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Child care centers can't afford to stay open. Here's what this means for families
From city centers to rural communities, many US child care providers are raising the price of tuition to combat inflation, adding yet another strain for families. From city centers to rural communities, many US child care providers are raising the price of tuition to combat inflation, adding yet another strain for families.
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My transplant opened my eyes to the need for organ donors
My CNN colleague Richard Roth recently needed a kidney transplant -- his second in nearly 25 years. The email announcing he'd gotten the organ and was so grateful for his donor made me smile and cry a little.
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It's OK to feel angry at the Roe v. Wade reversal. Here's how to take care of yourself in this tough time
Those were some of the emotions that flooded over many people when the United States Supreme Court announced it was overturning Roe v. Wade, eliminating the federal right to an abortion.
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Tom Hanks on Tim Allen not voicing 'Lightyear'
Tom Hanks doesn't get to battle Tim Allen at the box office and he has feelings about that.
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Tuskegee University Graduate Public Health Program Receives Full Accreditation
The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine’s (TUCVM) Department of Graduate Public Health (DGPH) master’s in public health program is now fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH notified Tuskegee University President Dr. Charlotte Morris that the Tuskegee University Master of Public Health Program was reviewed by the CEPH Board of Councilors which acted at its June 1-3, 2022, meeting to approve full accreditation for a five-year accreditation period.
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Black Life Empowers 2022 American Black Film Festival
The 2022 American Black Film Festival featured in-theater screenings and a virtual component too. Issa Rae (Insecure) reigned as the festival ambassador and introduced her new HBO Max series “Rap Sh!t.” Crowds watched feature films, docs and shorts and participated in talk events, networking and of course partied hard. To stay tuned to Black film 24/7/365 go to ABFFPLAY.COM. Meanwhile, these distinguished films were part of the programming.
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Women's Euro 2022: Record-breaking crowds, the favorites and which players to watch
Euro 2022 looks set to be the crescendo for a record-breaking wave of support for women's football in Europe this season.
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5 things to know for July 5: Shooting, Ukraine, Jayland Walker, Travel, Eiffel Tower
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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"The Last Resort: Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach" by Sarah Stodola
Your bags are packed. Yep, you're headed for five days of sun, sea, and sand. Early-morning dips in the ocean, flip-flops, and little grains of beach in the sheets every night. But you won't care, you'll be on V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N. Might want to check first, though: read "The Last Resort" by Sarah Stodola to be sure your venue's going to be there.
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'People just falling and falling': Witnesses describe terror at Illinois parade shooting
Zoe Pawelczak's dad thought the repetitive pops ringing out at Highland Park's Fourth of July parade Monday morning were part of the show, she says. But she felt something was off.
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This photo of a kiss is a modern allegory for queer Black love
As D'Angelo Lovell Williams posed for a kiss with a former partner, Glenn, in front of the camera, their faces each obscured by the black silk cloth of a backwards durag, the photographer had a famous painting in mind.
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'Thor: Love and Thunder' doesn't rekindle the spark that 'Ragnarok' ignited
The impressive mix of tones and styles that director Taika Waititi pulled off in "Thor: Ragnarok" largely fizzles in "Thor: Love and Thunder," which isn't as funny as it wants to be, as stirring as it needs to be or romantic as it ought to be. Although well paced at just under two hours, instead of the hoped-for fireworks this comes a little too close to feeling like a post-Fourth of July dud.
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'Those are wartime injuries': Doctor describes the horrific scene at the Highland Park shooting
Dr. David Baum waited a minute after the shooting stopped at the northern Illinois Fourth of July parade he attended Monday, and then ran toward the victims. And what he saw, he said, was horrifying.
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Alvarez Sparks Fourth Of July Celebration With Walk-Off Home Run
“It was definitely special,” said Alvarez. “My first walk-off in the Major Leagues, and obviously, being able to pull this one out is very special.”
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Walk-Off Home Run By Rookie Jeremy Peña Helps Astros Secure Sweep Of Angels
“It was my first multi-homer game and to end it on a walk-off is unreal,” said Peñawho finished the game by going 4-for-5 at the plate. “It’s always fun walking it off. You get the win, and we get to go home. It was great.”
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Propel Center launches three-part Junior Music Executive Accelerator series to inspire HBCU students to become future music industry executives
Propel Center, in commemoration of Black Music Month, joined with five of Propel's institutional partners to successfully launch the first of the three-part C3 Series, an executive music industry pipeline program to promote music entrepreneurship in tech.
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New Sculpture Exhibit “Woman: Spirit of the Universe” Showcases the Journey to Equality
The Heritage Society hosts a women’s history exhibit by local artist
On Tuesday, July 5, a sculpture exhibit representing the collars that adorned the shoulders of historical women will be open to the public at The Heritage Society’s Museum Gallery at 1100 Bagby Street.
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Hyundai Unviels IONIQ 6 Electric Streamliner – EPA Rated For 303 Mile Range
Ioniq 6 Will Offer 303 miles of Driving Range To Compete with Tesla Model 3
Hyundai, this week revealed the streamlined and timeless design of the highly anticipated IONIQ 6, the second model in its IONIQ dedicated all-electric-vehicle lineup brand. IONIQ 6, which Hyundai describes as an Electrified Streamliner, is aerodynamically sculpted and makes innovative use of sustainable materials to reflect today’s EV customers’ values.
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National Hot Dog Month is Best with a Good Dog
On July 4th a whopping, 150 million hot dogs are eaten every year according to the Hot Dog and Sausage Council. So that leads me to believe that to continuously eat something that much, you have to have a variety of ways to eat it. Since July is national hot dog month, let me introduce you to one of the most unique places in Houston to have a wonderful hot dog experience, Good Dog Houston!

