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Food shortages? Grounded flights? These could be the consequences of a messy Brexit

Would a messy Brexit cause food shortages? Or planes to be grounded? Would car plants fall silent? With just eight months to go before Brexit, the UK government is fighting off accusations that it's not doing enough to prepare for a scenario where Britain crashes out of the European Union without a deal.

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Bale, Warburton Thomas ... The Welsh school which breeds sporting greats

Gareth Bale, Sam Warburton and now Geraint Thomas. Three sporting greats, Welshmen who have created history and, astonishingly, world stars who went to the same school.

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Tia-Clair Toomey: CrossFit Games champion relives nail-biting 2017 finale

It was the most dramatic finish in CrossFit Games history.

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Demi Lovato experiencing 'complications' from apparent overdose

Demi Lovato is experiencing "complications" and remains hospitalized following her apparent drug overdose, two sources close to the singer tell CNN.

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Houston’s Levy Park Named a Finalist of the 2018 ULI Urban Open Space Award

OJB Landscape Architecture has transformed a forgotten park into an unforgettable urban park in the heart of Houston, Texas.

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced that Levy Park, a major park revitalization project designed by OJB Landscape Architecture (OJB), is one of five finalists for the prestigious 2018 ULI Urban Open Space Award, a worldwide competition. This is OJB’s third urban park to be recognized by the ULI, as the firm previously won consecutive Urban Open Space Awards for Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City (2015) and Klyde Warren Park in Dallas (2014).

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Astros Foundation to Donate $75K to Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation

Funds to be allocated to Santa Fe ISD Police Department and Santa Fe Strong Fund

The Astros Foundation announced today a donation to the Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation in the amount of $75,000 in light of the tragic school shooting that took place in May.

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GirlTrek’s #RoadToSelma Tour Headed to Houston on Aug. 8th

GirlTrek, the largest national public health nonprofit and movement for Black women and girls, is bringing radical self-care and healing to the city of Detroit as part of its yearlong, 50-stop #RoadToSelma tour, a national wellness revival complete with storytelling, sweat, self-care and sisterhood.

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Kindergartener or college student, your child with allergies needs to prepare for back to school

Different ages need to plan differently before school starts in the fall

Every kid with seasonal allergies or asthma – from kindergartener on up – must be prepared to go back to school ready to face triggers that could set them sneezing and wheezing with red, itchy eyes. And every kid with a food allergy, no matter the age, needs to be on alert to make sure they know what foods to avoid, and what to do if they have a severe allergic reaction at school.

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Mexico Grand Hotels Offers a Gateway to Cabo’s Most Thrilling Adventures

The award-winning, Los Cabos based hotel group, Mexico Grand Hotels boasts a wide range of recreational activities varying from golf and fishing to adventure tours and wildlife encounters. On property, or out on the water, Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa and Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences provide the ultimate gateway for adventure seekers looking to explore Los Cabos beyond its nightlife and enjoy an active vacation.

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Preventing childhood suicide, one family speaks out

The family of a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide last year is speaking out to save families. Jaden Stone committed suicide last year. Now, here sisters are sharing their story so people know what to look for, how to help those who are struggling and sharing the impacts suicide has on a family.

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How CBS reported on the Les Moonves and '60 Minutes' allegations

On "CBS This Morning" on Monday, correspondent Anna Werner had the awkward task of reporting on allegations of sexual misconduct against her company's CEO. Werner spent several minutes early in the program detailing the accusations against Les Moonves. Six women told The New Yorker that he sexually harassed them.

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Why Amazon can't touch Ross and TJMaxx

As department stores, specialty stores and big box retailers retrench, discount chains are growing. Ross, a clothing and home decor chain, recently opened 30 stores and plans to add 70 more this year. It's aiming for 2,500 stores eventually, up from about 1,500 today.

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Trump repeats threat: 'I would have no problem doing a shutdown'

President Donald Trump reiterated his willingness Monday to allow the government to shut down this fall if he does not receive sufficient funding for border security but he declined to take a firm stance on the specific amount of money he would accept.

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University of Pennsylvania Professor Ebony Elizabeth Thomas Offers List of Children’s Books That Accurately Depict Slavery

Children in the U.S. are often introduced to America’s troubled and cruel history through movies, television programs, and children’s books. Historical fiction is frequently the means by which children learn about atrocities such as the enslavement of African Americans, racial segregation, Japanese-American internment, and the genocide of Native Americans.

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Octavia Spencer, LeBron James Limited Series About Madam C.J. Walker Lands at Netflix

It’s official: Octavia Spencer and LeBron James’ limited series about entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker has landed at Netflix. The streaming outlet made the announcement at its Television Critics Assn. press tour session Sunday.

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CBS board meets; Stock markets dip; Caterpillar earnings

Watching CBS: Investors are watching CBS stock on Monday as the company's board of directors meet to discuss allegations of sexual harassment against CEO Les Moonves

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Jordan Thomas Wins Harvard Debate Competition as He and 24 Other Students from Atlanta Make History

A group of 25 black students from Atlanta, competing against hundreds of young scholars from around the world, made history over the weekend with winning performances in a Harvard debate tournament.

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'Star Wars: Episode IX' cast will include Carrie Fisher

Disney has announced the cast for the next chapter from the galaxy far, far away -- and it will include the late Carrie Fisher.

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Charlie has a new team of 'Angels'

Charlie has a new team of angels. Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska will star in an upcoming "Charlie's Angels" movie, according to a report from Variety.

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'No Brainer' reunites Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Quavo and Chance the Rapper

Get ready to add another song to your summer playlist. Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Quavo and Chance the Rapper dropped another one Friday, "No Brainer."