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Macy's Gives From the Heart This February for American Heart Association's Go Red for Women
Macy’s unites customers and associates this February for American Heart Month in support of American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement. As the founding national sponsor of Go Red For Women, Macy’s has helped in the prevention of heart disease by raising $65 million since 2004. Fortunately, 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes, according to the American Heart Association. This year, Macy’s will continue to offer limited-edition merchandise and promotions to benefit Go Red For Women, helping to fund lifesaving research and awareness that adds more time to women's lives.
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Cognitive decline linked to ultraprocessed food, study finds
Eating ultraprocessed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study revealed.
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One Migrant Who Died In Overheated Truck Was Former DACA Recipient
One of the undocumented migrants found dead in an overheated tractor-trailer in San Antonio early Sunday morning had been a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, officials said.
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Kate Spade's hometown reacts to her death
Designer Kate Spade was found dead Tuesday, but the Kansas City native's name and talent will live on in the metro and around the world.
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Man fatally shot while camping with his young daughters in California
A 35-year-old man camping with his young daughters was found fatally shot in a Southern California state park, authorities said. The man was identified as Tristan Beaudette of Irvine, California, Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said.
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The battle is over: Campbell Soup and activist investor reach agreement
The vicious fight for control of Campbell Soup is over. For months, activist investor Daniel Loeb's hedge fund Third Point has been attempting to overhaul the soup company's board and install its own directors.
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NBC will not air the next Golden Globes after diversity controversy
The Golden Globes will not be airing on NBC next year, temporarily ending a decades-long relationship between the network and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the nonprofit responsible for the awards.
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Jim Jordan nominated for speaker by conservative hardliners amid GOP infighting for House leadership
Conservative hardliners nominated Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio on Tuesday to be speaker of the House during the chamber's second and third votes amid the floor fight for House leadership.
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Trump said whoever 'leaked' info on his White House bunker stay should be 'executed,' new book claims
Then-President Donald Trump told a number of his advisers in 2020 that whoever leaked information about his stay in the White House bunker in May of that year had committed treason and should be executed for sharing details about the episode with members of the press, according to excerpts of a new book, obtained by CNN, from Wall Street Journal reporter Michael Bender.
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Michigan AG says she was among those targeted in threat to kill Jewish members of state government
A Michigan man allegedly threatened on social media to kill Jewish members of the Michigan government, the FBI said, and state Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was among those targeted.
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Nation says goodbye to Bush: 'To us, he was close to perfect'
The hilltop cathedral in Washington filled Wednesday with recollections of George H.W. Bush as a modest but mighty president, a man whose characteristic humility was belied one final time with all the pageantry of a state funeral.
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Staying on the bold path: tips from Ford Foundation chief Darren Walker
What’s the best thing about working in an organization with a big social mission? The mission. I’ve worked in such places; I’ve come to know many more of them as a journalist, and I’m starting this new LinkedIn newsletter as a way of championing what cause-minded leaders can do.
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Interview: The All Access Art Show team Creates an Artistic Movement
The All Access Art Show: Winter Edition is giving Houston a heavy artistic dose of culture and grooves right before the turn of a new year.
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Spotlight On Houston's R&B Scene: Singer & Songwriter Obinaa Talks "Antydote" And The Southern Culture Of Music
Known for its unique hip-hop culture and gospel music influences, Houston is home to many rising genres within. In the belly of the city are creatives such as Obinna (better known as "Obinaa") creating an interestingly-peculiar sound wave of R&B the industry has yet to discover. Obinaa launched his solo musical journey in 2015. His melodic tone is nostalgic and smooth with a resonance of warmth.
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Boil Water Notice for the City of Houston
A boil water notice has been issued for the City of Houston’s Main Water System (TX1010013). Earlier today, the water pressure dropped below the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s required minimum of 20 PSI during a power outage at the East Water Purification Plant on Sunday, November 27, at 10:30 am.
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All the World's A Stage This August at Miller Outdoor Theatre
From Shakespeare to the men of Uptown to Peter Pan there’s romance, adventure and even a tango this August at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT). Check out the entire 2023 performance and event calendar and details on how to obtain FREE tickets for the covered seating at milleroutdoortheatre.com. As always, all MOT performances are free and open to the public. Staying home? Remember, many evening performances are livestreamed and available free at the Miller Dream Stream link on the website.
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A Texas pastor welcomed a death row inmate into his church and is set to pray over him at his execution
Once a month, Pastor Dana Moore gets into his car and drives 300 miles across Texas to Livingston, where he walks into a state prison, takes off his belt and shoes and is ushered through a metal detector before stepping through metal gates that clang shut behind him.
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Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Elexia Morelos Navy Office of Community Outreach Musician 1st Class James Randorff, from Houston, assigned to Navy Band Great …
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AWEC - Launch Her 2013 Social Recap by Dawn Paul
Saturday, May 18th marked the 6th Annual Women's Empowerment Conference (AWEC) hosted by founder Shantera Chatman at the prestigious Houstonian Hotel. The cozy ballroom was transformed into an atmosphere where over 180 women from various backgrounds, ethnicities, and careers were able to network, empower, and inspire one another while learning how to "Launch Her" in 2013. Sponsors included: Comerica Bank, Houston Style Magazine, Morgan Stanley, North Highland Company, and Promed Rx Pharmacy. Check out Dawn Paul's social recap here of this event!
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AKA - Sigma Rho Omega's Debutante Social Graces and Dining Etiquette Seminar
Photography by Vicky Pink - Shawntell L. McWilliams facilitated a Social Graces and Dining Etiquette …

