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Pepsi pulled from supermarket shelves in Europe over price increases
Carrefour, one of France’s biggest supermarket chains, will stop selling PepsiCo products because they have become too expensive, in the latest clash between retailers and their suppliers over prices.
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High Schoolers Who Change Schools During Academic Year 40% More Likely to Drop Out
One in 10 Houston-area high schoolers who change schools during the academic year end up dropping out, a rate 40% higher than peers who do not change schools, according to a new study released today by the Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC).
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Alexis Skyy Selects the epiMediaGroup as Her Public Relations Agency of Record
The Actress, Reality Star, Entrepreneur, and Social Media Influencer is evolving and thriving while revitalizing her brand.
Alexis Skyy is pivoting from reality show star to entrepreneurial powerhouse. The former cast member of Love and Hip-Hop is emerging as a multifaceted businesswoman by curating ventures in real estate investment, fashion, and by creating safe digital spaces for trauma survivors. Alexis has taken her fashion expertise to global brand Fashion Nova as an official brand ambassador. With a diverse business portfolio and an innate passion to teach generational wealth, Alexis Skyy is on a nonstop mission to highlight the power in pivoting and authenticity.
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Harris County Attorney Menefee Opens Applications for 2nd High School Summer Legal Academy
The office of Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is now accepting applications for the 2023 Summer Legal Academy (SLA), a two-week educational readiness program for high school students to learn more about what it takes to become an attorney. The inaugural program launched in the summer of 2022, yielding more than 250 applications. The 2022 class of 21 students came from 21 different high schools in six local school districts (including HISD, Alief ISD, Klein ISD, and more).
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Toyota and Nintendo Announce the Ultimate Road Trip by providing 500 Grand Highlander Customers with a Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system and a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, which made its world premiere hours before the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show, is bringing even more road-trip adventures to its customers in partnership with Nintendo. Once on-sale in Summer 2023, 500 customers will receive a Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system and a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game.
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Ford to build battery plant in Michigan to tap into EV tax credits
Ford is investing $3.5 billion to build a battery plant in Michigan, a move that will help the automaker take advantage of more federal tax credits for electric vehicles.
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ONE Musicfest Announces Single-Day Tickets and Individual Artist Lineups for an Unforgettable Weekend Experience
Both Saturday & Sunday Sets Prove Reason to Join ONE Musicfest for Two Days of Performances, Artistry, and Cultural Celebration!
ONE Musicfest, the Southeast's premier music festival, is thrilled to announce the release of single-day tickets for its highly anticipated weekend full of music, food, and culture. Music enthusiasts can secure their spot for an unmatched experience of live performances, art installations, and cultural celebrations. The festival will take place at Atlanta's Piedmont Park on Saturday, October 28th, and Sunday, October 29th, promising a dynamic lineup that caters to diverse musical tastes.
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Kentucky governor declares emergency after heavy rainfall causes widespread flooding
Kentucky’s governor declared an emergency Wednesday after heavy – and potentially record-setting – rain caused widespread flooding throughout the state.
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Harmony Public Schools Department of Communications & Marketing Shines with 51 Awards from TSPRA*
Harmony Public Schools' Department of Communications & Marketing has once again made waves in the realm of school communications and marketing, clinching an impressive total of 51 awards at the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) annual awards ceremony held in Sugar Land, Texas on February 28, 2024.
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Fourth coldest game in NFL history sees 69 people aided by fire department, -‘about 50%’ for hypothermia
Emergency services in Kansas City rendered aid to 69 people, many for “hypothermia symptoms,” during the Chiefs’ Super Wild Card playoff win over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, a fire department chief told CNN.
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Pusha T Has Helped Inspire Kanye West To Write During Wyoming Sessions
Wyoming is looking a lot like Hawaii.
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Drake Gives Sasha Obama Props For Rocking His OVO Gear
Drake gave a shout-out to Sasha Obama via Instagram after he spotted a photo of her rocking a hat from his clothing line OVO, an acronym for “October’s Very Own.” His gear has been worn by many a celeb, and features an owl in its logo.
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After Months of Quiet Travel, Obama to Speak In Chicago
Three months after leaving the White House, former President Barack Obama will deliver the first public remarks of his post-presidency.
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Cummings Statement on President Trump’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress:
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7-year-old Boy Gives His Wii to Grieving Cops to 'make them feel better'
Most kids struggle when they're asked to share their toys. Not 7-year-old Brady Duke.
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Rockets “Dynamic Duo” earns All-NBA Honors
Although the Houston Rockets did not complete their ultimate goal of winning an NBA Championship this year, on Wednesday their two superstars were awarded with some very high praise. The NBA announced their All-NBA teams and the Rockets James Harden (First Team) and Russell Westbrook (Third Team) were announced as two of the top-15 players in the league.
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Latino Victory Fund Endorses Antonio Delgado for Congress
Latino Victory Fund today endorsed Antonio Delgado in his bid to represent New York’s 19th Congressional District. As an accomplished attorney, Delgado has been a tireless advocate for the working-class values that he learned from his roots as a latchkey kid in Schenectady. If elected, he would be the first Latino to represent the district in its 200-year history.
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Mayor Turner's Statement On the Death of Houston City Council Member Larry Green
"I am shocked and grieving over the untimely death of Houston Council Member Larry Green. But one person’s feelings are secondary to the fact that all of Houston has lost a groundbreaking advocate for equality, economic opportunity and neighborhood safety." ~ Mayor Sylvester Turner
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Angelo Gabriel, 16, becomes youngest goalscorer in Copa Libertadores history
Santos forward Angelo Gabriel became the youngest goalscorer in Copa Libertadores history on Tuesday as he scored his side's final goal in a 3-1 victory against San Lorenzo.
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Travis Scott will return to the stage for first major public performance since Astroworld tragedy
Travis Scott is scheduled to perform at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, marking his first major public performance since a crowd surge killed ten people and injured thousands at his Astroworld Festival in Houston last November.
