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Pearland Native Serves Aboard Guided Missile Cruiser in Japan
A Pearland, Texas native and 2014 Pearland High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile cruiser, USS Chancellorsville.
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Houston Native Serves Aboard Guided Missile Cruiser in Japan
A Houston native and 2008 Cypress Springs High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile cruiser, USS Chancellorsville.
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Meet the Mother and Two Daughters Who Own 13 McDonald’s Franchises
Patricia Williams and her daughters, Nicole Enearu and Kerri Harper-Howie, have built an empire of McDonald’s franchises in the Los Angeles, California area. Combined, they employ more than 700 people in the community and generate annual revenues of almost $50 million.
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How Staying Safe By Telehealth Also Means Keeping Cyber-Secure
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted social distancing as a safety measure across the country. How this new normal affects general health care can be seen in the rise of telehealth services, as people are encouraged to use them to limit in-person interactions with medical staff and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Huawei beats Apple in smartphone sales for the first time
Huawei just reached a major milestone, passing Apple to become the world's second largest smartphone seller.
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Michael Drejka, the man who fatally shot Markeis McGlockton outside a Clearwater, FL convenience store last month has been charged with manslaughter, according to a …
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Weekly jobless claims fell to the lowest level since September. A 'now hiring' sign is displayed in the window of a store in Manhattan on …
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A shopper wearing a protective face mask walks past a shopping cart corral outside of a Costco store amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in …
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Austin bomber kills himself with explosive device, police say
A suspect in a wave of bombings that terrorized Austin killed himself with an explosion inside his car as authorities closed in, police in Texas said, ending a manhunt but leaving investigators scrambling to determine whether any bombs remain and if he acted alone.
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Senate opens debate on Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget resolution and begins vote-a-rama
The Senate on Tuesday voted to open debate on a $3.5 trillion budget resolution and has now begun a series of votes on amendments that could go late into the night before final passage.
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Fears of predatory land grabs mount in the ashes of Maui, opening old wounds
The threat of predatory outsiders swooping in to buy up property under the ashes of Maui is sparking outrage and opening old wounds for locals.
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Original 'Aunt Viv' appears in Will Smith's first look at 'Fresh Prince' reunion
It's all love for "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reunion. Will Smith has released two first-look photos at the upcoming reunion special that will air on HBO Max. It was taped Thursday which was the 30th anniversary of the hit show's debut. (HBO Max is owned by CNN's parent company.)
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Searching for Calm Inside the Storm: The launch of our first-ever INFLUENSER Digital Summit, an interactive experience
As our new normal starts to set in we’re all asking ourselves what this means for business. More specifically, how will this impact Hispanic marketing and the exponential growth we’ve seen in the Latinx and multicultural influencer space. Will business become stagnant? Will influencers lose work? Are brands slashing budgets? Are creators staying silent? While we don’t claim to know all the answers, we are listening, observing and trying to navigate our new reality in the wake of this COVID-19 crisis.
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Beyond Walls Gospel Radio (BWGR) Station Launches New Interactive Website for Listeners to Connect with Christian Music and Sermons During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Offers a Platform for Pastors and Artists to Gain Worldwide Exposure
In this scary and uncertain time, people are trapped at home practicing social distancing due to the new COVID-19 aka coronavirus pandemic. In most parts of the world, citizens are not able to attend their church services in a physical building. Not being able to worship, connect and interact with other church members can cause anxiety, depression and loneliness.
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Real Men Cook® Launches Historic Fourth Decade of Celebrating Black Men And Families
In the Wake of George Floyd's Tragic Death, Father's Day Creates Opportunity
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Beyond Walls Gospel Radio (BWGR) Station Launches New Interactive Website for Listeners to Connect with Christian Music and Sermons During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Offers a Platform for Pastors and Artists to Gain Worldwide Exposure
In this scary and uncertain time, people are trapped at home practicing social distancing due to the new COVID-19 aka coronavirus pandemic. In most parts of the world, citizens are not able to attend their church services in a physical building. Not being able to worship, connect and interact with other church members can cause anxiety, depression and loneliness.
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Meta selects Texas Southern University as research partner to enhance Instagram experience
Texas Southern University has been selected to be part of the launch of a new research project by Meta. This research, led by Meta’s Civil Rights and Responsible AI Teams, is being done with the goal of creating a better user experience for historically marginalized communities.
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Houston Parks and Recreation Department's Brock Park to Reopen as Adventure Park
Park to become a multi-use facility focused on adventure sports.
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) will host the grand reopening of Brock Park on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from noon to 3 p.m. Brock Park is located at 8201 John Ralston, Houston, TX 77078 in northeast Houston. The new Brock Park has been reimagined as an adventure park, featuring amenities like a ropes course, Ninja Warrior course, a kayak/canoe launch, nature-based programming, and enhanced site security. The park is the first of its kind in the City of Houston.
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Emmy® Award-Winning, Golden Globe-Nominated Multihyphenate Sheryl Lee Ralph and The DIVA Foundation Announce The Return of DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising Health Awareness on Sunday, November 19th
Today, Emmy® award-winning actor, author, singer, philanthropist, and community activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, along with her non-profit charitable organization, The DIVA Foundation, announce the return of DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising Health Awareness. The benefit concert will be filmed before a live audience at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, Sunday November 19th, 2023. People.com made the exclusive announcement.
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NFL Veteran Whitney Mercilus Adopts Lamar Fleming Middle School to Kick Off His Life Skills Program for Special Needs Students
Remodeled Kitchen unveiled for students
Whitney Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation have adopted Houston Independent School District’s Lamar Fleming Middle School Special Needs Department to launch a Life Skills program. Mercilus will hold a press conference on Tuesday, October 19th at 11 A.M. at Lamar Fleming Middle School (4910 Collingsworth | Houston, TX 77026). Mercilus will be joined by several WithMerci board members (NBA Legend Mario Elie, Original Texan Chester Pitts, HLSR Sheri Reed); Principal Bruce of Lamar Fleming Middle School; Yolanda Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent; Rick Cruz, Deputy Superintendent and Alecia Bell, School Support Officer.
