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The Federal Trade Commission on July 27 moved to block Facebook-parent Meta from acquiring virtual reality company Within, offering the clearest signal yet that the …
Published on July 27, 2022
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Beyoncé will remove an ableist slur from her new album, "Renaissance," after backlash from disability campaigners. The singer here performs onstage during the Coachella Valley …
Published on August 1, 2022
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Coastal Prairie Conservancy and Partners Awarded $25 million for the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative to Conserve Lands in Texas
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) along with its partner organizations announced this week a $25 million pledge from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This award will support the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative, which aims to permanently preserve lands and improve soil health, leading to enhanced carbon sequestration and increased carbon stock as well as long-term protection of land under threat of conversion.
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The Lone Star State has spiders, bats and pumpkins
From bats and spiders to pumpkins, the Lone Star State is home to some of the most iconic symbols of Halloween. Here are some interesting facts about some of these seemingly spooky Texas residents, as provided by Texas A&M AgriLife experts:
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Driver rescued from flood water, ticketed in Scottsdale
Cited under Arizona's Stupid Motorist Law and slammed with four tickets, one Valley driver learned a lesson near Miller Road and Thomas Road in Scottsdale Sunday night.
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FBI says it's working with Silicon Valley to stop election meddling
The FBI's relationship with Silicon Valley in tackling foreign influence campaigns targeting the United States has "changed dramatically," FBI Director Christopher Wray told senators on Tuesday, citing what he said was an improvement in cooperation between the agency and Big Tech.
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FTC files to block Facebook-parent Meta from buying a VR app
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday moved to block Facebook-parent Meta from acquiring virtual reality company Within, offering the clearest signal yet that the agency could take a tougher stance on Silicon Valley deals involving newer technologies.
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In-car radar could save children from tragic hot car deaths
One hot June day in Louisiana, Tyler Cestia was supposed to drop his son off at a babysitter before continuing on to work. His two-year-old boy, Thomas, asked to ride in the “big boy seat,” the child safety seat his older brother usually rode in, the one right behind the driver’s seat. Once he was buckled in, it was nearly impossible to see him from the driver’s seat, and he didn’t make a sound.
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AFT President Randi Weingarten on 2019 PDK Poll Measuring the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten released the following statement upon the release of this year’s Phi Delta Kappan (PDK) Poll, the 51st iteration of the survey that measures public opinion about America’s public schools, noting that for the first time in nearly 20 years, the survey included teachers in its responses:
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Discover the Power of Speed with the Lexus RC 350 F Sport
Having power at the tip of your fingertips gives off an adrenaline rush that excites the heart, curls the toes, and makes hair stand on its end. After a week in the 2017 Lexus RC 350 F Sport, I felt this type of power. And you can too for a starting price of $47,115.
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Recharge Your Style in the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Gas Saver? Check! Spacious? Check! Reasonably Price? Check! All of that and so much more is offered in the all new 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The all new Malibu delivers much substance beyond its shapely styling, from the quiet cabin and generous backseat to the comfortable ride and easy driving. And with the hybrid version, the Malibu delivers best-in-class fuel economy based vehicle testing. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from Reggie’s auto report!
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Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named a 2024 EV Pulse Editor's Choice
IONIQ 6 Features Ultra-Fast 800-Volt/350kW Charging Capability Battery Charges From 10 to 80 Percent in as Little as 18 Minutes[i] EPA-Estimated Range of Up to 361 miles[ii]
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Championing Fairness: Commissioner Ellis Advances Resolution for Just University Funding
In a decisive move for educational equity, the Harris County Commissioners Court, led by the committed Commissioner Rodney Ellis, sanctioned a pivotal resolution on Tuesday. This mandate urges the State of Texas to eradicate the existing financial inequities plaguing Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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British journalist and Brazilian indigenous affairs expert missing in the Amazon
A veteran British journalist and a Brazilian indigenous affairs expert are missing in Brazil's remote Javari Valley, in the far western part of Amazonas state.
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AboutThatCar.com 2019 Toyota RAV4
It has been more than 20 years since Toyota’s RAV4 hit this market. And case you’ve forgotten the vehicle was one of the first crossovers, thus it one of the founders of the segment. It is also a sales leader.
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Three varieties to worry about, control and repel
That familiar buzz and bite are signs that mosquito season in Texas is here, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist.
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What Makes the Perfect Road Trip for African American Families?
In time for holiday travel, Chevrolet and Harris Poll asked parents about road trips and what makes them great. The holiday season can be stressful – celebrations and parties, cooking, gift shopping and much, much more. Getting there does not have to be the worst part.
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COVID-19 Virus: Understanding Your Risks
Learning about how Covid 19 spreads and the factors that can increase that risk can help you make informed choices.
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Biden's cancer moonshot will miss without intellectual property
President Biden recently set a goal of slashing cancer death rates by at least 50% in the next 25 years -- and announced billions of dollars in new research funding to make it a reality. It's a plan with sky-high ambitions, a real "cancer moonshot," as the president has branded it.
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What are the alcohol rules for US airline pilots?
The arrest of an airline pilot on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol has travelers wondering about alcohol policies for commercial pilots and the screening in place to detect behavior that could endanger passengers.
