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Google Officially Reveals Its Latest Robot
If there were an Olympics for robots, Boston Dynamics appears ready to enter.
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Beyoncé awards $25K Homecoming Scholars Award to TSU
Google.org to match BeyGOOD grant to support Texas Southern scholars
Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD initiative, has announced a partnership with Google.org, the charitable arm of tech giant Google, to award four new scholarships to Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as part of her Homecoming Scholars Award Program.
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ACLU Files Court Brief to Address Prolonged Immigration Detention and Lack of Access to Counsel at the Border
The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU National Prison Project filed a legal brief requesting that a federal court order U.S. Customs and Border Protection to stop its practice of detaining migrants in deplorable conditions without access to an attorney. The friend of the court brief was filed in support of a class-action lawsuit challenging the conditions of those detained by CBP in south Texas.
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Author and podcaster Sarah Rieke shares the story of infant loss in debut book, ‘Even Broken Can Be Beautiful’
“In Him, even our most broken places can be made beautiful,” said Sarah Rieke, author and podcaster. In her debut book, “Even Broken Can Be Beautiful: A Story of Life, Loss, and the Hope of Heaven” (published by WestBow Press), Rieke shares the grief, healing and hope she has found after losing two infants.
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Phoenix caregiver training lab available for families and job-seekers
Chances are, at some point you will find yourself caring for an aging family member.
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Alert #4: Dangerous Road Conditions Force Suspension of Evening METRO Bus Service
METRO is suspending all bus services beginning at 5:30 p.m. today until further notice due to dangerous road conditions. As ice accumulates on several area roadways, it is becoming more difficult to provide services. Safety is our top priority for passengers and employees, and we will resume services only when it is safe to do so.
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Taylor Swift delivers promise of tour tickets to Valley teen, burn survivor
It’s a surprise of a lifetime. On Saturday, 13-year-old Isabella McCune will enjoy the second night of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Glendale, thanks to the popstar’s promise she made to her five years ago.
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Bonuses for Teacher Appreciation Week being award to all 4,000 Harmony Public Schools active employees
In appreciation of their extraordinary work in educating the students of Harmony Public Schools while serving their communities during one of the most challenging years for educators ever, Harmony Public Schools will award a $250 bonus to nearly 4,000 employees in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week.
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30 million people are under heat alerts as triple-digit heat bakes the Southeast
From California to the Great Plains and into the Southeast, 30 million Americans in 15 states are under heat alerts Wednesday.
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Teach for America Awarded Math Education Grant From Greater Texas Foundation
Grant Aims to Increase Number of Texas Students Experiencing Mathematics Pathways That Help Prepare for and Complete a Postsecondary Credential
Greater Texas Foundation awarded Teach For America a $400,000 grant as part of its Math for Success goal, which aims to create and promote math pathways for Texas students.
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Raising Cane’s Celebrates New Caney Opening With “Raising Cane’s Rodeo” TOMORROW
Raising Cane’s celebrates New Caney Restaurant opening with rodeo-themed celebration including live music, carnival games, giveaways and more.
Raising Cane’s is continuing to spread its ONE LOVE® – craveable chicken finger meals – across Houston as it opens its 51st Restaurant in the area on Tuesday, May 16. The New Caney grand opening will take on a flair reflective of Houston’s biggest event, the Houston rodeo, as Raising Cane’s hosts “Raising Cane’s Rodeo,” complete with carnival games, a live band and fun for Caniacs of all ages.
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Harmony Public Schools begins open enrollment for 2022-2023 school year
Harmony Public Schools is a free, open enrollment public charter school serving families in 23 communities across Texas.
Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is now accepting open enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Blink-182 announces first new album in 12 years
Remember when we said rock was having a resurgence? Blink-182 got the memo. The band is back together and now Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker are dropping their first new album together in a dozen years.
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Tips for keeping pets safe from frigid temperatures in winter
When bitterly cold temperatures and snow move in, it's important pet owners take steps to keep their animals safe.
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Credit Rating Agency puts City on Notice about Downgrade in Absence of Pension Reform
Moody’s Investors Service has sent Houston a dire warning about the need for the Texas Legislature to approve the Houston Pension Solution. In its latest update on Houston’s $3 billion taxpayer supported General Obligation debt, the agency cites the “lack of a sustainable pension plan to address growing pension liability” as a factor that could lead to a downgrade in the city’s credit rating.
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Opioid Overdoses on the Rise During Covid-19 Pandemic
Another pandemic is killing thousands of Americans. Pain Management Expert Dr. Paul Christo is on the frontlines to stop it.
Opioid related deaths in the United States have been on the rise since the COVID 19 pandemic began experts say and it’s only going to get worse according to their estimates. Authorities in across Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York are also reporting rises in overdoses during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Local Oral Surgery Practice Takes Public Health Emergency into Their Own Hands
Long-lasting, opioid-free option is offered for patients after surgical procedures
The nation’s current opioid epidemic is robbing the lives of 115 Americans each day, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. A report by Cedar Crest Behavioral Healthcare System showed the annual number of opioid-related deaths in Texas have increased 80% in the last 20 years. Bellaire Facial, Oral and Dental Implant Surgery is offering a pain management alternative to combat the crisis locally and calm the fears patients have of postsurgical pain and addictive narcotic prescriptions.
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The Suga Project Foundation Launches its Evidence-based, Comprehensive Approach to Managing Type 2 Diabetes for Women
Health equity advocate seeks to end disparities in amputations and outcomes for largely preventable disease
The Suga Project Foundation, a new diabetes education platform and digital community, introduces its Diabetes Mastery Program, a combination of online courses and health coaching to help women over 40 lower their A1C. The 12-week program includes interactive exercises, meal planning, peer and professional support, access to specialized resources, and guidance for patients to enhance communication with their healthcare providers.
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Loafs Launches The Pacific Shoe to Stylishly Combat Climate Change
Fashion, comfort and sustainability harmonize in The Pacific, the eco-conscious shoe for the changemaker on-the-go.
Look good, feel good, do good. Today, all three are possible thanks to The Pacific, a new and stylish multi occasion shoe by Loafs LLC. This eco-conscious footwear line is made entirely from recycled materials including algae-based foam, chrome-free recycled leather trimmings and tree-based linings.
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Immigrants without documentation face mental health trauma even after arriving in US
New research from Rice University recommends open paths for authorized migration
Immigrants migrating to the U.S. face all kinds of hurdles, but after arriving stateside, the hardships continue, which can result in additional psychological distress, according to new research from Rice University.

