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Talking robots could be used to combat loneliness and boost mental health in care homes
Talking robots that interact with older people could be introduced into care homes to help fight loneliness and mental ill health.
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Affluent White student-athletes are profiting from the labor of their poor Black peers, study says
A new study of the economics of college sports found that affluent White students are profiting off the labor of poor Black students.
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Published on September 8, 2020
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Colin Kaepernick returns to Madden as a playable character for the first time since 2016
For the first time since Madden 17, Colin Kaepernick will be making his return to the virtual gridiron as a playable character in Madden 21.
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HISD to serve curbside meals during online-only first-six weeks
Students can pick up breakfast and lunch daily at no charge
After a week-long break, the Houston Independent School District is relaunching curbside student meals distribution on Tuesday, Sept. 8 — the first day of the 2020-2021 school year.
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Lamar High School blends the old and new as construction nears completion
For Principal Rita Graves, it is impossible for her to pick a favorite part of the construction project at Lamar High School.
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City of Houston "Paying It Forward" Volunteers Will Deliver Hurricane Laura Supplies Saturday Morning
Help is on the way for some East Texas residents who are working to rebuild their communities after the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura. Volunteers spent Friday collecting and packaging supplies that Houstonians have generously donated to the Paying it Forward Hurricane Laura relief effort.
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Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of September 7
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Sept. 7, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including four mega sites.
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Houston's Fifth Ward Cultural District and the Historic Third Ward Awarded State Cultural District Designation
The State of Texas has officially designated the City of Houston’s Fifth Ward Cultural District and the Historic Third Ward as cultural districts or special zones designed to stimulate economic development and community revitalization.
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2020 NFL Season Begins With Kickoff Weekend
The NFL returns this week and it’s time to get back to football. Kickoff Weekend signals the start of a 256-game journey, one that promises hope for each of the league’s 32 teams as they set their sights on Super Bowl LV, which will be played on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The 101st season of NFL play kicks off on Thursday night (NBC, 8:20 PM ET) as the Super Bowl champion KANSAS CITY CHIEFS host the HOUSTON TEXANS at Arrowhead Stadium in a rematch of the 2019 AFC Divisional Playoffs.
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How Biden is pressing a two-front war against Trump
Joe Biden has described himself as a "bridge" between the Democrats' current and future generations of leaders. But he may also be a bridge between its present and future on the electoral map.
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Astros road woes continue in 6-0 loss to A’s
In a short 60-game season, multiple game losing streaks sticks out like a sore thumb. For the Houston Astros, a team that has been plagued by multiple injuries this season, they have picked the worst possible time to standout as they are in the midst of a five-game losing streak. Their woes continued on Monday night as they dropped another game back in the standings by losing to the A.L. West division leaders Oakland A’s. Houston (21-20) lost to Oakland (24-14) by a score of 6-0 in Oakland. That brings the Astros road record to 5-14 away from Minute Maid Park.
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Expect The Unexpected
Angels sweep all four games from the Astros
People always tell one another to, “Expect the unexpected.” Those are just hollow words until the unexpected happens. Then the person or persons it is happening too is caught off-guard and often times left scrambling trying to figure out what happened.
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Funding flows into liquid fuel strategy
NSF awards Haotian Wang $2 million to explore converting carbon dioxide into fuels
Rice University engineer Haotian Wang has been awarded a four-year, $2 million collaborative grant by the Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore how waste carbon dioxide, the bane of Earth’s atmosphere, can be directly converted into pure liquid fuels.
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Dallas Jones named Texas Political Director of Biden-Harris Campaign
I’m pleased to forward the announcement of the selection of Dallas Jones (my former district director) as Texas Political Director of the Biden-Harris Presidential Campaign.
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Dr. Ian Smith, Nancy Grace, Lecrae, Melody Thomas Scott, Kym Whitley, and More Featured This September "Money Making Conversations" on the Hit Podcast Hosted by Rushion McDonald
Two-time EMMY® and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television producer, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and branding guru Rushion McDonald brings together a scintillating lineup of guests this September on his popular podcast and syndicated radio show "Money Making Conversations." Creating an inspiring slate of talent with vital insights to learn, earn, grow and pursue your passions to building success and work-life wellness, as well as staying safe and healthy during these challenging times, McDonald's range of guests feature beloved actors and entertainers, multi-million dollar entrepreneurs, inspiring speakers, financial gurus and more. "Money Making Conversations" hosted by Rushion McDonald is available on www.MoneyMakingConversations.com and across digital platforms, satellite networks and syndicated radio including: Spotify, iHeartRadio podcast, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spreaker, Stitcher, Alexa, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channels 141 on Howard University's Campus, and 142 on HBCU Campuses, and multiple stations across the U.S in Michigan, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, California, Iowa, Virginia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina, among other states.
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Amid GOP divisions, McConnell sets stage for showdown stimulus vote with Democrats
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Tuesday he might try to force his chamber to cast a test vote this week on a new version of his party's economic recovery plan, putting pressure on Republicans to get behind a measure meant to serve as an election-year contrast with Democrats.
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Lost German warship discovered on seabed 80 years after sinking
A German warship sunk by a torpedo during World War II has been found on the seabed off Norway, more than eight decades after it was attacked.
