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Trump's positive Covid-19 test throws country into fresh upheaval

A country already unnerved by a devastating health catastrophe and a turbulent political season faced fresh upheaval Friday as Americans awoke to news President Donald Trump had contracted coronavirus.

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READ: Trump's doctor releases statement after the President and first lady test positive for Covid-19

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus, the President announced early Friday morning, an extraordinary development coming months into a global pandemic and in the final stretch of his reelection campaign.

Are You Registered to Vote?

My vote won’t count. I missed the deadline. The process is too hard. What are these statements? Excuses used by Americans as reasons why they don’t vote. And there are more than that with regards to black and brown people faced with lack of transportation, voter IDs laws, distrust of the system, and a lack of education of the process. However, I am of the belief that for every excuse there is a solution to resolve it. Stop thinking you won’t be heard.

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Are You Registered to Vote?

My vote won’t count. I missed the deadline. The process is too hard. What are these statements? Excuses used by Americans as reasons why they don’t vote. And there are more than that with regards to black and brown people faced with lack of transportation, voter IDs laws, distrust of the system, and a lack of education of the process. However, I am of the belief that for every excuse there is a solution to resolve it.

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Mayor Turner's Statement on the Governor's Decision to Force Harris County to Close Nearly all Mail Ballot Drop-off Sites

Mayor Sylvester Turner today released the following statement after Gov. Abbott forced Harris County to close 11 mail ballot drop-off sites.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces 30,000 Drivers License Holds Lifted this Week as County Ends OmniBase Program

Commissioner Ellis also raised concerns about remaining holds through this program, including 500,000 that are in Houston Municipal Courts

Cullinan Park Conservancy Announces 2020 Picnic Skip-nic Online Fundraiser

Cullinan Park Conservancy is hosting its first ever online event! Because of the need for social distancing, the annual Picnic for the Park will be ‘skipped’ and the online “Skip-nic” will be held in its place. An online auction will be held from October 14th to 16th to raise funds for support of Phase II park improvements, including additional trail systems and natural exploration areas.

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Houston vs Everybody

Astros advance to the ALDS after sweeping the Twins 2-0

There is one thing people in Houston take pride in and that is being from Houston. It just carries a certain swagger to it, or as the young adults say these days, “It’s a Vibe.” To wear anything that says or represents the city gives most individuals that feeling that they can take on the world and win. There is even paraphernalia that reads, “Houston vs Everybody!”

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Authorizes Cite and Release Program

Program allows officers to issue tickets for low-level offenses instead of making arrests

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29, Houston Police officers will be able to issue citations instead of arresting individuals for certain Class A and Class B misdemeanors. Mayor Sylvester Turner signed Executive Order No. 1-68 Monday afternoon, authorizing the City of Houston to join Harris County's Cite and Release Program.

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An officer was indicted for endangering neighbors, but not Breonna Taylor, with his bullets. This may be why

After months of anticipation that a Kentucky grand jury would deliver justice in Breonna Taylor's killing, the indictment of a single Louisville policeman involved in the fruitless drug raid yielded confusion and more anger.

COVID-19 survival rate improves across Yale facilities

Yale New Haven Health leaders say survival rates are getting better across its facilities for patients suffering from COVID-19.

Europe's top soccer clubs await Champions League group stage drawEurope's top soccer clubs await Champions League group stage draw

European soccer's top clubs are waiting to learn who they will play in the Champions League group stages, ahead of Thursday's draw.

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Another 837,000 Americans filed for unemployment claims last week

America's jobs recovery continues, albeit at a slow pace, as another 837,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, on a seasonally adjusted basis.

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Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform Releases Recommendations

The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed by the 45 member citizen group.The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed by the 45 member citizen group.

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NFL postpones Sunday's Steelers-Titans game after multiple players test positive for Covid-19

The NFL has experienced its first outbreak of the season, forcing the league to postpone Sunday's Pittsburgh Steelers-Tennessee Titans game.

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The pandemic could push an alarming number of women out of the workforce

First the good news: There are more women in senior-level positions across corporate America.

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Connecticut gets share of multi-million dollar Anthem data breach settlement

Connecticut got its hands on part of a $39.5 million multi-state settlement stemming from Anthem data breach that happened six years ago.

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Greenland's ice sheet is melting as fast as at any time in the last 12,000 years, study shows

We've known for some time now that Greenland's ice sheet is melting at an alarming rate.

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As COVID-19 pandemic continues, bikes remain a hot commodity

Thinking of buying a bicycle? It’ll likely be more difficult than you realize, especially for those shopping for entry-level and kids bikes.

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Landlord says towing business hasn’t paid rent for months, and she can’t do much about it

A South Side landlord says her tenants have not paid rent in months – in fact, they owed her thousands before COVID-19.