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Congressman Al Green Attends White House Ceremony for the Signing of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act of 2022 into Law
On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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After rebranding in the West, many beauty companies are still offering to 'whiten' skin elsewhere
In 2020, as the Black Lives Matter movement amplified calls for racial justice in the US and beyond, a succession of corporate announcements signaled what appeared to be a watershed moment for the cosmetics industry.
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In 2020, consumer giant Unilever announced that it was changing the name of its controversial Fair & Lovely brand to Glow & Lovely. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on August 11, 2022
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Authorities continue to investigate cause of Indiana house explosion that killed 3 and damaged 39 homes
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of a house explosion Wednesday that left three people dead and damaged at least 39 homes in Evansville, Indiana, the city's fire chief said.
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Indiana, Fire Department Chief Mike Connelly confirmed, three people have died and at least 39 homes were damaged after an explosion in Evansville. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on August 11, 2022
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Armed man takes hostages at Beirut bank demanding return of frozen funds
An armed man is holding employees and customers hostage at a bank on Beirut's bustling Hamra street Thursday demanding his frozen funds be released, according to a security source and Lebanon's state-owned National News Agency.
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Security forces gather outside a "Federal Bank" branch in Beirut on August 11. Mandatory Credit: Anwar Amro/AFP via Getty Images
Published on August 11, 2022
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Shop Keke Palmer's September Cover Shoot Look From Women's Health For Under $50 !
Keke Palmer is the cover star for the September issue of Women's Health. In the interview, which hits newsstands August 16th, the "Nope" actress talks about "The power of saying no and protecting herself." She says, "Everything I've been through has taught me how to love myself more." Her cover and interior shots showcase just that. Styled by executive fashion director Kristen Saladino, Palmer shows off her strength both mentally and physically, wearing a variety of stunning athleisure outfits in bold colors paired with comfortable yet chic shoes. Palmer's cover looks embody her personal style as she discusses her self-care routine as well as how she practices yoga, meditation, eating healthy and rest.
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Cover Star Keke Palmer for the September issue of Women's Health. On newsstands August 16th.
Published on August 11, 2022
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New Mural by Houston Artist David Maldonado to Unveil at Renovated Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), in partnership with UP Art Studios, is pleased to announce the debut of a large-scale mural project by Houston artist David Maldonado.
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DA, Tracy police fight against the parole of man convicted of child torture
A man convicted for the torture and imprisonment of a teenage boy in Tracy could soon be released after serving just a fraction of his life sentence.
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Anthony Waiters who was convicted for the torture and imprisonment of a teenage boy in Tracy, could soon be released after serving just a fraction …
Published on August 10, 2022
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A father of 5 is among at least 38 dead connected to the Kentucky floods
Gabriel Hensley, a father of five who stopped to help an injured driver and was later swept away by floodwaters himself was found dead this week, as the storm damage across eastern Kentucky complicates efforts to find the many people still unaccounted for.
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Curfew declared in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown amid violent anti-government protests
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone on Wednesday, protesting inflation and the rising cost of living in the West African country, according to people that CNN spoke to.
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Disney+ is getting more expensive... unless you want ads
Disney+ just got more expensive. Unless you're willing to watch ads.
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General Motors is selling three years of OnStar service as a $1,500 "option" on all Buick and GMC vehicles, as well as on Cadillac Escalade …
Published on August 10, 2022
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A $1,500 'option' is now mandatory on GMC, Buick, and some Cadillac models
General Motors is selling three years of OnStar service as a $1,500 "option" on all Buick and GMC vehicles, as well as on Cadillac Escalade SUVs. But this is an option you can't refuse.
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A Texas church performed "Hamilton" this weekend, but the team behind the Tony-award winning production says it shouldn't have happened. Mandatory Credit: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
Published on August 10, 2022
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'Hamilton' team responds to Texas church's unauthorized performance
A Texas church performed "Hamilton" this weekend, but the team behind the Tony-award winning production says it shouldn't have happened.
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8 reasons why you wake up tired, and how to fix it
You sleep for seven to eight hours almost every night, only to feel unrested through the morning or even most of the day. How could you be following a golden rule of sleep so right, yet feel so wrong?
