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5 Great Places to Visit in June
Deciding where to travel in June can be tough. School is out in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Families are flocking to beaches and national parks, and prices for airfare and accommodations are rising steadily with temperatures in this part of the world. It can feel like there's nowhere to turn.
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Become a Vote Center or a Poll Worker
Do you have a facility that could be used as a voting center in the November 2020 election? Visit harrisvotes.com/becomeavotingcenter for more info.
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Unveiling the 2024 RODEOHOUSTON Entertainer Lineup
Take a trip around the City of Houston to unveil the 2024 RODEOHOUSTON Entertainer lineup. Visit RODEOHOUSTON.com on January 18 to browse tickets.
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Seaworld Welcomes Last Killer Whale
Historic Birth at San Antonio Park Marks New Era for SeaWorld Parks
SeaWorld is excited to announce the birth of the newest member of the SeaWorld family of killer whales. Takara, the 25-year-old matriarch of the orca pod, gave birth to the calf at 2:33 p.m. Central Time, April 19, 2017, at SeaWorld San Antonio. A team of veterinarians and animal care specialists witnessed the historic birth and are continuing to monitor Takara and her new baby 24-hours-a-day to help ensure a successful start.
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H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards to Host Year-Long 20th Anniversary Celebration
Created in 2002, the H‑E‑B Excellence in Education Awards are designed to honor outstanding public school professionals and to thank them for their dedication and commitment. Through this program, H‑E‑B seeks to pay tribute to those educators who go the extra mile each and every day to serve their students and their communities and who inspire others to do the same.
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DeJoy defends USPS changes as Democrats attack 'disaster' facing mail delivery
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended the US Postal Service's mail service Monday, arguing that the recent delays in service were temporary and would not impact the ability to deliver mail-in ballots in November.
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'Final warning': Lawmakers, Biden administration sound alarm over UN climate report and urge swift action
Lawmakers and top climate officials in President Joe Biden's administration sounded the alarm on Monday in response to a new report from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, urging nations to swiftly limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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United Airlines mandates Covid-19 vaccines for all US employees
United Airlines will join the growing list of companies that are requiring employees get vaccinated against Covid-19, the first major US airline to implement such a mandate.
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Senate drug price bill is limited to Medicare. Here's what it means for those with private insurance
When Senate Democrats crafted their legislation to lower drug prices, they wanted two main measures to encompass both the private insurance and Medicare markets.
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NASA and Axiom unveil spacesuits astronauts will wear on the moon
NASA and Texas-based company Axiom Space have revealed a new spacesuit design — and it could be these very suits that are eventually worn by the first woman and person of color to walk on the moon.
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Biden ramps up the pressure on AMLO as border surge inflames a longstanding political problem
President Joe Biden is ramping up the pressure on his Mexican counterpart to help with the untenable situation at the US southern border that’s left officials scrambling to respond to an unprecedented migrant surge and exacerbated one of the president’s longstanding political problems.
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SpaceX mission carrying former NASA astronaut, three paying customers departs space station
A SpaceX capsule carrying a decorated former NASA astronaut and three paying customers departed from the International Space Station at 11:05 a.m. ET on Tuesday, kicking off the final leg of a historic weeklong mission for the crew.
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Tech sector pouring billions of dollars into AI - it keeps laying off humans
While AI tools putting workers out of jobs has been a major point of anxiety in Silicon Valley and beyond over the past year, not all the recent layoffs in the tech industry are directly linked to AI tools simply replacing workers.
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Houston Private Chef Delivers on Healthy & Delicious Food
When one is challenged to make healthier meal choices, but also lives in a city where comfort food is plentiful, the variety of dining venues are endless, plus you want to eat something that tastes good no matter what; how do you find the happy medium?
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Marvel Studios' "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" Green-Carpet Premiere
Series Streams Exclusively on Disney+ Beginning August 18
Stars, filmmakers and special guests came together on the green-and-purple carpet tonight at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood to celebrate the upcoming launch of Marvel Studios’ “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” on Disney+. Series talent and filmmakers in attendance included Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Jameela Jamil, Josh Segarra, Ginger Gonzaga, Jon Bass, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Griffin Matthews, Rhys Coiro, Mark Linn-Baker, Krystin Goodwin, Steve Coulter, Patty Guggenheim. Kat Coiro (director/EP), Jessica Gao (head writer/EP), Kevin Feige (EP), Victoria Alonso (EP), Wendy Jacobson (Co-EP) and Amie Doherty (music by). Special guests included Anjali Bhimani, Daniel Cormier, Trinity Fatu, Aramis Knight, Chiney Ogwumike, Brandon Perea, Alan Stokes, Alex Stokes, Tara Strong and Zeb Wells
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BET+ Brings Back College Hill With Celebrities & Influencers But Fans Aren’t Feeling It
BET+ is bringing back the nostalgia with the reboot of College Hill, but longtime fans are not feeling the new twist.
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5 Things for Tuesday, June 13: Sessions Hearing, Russia Protests, Afghanistan
King James and the Cavs have been dethroned. The Golden State Warriors won Game 5 of the NBA Finals to earn their second title in three years. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Kanye West: 5 takeaways from rapper's Charlamagne interview
Kanye West had a lot to say when in his lengthy interview with radio host Charlamagne Tha God. The rapper opened up about his mental health, family, art, his beef with Jay-Z and his complicated relationship with former President Barack Obama.
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Why experts worry TikTok could add to mental health crisis among US teens
Jermone Yankey said he used to pull all-nighters when he was in college -- not studying or partying, but scrolling on TikTok until the sun came up. "I saw me not putting the effort into my own life, rather just trying to live vicariously through what I'm seeing," said 23-year old Yankey. He said he lost sleep, his grades suffered, and he fell out of touch with friends and himself.
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Minnesota police investigating video of racist rant encouraging a Black student to take her own life
Police in Savage, Minnesota, are investigating a racist video shared widely on social media where a young girl is seen spewing hateful, racist slurs toward a Black high school student, encouraging her to take her own life.
