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Today city of Houston appointee Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock was sworn in as METRO’s Board Chair. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve in this …
Published on February 29, 2024
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Carnage at Gaza food aid site amid Israeli gunfire. Here’s what we know
One of the worst single tragedies to occur during Israel’s war with Hamas took place Thursday, when scores of Palestinians were killed trying to access food aid in Gaza City.
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Excessive alcohol drinking drove about 488 deaths per day during the pandemic, CDC says
While dry January and damp lifestyles have taken off on TikTok, the United States has already experienced a spike in deaths related to excessive alcohol.
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Feds propose steep fines when airlines damage wheelchairs
Airlines damaged or lost more than 11,000 passenger wheelchairs last year – and a new federal proposal seeks cut the inconvenience for wheelchair-reliant travelers with six-figure penalties against airlines.
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Special counsel wants to know if potential jurors in classified documents case believe 2020 election was stolen
Prosecutors want to ask potential jurors in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case against former President Donald Trump whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen – one of several proposed queries for the jury pool that prosecutors and the defendants are at odds over, according to a new court filing.
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University of Houston-Downtown Master’s in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) Receives Accolades as a Top Program
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) has solidified its position as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education, with its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program recently recognized as a "Top Pick for the Very Best Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs in Artificial Intelligence" by AI Degree Guide. This prestigious accolade places UHD's program alongside esteemed institutions such as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Duke University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Johns Hopkins University.
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Man exonerated after nearly 30 years imprisonment for deadly 1994 arson
Daniel Gwynn was convicted and later sentenced to death for a 1994 arson murder in West Philadelphia. But now 30 years later, the 54-year-old is now a free man.
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Oprah is leaving WeightWatchers, sending stock tumbling 25%, she is seen here, at 2024 Golden Globe Awards. Mandatory Credit: Mike Blake/Reuters via CNN Newsource
Published on February 29, 2024
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Final Ticket Release for Dream Con 2024: Austin's Premier Entertainment Convention
Calling all anime enthusiasts, gamers, cosplayers, and pop culture aficionados! The highly anticipated final ticket release for the 6th Annual Dream Con 2024, Austin's largest entertainment convention, is set to take place on Friday, March 15th, at 7 pm CST. Hosted by social media influencers RDCWorld, Dream Con promises an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, creativity, and camaraderie.
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Oprah leaves WeightWatchers; stock tumbles
Oprah Winfrey is leaving the board of WeightWatchers, ending a nearly decade-long stint as a director of the beleaguered company that has faced sudden competition from Ozempic.
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Alabama House approves measure; aims to protect IVF after personhood ruling
An Alabama House bill aimed at protecting in vitro fertilization treatments advanced on Thursday, just a day after being introduced, as state lawmakers raced to respond to the state Supreme Court ruling that prompted IVF clinics to pause parts of treatments and left many families in limbo.
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Houston's New Era in Transit Leadership: Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to Spearhead METRO as Board Chair
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has taken a pivotal step in transforming the city's transit system by nominating Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to be the next Board Chair of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston METRO), now officially with the green light from the City Council and METRO's board.
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Job Corps Adopts Progressive Stance on Marijuana, Enhancing Opportunities for Youth
In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program has enacted a pivotal change in its marijuana testing rules, demonstrating a progressive shift towards the treatment of cannabis use among the youth. This modification aims to mitigate the repercussions of prior marijuana use on young individuals aspiring to join the federal workforce through the Job Corps training initiative.
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Houston's Bravest: 31 New Firefighters Join the Ranks in a Ceremony of Commitment and Courage
The Houston Fire Department proudly welcomed 31 new firefighters into its esteemed ranks, marking a day of pride and promise for the city. The Class of 2023-C stood tall on February 22, 2024, as they took their Oath of Office in a stirring ceremony held at the Houston Community College Main Campus Auditorium.
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Missouri City native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jairo Rodriguez a native of Missouri City, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Tripoli operating out of San Diego.
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Jairo Rodriguez /Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings, Navy Office of Community Outreach
Published on February 29, 2024
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Biden’s Walk Can Beat Trump’s Talk with the Working Class, But He Needs to Speak Up
Spoiler alert! Donald Trump will be allowed to remain on the ballot this fall.
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Biden says Gaza incident complicates ceasefire talks; his administration feels urgency after dozens are killed
A deadly incident at a food distribution site in Gaza, in which dozens of hungry Palestinians were killed after Israeli military forces opened fire, has added additional urgency to ceasefire talks – but could also complicate them, President Joe Biden told reporters on Thursday.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks after his election at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on October 25, 2023. Mandatory Credit: Tom Brenner/AFP/Getty Images via …
Published on February 29, 2024
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Johnson’s historically narrow House majority shrinks further, after Democrat Tom Suozzi sworn in
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is overseeing one of the smallest House majorities in history – and Democrat Tom Suozzi’s win in a New York special election shrinks it further.
