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The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Data Summit: A Dive into the Ascendancy of the Hispanic Community
In the heart of Texas, the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled an arsenal of impressive statistics at their 2nd Annual Data Summit. The numbers paint a vivid picture not just of growth, but of transformation and integration, reshaping the American narrative in undeniable hues of progress.
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It’s a start. One day Latino superheroes will be everyday marvels. Not a rarity. This is the beginning.
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Tutoring firm settles US agency's first bias lawsuit involving AI software
A China-based tutoring company has agreed to settle a U.S. government agency's novel lawsuit claiming it used hiring software powered by artificial intelligence to illegally weed out older job applicants.
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Vegan Sam Bankman-Fried is subsisting only on bread and water in jail, his attorneys say
Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty Tuesday to an amended indictment alleging fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges, appearing in court for the first time since his bail was revoked and he was sent to a Brooklyn jail to await trial.
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Texas woman charged with threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump’s federal election interference case
A Texas woman has been charged with threatening in a voicemail to kill the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in Washington, DC, over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
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What is flood insurance, and why do you need it?
Tropical Storm Hilary slammed into the Western US this weekend, becoming the first tropical storm to cross California is a quarter century and Nevada’s first tropical storm. Multiple areas of Southern California broke rain records, with Downtown Los Angeles experiencing the rainiest summer day on record. Roads across the state are inundated with water, mud and debris.
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Nick Rodriguez stands on top of an outdoor barbecue seating area at his brother's flooded backyard from the remnants of tropical storm Hilary on August …
Published on August 22, 2023
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8 candidates qualify for first 2024 Republican presidential debate
Eight Republicans have qualified for the party’s first 2024 presidential primary debate Wednesday night, the Republican National Committee announced Monday evening.
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Fact check: Trump makes new false claim to support old false claim that he won Georgia in 2020
Former President Donald Trump keeps telling the lie that he won Georgia in the 2020 election. This weekend, he delivered a new false claim in support of that old false claim.
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A Black FedEx driver who said 2 White men shot at him has been fired, his attorney says
A Black FedEx driver who said he was shot at and chased by two White men while delivering packages in Mississippi last year has been fired from his job, his attorney told CNN.
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Carlos Moore, left, and his client D'monterrio Gibson Mandatory Credit: CNN
Published on August 22, 2023
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Biden administration searching for ways to keep US forces in Niger to continue anti-terror operations despite overthrowing of government
The Biden administration is searching for ways to keep US forces and assets in Niger to continue anti-terror operations, even as it becomes increasingly unlikely that the military junta that overthrew the country’s government last month will cede power back to the democratically elected president.
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The biggest fashion icons of the 20th century
Throughout the 20th century, fashion influenced — and was influenced by — the culture and social movements of its time, across global and hyperlocal spaces. Today, for instance, we still associate flapper dresses with the Prohibition era, for example, or Kangol hats with the birth of hip-hop.
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Florida’s new standards on Black history curriculum are creating outrage
Middle school students in Mayade Ersoff’s Miami-Dade social studies class learn about the history of slavery in America through art.
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US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger
US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger on Saturday, the State Department announced, taking up her post as the United States and partners continue to grapple with the military takeover in that country.
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3 sets of twins and 2 brothers make history for the University at Buffalo’s medical school
Imagine your acceptance into medical school came with an automatic study partner you’ve known since birth, who lives with you – and who looks a lot like you. That’s reality for this group of future doctors.
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Prosecutor asks judge to dismiss a felony charge against an unarmed Black man who was bitten by police dog in Ohio
A prosecutor is asking a judge to dismiss the felony charge against an unarmed Black semi-truck driver who was attacked by a police dog after a chase in Ohio on July 4.
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H-E-B releases series of documentary films focused on conservation efforts in Texas
H-E-B’s Our Texas, Our Future commitment commissions docuseries of five films from award-winning filmmakers
H-E-B has teamed up with award-winning filmmakers to release a series of documentary films that highlight stories of dedicated Texans and organizations conserving wildlife habitat, landscapes, and parks across the state.
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H-E-B | Our Texas, Our Future Films: Second Chance Trailer
Black bears were driven out of Texas in the early 1900s, but have been making an unprecedented, natural return to their historic habitat since the 1990s. Second Chance profiles the incredible black bear observation & research being done by the Borderlands Research Institute, conservationists, and West Texas ranchers. Learn more at: https://ourtexasourfuture.com/
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H-E-B | Our Texas, Our Future Films: Redfish Revival Trailer
Redfish Revival spotlights the fascinating history and remarkable recovery of Texas’s wild redfish population. Thanks to advancements in sustainable aquaculture and the conservation work of a group of passionate Houston anglers, wild redfish have rebounded significantly and are the official saltwater fish of Texas. Learn more at: https://ourtexasourfuture.com/
