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5 Things for Monday, June 5: London Attacks, Manchester Concert, Portland Protests
There are fast-moving developments coming out of London on Monday morning, so let's get right to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Houston Native Protects Middle East Skies Over Bahrain
A 2007 San Angelo Central High School graduate and Houston, Texas native is a part of a Navy team tasked to protect the skies over the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
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Petty Officer Third Class Chris Montano
Published on June 2, 2017
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Council Member Dave Martin June 2017 Newsletter
The beginning of summer has been busy here at City Hall. As many of you may have seen, City Council passed the $5.2 billion Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget this week, which includes $2.4 billion from the tax-generated General Fund. For the second year in a row Mayor Turner achieved unanimous support of his bare bones budget. I believe that Mayor Turner is on the right track, as this budget saw department expenditures decrease by nearly $50 million and identified strategies within departments to assist with creating further reductions in the future.
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Racial Slur Sprayed On LeBron's House: 'It's tough being black in America'
NBA star LeBron has spoken up about a racist incident that took place at his Los Angeles home, telling reporters that it is "tough" to be black in the US.
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The Paris Climate Decision Is Trumpism In Its Purest Form
President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of a global climate accord represents the clearest evidence yet that his worldview represents a radical break from that of the Republican and Democratic presidents who have preceded him in office over the last seven decades.
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5 Things for Friday, June 2: Paris Climate Agreement, Philippines Attack, National Spelling Bee
The latest jobs report comes out this morning. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Most Chipotle Restaurants Hacked With Credit Card Stealing Malware
The company first acknowledged the breach on April 25. But a blog post on Friday revealed the kind of malware used in the attack and the restaurants that were affected.
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Macron Explains His Tense Handshake With Trump
Trump and Macron shared a tense handshake, which Macron said was "not innocent" and "a moment of truth"
Macron said he could establish a "cordial relationship" with Trump
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What It Was Like To Be At The Fight On The Texas House Floor
On Monday, at the end of the Texas legislative session, things took a very nasty turn. Protesters unhappy with a bill passed through the legislature that would ban so-called "sanctuary cities" stormed the chamber, forcing a tense standoff that led to an altercation -- the details of which are unclear -- between Republican and Democratic legislators. Texas Tribune editor Emily Ramshaw witnessed all of it. Our conversation about the fight -- as well as what else went on and whether there's going to be a special session -- conducted via email and lightly edited for flow is below.
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Donald Trump's Jared Kushner Dilemma
President Donald Trump isn't a man who gets too bogged down in rules. Especially when it comes to how he lives his life or runs his White House.
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Pentagon to Test New Anti-missile System In Wake of North Korea Threat
The Pentagon on Tuesday will for the first time test its ability to shoot down an intercontinental ballistic missile using its own upgraded long-range interceptor missile in what is being widely seen as a test of US ability to counter a North Korean missile launch.
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What You Should Know Before Buying Sunglasses
Summer's almost here, so beware the brightest of sunlight! To protect your eyesight, the most important recommendation you need to follow is to wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet radiation whenever you go outside during daylight hours, according to the National Eye Institute. This is true for everyone, no matter what age, year round.
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Trey Songz, Ray J Among Those To Play In Essence Festival Charity Basketball Game
Time to get your hoop on.
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B. Riley & Co. and Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation’s 8th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night · Photos from Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation
Hollywood came out in full force to catch a night filled with action-packed boxing matches, live performances and more at the B. Riley & Co. 8th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. The star-studded evening of boxing presented by Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions benefitted the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation and its mission to fund life-changing research, care and awareness for pediatric type 1 & 2 diabetes and to help children live healthier lives through diet and exercise.
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5 Things for Thursday, May 25: Manchester Attack, Russia, Trump, Montana
Manchester's beloved soccer team, Manchester United, won a league title. It was an emotional, bittersweet victory. Here's what else you need to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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TSU's Aerospace Symposium
Photography by Vicky Pink - Texas Southern University's Aviation Science and Technology Department hosted their …
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US Officials Raise Security Profiles at Arenas
If you are going to a concert or ballgame this week in the United States, you may not notice increased security -- but it will be there.
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Stephen A. Smith: "Kevin Durant Has Gotten More Arrogant, More Disrespectful"
"He's gotten more arrogant, he's gotten more disrespectful, he's gotten more dismissive."
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Manchester Terror Attack: 22 Dead at Ariana Grande Concert Blast
At least 22 people, including children, have been killed in a blast at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, in the deadliest terror attack on British soil since the 2005 London bombings.
