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Big Tech hearings; More bank earnings; Ryanair's Max problem

1. Tech grilling: It's an important day in Washington for Big Tech

More than 100 dead and 6 million affected by flooding across South Asia

The death toll in South Asia continues to rise after flooding and landslides ravaged the border region of India and Nepal, leaving tens of thousands displaced and millions affected.

Indiana police attended the memorial for a toddler who fell from a cruise ship window

Police in South Bend, Indiana, were among the mourners at a funeral service for the daughter of one of their own Monday.

Baton Rouge police chief says he's confident they'll make an arrest in the killing of activist Sadie Roberts-Joseph

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul said he is "confident that we're going to make an arrest" in the case of Sadie Roberts-Joseph, a renowned activist who was found dead in the trunk of her car last week.

South Korean bosses can now be jailed for firing bullied employees as country cracks down on toxic work culture

South Korean bosses who unfairly fire workers that complain of office bullying now face up to three years in prison or a 30 million won ($25,464) fine, under a new law aimed at cracking down on the country's toxic work culture.

Jump aboard the eDumper, the world's largest electric vehicle

While a single computer used to take up a whole room, now they comfortably fit inside your backpack to be easily carried around.

Happy 61st birthday, IHOP. Here's how the chain still rakes in billions

IHOP celebrates its 61st birthday Tuesday, capping off a momentous year that introduced a fake name change and a new menu item.

How the Dow could zoom past 31,000 by the end of 2020

America's stock market is on fire, registering its best start to a year since the dotcom bubble days of the late 1990s. The Dow's ascent above 27,000 has been propelled in large part by the Federal Reserve's rapid pivot from rate hikes to potential cuts. That historic shift has made stocks look even more attractive than bonds, and raised confidence that the longest economic expansion on record will continue.

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I was originally born in Waco, Texas to a teenage mom. It’s safe to say that we grew up together and we were best friends until she took her last breath on December 18, 2018. Her drive, will, and determination along with the daily guidance from my step-father (Fred) is what fuels me to be the person I am today. Also, my late wife Jamila Barefield who left this earth on September 5, 2017, due to complications with colon cancer is one of the voices I hear in my mind that says, “You can do whatever you set your mind to do.”I was originally born in Waco, Texas to a teenage mom. It’s safe to say that we grew up together and we were best friends until she took her last breath on December 18, 2018. Her drive, will, and determination along with the daily guidance from my step-father (Fred) is what fuels me to be the person I am today. Also, my late wife Jamila Barefield who left this earth on September 5, 2017, due to complications with colon cancer is one of the voices I hear in my mind that says, “You can do whatever you set your mind to do.”

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Congresswomen respond to Trump attacks: 'We will not be silenced'

One of the Democratic lawmakers criticized by President Donald Trump's racist attacks in recent days called the President's remarks a "disruptive distraction" and said that she would encourage the American people "to not take the bait."

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Mnuchin again says Tubman $20 delay is technical, not political

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that his decision to delay the introduction of a planned $20 note featuring the portrait of Harriet Tubman was not politically motivated.

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Booker on Trump's racist tweets: 'He is ripping at the fabric of our country for his own political gain'

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker on Monday said President Donald Trump is "ripping at the fabric of our country for his own political gain" in response to the President's racist language attacking four progressive congresswomen.

Southwest Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Festival

The first annual Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) Hot Air Balloon Festival presented Billy Navarre Auto Group is set to launch Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, held at Chennault International Airport, 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave.

Sober Summer: The Risks of Binge Drinking

The summer season provides numerous opportunities to consume alcohol at a rate that can quickly lead to binge drinking.

Texas A&M University Has Free Tuition Too

Several have questioned if Texas A&M University had plans for a tuition-free program for students from low-income families similar to what the University of Texas recently announced. And the answer is yes. The university has had a program of this nature for 10 years. See the letter from John Sharp, Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System.

CNN Takes Another Step in the Right Direction

NABJ’s Call for Civil Rights Audit of Hiring and Promotion Practices Continues

CNN’s announcement of the promotion of Cathy Straight to executive editor of National News for CNN Digital, coupled with the recent promotions of Johnita Due as the new SVP and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Marcus Mabry to Vice President of Global Programming for CNN Digital Worldwide, is applauded by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).

Negris Lebrum Cosmetics Launch Party

Negris Lebrum Cosmetics is elated to launch the Negris Lebrum Cosmetics on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Sage Gate Winery located at 2600 Travis Street in Houston, Texas from 5 – 8 PM.

HMAAC Opens Robert Hodge's It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

July 12 - September 7, 2019

HMAAC is delighted to originate It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back, a solo exhibition of the works by Robert Hodge. The exhibit opens July 12 and runs through September 7, 2019.

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50K Witness Live Baptism at NOON on Field at NRG

Baptism Highlights Second Day of Global Convention

Saturday will mark the most important day in the lives of hundreds of delegates attending the “Love Never Fails!” International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as they symbolize their life-long dedication through water baptism at NRG Stadium.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Charters New Chapter to Serve Lake Houston Community

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® made history today when it chartered its seventh four letter graduate chapter, Alpha Alpha Kappa Omega, in Houston, Texas.