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Colombia used 'excessive force' against protesters, says human rights report
An international human rights body has accused Colombia's security forces of applying "disproportionate and excessive force," in dealing with street protesters, more than two months since demonstrations began in Bogota, which left dozens dead.
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Biden to speak on Afghanistan amid US troop withdrawal and Taliban gains
President Joe Biden will receive an update Thursday on the swiftly concluding war in Afghanistan, where a near-complete withdrawal of American troops is coinciding with major Taliban gains.
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Delta variant is 'Covid-19 on steroids,' expert says, with cases increasing in nearly half of US states
Twenty-four states have seen an uptick of at least 10% in Covid-19 cases over the past week, Johns Hopkins University data shows, as health experts and the federal government keep pressing for more people to get vaccinated.
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30 Organizations Set to Compete for Their Next Hire on Thursday, July 15th
City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department and SERJobs Team Up for 4th Annual Career Opportunity Fair
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department and workforce opportunity nonprofit SERJobs will host a career opportunity fair. Representatives from more than 30 employers and vendors are expected to participate and seek qualified candidates for hundreds of open positions and second-chance opportunities in a variety of industries, such as construction, education, hotel & restaurant, and medical, throughout the Houston area.
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Renovation Pros Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin Return to HGTV In New Series 'Two Steps Home'
In a new eight-episode limited series, home renovation and real-estate experts Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin, best known for their earlier HGTV series Going for Sold, guide clients through the daun
In their new HGTV series Two Steps Home, Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin, hosts of the earlier HGTV series Going for Sold, take a two-step approach as they help clients through the challenging process of selling their home and buying a new one that perfectly fits their needs.
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Published on July 4, 2021
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Four Houston Astros Players Selected For 2021 MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball announced the 2021 All-Star Game reserves on Sunday and once again the hometown team will be well represented in Denver on Tuesday July 13, 2021. Carlos Correa (shortstop), Jose Altuve (second base), Ryan Pressly (reliever) and Michael Brantley (outfield) was selected to play for the American League.
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Published on July 3, 2021
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Road Trip To Cleveland Helps Astros Get Back To Their Winning Ways
By the time the Astros return to Houston on Sunday night they should be refreshed and no residue from the last home stand where they were swept by the Baltimore Orioles should remain. On Saturday the Astros defeated the Cleveland Indians by a score of 3-2 to win their third game in a row.
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We're beginning to see the real Kamala Harris
A few weeks ago, a meeting was not going well. My business partner had just shut down a room of wealthy, powerful White men. No easy feat.
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Canadian village 'devastated' by wildfires a day after temperatures topped 121 degrees
The Canadian village that set an all-time national heat record this week has been "devastated" by a fast-moving wildfire that engulfed the small town "within minutes" following an intense heat wave, officials said Thursday.
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The Open House: With Realtor Falyn Davis Get A Bang For Your Buck: Acres Homes Investments
Welcome back to The Open House. If you’re an investor looking for a new place to grow your money, I’ve got the perfect upcoming area in the city.
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Uniting the World in Faith!
Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold Global Virtual Event in 240 Lands, 500+ Languages
Breaking a century-old tradition in the name of health and safety the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands.
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Simply Viet Is Simply Delicious!
Vietnamese food is one of my favorite cuisines that I enjoy on a regular basis. Since discovering the Uber Eats app, I have tried a few places that offer Pho, Vermicelli Bowls also known as V-Bowls, and Vietnamese egg rolls. The other day while surfing for something to order, I checked my favorites and noticed that I had placed 59 deliveries with Simply Viet. They are located at 10830 W. Belfort Blvd in Southwest Houston. From my history of orders, I can say that Simply Vet is simply delicious.
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Tacos Delivered From George Lopez Restaurant
Looking for new bites to eat now that Houston is opening back up? If you're looking for something new to try, George Lopez, who is debuting street tacos in a delivery-only format, under the name George Lopez Tacos.
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Mayor Turner Announces Appointment of Interim Chief Resilience Officer
Mayor Turner announced Wednesday the appointment of Laura Patiño as interim Chief Resilience Officer. She will remain in the role while the City conducts a search for a permanent CRO.
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"1550 On the Green" Project
Groundbreaking Ceremony "1550 On The Green" in Downtown Houston by Skanska US
As mayor, the Green Houston initiative has been one of my top priorities. We are the energy capitol of the world, so creating spaces that are efficient and resilient is one of the many ways we can serve as leaders among major cities fighting against climate change.
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Steak-48 Posts Sign: Ask Customers to Spend $100 Per Person Minimum-Racial Undertones?
There's currently a huge debate on social media where people are discussing how much customers need to spend at a restaurant. All thanks to Steak 48.
