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Explosive star event creates once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky - here’s how to see it
Astronomers are expecting a “new star” to appear in the night sky anytime between now and September, and it promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celestial sight, according to NASA.
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Congressional leaders announce deal to fund rest of government
Congressional leaders on Tuesday formally announced a deal to keep the rest of the government funded through the fiscal year, but with just days to go before a key deadline, members from both parties in the House and Senate will need to cooperate in order to prevent a partial government shutdown.
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PVAMU celebrates founders, more than 5,000 students with academic honors
Prairie View A&M University will celebrate its founding while honoring 5,560 students for their academic efforts at the 2024 Founders’ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation. The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education will host this year’s Convocation on Wednesday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome).
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Texas Southern University Professor Receives Inaugural ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship
Texas Southern University (TSU) proudly announces the prestigious recognition bestowed upon Trushna Parekh, Associate Professor of Geography, who has been honored with a 2024 ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). This esteemed fellowship, part of the ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program, offers flexible support tailored to the research, teaching, and service commitments unique to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In its inaugural year, the program will provide assistance to 20 HBCU faculty scholars, empowering them to pursue exceptional research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.
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Benjamin Green Appointed Interim Chief Information Digital Officer and Head of Technology at Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University (TSU) welcomes Benjamin Green to its ranks as the Interim Chief Information Digital Officer (CIDO) and head of Technology, marking a pivotal moment in the institution's technological evolution. With a robust background spanning over 25 years, Green brings a formidable blend of expertise and innovation to TSU, poised to elevate the university's digital landscape and enhance the overall academic experience for students, faculty, and staff.
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Nearly 1,000 Americans in Haiti have reached out to the US government, State Department says
The growing list of Americans in Haiti who have reached out to the US government was nearing 1,000 names on Tuesday, the State Department said, as the Caribbean nation struggles with rampant gang violence, political instability and an escalating humanitarian crisis.
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Bryson Tiller Announces His 2024 North America Outing ‘The Bryson Tiller Tour’
Today marks a pivotal moment in the world of contemporary R&B and Hip-Hop as Grammy-nominated artist Bryson Tiller announces the upcoming release of his eagerly awaited album, aptly titled Bryson Tiller, along with his upcoming North America tour featuring 30 performances this spring and summer. Scheduled to drop on April 5 via Trapsoul/RCA Records, this album is set to define the next chapter of Tiller’s illustrious career. In a move that’s sure to excite fans across the globe, Tiller has also released the album’s first single, “Calypso,” and revealed the album’s cover art, with pre-orders now officially open HERE.
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Scammers posted obituaries declaring them dead; they were very much alive
Obituaries for writer Deborah Vankin popped up online in January, complete with morbid images and flattering prose.
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Stellar explosion creates ‘new star’ in night sky
Astronomers are expecting a “new star” to appear in the night sky anytime between now and September, and it promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celestial sight, according to NASA.
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Texas Renaissance Festival Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Giving
The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) gears up for its golden jubilee by extending its tradition of philanthropy through various charitable initiatives leading up to the milestone celebration. As a cherished icon in the region for half a century, TRF remains committed to giving back to the communities that have fueled its success and nurtured its growth.
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Houston Man on Probation for Bigamy Sentenced to Prison for Committing Bigamy a Second Time
A Houston man who married three different women since 2019 was sentenced to three years in prison after committing bigamy again two months after being put on probation for bigamy, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro indicted; allegedly falsifyed Covid vaccination data
Brazil’s former leader Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted by the country’s federal police on suspicion of fraud over allegations that he falsified Covid-19 vaccination data while he was still president, affiliate CNN Brasil reported Tuesday.
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Philadelphia-area vet receives highest honor from French government for actions during World War II
The Chapel of Four Chaplains was full of many American heroes Monday as U.S. military veterans filled the pews, but it was one hero in particular who they came to support: World War II veteran Corporal Benjamin Berry.
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Pro-Trump lawyer released from DC jail; pledged surrender in Michigan election-tampering
A judge on Tuesday released pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert from a Washington, DC, jail after she promised to immediately return to Michigan and surrender to authorities there, where there is a warrant related to her indictment on election-tampering charges.
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Houston native participates in the E-5 Navy-Wide Advancement Exam aboard USS Boxer
Quartermaster 3rd Class Jacklyn Lopez, a native of Houston, participates in the E-5 Navy-Wide Advancement Exam on the mess decks aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), March 14, 2024.
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U-Haul Welcomes House of Hue to Dealer Network
U-Haul Co. of Texas is pleased to announce that House of Hue LLC signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Houston community.
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‘Apples Never Fall’ grows from the twisty roots of a Liane Moriarty mystery
After “Big Little Lies” and “Nine Perfect Strangers,” author Liane Moriarty has graduated to the point where nearly everything she’s put on paper will likely be adapted for the screen, really just boiling down to execution. The latest, “Apples Never Fall,” provides a healthy dollop of “Big Little Lies” energy, thanks in part to an excellent cast headed by Sam Neill and Annette Bening.
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Authorities seize 750-pound alligator named Albert from New York home
An upstate New York man was forced to say “see you later, alligator” to his unusual pet after local authorities determined he was keeping the reptile illegally.
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Philadelphia man incarcerated as a teen is freed after more than a dozen years in prison
C.J. Rice is a free man, and as of Monday morning the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officially considers him legally innocent of the crime he was convicted of in 2013.
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Spec’s Collaborates with Bayou City Hemp and 8th Wonder to Introduce THC Beverages Statewide
Texas Embraces the Emergence of Hemp-Derived THC Beverages as Spec’s Introduces Full Portfolio in 238 Stores
Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods embarks on a groundbreaking venture, teaming up with Bayou City Hemp Company and 8th Wonder Cannabis to bring an array of hemp-derived THC beverages to its 238 locations across Texas. From the bold flavors of HOWDY and Beach Break to the entire 8th Wonder Cannabis product line, customers can now explore an innovative fusion of craft beverages and cannabis-infused delights.
