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Dakota Johnson on the 'mayhem' of filming 'Fifty Shades'
"Fifty Shades of Grey" turned Dakota Johnson into a star. Since 2015, she's been a globally known actor, but now says the franchise she signed up for was not the one that was made.
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Former preschool teacher identified as a victim of July Fourth parade shooting
What was supposed to be a day of national celebration turned into a day of tragedy and fear when a gunman killed six people and injured dozens of others at a July Fourth parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
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Harris County Attorney and City of Houston Take Action Against Union Pacific
Harris County Attorney Christian D Menefee and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will each submit Notices of Intent to Sue pursuant to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to Union Pacific Railroad (“UP”) in connection with long-standing contamination in Houston’s Fifth Ward from UP’s Houston Wood Preserving Works creosote treatment facility. The Texas Department of State Health Services found significant increases in cancer rates around the UP rail yard.
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French TV star Igor Bogdanoff dies of Covid, days after twin brother
French TV star Igor Bogdanoff has died of Covid-19, six days after his twin brother Grichka died due to the same disease, the brothers' lawyer confirmed to CNN Tuesday.
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Fishermen rescued after ice shelf separates from shore in Green Bay
Ice fishermen in Wisconsin had a rare kind of scare this weekend when a large ice shelf broke off and drifted out into the water.
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McDonald's Set to Pay $33.5M for Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
It’s genuinely cheaper not to be racist. Herb Washington once owned 27 McDonald’s restaurants, and now he will receive $33.5 million from the corporation after a recent lawsuit.
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Travis Scott Cleared of Criminal Charges in Astroworld Crowd Crush Tragedy
Travis Scott, the rapper and producer behind the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival, will not face criminal charges in connection with the tragic crowd crush that resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injured numerous others, according to District Attorney Kim Ogg. The decision was made by a grand jury, which also chose not to indict other individuals involved in the festival's organization, including chief of security John Junnell and festival director Brett Silberstein.
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2 firefighters die responding to cargo ship fire in port of Newark
Two Newark firefighters have died battling a blaze on a massive cargo ship carrying vehicles in the port of Newark, New Jersey, officials said.
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George R.R. Martin is working on three animated ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoffs
George R.R. Martin knows there’s a lot to choose from in terms of content, but that’s not stopping him from adding more abundance.
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METRO Program Continues to Bring Student Art to Local Communities
METRO's Bus Shelter Art Program continues to inspire by bringing student art to local neighborhoods. This week, METRO cut the ribbon on a new bus shelter near Kashmere High School and announced winning shelter designs from five Aldine Independent School District campuses. The collaborations are examples of how organizations and residents can work together to improve the community.
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Inaugural SMU+GSV Mission Summit to Focus On 'Capitalism Refresh'
Purpose and profit are truly great partners, organizers say
Aiming to accelerate the growing wave of businesses that combine purpose and profits, leaders in the corporate “Mission Movement” will gather at the SMU+GSV Mission Summit May 22-24 on the campus of SMU in Dallas, Texas.
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Mexico City Marathon organizers investigating claims of cheating
The organizers of the Mexico City Marathon are investigating reports of “unsportsmanlike conduct” at August’s race following reports of cheating at the event.
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Black Texas Student Faces Ongoing Suspension Over Loc Hairstyle: A Closer Look
A Black high school student in Texas found himself in the midst of a controversy when his loc hairstyle ran afoul of the Barbers Hill Independent School District's dress code. Darryl George, the student in question, has now faced a second suspension upon his return to school, as reported by CNN.
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96-year-old Nazi war crimes suspect who absconded last month now goes on trial
The trial of a 96-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary has finally began in Germany, weeks after she went on the run just before she was due in court.
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Sale of late Egyptian President Sadat's passport in Texas sparks outrage among family
The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion.
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Congressman Al Green Announces Authorization of $1,600,000 in Much-Needed Federal Funding for Local Mental Health and Wellness Center
On Thursday, January 19, 2022, Congressman Al Green hosted a press conference with the Ibn Sina Foundation and presented a symbolic check in the amount of $1,600,000. He released the following statement:
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Southern California - 5 Marines confirmed dead after helicopter crashed
The five Marines aboard a helicopter that went down in remote, snow-covered woods Tuesday night are dead, a US military spokesperson said Thursday.
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Henry Adaso Joins United Way of Greater Houston as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Henry Adaso ,17-year marketing and communications professional, joins the United Way of Greater Houston as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
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Invasive fruit fly prompts quarantine for 79 square miles of Los Angeles County
A 79-square-mile area of Los Angeles County is under quarantine after an invasive fruit fly was found there – the first such quarantine for the pest in the Western Hemisphere, according to California officials.
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Elevate Your Leadership with "Leadership MEQ": A Breakthrough eBook for Modern Leaders
Experience a paradigm shift in leadership with the release of "Leadership MEQ: Integrating Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership Qualities," now available on Amazon. This groundbreaking eBook is poised to revolutionize the way leaders approach their roles in today's dynamic landscape.
