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HISD Board of Trustees to vote on a decrease in property tax rate for 2019-2020
Homeowners in the Houston Independent School will see a decrease in property tax rates for the 2019-2020 school year under a recommendation being considered by the district’s Board of Education on Thursday.
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Biden administration reveals number of nuclear weapons in US stockpile
In a reversal from the Trump administration, the State Department revealed the number of nuclear weapons in the US stockpile for the first time in four years on Tuesday.
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Barrett-Jackson to Bring The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions to Louisiana for Inaugural New Orleans Auction, September 28-30
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is shifting into high gear for its inaugural New Orleans Auction, September 28-30, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Barrett-Jackson will usher in its premiere automotive lifestyle event to Louisiana for the first time with a broad range of original muscle cars, customs, modern supercars and collectible late model vehicles. The event will also include dozens of interactive exhibitor displays, Thrill Rides with Dodge and Toyota, celebrities, live music and more, all while being broadcast on live television.
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California towns buried under more than 10 feet of snow
California’s mountain towns and ski resorts are digging out after a blockbuster blizzard buried them and major roads under several feet of snow.
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Tipster to Receive $10,000 Reward in Tennessee Teacher's Arrest
The man who said he helped police capture Tad Cummins, the Tennessee teacher accused of kidnapping a teenaged girl, will receive a $10,000 reward, according to the lawyer for her family.
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Tow truck company owner arrested; customers overcharged
A tow truck company owner was arrested after customers were overcharged, according to East Haven police.
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HYUNDAI CRADLE GEARS UP FOR 8TH MOBILITY INNOVATORS FORUM, EXPLORING 'RE-VISION & RE-VALUE'
Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley will host the 8th Mobility Innovators Forum on November 2nd at the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco Participants to share insights on emerging mobility innovations and reevaluate the visions and values within the mobility industry today Series of talks on diverse topics such as future of robotics, higher level of product design, entrepreneurial reinvention through first principles, and role of developers in future of mobility Anyone interested in joining can register via the website or join the livestream in order to watch the conference virtually.
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Curious koala sneaks into Australian home and climbs Christmas tree
Picture a Christmas tree and you'll probably think of baubles, tinsel and fairy lights, but one Australian woman came home to find an unusual adornment: A koala.
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Nebraska highway buckles after another night of heavy rain
Thunderstorms rumbled across eastern Nebraska on Tuesday morning, leaving heavy rain, flooding and even some road damage in their wake.
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The best of ancient Egypt
Like the legendary curse of the mummy, ancient Egypt refuses to stay buried in the past. Every so often it comes back to life -- in the 1920s with the discovery of King Tut's tomb; in the 1970s with the global tour of those golden masks; and most recently with a flurry of astonishing discoveries using 21st-century archaeological techniques.
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Biden safe after car crashes into motorcade vehicle at campaign headquarters
A car unintentionally struck an SUV in President Joe Biden’s motorcade Sunday night, causing damage to both vehicles and appearing to startle the preside
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The birth rate in the United States fell in the last quarter of 2020, decreasing significantly -- more than 6% -- from the same time …
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California fire explodes in size, is now largest in state history
Catastrophic wildfires continue to ravage California, as one blaze nearly doubled in size over the last three days, making it the largest in the state's history.
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Chevrolet Bolt, Honda Ridgeline, Chrysler Pacifica Named 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan were named 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year, respectively. The announcement was made today at the 2017 NAIAS.
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Suspect identified in fatal deputy involved shooting near Casino Del Sol
Pima County Sheriff deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit that went into the parking lot of the Casino Del Sol on West Valencia Road just after 10 p.m. Saturday night.
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HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION OF FREE ANTI-THEFT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION MOBILE CLINICS
Mobile Clinics to Provide Hyundai Customers Free Anti-Theft Software Installation Launched in Collaboration With Local Government Officials, Police Departments, and Other Community Organizations
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Ultium Energy Recovery Can Help GM EVs Charge and Accelerate Faster and Drive Farther
GM revealed today a feature standard in its Ultium-based EVs that captures and repurposes waste energy from the battery. Through the Ultium Platform’s energy recovery system, this waste energy can increase a vehicle’s range, reduce battery energy needed for heating, increase charging speed and even enable sportier driving.
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UH Energy Webinar: Houston’s View of Electric Vehicles
Experts to Take Deep Dive into Houston Consumers’ Views of Electric Vehicles on Dec. 15
Electric vehicles are becoming more popular across the United States and are increasingly viewed by policymakers and consumers as a viable tool in achieving a goal of net-zero emissions by the year 2050. Electric vehicles’ benefits are plentiful. They are affordable in the long term and contribute towards reduced emissions and cleaner air.
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Archaeologists discover 300-year-old slave quarters that's almost entirely preserved
Archaeologist Julie Schablitsky knew her team was lucky. It's one thing to uncover an archaeological site that's 300 years old. It's a completely different matter when that site has remained almost entirely preserved.
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McCain announces new Farm of the Future Africa at 'critical moment' for the global food system
McCain's second Farms of the Future site will focus on innovation in agriculture to help the business more effectively tackle the impacts of climate change
