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CDC must encourage better ventilation to stop coronavirus spread in schools, experts say

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should be doing more to guide and encourage improved air circulation in buildings -- especially in schools -- to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, ventilation experts say.

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The forest growing in the world's hottest sea

An intensely salty sea which warms to planet-beating temperatures at the height of summer is a hostile place for most vegetation to survive.

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Demand for Covid-19 testing is falling, but experts caution it's as important as ever

As the United States emerges from the Omicron wave, Covid-19 testing has slowed to a fraction of what it was at the beginning of the year.

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Yes, you can have Covid-19 and the flu at the same time. What that could do to you and others needing care

Dr. Adrian Burrowes has seen hundreds of Covid-19 patients. But he's especially worried about what will happen this flu season -- even more so than last year.

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TV and film writers are fighting to save their jobs from AI. They won't be the last

By any standard, John August is a successful screenwriter. He's written such films as "Big Fish," "Charlie's Angels" and "Go." But even he is concerned about the impact AI could have on his work.

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The man behind ChatGPT is about to have his moment on Capitol Hill

For a few months in 2017, there were rumors that Sam Altman was planning to run for governor of California. Instead, he kept his day job as one of Silicon Valley's most influential investors and entrepreneurs.

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Eliminating the CDFI Fund Would Harm Black Entrepreneurship

President Trump released his full Fiscal Year 2018 budget, and it calls for a reduction in the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund from $248 million to a paltry $14 million.

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Keeps It Real About Trump On ‘The Real’

California Congresswoman Maxine Waters does not care one whit what Donald Trump thinks.

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Cancer Doctor Ordered To Pay $60k, For Misleading Patients

The Texas Medical Board has ordered a local cancer doctor to pay $60,000 in fines and serve five years probation for misleading terminally ill patients.

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Prayers Up: Viral Cooking Sensation Auntie Fee Is Fighting For Her Life

Viral cooking sensation suffers a heart attack.

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Rihanna Pens Powerful Op-ed Calling for Universal Education for Children

Rihanna is a foot soldier fighting on the frontlines for education for children around the world and penned a new op-ed for the Guardian calling for her legion of fans to join her push for universal education.

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Houston Native Serves Aboard USS Donald Cook

Seaman Jose Palomares, left, from Houston, and Seaman Recruit Austin Batchelor, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, raise a rigid-hull inflatable boat abaord the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) May 23, 2018.

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Governor Abbott Meets With Danish Ambassador to the United States Lars Lose

Governor Greg Abbott today welcomed Danish Ambassador to the United States Lars Lose to Austin, as the two leaders spoke of increasing economic collaboration between Denmark and Texas. A readout of the meeting can be found below.

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All Performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are Canceled Through End of July

“After careful consideration, and with the safety of our attendees, staff and performing arts partners in mind, we have decided that all performances will be cancelled through the end of July. We are working to identify new dates for all those companies that are able to move to later dates this season,” stated Cissy Segall Davis, Managing Director of the Miller Theatre Advisory Board.

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US service member killed in helicopter crash in Iraq

A coalition service member was killed and several others injured when their helicopter crashed Sunday night in Iraq, according to a statement by the US-led coalition.

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Hillary Clinton Condemns Longtime Democratic Donor Harvey Weinstein

Hillary Clinton condemned disgraced Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein on Tuesday, marking her first public comments on the matter since reports of his alleged predatory behavior broke five days ago.

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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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USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors operate catapult systems

viation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Apprentice Pius Ezimako, center, from Houston, records aircraft information while Aviation Boatswain’s Mate

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Caring Santa® is Coming to Katy Mills this Sunday 12/4

Caring Santa® is coming to town at Katy Mills on Sunday, December 4, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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The Savoy Joins Forces with Quad HTX and Third Ward Businesses for a 500 FREE Hot Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway

Savor the spirit of Thanksgiving with a heartwarming event at The Savoy in Houston's Third Ward!