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Astros Are On The Verge Of Another World Series Appearance
The Houston Astros continued their offensive explosion from Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday, as they defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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Rookie superstar matchup is just another game for Jalen Green
“I know it’s probably a big deal, but I am just looking at it as another game,” Green said after practice on Tuesday. “It’s always fun to have the bright lights on. That’s when the realness comes out. But it’s just another game, trying to prove ourselves as a team and try to figure things out.”
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NYC will allow thousands to join in Times Square NYE celebration, with proof of vaccination
New York City will once again welcome thousands of people to Times Square for the famed New Year's Eve ball drop tradition, so long as they show proof of vaccination against Covid-19, officials said Tuesday.
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Harvard Professor Danielle Allen Announces Historic Run for Governor
There’s a new governor in town! Harvard professor Danielle Allen recently announced her historic run for governor, the Boston Herald reports.
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DARK & LOVELY ANNOUNCES MEAGAN GOOD AS NEWEST BRAND AMBASSADOR
The award-winning actress, bestselling author and producer will be partnering with the brand to promote their leading color range and philanthropic initiative, Building Beautiful Futures
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Recap: Comcast and Black Experience On Xfinity Celebrate "The Black Beauty Effect" In NYC
This Powerful Docuseries Features Appearances by Meagan Good, Amber Riley, Jackie Aina, Mikki Taylor, Kahlana Barfield Brown, and Many More
Last night, Comcast and Black Experience on Xfinity commemorated Black History Month, by celebrating the powerful, newly released three-part docuseries The Black Beauty Effect, at Spring Place in New York City. The chic private dinner featured a candid conversation around the evolution of Black beauty, led by some of the biggest influencers, talent, and experts in the beauty industry.
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2024 Super Bowl tickets most expensive ever
Ticket prices for this year’s Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers might even make billionaire Taylor Swift blush.
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Henry Adaso Joins United Way of Greater Houston as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Henry Adaso ,17-year marketing and communications professional, joins the United Way of Greater Houston as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
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Kylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency
Kylie Minogue has announced a residency at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, with tickets going on sale early next month. The Australian singer broke the news on social media, writing on Instagram: “VEGAS BABY! So excited to headline the all-new @VoltaireLV at @VenetianVegas starting this fall. See you there! #MoreThanJustAResidency.”
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Mystery cylinder that washed up on Australian beach is Indian space debris, officials confirm
A mysterious cylinder that washed ashore in Western Australia is debris from an Indian space launch, authorities in both countries have said, ending a flurry of speculation over the object’s origin.
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CCISD Athletics chooses new method to determine heat conditions
Football practice kicks off Monday for most high school programs in Texas.
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White House targeted by swatting call, latest in nationwide trend
A significant number of emergency personnel responded to the White House on Monday morning after a 911 call falsely claimed there was a fire and someone was trapped inside, a source familiar with the incident told CNN.
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TSA’s new experiment: Self-service security checks
Self-checkout annoys many grocery shoppers and causes problems that are prompting numerous major retailers to pull back on using it. But that’s not stopping the Transportation Security Administration from testing a self-service screening system at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas later this month.
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At least 5 killed after airdropped aid falls on them in Gaza
At least five people were killed and 10 others injured when airdropped aid packages fell on them in the Al Shati camp west of Gaza City, according to a journalist on the scene.
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Kansas City woman accused of decapitating son and dog in 2022 found competent for trial
Two years after she was ruled mentally unfit to stand trial, the mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son has been deemed competent and will be in court later this month.
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Campbell Soup CEO Latest to Quit Trump Council
The CEO of Campbell Soup Co. became the latest CEO Wednesday to walk away from President Trump. "Racism and murder are unequivocally reprehensible and are not morally equivalent to anything else that happened in Charlottesville," CEO Denise Morrison said. "I believe the President should have been -- and still needs to be -- unambiguous on that point."
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5 Things for Wednesday, July 26: Russia Sanctions, Health Care, NFL and Brain Disease
President Donald Trump said Apple's going to build three new plants right here in the US. Apple says, well, hold on a minute. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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All In A Day’s Work: Life of An NFL Agent On Draft Day
The NFL recently held its annual job fair. Like most hiring processes, applicants presented their best self, polished up their resume, bragged on their skill set, and prayed for the best. Some people got hired because they were skilled and interviewed well, while others didn’t get the job for various reasons.
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5 Things for Monday, June 12: Sessions, Qatar, Puerto Rico, Uber
A year ago today, a gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando, killing 49. The shockwave it generated still reverberates. Here's what else you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas: 'Mentally and emotionally I'm not here'
Isaiah Thomas' shoulders heaved. He sat on the Boston Celtics sideline at TD Garden, sobbing.
