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The world's second-most valuable cryptocurrency has soared even more than bitcoin in 2021 thanks to non-fungible token mania and increased adoption of ethereum. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on May 4, 2021
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Since this year began, one third of all people who've died in Brazil were victims of Covid-19. Pictured is an aerial view of graves of …
Published on May 3, 2021
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Biden raises refugee cap to 62,500 after blowback
The Biden administration will raise the refugee ceiling to 62,500 people this fiscal year, the White House confirmed, after receiving swift criticism last month when President Joe Biden kept the lower Trump-era cap in place.
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The Biden administration will raise the refugee ceiling to 62,500 people this fiscal year. Biden is shown in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol …
Published on May 3, 2021
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Amazon profit soars more than 200% in the first quarter
Amazon's profits more than tripled in the first quarter of 2021, as the pandemic continued to boost its online retail, cloud and advertising businesses.
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Amazon reported a whopping $8.1 billion in quarterly net income, up 224% from the same period in the prior year, crushing Wall Street analysts' prediction …
Published on May 3, 2021
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Old Wall Street wisdom about selling in May no longer makes sense
It's the first trading day of May for the stock market. And guess what? Investors should ignore the dumb, antiquated saying about selling in May and going away.
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Travis Scott Announces Return of Astroworld Festival, Expands to Two Days This November // Tickets On Sale May 5
Back To Back Sellouts Without A Lineup Announcement
Texas-born, GRAMMY Award-nominated, and multi-platinum hip-hop artist Travis Scott is proud to announce that his Astroworld Festival will officially return this coming fall on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. The third annual music festival is expanding to two days this year due to overwhelming demand as well as rave reviews around the festival’s incredibly curated lineup personally selected by Scott, and an experience that fans have now come to expect from his one-of-a-kind music festival.
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Community Members Encouraged to “Name Our Library”
Name your library! Houston Public Library Executive Director Rhea Lawson, Vice Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum and the library naming committee are inviting the community to participate in the naming of the new state-of-the-art library to be located at 5505 Belrose Drive, Houston, TX 77035.
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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $69,800 to projects promoting Neighborhood Cultural Destinations and Resilience Awareness
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announces the first grants through the newly designed City’s Initiative (CI) grant program. The seven inaugural awards will support cultural activations in neighborhoods and strengthen community resilience.
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A Multi-Sports Empire Is Preparing Student Athletes To Compete At The Next Level
PSAT Hoops Academy is the future! The Cypress-based elite professional multi-sports development school will provide student-athletes, 3rd-12th grade and post-grad, with access to elite coaching, competition, sports medicine, athletic conditioning, sports development and distinguished NCAA approved academic preparation.
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ACE Announces Two Full Scholarships for HBCU Graduates
Online College Will Award One Master's and One Doctoral Education Scholarship for August Term
American College of Education announced today it is offering two full education program scholarships to graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the August 24, 2021, term.
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ANDRA DAY IN OVER $2 MILLION WORTH OF TIFFANY & CO. DIAMONDS AT THE 2021 ACADEMY AWARDS
Andra Day, nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for The United States vs. Billie Holiday, dazzled in Tiffany & Co. diamonds at the 93rd Academy Awards tonight.
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New Study: Texas has No. 19 Lowest Rate of Homelessness
A new study shows Texas has the No. 19 lowest rate of homelessness, while the nation saw an increase in homelessness for the fourth consecutive year.
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Houston Museum of African American Culture Events
The Houston Museum of African American Culture is kicking off its outdoor movie series, HMAAC Movies at Sunset, with the Houston premiere and advance screening of IN OUR MOTHERS' GARDENS.
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AboutThatCar.com: 2021 Cadillac XT4 AWD Sport
We first the test drove the Cadillac XT4 when it debuted in Seattle. The point is that the test drive was structured and on unfamiliar pavement.
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2021 Cadillac XT4 AWD Sport
Published on April 27, 2021
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Mostyn Law to Award $5,000 On Mother's Day to a Deserving Houston Mom
The “5K for Mother’s Day Giveaway” Now Underway with Majic 102.1
Mostyn Law and 1-800-TruckWreck will honor one Houston-area mother with a $5,000 cash gift through an online contest, staged in conjunction with Majic 102.1 (KMJQ-FM/Houston). Houston-area residents are being asked to nominate moms who have exhibited strength, commitment and love for their family throughout the ups and downs experienced in the last year and to describe how this money would positively impact these moms and their families.
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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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Calls grow louder for police to release bodycam video six days after the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.
Six days after Andrew Brown Jr. was fatally shot by police, protesters gathered again Monday to call for the release of the police body camera footage they hope will answer questions surrounding his death.
