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Dartmouth basketball players could become first unionized college athletes
Basketball players at Dartmouth will get a chance to vote on whether to join a union, a potential breakthrough in efforts to unionize the lucrative business of college sports.
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They fell in love three decades ago - now, pilot planes together
On their first flight together, Joel Atkinson and Shelley Atkinson couldn’t contain their excitement. They enthused to the flight attendants. They posed for photos. They told passengers via a pre-flight announcement.
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37th Annual Greater Houston Area Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.® Joint Founders' Day Celebration
On Saturday, February 3, 2024, the 37th Annual Greater Houston Area Chapters of Delta Sigma …
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Trump does not have presidential immunity in January 6 case, federal appeals court rules
Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency to reverse the 2020 election results, a federal appeals court said Tuesday.
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King Charles’ cancer ‘caught early,’ British PM says
King Charles III’s shocking cancer diagnosis was “caught early,” British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday.
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House set to vote to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday
The House is set to vote on whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, where lawmakers could take the rare step of impeaching a Cabinet official for the first time in nearly 150 years.
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Commissioner Ellis to Celebrate All-Stars Turner and Baker at TLIP Grand Slam Evening Fundraiser
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is set to host a glamorous Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) Grand Slam Evening on Monday, Feb. 5, at 7:15 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston. The star-studded event will honor the achievements of two outstanding individuals – former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and ex-Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker. Beyond being a prestigious recognition, the evening will also serve as a fundraiser for TLIP, a program that has provided over 700 students with invaluable experiences in the Texas Legislature and various other offices.
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Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Assumes Role as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Garnering Praise at Inaugural Social Justice Conference
In a groundbreaking moment on the first day of Black History Month, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III was formally installed as the President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, marking a pivotal chapter in the organization's commitment to social justice. The grand installation event, held at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on February 1, 2024, drew a sold-out crowd of influential figures and luminaries from across the nation. The VIP attendees included Roland Martin, Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Shavonne Arline-Bradley (NCNW), Dr. Michael Sorrell, and Dr. Ron Daniels, among others.
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A Extravagant Soiree Unveils the Magic of Houston Ballet's Cinderella
Houston Style Magazine's aficionados of art, society, and culinary delights were treated to an evening of enchantment at Steak 48, where the Houston Ballet's upcoming production of Cinderella took center stage. This celebration, hosted in collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands, transformed the second-floor private area of River Oaks District into a lively haven for over 100 culture enthusiasts.
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Adrian Duenas and Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl with Houston Ballet Dancers_vy Alex Montoya/Photography (credits to Alex Montoya)
Published on February 5, 2024
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Meet the TikToker who started the financial trend 'loud budgeting"
It started as a joke. At the end of 2023, when social media users were posting their “Ins and outs” for 2024, comedian and writer Lukas Battle did the same, bringing the term “loud budgeting” to the world.
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Senators unveil border deal and foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel
Senators unveiled a long-awaited border deal and foreign aid package with assistance for Ukraine and Israel on Sunday, paving the way for a key vote in the chamber this week in which the legislation is at risk of failing and, if it does pass, setting up a clash with the House.
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Nikki Haley drops in on ‘Saturday Night Live’ cold open as surprise guest
“Saturday Night Live” welcomed an unexpected guest as part of the comedy show’s cold open sequence this weekend.
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Children's Museum Houston Sensory Friendly Day
Published on February 5, 2024
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Children's Museum Houston Hosts Valentine's Sensory Friendly Event
Children's Museum Houston to host a heartwarming Valentine's Sensory Friendly event on Feb. 12.
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Wellness influencers fueled pandemic misinformation - now targeting another crisis
When wildfire ripped through Hawaii’s Maui last August, the impact was devastating: a whole town reduced to ashes, more than 100 lives lost. The inferno was described as the “largest natural disaster in state history.”
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Bob Beckwith, 9/11 rescuer who stood next to President George W. Bush atop debris, dies at 91
Bob Beckwith, the former New York City firefighter who famously stood alongside President George W. Bush atop a charred fire truck in the rubble of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, has died, according to the union representing New York firefighters and former US Rep. Peter King. He was 91.
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Zelensky considers major shakeup Ukraine’s leadership, beyond ouster of military chief
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is considering replacing many of Ukraine’s leaders, including the head of the military, to “reset” the country’s path nearly two years since the full-scale Russian invasion.
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Centuries-old sea creatures data suggest world overshot climate limit - some scientists disagree
Using sponges collected off the coast of Puerto Rico in the eastern Caribbean, scientists have calculated 300 years of ocean temperatures and concluded the world has already overshot one crucial global warming limit and is speeding toward another.
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They played for their country in 20s. By 40s, suffered early dementia after playing physical sport
By the time Alix Popham had reached his late 30s, he was finding some day-to-day tasks confusing and difficult.
