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How Will 2024 Elections Affect Diaspora?
With 2024 being the biggest election year in history, the role of diaspora is more crucial than ever.
With 2024 being the biggest election year in history — as over 70 countries with over four billion people send citizens to the polls — the role of diaspora is more crucial than ever.
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Unity in Faith: Houston Clergy Embodies Dr. King’s Vision with Interfaith Call to Action
In a poignant tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy, Senior Rabbi David Lyon of Houston's historic Congregation Beth Israel joined forces with Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, esteemed leader of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, in a ceremonial remembrance this Monday. Their union symbolizes a bridge across faiths, reaffirming Dr. King's vision in the very city where he once imparted his transformative message during the civil rights movement.
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Senior Rabbi David Lyon of Houston's historic Congregation Beth Israel joined forces with Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, senior pastor of the historic Wheeler Avenue Baptist …
Published on January 17, 2024
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: What weight tells us about our health
If you’ve been paying attention to health news recently, you may have noticed a subtle but real shift in the way society discusses body weight.
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An All Nippon Airways (ANA) Airbus 321 taking off from Osaka, Japan on July 6, 2023. An American airline passenger allegedly bit a female cabin …
Published on January 17, 2024
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American passenger bites flight attendant - plane returns to Tokyo
An American airline passenger allegedly bit a female cabin crew member mid-flight on Tuesday, forcing an All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight bound for Seattle to return to Tokyo, an airline spokesperson said.
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After almost 10 years, Southern California's 2024 Coachella Music Festival, reunites major players
The lineup for Southern California’s legendary, desert-centric Coachella music festival has officially been announced, and there’s no doubt it’ll be a good time.
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Playing video games at excessive sound levels has been associated with hearing loss, a new study has found. Mandatory Credit: milorad kravic/E+/Getty Images
Published on January 16, 2024
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Study finds video gamers may risk hearing loss or tinnitus
When it comes to being exposed to extremely loud sounds at concerts, researchers have long warned about the consequences for your hearing. But these risks may also come with playing video games, according to new research.
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What we know about the drownings of 3 Mexican migrants near Eagle Pass, Texas
The drowning deaths of a woman and two children from Mexico near the US-Mexico border have magnified the rift between Texas and federal officials over who has jurisdiction in that part of the Rio Grande area and how to tackle the migrant crisis.
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The 75 most impactful TV moments are debuts, farewells and historic firsts
It was through a television screen that most people witnessed the 1969 lunar landing and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
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Whitney Houston sings the National Anthem during the pregame show at Super Bowl XXV while tens of thousands of football fans wave tiny American flags …
Published on January 16, 2024
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Harris County Pioneers Joint Primary Election, Uniting Republican and Democratic Voters
In a groundbreaking move that speaks volumes about the power of unity, Harris County has announced a joint primary election, slated for March 5, 2024. This collaboration between the Republican and Democratic parties is not just a first for Texas' largest county, but a beacon of bipartisan cooperation.
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Cancelled - Performing Arts Houston presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo's 50th Anniversary Tour
This performance has been cancelled due to the weather. Performing Arts Houston presents the return of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (the Trocks) as part of their 50th anniversary tour, on January 23, 2024, at Jones Hall. The all-male ballet company founded in 1974 will perform parodies of classical ballets Swan Lake and Paquita, as well as Yes Virginia, Another Piano Ballet, all performed en pointe.
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Experience the Resonance of Heritage: Houston Grand Opera's Fifth Annual “Giving Voice” Concert Celebrates Black Artistry with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Houston Grand Opera, in a soul-stirring collaboration with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, invites you to the landmark fifth annual Giving Voice concert. This inspirational evening melds opera's grandeur with the historical vibrance of the Third Ward's spiritual haven, setting the stage on the momentous International Women's Day, March 8, 2024.
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Rodeo announces partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jacksons’ Sire Spirits for 2024
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Sire Spirits for the 2024 Rodeo. Sire Spirits is owned by award-winning multi-hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who will also be performing at RODEOHOUSTON® on Black Heritage Day, presented by Kroger, on March 1, 2024.
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Costco testing new system for entering stores
Bad news if you’re mooching off of someone else’s Costco membership: The retail giant is cracking down.
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Members of the NTSB examine the hole in the fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on a Boeing 737 Max 9. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on January 16, 2024
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Boeing’s stock tumbles after report warns investigation will open ‘new can of worms’
As if Boeing needed any more bad news, a scathing report from Wall Street on Tuesday sent its stock sinking sharply. The report cast doubt on Boeing’s ability to pass a new federal safety audit.
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