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Houston Astros Welcome Back Verlander

In a stunning turn of events, the New York Mets and the Houston Astros have reportedly agreed to a monumental trade involving the three-time Cy Young winner, Justin Verlander. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand broke the news, disclosing that New York will be acquiring two talented outfielders, Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford, in exchange for the veteran pitcher. Gilbert, Houston's top prospect and ranked 68th in all of baseball, is set to join the Mets' roster alongside Clifford, Houston's fourth-ranked prospect.

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The Fed’s favorite inflation measure cooled down even further in June

Another key economic report further propped up the idea that a soft landing is not only possible, but also in motion: The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge continued its deceleration in June while consumers kept the US economic engine running.

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‘Haunted Mansion’ scares up a modest renovation of the Disney ride turned movie

Disney’s latest renovation of “Haunted Mansion” is certainly clever in building off the foundation of the theme-park ride, with a darker streak than the last stab 20 years ago that starred Eddie Murphy. Yet even with a solid cast yielding good moments, there’s a general flatness to it, and a sense the movie is seeking to scare up what it can in theaters before settling into its natural haunting grounds on Disney+.

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Travis Scott releases new album ‘Utopia,’ but not how he originally planned

Travis Scott has released his new album, “Utopia.” Scott had originally planned to perform new songs from the album during a concert at the Pyramids of Giza, but that was canceled on July 26 over “complex production issues.” The show is still being rescheduled but so far no date has been announced.

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Students and administrator recall the day Ethan Crumbley shot up their Michigan school

A 17-year-old girl testified Friday she “just prayed” and covered her head during Ethan Crumbley’s mass shooting at Michigan’s Oxford High School, which left four students dead and seven others wounded in 2021.

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Vermont police are investigating props stolen from ‘Beetlejuice 2’ movie set

The upcoming “Beetlejuice 2” movie is dealing with some missing parts. Authorities in Vermont said in a news release on Thursday that they’re investigating the theft of two large props that were stolen from the movie’s set in the East Corinth area.

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Jamie Foxx receives support from Will Smith, Glenn Close and many more after sharing first video since hospitalization

Jamie Foxx on Friday spoke out for the first time since he was hospitalized in April in a video shared to his Instagram page, and support from many of the Oscar-winner’s famous friends poured in.

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Ted Cruz and Mike Lee among hard-line conservatives on Ramaswamy’s Supreme Court short list

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday named Sens. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee among several hard-line conservatives he would consider for the Supreme Court if elected, while also including the judges behind contentious rulings on abortion pills and the federal Covid-19 mask mandate on his list for possible appeals court nominations.

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No jackpot winners after Saturday’s Powerball drawing, prize jumps to an estimated $650 million

There were no jackpot winners after Saturday’s Powerball drawing for the massive $615 million prize – the 10th largest Powerball prize in history, according to its website.

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Stamp prices are going up starting Sunday

The US Postal Service will increase prices on first-class mail stamps to 66 cents from 63 cents.

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Disney Dazzles at This Year's Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans with Director, Stars and Footage From "Haunted Mansion," "Star Wars: Ahsoka" and "Wish"

Crowd Was Wowed by Haunted Mansion’s Justin Simien, LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish and Rosario Dawson, who also stars in Lucasfilm’s Highly Anticipated Star Wars Series for Disney+ “Ahsoka,” and a

Disney, the major entertainment sponsor of this year’s Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, put on a dazzling show for the thousands of attendees this past weekend with the director and stars along with footage from “Haunted Mansion,” opening in theaters July 28, Lucasfilm’s new Star Wars series “Ahsoka,” debuting on Disney+ on August 23, and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish,” opening in theaters November 22.

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Supreme Court revives case brought by postal worker seeking religious accommodations

The Supreme Court revived the case of a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who said the United States Postal Service violated federal law by failing to reasonably accommodate his inability to work on Sundays.

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Fort Bend County Officials Advise Resident on Safety and Keeping Cool During Extreme Heat

Announces Cooling Centers and Summer Safety Tips

Fort Bend County Judge KP George led a summer safety press conference earlier today to address the rising temperatures and provide valuable resources and tips for the residents of Fort Bend County. County officials urged residents to take the necessary precautions to combat the heat during summer in anticipation of the heat index exceeding 100 ° F.

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E!’s Black Pop: Celebrating The Power Of Black Culture - Premiering June 19th, 2023

In honor of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, E!’s Black Pop: Celebrating the Power of Black Culture will be premiering on Monday, June 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes showcasing Black excellence! Tune into the 4-part series executive produced by Stephen Curry and narrated by La La Anthony. This series will reveal how Black culture influenced and revolutionized music, television, sports, and film from the past to present d

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First on CNN: New bipartisan bill in Senate could address TikTok security concerns without a ban

Five US senators are set to reintroduce legislation Wednesday that would block companies including TikTok from transferring Americans’ personal data to countries such as China, as part of a proposed broadening of US export controls.

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Bud Light loses its title as America’s top-selling beer

America’s top-selling beer is no longer American. Modelo Especial, the Mexican lager brewed near Mexico City by Constellation Brands, became the top-selling beer in May, overthrowing Bud Light from the top spot it has held for more than two decades. The fall from the top further highlighted how much trouble the Anheuser-Busch brand is in following transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney’s Instagram post showing off a customized Bud Light can.

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6 surprising things about bees on World Bee Day

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.

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Why retail theft is soaring: inflation, the economy – and opportunity

Retailers large and small say they’re struggling to contain an escalation in store crimes — petty shoplifting to organized sprees of large-scale theft that clear entire shelves of products.

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Houston Area Urban League to host annual National Urban League Conference July 26-29

Event kicks off with major rally highlighting ambitious agendas on civil rights, education, women’s rights and gun safety

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) is honored and excited to host the 2023 National Urban League (NUL) Conference July 26-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Buckle up, Spider-Man fans. What feels like a barrage of one billion cartoon images is coming your way. Digital effects so massive and rapid-fire your eyeballs will scream for mercy.