a Cannes best actress award for her role in “3 Women” and later won a Peabody for producing and hosting the children’s anthology series “Faerie Tale Theatre.”
Born in Texas in 1949, Duvall was a regular figure in the films of Robert Altman, having appeared in seven of the director’s films, beginning with 1970’s “Brewster McCloud” — her first film role — and most famously in 1975’s “Nashville” and 1977’s “3 Women.”
Duvall’s last film with Altman was 1980’s “Popeye,” in which she played Olive Oyl, the girlfriend of Robin Williams’ titular character.
She also appeared alongside Diane Keaton in Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” in 1977.
Duvall was probably best known to audiences for her role in Kubrick’s “The Shining.” In the 1980 Stephen King adaptation, Duvall played Wendy Torrance, a housewife fending off her unstable husband — played by Jack Nicholson — in a haunted hotel in the Rocky Mountains. The movie endeared Duvall to horror fans, although she later expressed mixed feelings about the difficulties in filming the movie under Kubrick’s famously iron-fisted direction.
Some of Duvall’s other film roles included Tim Burton’s 1984 short film “Frankenweenie,” the Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah rom-com “Roxanne” in 1987, Jane Campion’s 1996 film “The Portrait of a Lady” and as Hilary Duff’s witchy aunt in 1998’s “Casper Meets Wendy.”
Duvall hosted several anthology television series, including “Shelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theatre” in the ’80s and “Shelley Duvall’s Bedtime Stories” in the ’90s, the latter of which earned her an Emmy nomination.
Beginning in the early aughts, Duvall largely remained out of the public eye while living in her home state of Texas. The actress had been open about her struggles with mental illness in recent years.
Serena Williams emcee’s the ESPY awards on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
LOS ANGELES — Hosted by Serena Williams, the 2024 ESPYS held Thursday in Hollywood celebrated and recognized the best players, teams and moments in sports.
It was a night of high style inside the Dolby Theater as several stars had memorable red-carpet appearances before heading inside for the ceremony.
The night celebrated a landmark year for women in sports, with basketball players Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, JuJu Watkins and gymnast Simone Biles winning awards. The final award of the night went to South Carolina women’s basketball for best team.
Prince Harry was awarded the Pat Tillman Award for Service, and South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Here is a list of notable winners from the night.
Best MLB Player: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
Best NFL Player: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Best Driver: Max Verstappen, F1
Best NBA Player: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
Best Athlete with a Disability: Brenna Huckaby, Snowboarding
Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports: Caitlin Clark, Iowa Basketball
Best WNBA Player: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Best Breakthrough Athlete: JuJu Watkins, USC Basketball
Best Championship Performance: Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Pat Tillman Award for Service: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Best Athlete, Women’s Sports: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Dawn Staley
Best Play: Lamar Jackson catches his own pass
Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Steve Gleason
Best Athlete, Men’s Sports: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Best Record-Breaking Performance: Caitlin Clark crowned as the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader
Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: Maui Surfing Community
Best Comeback Athlete: Simone Biles, Gymnastics
Best Team: South Carolina Women’s Basketball
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In today’s digital age, financial literacy is becoming an essential skill for children and teenagers. Among the various aspects of financial education, understanding credit cards holds a pivotal place. Parents are increasingly faced with the decision of whether or not to introduce their kids to credit cards, and if so, the best approach to do so. Here’s a comprehensive look at how to navigate this important financial step.
Why Introduce Credit Cards Early?
Introducing children to credit cards early can have several benefits. It can help them understand the concept of credit, build a strong credit history from a young age, and develop responsible spending habits. However, the approach must be carefully managed to ensure these benefits are realized without leading to potential pitfalls.
The Best Age to Start
Experts suggest that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the right age for introducing credit cards. Generally, high school students, particularly those 16 and older, are at an appropriate age to start learning about credit. This is an age when many teens are already handling money from part-time jobs or allowances and are preparing for greater financial independence as they approach college years.
The Authorized User Approach
One popular method for introducing credit cards to kids is by adding them as authorized users on a parent’s account. This allows the child to have a card in their name, but the primary account holder (the parent) remains responsible for the bill. This method can help build the child’s credit history while allowing parents to monitor spending and guide their child’s financial habits.
Secured Credit Cards for Teens
For older teens, typically those heading to college, a secured credit card can be a viable option. A secured credit card requires a cash deposit that serves as the credit limit, minimizing risk while providing a practical tool for learning about credit. This type of card can help teens build credit without the danger of accruing significant debt.
Prepaid Cards as a Learning Tool
For younger children, a prepaid card can be an excellent starting point. Prepaid cards limit spending to the amount loaded onto the card, which can help children learn budgeting and responsible spending without the risk of debt. These cards often come with parental controls and monitoring features, making them a safe introduction to financial management.
Educational Conversations are Key
Regardless of the method chosen, the most critical aspect of introducing kids to credit cards is education. Parents should have ongoing discussions about how credit works, the importance of paying bills on time, and the long-term consequences of credit decisions. Real-life examples and practical advice can make these lessons more relatable and impactful.
Monitoring and Guidance
Monitoring your child’s credit card usage is crucial. Regularly review statements together, discuss any issues, and provide guidance on managing credit responsibly. Tools and apps that track spending and provide alerts can be beneficial in this learning phase.
Building a Strong Financial Foundation
Ultimately, the goal of introducing kids to credit cards is to build a strong financial foundation. Teaching children about credit early on can empower them to make informed financial decisions, avoid common credit pitfalls, and set them on a path to financial independence and success.
By carefully choosing the right approach and maintaining open lines of communication, parents can help their children navigate the complex world of credit with confidence and responsibility.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Over 800,000 CenterPoint Energy customers are still without power four days after Hurricane Beryl ripped through southeast Texas.
CenterPoint, the largest energy provider for the area, says crews are working 16-hour shifts — and apparently getting threats.
In a post on social media, the company asked the public to keep distance from the crews and allow them to keep working.
“Safety is our number one priority. We have received numerous reports of threats being made to our employees and crews,” CenterPoint wrote.
According to CenterPoint’s Outage Tracker, over 870,000 customers were still in the dark on Friday morning, and 1.3 million customers had been restored since the storm. CenterPoint declared that, with 2.26 million customers impacted, this is the largest outage in the company’s history.
In some areas, customers can now zoom in on their neighborhood, click the color that highlights their area, and see an estimated restoration date. Some areas have estimations, while many others do not.
In an update on Wednesday evening, CenterPoint said approximately 400,000 customers will be in the dark past Sunday. See the latest restoration data here.
The company said it will continue to update the map with estimated restoration dates throughout the day.
In an update on Thursday evening, CenterPoint said it expects to restore power to 80% of impacted customers by the end of the day on Sunday, July 14.
However, that still leaves roughly 400,000 customers who may be in the dark past Sunday.
In an interview with 13 Investigates, CenterPoint Energy admits not enough resiliency work was done heading into Hurricane Beryl.
CenterPoint said in areas with significant structural damage, customers could experience prolonged outages while crews work to install new distribution poles, overhead conductors, and other critical electrical equiment.
He defended the company’s response to the massive power outage, highlighting they managed to restore 1.1 million customers within 48 hours, claiming that’s faster than what other companies have done in the past 10 named storms.
Wells did take ownership of doing better with communicating expectations with customers.
His comments come after Acting Gov. Dan Patrick demanded an investigation be done into CenterPoint and whether or not it was prepared for the storm.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A manhunt is underway for the man who shot and killed a 28-year-old deputy overnight in northeast Harris County, officials said.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez identified him as Deputy Fernando Esqueda — a five-year veteran with the department in the Violent Person Task Force.
“He was dedicated to protecting and serving the residents of Harris County,” Gonzalez wrote in a post on social media. “We pray with Deputy Esqueda’s family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time. Deputy Esqueda’s commitment to duty and his sacrifice will always be remembered.”
According to Chief Deputy Mike Lee, deputies heard a call at about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday regarding an aggravated assault at a Little Caesars Pizza on Wallisville Road.
A suspect came in to pick up a pizza, but became upset because the order was incorrect.
That’s when he verbally assaulted the clerk, pulled out a gun, and pistol-whipped the employee before taking off, Lee said.
The employee described the suspect’s vehicle to detectives, including the license plate.
The plate was tracked to the 13200 block of Italian Cypress Trail, near Tidwell Road and Highway 90, after deputies entered the number into the county’s Flock camera system.
Officials said Esqueda, who was one of the many detectives working overtime to keep everyone safe after Hurricane Beryl, responded and notified his team members over the phone that he spotted what he thought was the vehicle.
“During that phone conversation, our deputy apparently was ambushed,” Lee said. “The other detectives in the area went to his location, and at that time, saw his undercover vehicle with multiple gun strikes in it.”
Esqueda was shot multiple times, Lee said.
Lee added that rather than wait for EMS, due to the severity of his injuries, Esqueda was placed in a patrol vehicle and rushed to the hospital, where he died.
Gonzalez shared a photo of the suspect on social media and identified him as 44-year-old Ronnie Palmer. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is encouraged to call the sheriff’s office at 713-221-6000 or Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
“Palmer is wanted for an aggravated assault that occurred on July 10, 2024, at 15634 Wallisville in east Harris County,” Gonzalez wrote on social media. “He is also a person of interest in the capital murder of a Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy.”
“We have no doubt that suspect will be in custody in no time,” Lee said.
The Violent Person Task Force, which Esqueda was a part of, is a group that hunts down child rapists, homicide suspects, and “some of the most egregious criminals out there,” Lee told ABC13.
