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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson - Biden's Supreme Court Nod Draws Praise
Three times the Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson – twice unanimously.
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The judgmental mom is little more than a stereotype
It's quite possible that, by the time I had my first child, I had read more articles about navigating relationships with other moms than ones about navigating my relationship with my baby. Parent media is full of stories about moms who "judge," "shame," "clap back" and are at "war" with other mothers.
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AFT Leaders Respond to Shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas
“This year has brought some of the worst mass shootings in our recent memory, and gun violence is now young people’s greatest fear. That is shameful. No child, no parent and no educator should fear walking into their school.
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Richard T. Greener, 1st Black Faculty Member of University of South Carolina, is Honored with Bronze Statue on Campus
Recently the University of South Carolina unveiled a nine-foot statue of Richard T. Greener on campus. The bronze statue, located between the library and the student health center, honors the first Black faculty member at the university.
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Brain stimulation device enables new understanding of OCD
A team of researchers surgically implanted brain stimulators in patients with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to not only treat their disabling symptoms but also – for the first time – to simultaneously record and wirelessly stream brain signals. All five patients, whose OCD symptoms were severe and resistant to conventional therapy, have enjoyed significant improvement. In addition, the novel recordings have helped explain the relationship between brain activity and OCD symptoms. Their findings were recently published in Nature Medicine.
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When a freestanding emergency department comes to town, costs go up, Rice study says
Rather than functioning as substitutes for hospital-based emergency departments, freestanding emergency departments have increased local market spending on emergency care in three of four states' markets where they have entered, according to a new paper by experts at Rice University.
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Eric Trump: Ivanka Influenced Syria Strike Decision
President Donald Trump has said that the horrific images from a chemical weapons attack in Syria compelled him to authorize a missile strike against an Assad-regime airbase last week. But according to his son, Eric Trump, another key White House voice may have also influenced his decision to use military force.
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COVID-19 Continues to Cause Grief, High Stress and Spending Woes in Young Adults
We have a new norm in the United States: the majority of young adults between the ages of 18 to 34 — about 26.6 million — now live at home with their parents, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center.
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Queen of Yum is bringing the "Watermelon & Red Birds" Cookbook to Life!
As we are still enjoying the high spirits of the nation's first Juneteenth, Chef Vicky V, Queen of Yum, is keeping the spirits going with her Cookbook Brunch in partnership with Kindred Stories. This month she is featuring the recipes from "Watermelon and Red Birds" cookbook by Nicole A. Taylor. "Watermelon and Red Birds" cookbook is an ode to Juneteenth that showcases traditional Juneteenth foods with a 21st-century vibe. The cookbook includes recipes like Beef Ribs with Fermented Harissa Sauce and Roasted Nectarine Sundae. Chef Vicky V will bring these mouth-watering recipes to the table for us to enjoy.
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3 UCLA Basketball Players Reportedly Arrested in China for Shoplifting
Three freshmen on the UCLA men's basketball team were arrested after allegedly shoplifting in the Chinese city of Hangzhou just days ahead of their scheduled season opener, according to ESPN.
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Commissioner Ellis and Civic Leaders Announce Non-Partisan Campaign Using Billboards to Encourage Voter Registration
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, NAACP Houston Branch President Dr. James Douglas, LULAC District Director Alfonso Maldonado, and Lee Vela, Vice President of Public Affairs at Clear Channel Outdoor will launch a public service campaign, using 20 billboards, to encourage voter registration and electoral participation.
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Bond set just short of $1.1 million for man accused of shooting his child
The man accused of shooting his own daughter on Interstate 10 Sunday was in court this morning for a bond hearing.
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“Kenny Rogers Sang Love Songs & Flipped Mansions”
Kenny Rogers, who died on March 20th, did almost everything well. Singing (sold over 100 million records), acting, song writing, restaurateur (Kenny Rogers Roasters), businessman, author, charities (Kenny Rogers Children's Center), photography and athlete (famous for faking out and then scoring on Michael Jordan in a 1988 charity basketball game), Kenny found early success in the music business as a Houston teen star singing his song “That Crazy Feeling” on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. Later joining the New Christy Minstrels and then the First Edition before going solo with giant hits such as “The Gambler,” “Lady,” and “Islands in the Stream” with Dolly Parton, Kenny's career soared as one of the world’s favorite country-pop singers.
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Texas Southern University College Of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Graduates Exceed National Passage Rate on Licensure Exam
Graduates also exceeded the state first-attempt passage rate
Graduates of Texas Southern University’s Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) class of 2022 outperformed the state and national first-attempt passage rate on the pharmacy licensure exam (NAPLEX®).
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Former Atlanta Braves Outfielder Otis Nixon Found Safe
Authorities in Woodstock said a former Atlanta Brave who left for a golf outing but never arrived has been found said.
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Book Details What It Means to Be ‘The Legendary Daddy’
Author Alejandro Magallanes shares personal memoir about beginnings of fatherhood
Alejandro Magallanes is a concerned parent and loving father. With his passion for storytelling, he became “The Legendary Daddy” (published by Balboa Press). Achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a father, his book is a memoir about labor and delivery, postpartum depression, and triumph.
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R. Kelly is indicted on federal charges of child pornography and transporting women and girls for sex
R. Kelly faces federal charges Friday after two indictments allege that he made videos of himself having sex with minors, paid minors and their families to lie to investigators about allegations against him, and exposed one woman to a sexually transmitted disease without her knowledge.
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How Early Orthodontic Evaluation Can Save Your Child A Mouthful Of Problems
Oral diseases affect almost half the global population, and recent research indicates they persist because oral health has not been prioritized as much as traditional healthcare.
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HISD to offer no-cost flu shots to all students for 2019-2020 school year
The Houston Independent School District is once again partnering with Healthy Schools, LLC, a division of CareDox, to offer no-cost flu vaccines to students during the 2019-2020 school year.
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DC Delivers Some Good News – Yes, Really
We could all use some good news out of Washington. I’ve got some. The Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act this month is good news for families, the economy, the planet, and even our democracy. As I write this, the House is poised to pass the bill too, giving Congress and President Biden a major win this summer. This is a big deal.
