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This old Bank of America offer cost a woman thousands

It all started with a simple phone call more than a decade ago that Shawn Marie Stafford-Long didn't even remember. In the end, that phone call, which occurred because she's a Bank of America customer, would cost Stafford-Long more than $2,500.

He was sued by Trump in 2020. Now he's running to be Iowa's next secretary of state

In 2020, Joel Miller was one of three county auditors in Iowa who sent out pre-filled absentee ballot request forms to help people vote remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Stepfather found guilty of child abuse after waitress noticed bruises, called police

An Orange County stepfather has been found guilty of child abuse after a local waitress noticed a child in distress and called the police.

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TSU's Jesse H. Jones School of Business Future Bankers Leadership Program boasts 100 percent pass rate for second time

For the second consecutive semester, students in Texas Southern University’s newly-established Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as they pursue careers in the finance and banking industry.

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will Help S.H.A.P.E. Community Center Officials Celebrate Improvements to Kitchen Used to Feed People in Need

Improvements Funded by $94,368 County Grant Secured by Commissioner EllisS

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will join S.H.A.P.E. Community Center in a re-opening celebration for its kitchen that was improved with funds from a $94,368 county grant secured by Commissioner Ellis. The kitchen will serve nutritional meals to adults and seniors. Commissioner Ellis, S.H.A.P.E. Executive Director Deloyd Parker and other community center officials will be served some “Beat the Heat” menu items prepared in the kitchen by Nedzra’s In-S.H.A.P.E. Café.

The Alchemy of Beauty: Chef Bottura redefines the right elements

Massimo Bottura knows how to mobilize, but it’s his vision that brings people together. In the Chef’s words “You’ll only see imperfection if you don’t look with poetic eyes.”

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Dear Gen Z: Here's how to survive your first bear market

The pandemic brought a wave of new investors into the stock market. And now those newbies are facing their first major market downturn.

‘Give us our homes back:’ Flooded St. Louis Park residents consider legal action against city

With two water main breaks in less than two weeks, some Twin Cities homeowners say they’re ready to take their city to court.

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Two more states hit $5 a gallon gas prices

The gas price spike keeps getting worse. The national average jumped to $4.87 a gallon on Monday, according to AAA. That's up 25 cents in the past week and 59 cents in the past month.

It's been a rough year for social media stocks. Blame TikTok

This year has so far been miserable for investors in social media companies.

From graduation parties to a mall, 10 mass shootings over the weekend leave at least a dozen dead and over 60 injured

They were at places that seemed safe -- but few spaces in America are guaranteed safe anymore.

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Employees at Virgin Atlantic can now show off their tattoos

Tattooed crew members at British airline Virgin Atlantic are now welcome to show off their ink while in uniform.

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Elon Musk pulls back on Tesla's job cuts plan — sort of

Tesla may not be cutting staff after all. That's according to a tweet from its ever-mercurial CEO Elon Musk — an apparent contradiction to two emails he sent staff last week about planned job cuts and a hiring freeze, which pushed Tesla shares lower.

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Abu Dhabi archaeology: The ancient wonders found in the Arabian desert

The UAE may have only just celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence but Abu Dhabi has a centuries-old past.

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The Heritage Society Celebrates Juneteenth with a Speaker Series Program and Month-Long Tours

Program on June 11 showcases speakers and performers with empowering messages about Emancipation

On Saturday, June 11, join The Heritage Society’s Juneteenth educational program experience “From Plantation to Emancipation”. Speakers include descendants of Reverend Jack Yates and Roscoe A. Cavitt, the Executive Secretary of National Negro Chamber of Commerce. The event is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at 1100 Bagby Street.

Congressman Al Green Thanks FBI for Responding to His Appeal for Uvalde Investigation

“Last week I sent a letter to the FBI urging them to conduct a federal independent investigation into the mass shooting that occurred on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. It is of utmost importance that investigative efforts into this horrific massacre are conducted swiftly, fairly, and with transparency. Without answers or a full and accurate account of what transpired at Robb Elementary School on that tragic day, we cannot fully move forward as a country to protect our children and prevent more senseless deaths. The entire Uvalde community as well as the American people deserve answers.”

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Juneteenth Books for Kids

You weren't born knowing everything. People had to tell you what you needed to know, and that's how you learn. You can guess sometimes, or figure other things out on your own but mostly, you've been told and then you know. So why not read these books about a fact that was unknown for years...

Despite moves to increase supply, families are still feeling the pain of the baby formula shortage

Parents and caregivers continue to feel the pain of store shelves that are cleaned out of baby formula, and many are turning to hospitals and community organizations for help.

Angel Yeast Increases New Energy Procurement in Green Push to Curb Carbon Emission

Angel Yeast (en.angelyeast.com) (SH600298), a listed global yeast and yeast extract manufacturer, is glad to announce that the Company has been granted the green electricity certificate issued and certified by China Hubei Power Exchange Center and China Hubei Carbon Emissions Exchange at a signing ceremony held in Hubei province, China. Angel Yeast is among the first 71 companies to be given the certificate in the province, as part of China's national scheme designed to drive the green transition and accelerate toward a circular economy.

METRO Park & Ride and Local Bus Service Adjusted to Match Rider Demand

More convenient service is on the way as METRO makes adjustments to increase reliability on various local bus and Park & Ride routes.