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Artemis launch could help NASA secure early lead in moon race with China
For the first time in 50 years, NASA is on the precipice of launching a rocket that is designed to fly astronauts all the way to the moon. But instead of leaving just flags and footprints in a mad dash to beat the Soviet Union, NASA has a new rival and new goals as it races to establish a permanent human presence on the moon.
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UHD President Loren J. Blanchard Underscores Bold Strategic Direction for the University: "A New Paradigm" during 2022 State of the University Address
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) President Loren J. Blanchard recently presented UHD’s accomplishments over the last year and his vision for the future to UHD stakeholders, including University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, during his second Annual State of the University address. The seventh president of UHD, Blanchard took the helm of UHD in March of 2021, and through a rigorous strategic planning process, he has set the University on a new course called "A New Paradigm."
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SoLa Impact's "Black Impact Fund" anchored by $50M Commitment from CalSTRS
SoLa Impact has raised over $250 million in its fourth fund and aims to scale up affordable and workforce housing development in California's Black and brown communities. CalSTRS' commitment through
SoLa Impact, a leading minority-led real estate fund focused on affordable and workforce housing in California's Black and brown communities, today announced that the California State Teachers' Retirement System ("CalSTRS"), the world's largest educator-only pension fund, via their joint venture with Belay Investment Group, has anchored SoLa's second close with a $50 million equity commitment into its "Black Impact Fund."
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Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reached record highs in middle-aged adults, survey finds
Last year, more middle-aged adults were binge drinking, using marijuana or consuming hallucinogens than ever before, according to a new report. Cannabis use surged among young adults under 30, alongside historic rates of vaping, as well.
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Texas Constitutional Amendments Election
Today is the first day of early voting on 10 proposed constitutional amendments that passed the legislature earlier this year.
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Law enforcement braces for more extremist violence in DC and around the US ahead of Inauguration Day
Calls for new protests in Washington, DC, and states across the country have law enforcement bracing for more possible violence in the coming days after rioters stormed the US Capitol last week leaving five people dead, including a Capitol Police officer.
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Construction of Trump's Wall Prototypes Delayed
Construction on prototypes for President Donald Trump's long-promised border wall has been delayed until winter at the earliest after bidders who were passed over filed protests about the decision, according to an update obtained by CNN.
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Serena Williams: 'Gender pay gap hits women of color hardest'
American tennis star Serena Williams has slammed the gender pay gap, issuing a passionate call for black women to "be fearless" and demand equality.
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“The Weekend Effect” by Katrina Onstad
Zzzzzzzzzip. That was the sound of your last weekend as it passed by, but it probably doesn’t matter anyhow: it was packed with work, To-Dos and obligations, kid’s sports, and more work. Sometimes, you wonder why you even bother. You might as well just go to the office – but first, read “The Weekend Effect” by Katrina Onstad before you zip out Friday afternoon.
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Labor Department Goes After Big Tech For Discrimination
In the final months of the Obama administration, the Department of Labor filed lawsuits against Google, Oracle and Palantir for hiring discrimination and pay disparities.
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Hundreds of Harmony Public Schools Teachers to Receive up to Additional $32k
The Texas Education Agency has announced that Harmony Public Schools is one of the state’s rare first recipients of the new Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers. The recognition means that hundreds of Harmony teachers across the state will receive up to $32,000 in additional salary starting this fall.
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Europe won't give up on new tech taxes
EU plans to tax the revenue generated by tech companies are on life support. But Facebook and Google could still be on the hook for millions in new payments.
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Wine, Women and Words
Wine, Women and Words was the talk of the town on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, as Houston philanthropists dashed to M Penner, the city’s ultimate destination for luxury labels, for a wine dinner and conversation. Fashionable ladies chatted and helped raise funds to support Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC), Houston’s premier resource for those whose lives are affected by aphasia.
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Beyoncé makes history with Coachella performance
Beyoncé performed for throngs of screaming fans Saturday night at Coachella after a year's wait.
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Macy’s Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Renowned Actress Gaby Espino
A series of events at six stores across the country will bring to life the rich legacy of achievement and entertainment of Hispanic Americans in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month
This fall, Macy’s is once again set to honor the rich legacy and cultural impact of Hispanic Americans, during its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Customers nationwide will have the opportunity to attend special in-store events focused on exploring and exalting Hispanic and Latino culture, in particular the impact Latinas have had on entertainment. Helping Macy’s celebrate will be celebrity guest, Gaby Espino.
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Tech CEO resigns after video shows his racist rant towards Asian-American family at California restaurant
The CEO of a San Francisco-based technology company who was seen in a viral video making racist remarks against an Asian-American family has resigned from his company.
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Why Bank of America branches are disappearing
The future of banking is here -- and it's mobile. Bank of America announced on Monday that deposits made on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are outpacing those made at branches for the first time.
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This is what Shonda Rhimes has been working on for Netflix
Shonda Rhimes's first batch of shows for Netflix will primarily be female-powered stories, several of which will be spearheaded by female creatives.
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'Wine Country' serves up light comedy from Amy Poehler
There will be wine, laughs and the airing of old grievances in "Wine Country," a light, breezy directorial debut by Amy Poehler, who also produced, worked on the story and co-stars with fellow "Saturday Night Live" alumni. The rudimentary nature of the plot yields a perhaps inevitably episodic feel, leaving fun individual moments, but a movie that's a few bottles short of a case.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Woman's University Board of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mary Pincoffs Wilson and appointed Janelle Shepard to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2021, respectively. Additionally, the Governor appointed Bernadette Coleman, Jill Jester, and Kathleen Wu for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.
