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How OJ Simpson’s infamous Bronco chase captured a changing era of US sports coverage in the 1990s

The 1994 O.J. Simpson Bronco chase didn’t just overshadow an NBA Finals game — it marked a turning point when sports, celebrity, scandal and 24-hour media collided, forever changing how Americans watched their athletes.

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Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy is sharply challenging President Donald Trump’s new vaccine policy, warning that separating childhood shots could burden families, increase costs and leave more children vulnerable to preventable diseases.

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JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran

As the Iran war enters its sixth month, the Trump administration appears to be narrowing its objectives, with energy prices and preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon emerging as the central goals — a notable retreat from earlier demands for regime change and the dismantling of Tehran’s regional power.

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The life-altering choices immigrant families are making under Trump’s crackdown

Across the United States, immigration enforcement fears are reshaping everyday life for mixed-status families, forcing some parents to prepare for separation, others to leave the country, and many to retreat from work, school, church and community.

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The world’s oldest president left for a ‘brief stay’ in Europe. He hasn’t returned in two months

At 93, Cameroon’s Paul Biya remains one of the world’s longest-serving presidents, but his prolonged absence from the country is raising fresh questions about his health, governance and what comes next for a nation that has known little political change for more than four decades.

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ActivatedYou: Making the Modern Wellness Routine a Little Simpler

Wellness starts with the little choices we make every day. From supporting a more intentional morning routine to finding convenient ways to incorporate fiber, probiotics, and greens, ActivatedYou is bringing simplicity to everyday wellness. At the center of the lineup is Morning Complete, a convenient daily drink mix available in three flavorful varieties. But that's just the beginning. Discover how ActivatedYou's collection of wellness products can fit seamlessly into a modern morning-to-night routine in our latest feature for Houston Style Magazine.

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Jalen Brunson on the ever-growing love story between the game of golf and basketball

Golf has become the NBA’s favorite offseason escape, giving stars like Jalen Brunson a new way to stay competitive, connect with family and friends, and raise money for causes close to their hearts.

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Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say

The death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has reignited scrutiny over the intense media campaign surrounding plagiarism allegations against him, with family, colleagues and public figures questioning whether racism and public shaming contributed to his final days.

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San Antonio Fall Getaway: Fright Fest Turns Six Flags Fiesta Texas Into a Halloween Adventure

Make a quick fall getaway to San Antonio for Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ biggest Fright Fest yet, with family-friendly Halloween fun by day and haunted mazes, scare zones and nighttime thrills after dark.

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Houston Council Member Announces Free A/C Giveaway as Extreme Heat Threatens Vulnerable Residents

Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas is offering 125 free portable A/C units to eligible residents as Houston faces dangerous summer heat.

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US Army grounds all Apache helicopter training missions after deadly crash in Texas

The U.S. Army has temporarily halted all AH-64 Apache training flights after a Fort Hood crash killed two soldiers, as investigators work to determine what caused the deadly accident.

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Murder is at lowest rate since the 1950s. Trump touts it as a personal success.

President Trump is claiming credit for a historic decline in U.S. crime, but researchers caution that the nationwide drop in murders and violent crime began before his second term and likely reflects a combination of factors rather than any single administration or policy.

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Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has died at 41, days after resigning amid scrutiny of plagiarism allegations and questions about his academic credentials, prompting renewed debate over the intense media coverage surrounding his career.

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No charges to be filed in case of "Big Sam" Brown, who died at hands of Baltimore County police

A Maryland police officer will not face criminal charges in the death of Samuel “Big Sam” Brown, despite the medical examiner ruling his death a homicide, after investigators concluded there was insufficient evidence to disprove the officer’s claim of self-defense.

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Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight

Former boxing prospect Prichard Colón has died at 33, 11 years after a devastating head injury ended his undefeated rise and left him with life-altering disabilities.

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The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

A new mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older is set to arrive this fall, offering another option for older Americans while raising questions about effectiveness, availability, insurance coverage and how it compares with existing flu shots.

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Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea

President Trump’s new vaccine policy would split the MMR shot into separate vaccines and spread childhood immunizations across multiple visits, a move experts say lacks scientific justification, could reduce vaccination rates and revive debunked claims about vaccines and autism.

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False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data

False claims about Covid-19 vaccines and miscarriage are resurfacing in political debates and social media, but decades of pregnancy research and public-health experts say the evidence does not show an increased miscarriage risk from vaccination.

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Get ready for Africa’s soccer breakout, says Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo reflects on Ghana’s World Cup journey, Africa’s historic tournament showing and the unconventional path that carried him from non-league soccer to the Premier League spotlight.

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Paid to Lead: 1K Women Strong’s Diane Nash Fellowship Empowers Black College Women to Build Community, Mobilize Voters and Drive Change

A new paid fellowship is giving Black college women in Texas and seven other states hands-on experience in voter outreach, advocacy and grassroots organizing while carrying forward the legacy of civil rights leader Diane Nash.