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Todd and Julie Chrisley say they 'feel like we're hemorrhaging' since convictions
Todd and Julie Chrisley's marriage has been strengthened since they were convicted of conspiracy to defraud banks out of of more than $30 million in loans.
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Todd and Julie Chrisley say their marriage has been strengthened since they were convicted of conspiracy to defraud banks out of of more than $30 …
Published on August 2, 2022
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Senate passes bill to expand death and disability benefits for public safety officers who suffer from PTSD and those who die by suicide
The Senate approved a House-passed bill on Monday night that would expand disability benefits to public safety officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following traumatic events, and would provide death benefits to survivors of officers who die by suicide in the wake of those events.
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The Senate approved a House-passed bill on August 1 that would expand disability benefits to public safety officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following traumatic …
Published on August 2, 2022
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Sandy Hook parents testify about the 'hell' Alex Jones inflicted on them through lies about the shooting
The parents of a child who was murdered during the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting delivered emotional testimony in a Texas court on Tuesday, telling a jury that the lies pushed by right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones have stained the legacy of their son and tormented them for years.
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TSU announces historic new College of Transdisciplinary Studies
Texas Southern University is launching a new college that creates a pathway for people who started college, but did not complete their degree program. The College of Transdisciplinary Studies will assist students to continue their education and complete and earn a baccalaureate degree or master’s degree. This new college is the first ever college of transdisciplinary studies approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and offers a range of degree programs to satisfy the needs of students who have previously stopped out of higher education.
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Meta selects Texas Southern University as research partner to enhance Instagram experience
Texas Southern University has been selected to be part of the launch of a new research project by Meta. This research, led by Meta’s Civil Rights and Responsible AI Teams, is being done with the goal of creating a better user experience for historically marginalized communities.
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An NRA charity planned to raffle an AR-15 at a Texas event. Then Uvalde families protested and the group lost its site
A fundraiser for a charity affiliated with the powerful National Rifle Association won't be held as planned Saturday at a municipal facility in Texas after relatives of children slaughtered in May at an elementary school some 40 miles away lobbied city council members to deny the event its venue.
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A fundraiser for a charity affiliated with the powerful National Rifle Association won't be held as planned on August 6 at a municipal facility in …
Published on August 2, 2022
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An American dentist and big-game hunter is found guilty of killing his wife on their African safari
An American dentist and big-game hunter was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of his wife on an African safari.
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The Women’s Fund Hosts Health and Wellness Awareness Presentation on Work-Life Balance
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will host a “Work-Life Balance in a Hybrid World” presentation with guest speaker Anastasia Pasisis, PA-C on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from Noon to 1 p.m.
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Biden Administration Launches USDA-EPA Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Communities
Historic Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Help Address Lack of Basic Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural America
Today, at an event in Lowndes County, Alabama, where a significant number of residents lack access to wastewater infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Community Initiative. The new initiative will be piloted in 11 communities across the country where residents lack basic wastewater management that is essential to protecting their health and the environment. EPA and USDA will jointly leverage technical assistance resources to help historically underserved communities identify and pursue federal funding opportunities – including from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – to address their wastewater needs and eliminate harmful exposure to backyard sewage.
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For 75 Years, NAREB Has Advocated for Black Homeownership
Annual Convention Returns to Tampa Where Organization was Founded
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) kicks off its national convention in Tampa this week, as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1947 with the goal of securing equal housing opportunities for all Americans, NAREB advocates for policies and practices that increase homeownership for African Americans.
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Police Reform Action Brief: Restructuring Civilian Payouts for Police Misconduct Rashawn Ray, PhD
The Center for Justice Research’s recent policy brief highlights the process of civil payouts for police misconduct, highlighting inefficacies and an overall lack of accountability. Importantly, we outline the shortcomings of other responses to police misconduct, such as implicit bias training and body cameras, and offer a path toward police accountability through financial liability. Rather than spending huge sums of taxpayer dollars on civil payouts, officers and departments that engage in excessive force and misconduct should feel this liability directly through higher police insurance premiums and community-led funding decisions.
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The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests
220729-N-DN159-1027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman, Keandre Smith, from Houston, operates a forklift
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Aviation Ordnanceman Airman, Keandre Smith Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Crayton Agnew USS Harry S Truman
Published on August 2, 2022
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How to follow Tuesday's primary elections
It's primary election day in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington.
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Ceremonia Expands Pequi Line with Revolutionary Clean Hair Gel
Ceremonia, the clean hair care brand rooted in Latinx heritage, introduces a clean hair gel, which nourishes while it styles, to their beloved Pequi line. Introducing the Pequi Styling Gel ($22). Founded by Swedish Latina Babba C. Rivera, Ceremonia continues to celebrate the richness of Latin culture through an inclusive line of products that take a hair wellness approach - the good for you formulas nourish hair while styling, never at the expense of hair’s health.
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Meet the Ceremonia Pequi Styling Gel - a clean, toxin-free gel to style and nourish all at once.
Published on August 2, 2022
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Pickleball injuries in older adults
As pickleball is becoming increasingly popular among older adults, they should be mindful of injuries that occur while playing the sport. A Baylor College of Medicine sports medicine expert explains how injuries form and best practices to keep the body flexible.
