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Virgin Galactic is launching its first commercial space mission. Here’s what to know
Virgin Galactic, the venture founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, is finally prepared to launch its first paying customers to the edge of space — a milestone two decades in the making.
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Overstock.com is changing its name. It’s one you may recognize
Overstock.com, one of the biggest names in e-commerce, is ditching its name for something just as recognizable: Bed Bath & Beyond.
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Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has mental illness and epilepsy, doctor testifies at death penalty trial
The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter made several suicide attempts as a young man, was involuntarily committed multiple times and has schizophrenia and epilepsy, a neurologist who examined him testified at his death penalty trial Wednesday.
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Steno in the City Creates Pathways for Stenographers' Success, announces the launch of the Professional Social Networking Event
Celebrating the Indispensable Role of Court Reporters in the Modern World.
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Tennessee State University to Mark Historic Milestone As First HBCU to Introduce Collegiate Ice Hockey
Tennessee State University is set to make history by becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men's ice hockey at the collegiate level. TSU will make this groundbreaking announcement at Bridgestone Arena prior to the 2023 NHL Draft. The addition of ice hockey highlights the University's dedication to fostering diversity, inclusion, and expanding athletic opportunities for students.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Alpha Xi Omega Chapter Combated Book Bans with Donations
Sorority members said books by and for African Americans had to be included. So, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter would purchase books!
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The Importance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Every year in July, we dedicate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on the unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities regarding mental health in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health encourages leaders at the state, tribal, and local levels, as well as community-based organizations, faith leaders, healthcare providers, and individuals, to educate their communities about mental health stigma.
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Appeals court dismisses Ivanka Trump as co-defendant in civil fraud case against Donald Trump
A New York appeals court has dismissed Ivanka Trump as a co-defendant in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, his children and the Trump Organization, according to a court order filed Tuesday.
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'Not too many people survive a bullet': Family shares lasting impacts of gun violence
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Rainforest destruction soared in 2022 despite global pledges to halt deforestation, new report finds
The destruction of the world’s rainforests ramped up last year, despite global pledges to end deforestation by 2030, according to a new report.
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DOJ issues scathing rebuke of Bureau of Prisons detailing multiple failures that led to Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide
The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General on Tuesday issued a scathing rebuke of the Bureau of Prisons detailing the multiple failures that led to the death of high-profile financier Jeffrey Epstein following his arrest in 2019 but found no evidence to contradict the “absence of criminality” in his death.
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Investigators from special counsel’s office to interview Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger
Investigators from special counsel Jack Smith’s office are set to interview Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, as part of the federal probe into efforts to subvert the peaceful transition of power.
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Why we need more Black blood donors to treat sickle cell anemia
Living with sickle cell anemia, each day feels like a silent battle against my body’s limitations.
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Starbucks promises ‘clearer’ guidelines after Pride Month decor clash with union
Starbucks will clarify its policy on Pride decorations following criticism and strikes at unionized stores.
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Chris Noth denies feeling ‘iced out’ by his former costars after sexual assault allegations
Chris Noth is pushing back on a report that his former costars are shunning him.
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Racism, sexism and class-based discrimination ‘widespread’ in English cricket, independent report finds
An independent report into the culture of cricket in England and Wales has found racism, class-based discrimination, elitism and sexism to be “widespread” and “deep rooted” in the sport.
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Americans are feeling far more confident about the economy
Americans are feeling fairly bullish about the US economy: A key measurement of consumer confidence just jumped to its highest level since January 2022.
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Ryan Seacrest named new host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Ryan Seacrest will take his place as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” in 2024, Sony Pictures Television, the company that produces the game show, announced on Tuesday in a news release sent to CNN.
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Justice Thomas renews attacks on landmark First Amendment decision in fiery dissent
Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday renewed his yearslong attack on a landmark First Amendment decision, with the conservative jurist again calling for the Supreme Court to revisit the “flawed” ruling in the 1964 case.
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‘What’s a Uyghur?’: Miami mayor and 2024 GOP hopeful Suarez fumbles question on China
Miami mayor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez indicated in an interview on Tuesday that he was unfamiliar with the plight of Uyghur Muslims, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority in China whose treatment has been the subject of worldwide condemnation for years.
