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Bear dies after getting trapped in a hot car while searching for food in Tennessee
A black bear in Sevierville, Tennessee, died after it got into an unlocked car in search of food, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said Thursday in a news release.
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Elegance and Luxury awaits you at the Windsor Court Hotel New Orleans
Everything about the Windsor Court leaves its guest with a unique and lasting impression. The property’s spacious accommodations create the ideal home away from home feel and the inviting yet sophisticated décor and staff offers endless ways for couples, friends, and families to connect with one another and with the local culture. With amazing views of both the mighty Mississippi River and New Orleans’ skyline, on-site world-class fine dining, a rooftop pool, a full-service spa, a proper tea service, spacious suites and executive club levels, the hotel is sure to create a memorable experience. For more information and to book your stay, visit www.windsorcourthotel.com
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Biden proposes strengthening Title IX protections for transgender students
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed strengthening protections for transgender students under Title IX and overhauling controversial Trump-era guidance on how schools should handle sexual assault cases.
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Biden braces for Supreme Court to overturn Roe after months of planning for next steps
President Joe Biden is bracing for a Supreme Court ruling that would strip away nationwide abortion rights in the US, potentially setting off mass protests and heaping pressure on the White House to act, according to officials, even as there remains little he can do through executive action to fully mitigate the anticipated decision.
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Sri Lanka's economy has 'completely collapsed,' Prime Minister says
Sri Lanka's economy has "completely collapsed," Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Wednesday, as the crisis-hit nation faces an increasingly dire situation that has left millions struggling with fuel, electricity and food shortages.
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TPPF CEO: Washington Will Not Save Lives Policymakers in the states must act to secure schools and protect students
The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement on the “Safer Communities Act” being debated in the U.S. Senate:
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'Hang them all': January 6 committee members target of violent rhetoric on right-wing social media platforms
Calls for violence against members of the January 6 committee are circulating on some of the same online platforms that helped fuel the lies that led to the insurrection, a new analysis has found.
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Chaka Khan, Khalid, Ne-Yo and more light up the stage at CNN's 'Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom'
CNN's inaugural "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom" concert was a moving commemoration of history and a joyous night of music. The Hollywood Bowl event celebrated Juneteenth, the holiday that marks the end of slavery in the US. From icons like Earth Wind & Fire to R&B stars like Khalid, Black artists across genres took the stage on Sunday.
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The Texas Economy Is Booming, Yet Beto Wants To Destroy Jobs
“On Friday, it was announced Texas was one of only seven states to gain jobs in the month of May, but if extreme liberal Beto O’Rourke has his way, Texas would shed jobs through increased taxes and a pro-union agenda.” – Mark Miner, Communications Director
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Legacy And Generational Wealth: A Black Father Special
This year is different- Juneteenth x Fathers day can only mean one thing! We get to talk about fatherhood, wealth, and legacy!
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Power Home Remodeling Enacts Annual Juneteenth Initiative for Employees
Nation's leading home remodeler recognizes holiday through national celebration, education, and community give-back — not just a day off
Power Home Remodeling ("Power"), the nation's leading exterior home remodeler and nationally-recognized top workplace, will kick off their inaugural Juneteenth Initiative this year by hosting a three-day celebration in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on education, community service, and celebrating Black history, flying in employees from all across the U.S.
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JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Million to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Students
Commitment will expand career pathways, student development programming and promote financial education resources on campuses
JPMorgan Chase announced an expanded five-year, $30 million commitment to the financial and career success of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This commitment expands on the firm’s Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) initiative which launched in 2019 to chart clearer pathways toward economic success and empowerment within the Black community.
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TSU faculty, staff and students celebrate Juneteenth
Members of the Texas Southern University community are honoring Juneteenth at a variety of events – both on- and off-campus, as well as virtually, over the next two weeks.
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Held by Russia as prisoners of war, two Ukrainian helicopter pilots recount their time in captivity
On March 8, three Ukrainian military helicopters were shot down as they returned from a combat mission inside Russian-occupied territory. The only two pilots to survive were badly injured and taken prisoner by Russian forces.
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Parts of Yellowstone National Park may stay closed for 'substantial length of time' after severe flooding
While all entrances of Yellowstone National Park are temporarily closed because flooding has damaged roads and bridges, the park's northern portion in particular may remain closed for "a substantial length of time," park officials said Tuesday.
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Discover Highland Lakes, TX: A Hill Country Crown Jewel
Just when you thought you have discovered all of the fun and trendy destinations in Texas to visit, you then stumble upon a new treasure that is remarkable in its own right.
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Biden to visit Saudi Arabia after a stop in Israel, determining it's time to engage kingdom he once called a 'pariah'
President Joe Biden will visit Saudi Arabia next month, the White House announced Tuesday, a foreign policy trade-off that completes the reversal of his campaign pledge to make the kingdom a "pariah."
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Phil Mickelson has 'deep empathy' for 9/11 victims after he's criticized for joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf series
Phil Mickelson says he has "deep empathy" for the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks following criticism of the 51-year-old and other US golfers for joining the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
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The James Beard Award 2022 winners are ...
An Indian street food restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina, and an African American chef at a fine dining restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, earned two of the American culinary community's top awards on Monday night.
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New Green Pearl in Switzerland: Waldhotel Fletschhorn Saas Fee
The Waldhotel Fletschhorn in Saas Fee is all about sustainability and becomes the latest member of Green Pearls® Unique Places. The hotel with its 13 rooms and suites is located just outside the car-free Swiss mountain resort in the middle of a spruce forest and is known nationwide for its gourmet restaurant Fletschhorn.
