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The Bank of England raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images
Published on May 11, 2023
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Sleep apnea raises risk of long Covid by up to 75% for some, study says
Adults who have obstructive sleep apnea have up to an 75% increased risk, on average, of developing long Covid after a SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with people without sleep apnea, a new study found.
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Family concerned over conditions at Hartford cemetery
All over Spring Grove Cemetery, there’s trash, the grass isn’t cut, and in some sections, tree branches have fallen on graves.
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Abortion clinics saw an increase in violence and threats in 2022, report says
A new report says there was a "sharp increase" in violence at abortion clinics in 2022, the year when Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending the federal right to an abortion. A disproportionate increase occurred in states that protect abortion rights, according to the National Abortion Federation, a professional association for abortion providers.
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There is a "sharp increase" in violence at abortion clinics in 2022, a report says. Pictured is an exam room inside the Hope Clinic For …
Published on May 11, 2023
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Fact-checking Trump's CNN town hall in New Hampshire
CNN hosted a town hall with 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday night in New Hampshire.
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Former President Donald Trump participates in a CNN Republican Town Hall moderated by CNN's Kaitlan Collins at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, on …
Published on May 11, 2023
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PacWest Bank shares fall 30% as crisis prompts customers to yank deposits
Shares of PacWest Bancorp fell 30% and were halted for volatility Thursday morning after the regional bank reported that customers had recently drawn down about 9.5% of total deposits.
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Following the collapse of First Republic Bank, PacWest said it saw a rush of withdrawals. Pictured is a Pacific Western Bank branch in Encino, California, …
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Migrants stand near the border wall after crossing the Rio Bravo river with the intention of turning themselves in to the U.S. Border Patrol agents, …
Published on May 11, 2023
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Title 42 expires tonight. Here's what happens next
There are just hours left before the expiration of a pandemic-era public health restriction will significantly alter several years of US immigration policy, threatening chaos as an estimated tens of thousands of migrants mass near the US-Mexico border in anticipation.
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Migrants stand near the border wall after crossing the Rio Bravo river with the intention of turning themselves in to the U.S. Border Patrol agents, …
Published on May 11, 2023
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Turkish presidential candidate withdraws in potential boost for Erdogan rival
Turkish presidential candidate Muharrem Ince has pulled out of the race, in a potential boost to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, ahead of Sunday's vote.
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What on earth is Eurovision, and how can you watch it?
The Eurovision Song Contest is back in Britain for the first time in more than two decades, and this year's edition is one of the most anticipated ever.
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‘I’m in pain’ | Woman wants CVS to apologize for giving her the wrong medicine
Imagine picking up a prescription at a pharmacy but being given the wrong medication. It’s a mistake that can have dangerous consequences, but these types of medication mix-ups are not that uncommon, according to an Atlanta News First investigation.
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Arrest of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was illegal, top court rules
Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan was unlawful, overturning a lower court's ruling on Tuesday that it was legal.
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Asylum officers, Secret Service agents and troops have surged toward border with Title 42's expiration hours away
With hours left before Title 42 expires Thursday night, the US has sent thousands of reinforcements to the southern border, anticipating the Trump-era border restriction policy's demise could spur an even heavier migrant influx than the country has already seen in recent weeks.
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State Rep. Gene Wu On Pending Bills in the Texas State Legislature
State Representative Gene Wu gives his thoughts on bills facing the Senate. He serves the people of District 137 which encompasses parts of Southwest Houston.
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State Rep. Gene Wu On Pending Bills in the Texas State Legislature
State Representative Gene Wu serves the people of District 137 which encompasses parts of Southwest Houston. Prior to being elected in 2012, he served as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, where he sought justice for thousands of crime victims. Gene is currently an attorney in private practice where he often represents minors in court in either criminal or CPS cases. Since being elected, he has maintained a focus on improving the lives of children in Texas. Wu is also Chinese American and grew up in the Sharpstown neighborhood in Southwest Houston.
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Spotlight On Educator of the Year Nominees Herring, Eagleton
As Teacher Appreciation Month continues, Harris County Department of Education recognizes the exceptional, passionate dedication of its educators. This week, we highlight two teachers who were nominated as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year and Educational Aide of the Year.
