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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's Party Switch and Path to Republican Alignment

In a surprising turn of events, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a lifelong Dallas native and former Democrat State Representative, made headlines last week by announcing his switch to the Republican Party. This move makes him the only mayor aligned with the Republican Party among America's 14 largest cities.

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Republican Chaos Fuels Threat of Government Shutdown

Unless warring factions of Republicans in the House of Representatives can come to their senses, the United States government will shut down next Sunday. Some may not notice – we tend to rely on government only when we are in need. But the impact – and the hurt – will be immediate – and will grow over time. Nearly a million federal employees will be furloughed and sent home without pay until there is a resolution.

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Shockwaves Through Manhattan: Donald Trump & Sons Hit with Landmark Fraud Liability Verdict by New York Judge!

In a courtroom drama that has left Manhattan buzzing, New York’s Judge Arthur Engoron has delivered a seismic verdict, declaring former President Donald Trump and his adult sons liable for a decade of fraudulent financial maneuver- ing! This electrifying revelation comes as the curtain-raiser to a high-profile civil case spearheaded by the New York attorney general’s office, exposing the intricate tapestry of deception that underpinned the meteoric rise of the Trump real estate juggernaut.

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Lone Star Rally Revving Up For 2023! November 2-5 Galveston Island, Texas

Hundreds of thousands of motorcycles nationwide are beginning to rev their engines for their yearly pilgrimage to Galveston Island for the four-day Lone Star Rally, November 2- 5, 2023!

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‘Dancing with the Stars’ eliminates its first duo in season premiere

“Dancing with the Stars” had its Season 32 premiere on Tuesday and new host Julianne Hough joined co-host Alfonso Ribeiro for an interesting night.

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Texas law banning some drag shows is unconstitutional, federal judge rules

A federal judge in Texas declared on Tuesday that a state law that bans “sexually oriented performances” on public property and in the presence of anyone younger than 18 is unconstitutional.

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Shockwaves Through Manhattan: Donald Trump & Sons Hit with Landmark Fraud Liability Verdict by New York Judge!

In a courtroom drama that has left Manhattan buzzing, New York’s Judge Arthur Engoron has delivered a seismic verdict, declaring former President Donald Trump and his adult sons liable for a decade of fraudulent financial maneuvering! This electrifying revelation comes as the curtain-raiser to a high-profile civil case spearheaded by the New York attorney general’s office, exposing the intricate tapestry of deception that underpinned the meteoric rise of the Trump real estate juggernaut. 🔍 Decoding a Decade of Deception!

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New York judge finds Donald Trump liable for fraud

A New York judge has found Donald Trump and his adult sons liable for fraud, saying the Trumps provided false financial statements for roughly a decade.

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Denver Public Schools board votes to form lawsuit against social media companies

Earlier this year, the surgeon general issued the first-ever public health advisory on the negative effects of social media on young people.

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Free Covid-19 tests are now available for order from the US government

Covid-19 tests are now available to be ordered for free from the US government. Starting Monday, people can order four tests per US household through Covidtests.gov. People without an internet connection can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to request tests.

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Consumers are still spending on nice things, if they’re on trend

American consumers aren’t tired of shopping. They’re shopping more prudently, with an eye on getting the best value, sure. But they’re also rewarding the stores that are betting big on the right trends at the right time, for the right price.

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Bob Menendez remains defiant amid bribery charges

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey remained defiant on Monday after being indicted on bribery charges at the end of last week, saying he believes he will be exonerated as he responded to some of the specific charges and evidence outlined by prosecutors.

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Now you can speak to ChatGPT — and it will talk back

You can now speak aloud to ChatGPT and hear the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot talk back.

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College professor creates program to help Black teens with Autism improve mental health

A Boston College professor is developing a virtual program to help Black youth with autism talk about their mental health.

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Costco members now have access to $29 online healthcare visits

Costco is now offering members online health checkups for as low as $29.

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Petition demands expulsion of New Hampshire students accused of sharing and ‘grading’ photos of female classmates without consent

Some 9th and 10th grade Bedford High School students, in Bedford, New Hampshire, mostly boys, took pictures of 11th and 12th-grade girls’ buttocks and breasts without their consent, “grading them and sharing those with others,” according to letters sent to parents Thursday and Friday by High School Principal Robert Jozokos.

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Houston Chosen as First City Outside of Africa for Diaspora African Forum Location

Today, Ambassador H.E. Dr. Erieka Bennett, founder and Head of Mission for the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) and leadership visited Houston to scout locations for what will become the first DAF location outside of the African continent. This achievement is the direct result of relationships forged during the trade and investment mission to West Africa in July, led by Mayor Sylvester Turner and a 30-member delegation.

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Two brothers convicted in murder-for-hire plot in killing of elementary school teacher over child support and alimony

An Alabama man and the brother he hired to kill his ex-wife in 2017 to avoid paying her child support and alimony were convicted by a federal jury on Wednesday, according to a news release from the US Department of Justice.

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As Covid-19 hospitalizations climb, rates among seniors and children raise concern

Covid-19 hospitalizations have been on the rise in the United States for months, with weekly admissions now more than triple what they were two months ago. Seniors have the highest rates of Covid hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children — especially among those younger than 5 — are rising fast.

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Eagle Pass international railway crossing reopens after Texas migrant surge

The international railway bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, reopened Saturday after personnel were redirected earlier this week to assist with a surge in migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border.