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Here's what the January 6 committee has revealed through its 6 hearings

In its six hearings so far, the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, has focused squarely on former President Donald Trump, connecting his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election to the violent attack at the US Capitol.

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Chairman of Texas House Committee investigating Uvalde school shooting pushes for release of hallway surveillance video

The chairman of the Texas House committee investigating the Uvalde school shooting pushed to release hallway surveillance video that shows what police were doing as a gunman remained inside adjoining classrooms for about 77 minutes.

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Biden says gun violence has turned America's communities into 'killing fields'

President Joe Biden on Monday said gun violence has turned everyday places in America into "killing fields" as he marked the passage of the first significant federal gun safety legislation in 30 years.

Women say they were drugged at summer gathering of Germany's ruling party

Nine women have reported they were drugged by an unknown substance after attending the annual summer party of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) -- whose Chancellor Olaf Scholz is a member -- last week.

Extreme temperatures will challenge the Texas power grid this week

While it seems strange to say this is a hot summer in Texas -- because let's face it, EVERY summer in Texas is hot -- this summer will be one to remember. It's hotter than hot -- a record-breaking, sizzling hot, sweaty summer.

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Dermatologist Develops GroundbreakingNewClass Of Topical Pharmaceuticals

Dr. Milton D. Moore, a leading dermatologist and founder & CEO of Moore Unique Skin Care, LLC and Moore Unique Dermatology, today announced two new innovative products under the brand name Moore Relief Dermaceuticals: Moore Relief Pain Discomfort Lotion and Moore Relief Skin Revitalizing & Burn Lotion.

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McDonald's USA® Partners with Keke Palmer to Surprise "Future 22" Change Leaders With $220,000 to Continue Positively Impacting Communities Nationwide

The Award-Winning Actress, Singer and Entertainer Helped Announce These Grants at a Special Event During Essence Fest

From a STEM educator who is leveling the playing field for Black and brown children in computer science to a financial literacy champion who is bridging the financial gap in inner cities, these visionaries are shattering ceilings and breaking barriers to create meaningful change in communities across the country. Since February, their stories have been told through an integrated marketing campaign that includes videos on Instagram at @wearegolden and McDonald's YouTube channel, as well as TV and radio spots voiced over by Keke, and more.

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Department of Neighborhoods Announces New Division, New Logo

New division focuses on grassroots leadership development, citizen engagement to empower neighborhoods

City of Houston activates heat emergency plan

Cooling centers available over the weekend at certain libraries, community centers, multi-service center

The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat over the weekend.

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The McNay Art Museum Opens New Interactive Studio

New Interactive AT&T Lobby Studio Space Is Now Open In San Antonio

The McNay Art Museum’s mission to engage a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts takes shape this summer in the form of a new interactive studio opening Friday, July 1, in the Museum’s AT&T Lobby. Visitors are invited to reflect, co-create, and share experiences through engaging activities centered around artwork in the Museum’s permanent collection in collaboration with an inaugural studio artist.

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Lexus Shows OFF Electric LFA Successor At Goodwood

The Unnamed electric SuperCar Caught The Attention Of Many

Lexus finally has another supercar in the works. Over 10 years after the iconic LFA went on sale, the company is working on an all-electric successor. However, it probably won't arrive anytime soon. Crossovers and SUVs will be prioritized in the initial phase of Lexus' new era, meaning it could be 2030 before we see the production version of this unnamed supercar EV.

NAISA Revealed; Active Tracks, Ride-and-Drives, Tand Transformed Branding

The North American International Auto Show (aka Detroit Auto Show) announced a peek behind the curtain of its first-ever indoor-outdoor fall auto show, including plans for dynamic vehicle activations, free community activities downtown, Charity Preview’s return and a rebranded logo for the iconic Detroit show.

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Vicki Meek At What Point Do We Disappear? Black Women’s Obsession with White Femininity

The giclee images stem from an idea I’ve been mulling around in my head for decades. I think it started in the late 1980s when I was asked by a Black woman, upon noticing that I wore my hair natural, “Are you still wearing an Afro?

Applications Open for 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown

Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., has opened the applications for nonprofit partners, volunteers, food vendors, and live entertainment for the 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9, 2022

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Chevrolet and NNPA Extend Partnership, Names Terrence J Ambassador - Discover The Unexpected

Recently, Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association enter their sixth year of collaboration with the “Discover the Unexpected” program, amplified with program ambassador, and American actor, model and entertainer, Terrence Jenkins, better known as Terrence J.

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AAF-Houston selects Audrey Gilbreath as winner of 2022 Living Legend Award

Founder/CEO of Gilbreath Communications is first African American selected for the award

Building a career legacy of persistence and achievement over more than 30 years certainly earns respect from your peers. One major example is Audrey J. Gilbreath, the recent 2022 winner of the American Advertising Federation-Houston’s Living Legend Award. Ms. Gilbreath is the 25th recipient of the Living Legend and the first African-American professional to win the honor from the 111-year-old AAF-H.

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The Supreme Court's Right-wing Crusade

This week, the right-wing majority on the Supreme Court ignored precedent, and trampled law and legal procedure to gut the Environmental Protection Agency's primary mission: the ability to curb pollution of harmful substances. It thereby erected a judicial roadblock to dealing with catastrophic climate change even as the alarming threat grows worse.

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Rihanna Is Now The Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire After Kylie Jenner's Rein

Find out where Kylie Jenner, who held that title in 2019, now stands.

At 34, Rihanna is the youngest person on Forbes' 2022 list of self-made female billionaires in the United States.

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Biden's pick for FAA administrator would be the agency's first Black permanent leader

The White House on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden is nominating Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. If confirmed, he would be the first Black permanent administrator of the agency.

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Biden to honor 17 people with the Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden on Thursday will award the presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 people, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and, posthumously, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and former Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona.v