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US economy adds 353,000 jobs in January; 2024 starts with a bang
The US economy added a stunning 353,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday, registering a stronger-than expected gain to kick off 2024.
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Why Congress hasn’t made social media safer.
Wednesday’s emotional Senate Judiciary Committee hearing grilling tech CEOs focused on Silicon Valley’s failures to protect kids online. But it also spotlighted Congress’ own glaring — and longstanding — inability to pass any meaningful legislation to rein in tech platforms.
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Fort Bend Transit Breaks Ground on New Westpark Park and Ride
Fort Bend Transit (FBT) has embarked on a significant development as it officially broke ground on its latest park and ride facility, the Westpark Park and Ride, on January 29, 2024.
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Pictured from left to right: Sarah Coulter (Assistant Transit Director), Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Fort Bend County …
Published on February 1, 2024
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Pocatello, Ohio = Retired man builds cat shelters out of political campaign signs
A local man has found a way to use the campaign signs of political candidates to help stray cats stay warm during the winter.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Champions Abortion Access in Crucial Legal Battle
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee remains at the forefront of the nationwide legal battle to uphold access to mifepristone, a pivotal drug in medication abortion. In a resolute move, County Attorney Menefee, in collaboration with the Public Rights Project and over 100 local government leaders across the country, has lent his support to an amicus brief in FDA v. AFHM -- 2024 SCOTUS Merits.
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Fatal overdose -2 suspected fentanyl dealers charged with murder
An investigation was launched in November after Christoper Lucia, 35, was taken to a hospital after testing positive for fentanyl. While under their care, he failed to regain consciousness and died after several days on Nov. 13.
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Millions of stars glow in James Webb's telescope - unprecedented spiral galaxies portrait
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured scintillating portraits of 19 spiral galaxies — and the millions of stars that call them home — in unprecedented detail never seen before by astronomers.
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Rosenwald Schools educated generations of Black Americans; now, fighting to preserve legacy.
Maudy Adkinson Johnson remembers walking across cow fields and busy roads as a child to get to her one-room schoolhouse in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
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An aerial view of the core module of China's Linglong One, the world's first commercial SMR, installed on August 10, 2023 in Changjiang Li Autonomous …
Published on February 1, 2024
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New-wave reactor technology could kick-start nuclear renaissance — US banking on it
Off the Siberian coast, not far from Alaska, a Russian ship has been docked at port for four years. The Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s first floating nuclear power plant, sends energy to around 200,000 people on land using next-wave nuclear technology: small modular reactors.
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Harris Health System's Mobile Health Clinics: A New Horizon for Houston's Homeless Care
In a remarkable display of compassion and innovation, Harris Health System has launched three mobile health units, marking a significant enhancement to its Health Care for the Homeless Program. Burt Levine, a long-standing and respected journalist, was present to capture the essence of this event for Houston Style Magazine, ensuring the community is informed of these critical developments.
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks at a press conference next to prosecutor Nathan Wade after a Grand Jury brought back indictments against former …
Published on January 31, 2024
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Fulton County DA among nearly dozen subpoenaed to testify in hearing on affair allegations
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her lead prosecutor in the Georgia election subversion case, Nathan Wade, have been subpoenaed to testify at a hearing next month on allegations they were engaged in an improper romantic relationship, according to documents obtained by CNN.
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Newly released videos - Former Memphis police officer: Tyre Nichols initially pulled over for ‘speeding’
Newly released videos from the city of Memphis, Tennessee, appear to shed light on the reason why Tyre Nichols was initially stopped by police last year – an encounter that eventually led to his death and sparked fresh protests over how police in America treat people of color.
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Jerry Rodriguez: A Local Voice for Positive Change in the Harris County Constable Precinct 5 Race
As early voting approaches on February 20th, anticipation builds for the Texas Democratic and GOP Primaries on Super Tuesday, March 5th. A vast array of positions from the President to local constables will be on the ballot, but one race, in particular, is drawing attention in Harris County: the Constable Pct. 5 race, where after 40 years of dedicated service, Ted Heap is stepping down, and Sergeant Jerry Rodriguez steps forward as a candidate.
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Man arrested after video post showed severed head of his father
A man accused of decapitating his father – and posting online a video with his severed head amid a politically charged rant – was arrested hours later with a gun at National Guard base, according to officials and court documents.
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Justin Mohn, 32, is being held without bond, charged with murder, abuse of a corpse and other charges, Pennsylvania court documents show. Mandatory Credit: Bucks …
Published on January 31, 2024
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Houston Man Receives 60-Year Sentence Without Parole for Child Molestation
In a decisive legal victory, a 50-year-old Houston man, Daniel A. Reyes-Gomez, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison without parole for the continuous sexual assault of two girls, aged 7 and 12 at the time, over several months starting in 2020. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the verdict, emphasizing the importance of ensuring justice for the most vulnerable victims in our society – our children.
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Corrinne O'Connor was charged in the death of her 5-year-old son who fell from a 17th-floor apartment window. Mandatory Credit: Jackson County Detention Center/KCTV
Published on January 31, 2024
