Michael Zhang

1 month ago | petapixel.com | Michael Zhang

GuruShots, the “World’s Greatest Photo Game,” has announced the winners of its “The Power of Minimalism” challenge, which received thousands of entries and over 35 million votes. The “Top Photographer” winner of the contest is Cécile Rivet of France (whose photo is seen above). The “Top Photo” winner is Konstantin Slobodchuk from Russia: The “Guru’s Top Pick” winner is Martin Ivanov of Bulgaria: Full disclosure: This sponsored article is brought to you by GuruShots.

1 month ago | houstonlanding.org | Michael Zhang

The Trump administration’s effort to abolish the U.S. Department of Education leaves a key question in the balance: What happens to all the federal money sent from Washington to local school districts? Texas public schools received about $14 billion from the federal government in 2022-23, the most recent year with available data, with most of the money covering student meals, support for higher-need children and pandemic recovery.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Michael Zhang

Toyota Center Guide: Upcoming events and concerts schedule, seating map, close hotels and airports, parking, bag policy and more to know in HoustonIf you're in Houston, what better way to entertain yourself than by attending an event at Toyota Center? Home to the Rockets, Toyota Center has been a …

1 month ago | barrons.com | Michael Zhang

Beijing says it will take "all necessary measures" to protect its interests in response to new US tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminium imports. "The United States' actions seriously violate WTO rules," says Mao Ning, spokeswoman for the Chinese foreign ministry. The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to . © Agence France-Presse

1 month ago | houstonlanding.org | Michael Zhang

Transferring from a community college isn’t easy. It’s a long, arduous process, filled with countless potential roadblocks that can quickly complicate a student’s experience. Texas universities know this — and they’ve identified the biggest barriers in need of addressing.