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Legends of the Ball, Inc. Celebrates the Power of Trailblazers and Empowers the Next Generation of Female Athletes
Legends of the Ball, Inc. hosts their Annual Golf Classic to fund scholarships for aspiring female athletes.
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Poverty rate jumps in 2022 after end of enhanced child tax credit
The share of Americans, particularly children, in poverty rose significantly last year, in large part because Congress did not renew a Covid-19 pandemic enhancement to the child tax credit, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday.
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TikTok Shop is now open for business
TikTok is officially kicking off its US e-commerce efforts with the launch of TikTok Shop.
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TikTok is officially kicking off its US e-commerce efforts with the launch of TikTok Shop. Mandatory Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Published on September 12, 2023
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Escaped Pennsylvania prisoner now armed with a stolen rifle and ‘extremely dangerous,’ police say
The convicted killer who escaped from an eastern Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago is considered “armed and extremely dangerous” after he stole a rifle from the garage of a local homeowner, who fired several shots at the fugitive as he fled, police said Tuesday.
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At least 2,000 dead and 10,000 believed missing in Libya as ‘catastrophic’ flooding breaks dams and sweeps away homes
At least 2,000 people have died and 10,000 are believed missing after Storm Daniel dumped so much rain on Libya’s northeast that two dams collapsed sending water flowing into already inundated areas.
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Trump faces another 14th Amendment candidacy challenge, this time in Minnesota
A liberal group filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block former President Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot in Minnesota, the second major lawsuit in two weeks that hopes to invoke the 14th Amendment’s arcane “insurrectionist ban.”
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Apple unveils the iPhone 15
Apple unveiled its iPhone 15 lineup along with a major update during its September keynote event Tuesday.
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Hillary Clinton to make her first public return to the White House since Obama administration
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday will make her first public appearance at the White House in more than six years, participating in her first open press event at the executive mansion since former President Donald Trump defeated her in the 2016 election.
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The MGM Resorts back online after cybersecurity issue
MGM Resorts has shut down some of its systems as a result of a “cybersecurity issue,” according to a company social media post on Monday.
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The Park MGM hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, is seen here on July 28. MGM Resorts has shut down some of its …
Published on September 12, 2023
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Simona Halep given four-year ban for anti-doping violations, vows to appeal decision and ‘clear my name’
Two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep has been given a four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Tuesday.
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Two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep has been given a four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on September …
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Lyft’s new feature lets women and non-binary riders request their driver’s gender
Lyft is introducing a new feature that let’s women and non-binary riders choose a preference to match with drivers of the same gender.
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Popular OTC medicines for colds and allergies don’t work, FDA panel says
Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration unanimously agreed on Tuesday.
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In this 2006 photo, Sudafed PE nasal decongestant is displayed on a shelf at a Walgreens store in Chicago, Illinois. Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in …
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Astronaut Frank Rubio sets US record for longest trip in space
Astronaut Frank Rubio has now been in low-Earth orbit for more than 355 days, breaking the record for the longest space mission by a US astronaut.
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23 Harmony Public Schools campuses named to 'Best High Schools in America' list
Harmony was the most awarded public charter school in Texas
U.S. News & World Report has named 23 Harmony Public Schools campuses to its prestigious list of Best High Schools in America.
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U.S. Navy Leaders to Blanket Houston-area Colleges and Schools This Week
Seeking top students for STEM careers and $180,000 scholarships
Navy leaders will have a strong presence in the Houston area this week, visiting numerous high schools and universities throughout the area in search of future Sailors who have what it takes to excel in high-demand STEM fields, such as nuclear engineering, cryptology, IT, and health care.
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Cozy Up at Fireside with Local Live Music
Experience Lyrics and Libations at The Moran’s Fireside Lounge
Kick off the cozy season with live music at Fireside at The Moran CITYCENTRE! Houstonians are invited to experience an unmatched atmosphere as live local bands take center stage.
