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Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor, a Trump critic, says he will not seek reelection in 2022

Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan -- a Republican who has been critical of former President Donald Trump's false claims of fraud in the state's election -- announced Monday he will not seek reelection in 2022.

81-year-old driver inducted into School Bus Driver Hall of Fame

A Rutherford County bus driver is being inducted into the Tennessee School Bus Driver Hall of Fame at the age of 81.

'This is a huge step for law enforcement.' Police unions shift stance on protecting bad officers

In response to the police killing George Floyd, 15 unions that represent law enforcement officers across the US have endorsed a blueprint for policing that includes an unprecedented shift in the way unions protect bad police officers, according to a …

Biden announces US will share more vaccines globally

President Joe Biden said Monday that his administration will share millions more doses of Covid-19 vaccines with other countries in addition to the 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine he has already committed to sharing by July 4.

Toni Beck Named Vice President of External Affairs for Comcast in Houston

Comcast today announced that Toni Beck has been appointed vice president of External Affairs for the company’s Houston Region. In this role, Beck will be responsible for managing all external affairs activities for the region, including government affairs, communications, community, …

How To Get Your Texas Real Estate License

Welcome back to The Open House. Have you ever wanted to get your real estate license but didn’t know where to start? At least once a week I get asked about the process, so this week I wanted to share …

9 Good Jobs That Have the Highest Suicide Rates

We know there is something that you don’t like about any job you have, but with these jobs, it’s worse. From 2000 to 2012, the overall rates of suicide for people aged 16 and older rose 21 percent, the CDC …

Here's where Melinda Gates will focus her multi-billion-dollar fortune after her divorce

Together, Bill and Melinda Gates were one of the richest and most philanthropic couples in the world. After splitting, they will be two of the wealthiest individuals in the world.

This AI tool writes real estate descriptions without ever stepping inside a home

"L O V E L Y Oakland!" the house description began. It went on to give a slew of details about the 1,484 square-foot home — light-filled, charming, Mediterranean-style, with a yard that "boasts lush front landscaping" — and finished …

South Carolina sheriff's office releases jail footage showing the in-custody death of a mentally ill Black man

Authorities in South Carolina have released new footage showing how a mentally ill Black man died while sheriffs forcibly removed him from a jail cell earlier this year.

Monica and Rachel's 'Friends' apartment is on Booking.com

"Friends" fans are being given the chance to crash for a night at Monica and Rachel's apartment. More than a quarter century since Rachel sought refuge with Monica after running out of her wedding to Barry the dentist, "The Friends …

COVID-19 Is a Global Threat That Requires a Global Mobilization

India is now ground zero for COVID-19. Saturday, it suffered a new record of more than 335,000 new infections and over 4,000 deaths in one day, while hospitals run out of oxygen and beds, and as morgues and crematoria are …

Is The Covid-‐19 Vaccine Safe For Our 12-‐15 Aged Children?

Every parent wants to do nothing more than to protect his or her child from any kind of danger. They want to be that shield. That superhero that will do whatever it takes to keep their child safe. And when …

People vaccinated against Covid-19 can go without masks indoors and outdoors, CDC says

People fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under certain circumstances, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.

Boris Johnson is 'anxious' as Covid-19 variant found in India spreads in UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted Thursday that his government was "anxious" about the coronavirus variant first identified in India, as the number of UK cases of the strain more than doubled in a week.