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Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100
Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Live Theater Show Premieres at Disneyland Resort June 30, 2023
▪ All-new, one-act musical performs at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure Park for a limited time, June 30-Aug. 31, 2023 ▪ Classic tale for Super Hero fans and guests of all ages follows the journey of Steve Rogers – Captain America ▪ Themed food, beverages and merchandise salute the show
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The Importance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Every year in July, we dedicate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on the unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities regarding mental health in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health encourages leaders at the state, tribal, and local levels, as well as community-based organizations, faith leaders, healthcare providers, and individuals, to educate their communities about mental health stigma.
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Freedom and equal justice under the law requires constant struggle
Last week, on Juneteenth, the nation enjoyed the new national holiday celebrating the freedom of the slaves at the end of the Civil War. This week marks the 10-year anniversary of Shelby v. Holder and the impending decision of the Supreme Court on affirmative action in college admissions. The juxtaposition is a stark reminder that the struggle for equal justice for all is ongoing. Each step forward is met with furious reaction; each reconstruction with concerted efforts to roll back the progress. And today, we are once more in the midst of that reaction.
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Demographic Factors Shaping Houston Council Races
As the deadline approaches for filing for ballot space in the upcoming Houston elections, the city's council races are being influenced by its diverse demographics. Houston stands out among America's and Texas' largest cities with its combination of at-large and district City Council Members.
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Appeals court dismisses Ivanka Trump as co-defendant in civil fraud case against Donald Trump
A New York appeals court has dismissed Ivanka Trump as a co-defendant in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, his children and the Trump Organization, according to a court order filed Tuesday.
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Former President Donald Trump (right) watches his daughter Ivanka Trump, address an event in the East Room of the White House on April 28, 2020. …
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Jacquemus’ Versailles show was an ode to Princess Diana
“You can’t just rent Versailles, you start a relationship,” said Simon Porte Jacquemus who yesterday joined the rarefied club of fashion designers to have presented a collection on the grounds of the historic French palace near Paris.
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Teen shot in the head after ringing the wrong doorbell wants justice and a conviction for accused gunman, he tells ‘GMA’
Ralph Yarl, the Missouri teen who was shot in the head after ringing the wrong doorbell, has spoken out for the first time in an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
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It’s one of the world’s oldest spirits. Now it’s making a comeback
Arak might just be one of the most interesting spirits you’ve never heard of – and the Middle Eastern drink is having a revival across the globe.
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Prosecutor says there’s ‘insufficient evidence’ for murder charge against woman arrested in shooting of a Black mother who knocked on her door
A woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor through a closed door earlier this month will not face murder charges, Florida officials said.
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Irving High School graduate gets a surprise after suffering life-threatening allergic reaction
Rene Amaya, a 19-year-old Irving High School senior, experienced a life-threatening ordeal on what was supposed to be the biggest day of his life.
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Ryan Seacrest named new host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Ryan Seacrest will take his place as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” in 2024, Sony Pictures Television, the company that produces the game show, announced on Tuesday in a news release sent to CNN.
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Inflation hurts. But White House economists find that it’s even worse in every other G7 nation
The United States is recovering faster than its peers from the historic bout of inflation squeezing families and souring the mood of the nation, according to a new analysis from White House economists.
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US has closely monitored power struggle between Prigozhin and Russian government for months
American officials determined as early as January there was an internal power struggle underway between the private military group Wagner and the Russian government, and have been gathering and closely monitoring intelligence on the volatile dynamic ever since, according to officials.
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Kamala Harris found her voice on abortion rights in the year after Dobbs. Now she’s making it central to her 2024 message
Vice President Kamala Harris was fed up. At a March event in Des Moines, Iowa, Harris listened to a shy nursing student recount the harrowing story of a pregnant patient seeking an abortion. The patient’s sudden health complications required the early end of their pregnancy in a state where Republican legislators once tried to prevent doctors from performing an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected.
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Blinken says Wagner insurrection shows ‘cracks’ emerging in Putin’s rule
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the brief and chaotic insurrection in Russia led by the Wagner paramilitary group shows “cracks” in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s role as a leader of the country.
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DeSantis pitches crackdown on illegal immigration in first major policy proposal of his campaign
In his first major policy rollout of his 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday proposed a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration, including sending the US military to the border and mass detention and deportation of undocumented people.
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Sarah McBride announces bid to become first transgender member of Congress
State Sen. Sarah McBride announced on Monday her bid for Delaware’s at-large seat, a race that would make her the country’s first out transgender member of Congress, should she win.
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Biden says the US and its allies had nothing to do with Wagner Group’s rebellion against Russia
President Joe Biden on Monday sought to distance the United States from the weekend rebellion in Russia, insisting in his first public remarks since the episode that the West had nothing to do with the mutiny.
