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Poliovirus detected in wastewater samples in New York City, health officials say
Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City, suggesting likely local circulation of the virus, according to state and local health officials.
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Members of the cast of Netflix's "Orange is the New Black" appear in this photograph.
Published on June 6, 2017
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Rockets Partner with Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen for Hurricane Ian Relief Drive
The Fertitta Family, Houston Rockets and Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen are teaming up to host a relief drive for victims of Hurricane Ian which caused widespread damage last week in the southeast United States.
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When tech support is life or death: Family and strangers mobilize to get seniors vaccinated
Stefanie Thompson tried for three weeks to help her parents and stepmother, each of whom have preexisting medical conditions, register for appointments to get a Covid-19 vaccine. She called reservation hotlines and woke up early to attempt signing them up on pharmacy and hospital websites. No luck.
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The Need for Prison and Criminal Justice Reform Is Great
On my birthday this year, I continued my tradition of going to the Cook County Jail to have lunch with some of the 5,552 people who are inmates there. These visits remind me of the humanity of those who are in trouble -- and of the inhumanity, even idiocy, of our criminal justice system.
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League of Women Voters of Texas Announces 2022–2024 Board of Directors
The League of Women Voters of Texas (LWVTX) today announced who will serve on its 2022–2024 Board of Directors. Representing counties across the state, the slate was approved by members at the recent LWVTX Annual State Convention.
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HISD to receive 250 bicycles from Houston Parks Board to create Art Bike Parade entries
The Houston Independent School District this weekend will receive 250 new bicycles donated by the Houston Parks Board, in collaboration with the Orange Show Center of Visionary Art, to enable students and teachers to create entries for the city’s inaugural Art Bike Parade on Saturday, May 9.
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What to Wear: Astros vs. Phillies
Whether you’re cheering on The Astros or The Phillies, there’s a Canvas Style Bali Bracelet stack for you. Available in both team’s colors red/blue and blue/orange.
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Houston Health Department offering 7,900 COVID-19 vaccination appointment slots for week of April 12
The Houston Health Department is offering approximately 7,900 COVID-19 vaccination appointment slots for the week of April 12, 2021.
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Apple Watch Ultra features a new customizable Action button in high-contrast international orange that gives users quick physical control for a range of functions.
Published on September 8, 2022
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18th Annual Fashions with Flair Goes Virtual
Starting at 5pm on Friday September 17th and going until 3pm on Saturday September 18th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers are bringing Fashions with Flair to supporters around the world – virtually.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Statement On SB7
The Texas House Democrats killed Senate Bill 7 late Sunday night when they took a stand against the most restrictive bill since the end of Reconstruction, which echoed Jim Crow-era policies, by walking off the state House floor, leaving majority Republicans without the quorum they needed to approve the bill before the midnight deadline.
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A French man who has spent more than four months floating across the Atlantic Ocean in a giant orange barrel has arrived at his Caribbean …
Published on May 7, 2019
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Illinois Strengthens the Right to Vote
Illinois is about to make voter registration automatic. The Senate and House have passed reform bills unanimously. If the governor signs the final reconciled legislation, Illinois will become the ninth state, in addition to the District of Columbia, to adopt automatic voter registration. The bill would begin to register more than 1 million eligible but unregistered voters in Illinois. Even as states continue to pass legislation to restrict voting, this reform promises to open the doors wider.
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Snow appears to have an orange/reddish color in Sochi, Russia, on Saturday. The colored snow is due to sand and dust from North Africa being …
Published on March 26, 2018
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The unimaginable happened to a Louisiana family vacationing in Orange Beach. Saturday, their 14-year-old son was swept into rough waters and has not yet been …
Published on May 23, 2022
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Tropicana introduces “Tropcn,” a new limited-edition packaging — now with the letters “AI” removed from their name — to celebrate the orange juice brand’s natural …
Published on January 9, 2024
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One in Four Latino Registered Voters Have Voted Early in Election 2018
One day before voters head to the polls for the 2018 midterm elections, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and Latino Decisions released the results of the final wave of its ten-week national tracking poll of Latino registered voters.
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Black College Student Finds Sweet Success Selling Dessert-Like Candles
Dominique Shawn Norwood from South Orange-Maplewood, New Jersey, is a college student at William Paterson University, but she is also the CEO and Founder of Dom's Dessert Candles.
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Credit: Marc Jeannerod/Institut des Sciences Cognitives EEG images show an increase of information sharing across the brain, as evidenced by the yellow and orange colors, …
Published on September 27, 2017
