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Being #WinterReady Can Save Lives
Nearly three years ago, a severe winter storm brought hazardous conditions to millions of people across Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, causing widespread disruptions such as frozen pipes, impassable roads, and power outages.
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Jim Crane, Astros Ownership & Astros Foundation Make $4.0 Million Donation
Crane Worldwide also to assist in relief efforts in W. Palm Beach
Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane, the Astros ownership group and the Astros Foundation have pledged to donate $4.0 million to the relief efforts aiding the many victims of Hurricane Harvey.
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“Hidden Figures” Inspires State Department Education Exchange Program for Women in STEM
After Fox 2000‘s space race drama “Hidden Figures” was released last year, an unprecedented amount of United States embassies were reportedly calling the State Department requesting the film. Eventually the movie was screened to nearly 80 locations overseas and because of all those screenings, a new, publicly funded exchange program will bring women from around the world working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to the United States.
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Judge: 1 Additional Accuser Can Testify At Bill Cosby Trial
A judge will let only one other accuser testify at Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault trial to bolster charges that the actor drugged and molested a woman at his estate near Philadelphia.
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Snapchat's Success May Lead To Uber And Airbnb IPOs
Shares of Snap, the parent of the popular app Snapchat, are up more than 50% from their offering price after surging Thursday and rising again Friday, even though they fell 7% Monday morning.
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2020 Crime Stoppers Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Given the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the cancellation of events and gatherings of 50 people or more for the next eight weeks and the rapidly changing dynamics around COVID-19, Crime Stoppers of Houston is cancelling their May 7, 2020 annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon.
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Fears Bali Volcano Is About to Erupt
Thousands of people on the Indonesian island of Bali have been evacuated amid fears volcano Mount Agung could erupt for the first time in over 50 years.
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Saturday: National Walk to Find Cures for Crohn's & Colitis Go Viral
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to host TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL to unite the inflammatory bowel disease community nationwide
On Saturday, June 20, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will host its first-ever virtual Take Steps walk to help find cures for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) live on Facebook and YouTube at 12 p.m. EST. TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL will bring together IBD patients, caregivers, professionals, and more from more than 50 cities for an inspiring online event featuring:
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Biden Ahead in Polls but Trump 5/6 Favourite from 10/11 for Four More Years
Joe Biden Eased to 5/4 from 11/10 Despite Record-Breaking Poll Results
Joe Biden is leading in the polls, but Trump is still being backed for another four years in the White House, according to the latest betting with BoyleSports.
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Texans' Whitney Mercilus deliver pizza to nurses
Houston Texans' Outside Linebacker Whitney Mercilus partnered with Papa John's Houston to deliver pizza to nurses at Texas Children's Hospital earlier today. Mercilus, works with his foundation, WithMerci, which focuses on helping families with children with disabilities; each year Mercilus and the foundation serves Thanksgiving dinner to nearly 50 families at Texas Children's Hospital. Mercilus brought along DJ and Producer Rican McGusty (AKA DJ Big Reeks) from the Waxaholics, also his partner in this giving back mission, Keith Sullins, President of Papa John's Houston, to help deliver 125 pizzas.
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Father-daughter duo share unique hobby
It was a special Father’s Day in Adams County for one father and daughter duo. Joy Boden and her dad, Doug Boden, are licensed battlefield guides at Gettysburg National Military Park, and are the only father-daughter pair in the park’s guide history.
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AT&T and Brotherhood Crusade Launch BELIEVE Los Angeles to Increase Number of Diverse Filmmakers
AT&T recently announced it is deepening its commitment to Brotherhood Crusade in Los Angeles – a 50-year old grassroots organization with a vision of improving quality of life and meeting the unmet needs of low-income, underserved, under-represented and disenfranchised individuals in South LA – through a $150,000 contribution to the organization’s new Media Collective.
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Fort Bend County Honors COVID-19 Frontline Workers and Pandemic Partners as Global Health Emergency Ends
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) held a ceremony at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse to recognize nearly 50 individuals, institutions of learning, organizations, county departments, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and medical facilities for their outstanding contributions to the fight against COVID-19.
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Rice to host ‘Go! ENTREPRENEUR TOUR Experience’ with Damon Dash Sept. 23
Rice University’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) is partnering with DiverseCiti Houston to celebrate the influence and impact that 50 years of hip-hop has made on the world of business and entrepreneurship.
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Omni Hotels & Resorts Hits 25 Million Meals Milestone: 'Say Goodnight to Hunger' Initiative Powers a Legacy of Giving
Omni Hotels & Resorts celebrates a heartwarming milestone, donating 25 million meals through the 'Say Goodnight to Hunger' initiative, leaving a lasting impact on communities and families in need.
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Administrator Guzman Announces 2023 State Small Business Persons of the Year
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced today the 2023 Small Business Persons of the Year from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
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Eight Surprising Health Truths You've Never Heard Before
In today's health-conscious culture, knowledge and truth are powerful agents for healing and continued wellness. Here, Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, shares eight surprising health truths that will empower you on your journey to lasting health.
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Mom says Southwest Airlines removes her and 2-year-old son, who had his mask off
Before Saturday, Jodi Degyansky had traveled by air five times since commercial airlines began mandating that passengers wear masks. But she never thought she would end up being booted from a flight for her 2-year-old son eating gummy bears.
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Thai officials reveal largest ever crystal meth haul
Authorities in Thailand seized hundred of kilograms of crystal methamphetamine Tuesday in the largest haul of its type in the country's history.
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VOTE! Lucy McBath, Mother of Slain Teen Jordan Davis, in Runoff for GA Congressional Seat
Lucy McBath is set for a runoff election this coming Tuesday against Atlanta tech businessman Kevin Abel for the Democratic nomination in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District. McBath is a gun control activist and the mother of 17-year-old Jordan Davis, who was murdered in Jacksonville, Florida in 2012 when he was shot by Michael Dunn, a white man angered that he and his friends would not turn their music down.
