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Empowering Houstonians: Digital Navigators Light The Path To Technological Freedom
In today's digital age, there's an undeniable urgency to ensure everyone keeps pace with the rapidly evolving online world Wilson-Scott, EVP and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Corporation & President of the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, astutely remarked, “The key to closing the digital divide goes beyond just mere access to the Internet.” And in Houston, this philosophy is being put into action.
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Houston Elections: Race Heats Up as Early Voting Nears Its End
As the early voting period in Harris County comes to a close, over 101,000 people have already cast their ballots, leaving one more week of early voting at the county's 68 designated locations. These elections, which hold the power to shape our lives, see citizens actively engaging in the democratic process, choosing from 18 candidates vying for the position of Houston Mayor and numerous contenders in hotly contested city council races.
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HEF: Distinguished Lecture Series – Lighting The Path To Change
Houston's Journey Towards Social Justice & Economic Equity. The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity takes immense pride in announcing its inaugural event: The HEF Distinguished Lecture Series. This pivotal event heralds a milestone in Houston's journey towards fostering genuine trans- formation in communities that need it the most.
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Steel Mills Can Steal from the Least Powerful
U.S. Steel gave birth to Gary, Indiana in 1906. The city, named after a chairman of the corporation’s board, started as housing for steelworkers. The Gary Works opened in 1908 and for most of the 20th century was the largest steel mill in the world; it’s still the largest in this country.
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HYUNDAI CRADLE GEARS UP FOR 8TH MOBILITY INNOVATORS FORUM, EXPLORING 'RE-VISION & RE-VALUE'
Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley will host the 8th Mobility Innovators Forum on November 2nd at the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco Participants to share insights on emerging mobility innovations and reevaluate the visions and values within the mobility industry today Series of talks on diverse topics such as future of robotics, higher level of product design, entrepreneurial reinvention through first principles, and role of developers in future of mobility Anyone interested in joining can register via the website or join the livestream in order to watch the conference virtually.
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‘God Awful’ — New Poll Finds Arab American Support for Biden Plummeting
A new poll finds a majority of Arab Americans are turning against Biden in the aftermath of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Harris County Attorney Menefee Announces Settlement against Cigarette Companies in Vaping Case
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced a settlement of the county’s lawsuit against Altria Group, Inc., Philip Morris USA, Inc., and related companies over their role in deceptively marketing Juul e-cigarette products to minors.
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Writer/Producer, Sama'an Ashrawi, receiving his award
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Rapper, Z-RO, receiving his award
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Cops were sent to Maine gunman’s home weeks before massacres amid concern he ‘is going to snap and commit a mass shooting’
The US Army asked local police to check on the reservist who killed 18 people after a soldier became concerned he would “snap and commit a mass shooting,” according to information shared with CNN.
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The Buzz: District B's Weekly Newsletter
Two years ago, community members and I took Parks Director Kenneth Allen and other council members on tours of District B parks. I wanted Director Allen and my colleagues to hear our concerns and see the poor conditions of our parks.
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Last Days of Early Voting for the November 7 Elections
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reminds citizens that this is the last week they can vote early before the November 7 Joint General & Special Elections. So far, more than 91.5K people have voted in person in Harris County.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai testifies in Google antitrust trial
Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stand Monday at the US District Court for the District of Columbia to defend the search giant in the largest tech antitrust trial since the Microsoft case of the 1990s, marking a climactic moment in the US government’s weeks-long effort to prove that Google has illegally monopolized the online search market.
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CVS and Walgreens pharmacy staff begin 3-day walkout
Employees at some of the largest drugstore chains in the United States are staging a new series of walkouts across the country Monday to demand the companies fix what employees say are harsh working conditions that make it difficult for them to safely fill prescriptions, and which could put the health of their customers at risk.
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Jonathan Majors’ bodybuilding movie pulled from Disney release schedule ahead of actor’s assault trial
Disney has removed a film project starring actor Jonathan Majors – who is set to stand trial for assault next month – from its release calendar.
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He was the man behind the man. Martin Luther King’s chief lieutenant. Why is he only getting attention now?
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'Right to Repair' Movement Could Risk Patient Care for Disadvantaged Communities
Cutting corners in the medical field is unacceptable
In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing life-saving and life-enhancing medical devices. Patient safety is too great a risk.
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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Donna Fujimoto Cole
John Whitmire announced today that the Businesswoman and Community Leader Donna Fujimoto Cole has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.
