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Number of young children who accidentally ate cannabis edibles jumped 1,375% in five years, study finds
In just five years, the number of small children in the US exposed to cannabis after accidentally eating an edible rose 1,375%, a new study says.
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Best diet for 2023 is the science-backed Mediterranean style of eating
The gold medals are piling up. For the sixth year in a row, the Mediterranean style of eating earned the title of best overall diet, according to 2023 ratings announced Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. Meals from the sunny Mediterranean also ranked first in the categories of diet best diet for healthy eating and best plant-based diet, the report said.
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What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?
Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It killed an estimated 17.9 million people in 2019, representing 32% of all deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization.
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The most anticipated Broadway shows opening in 2023
Broadway babies, we've reached that spectacular segment of the theatrical season in which musicals and plays open in droves and vie for a chance to win a Tony Award -- or 11.
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Fred White, Earth, Wind & Fire drummer, dead at 67
Fred White, a drummer for classic '70s superband Earth, Wind & Fire, has died, according to an Instagram post from his older brother and former bandmate, Verdine White. He was 67.
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Robin Roberts plans to marry her longtime partner this year
Robin Roberts is taking a big step in 2023. During a conversation with author and motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein about setting intentions for the new year, Roberts went public with her plan to marry longtime partner, Amber Laign.
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'Surviving R.Kelly': Final installment examines trial and more details
"Surviving R. Kelly" raised awareness of the abuse allegations against the singer who is now serving time. On Monday night, the final installment of the docuseries began airing on Lifetime.
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Bills player Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after collapsing from a cardiac arrest on the field, team says
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after the 24-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during Monday night's game in Cincinnati, his team said, a stunning moment that left players weeping, praying and embracing as their teammate was taken away by ambulance.
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Al Roker set to return to 'Today' after hospitalizations
Al Roker's colleagues shared the good news Tuesday that the beloved weatherman will be back on the air soon.
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Damar Hamlin's toy drive fundraiser tops $3 million in donations in hours after his on-field collapse
An online toy drive fundraiser started by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin topped $3 million in donations in the hours after the NFL star collapsed on the field during a game Monday night.
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Jeremy Renner is in ICU recovering from 2 surgeries after being injured in snow plowing incident
"Hawkeye" actor Jeremy Renner is recovering from surgery after suffering "blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries" in a New Year's Day snow plowing accident in Nevada, a spokesperson for the actor said.
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Influx of Cuban migrants shuts down national park in Florida
Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys is temporarily closed to the public due to an influx of migrants from Cuba.
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Missouri is scheduled to carry out first US execution of an openly transgender person today
Missouri on Tuesday is scheduled to execute Amber McLaughlin, a transgender woman convicted of a 2003 murder, who has sought clemency from the governor in part because the jury at her trial did not vote for a death sentence.
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McCarthy faces make-or-break moment in vote to elect House speaker
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy faces a make-or-break moment on Tuesday, as he seeks to lock down the support necessary to become the next speaker in a vote that could turn into a chaotic and contentious once-in-a-century floor fight.
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House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, here at the US Capitol in Washington in December 2022, seeks on Tuesday to lock down the support necessary to …
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Holiday Spotlight: Faith-Based Non-Profit Hoodies 4 Healing Foundation Dedicates Sunday To Feeding The Homeless
Cypress-based non-profit dedicates their passion for the community to feeding and providing resources to the homeless, and financially supporting single mothers with kids that have medical conditions.
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Event Re-Cap: Leader Esteem's Highly Anticipated 2nd Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award And Honorary Doctorate Graduation
Leaders Esteem's high anticipated event took place at the gorgeous San Souci Ballroom. Attendees and recipients traveled from all over the country to be apart of something so special.
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Local News Anchors Isiah Carey & Jonathan Martin Honored at Houston Museum of African American Culture Annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser
The Houston Museum of African Thousand kept the party going as American Culture (HMAAC) pop the champagne last night as they rolled out the red carpet for their annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser hosted by Houston's own, Grammy Award Winning Writer/Producer, Bryan-Michael Cox. The lavish night set out to raise funds for the Houston community to be able to continue to enjoy the museum free of cost, was a sold-out event for the first time since its start a couple years ago.
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Fort Bend ISD Partners with Harvest Methodist Church
Leaders from Fort Bend ISD and Baines Middle School officially held a ribbon cutting for a resource room at the school, made possible by an exemplary partnership between the campus and Harvest Methodist Church.
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45th MLK Jr. Parade, Festival, & Weekend Celebrations
Mayor Sylvester Turner Chosen as 2023 Grand Marshal “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future”
The Black Heritage Society, in partnership with the City of Houston, is having its 45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade & Festival on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. The 45th MLK Jr. Parade is free to the public and is held downtown starting on Lamar @ Smith Street. The MLK 2023 theme is “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future.”
