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The UN's agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) is "immediately" terminating the contracts of staff members allegedly involved in the October 7 attacks on Israel, Commissioner-General …
Published on January 26, 2024
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UN agency fires staff members allegedly involved in October 7 attacks
The UN relief agency operating in Gaza said Friday that Israel had accused some of its staff of being involved in the October 7 attacks, and that their contracts would be “immediately” terminated.
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Cicada Caption: A periodical cicada — a member of Brood X — clings to a plant in May 2021 in Takoma Park, Maryland. Cicadas are …
Published on January 26, 2024
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Billions of cicadas set to appear in rare ‘double brood emergence
In a matter of months, they will dig their way out from underground, red eyes shining, deafening song filling the air. It will be a confluence of creatures the likes of which hasn’t been seen in the United States since Thomas Jefferson was president — and won’t happen again until 2245. It’s a rare emergence of insects some are referring to as cicadapocalypse.
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Empowering Houston Women: The Guide to Good Divorce Program Unveils 2024 Seminar Schedule
The Guide to Good Divorce℠ program, renowned for its exceptional support to women navigating divorce, has unveiled its 2024 seminar schedule. The transformative seminars, led by Trey Yates, a seasoned Houston-based board-certified family law attorney, aim to empower women through the legal, financial, and spiritual aspects of divorce, fostering a happier and healthier post-divorce life.
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Angela Alsobrooks' Heartwarming Gesture: Donates Blankets to Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation for Community Well-being
Angela Alsobrooks, accompanied by Team Alsobrooks volunteers from across Maryland, brought warmth and comfort to the Church Square community by delivering dozens of donated blankets to the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation. The blankets, a testament to Team Alsobrooks' spirit of generosity, will be distributed to community members in need during the foundation's weekly food distribution.
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EnPAC: Gary Baxter's Visionary Non-Profit Aims to Eradicate Energy Poverty in Minority Communities
In a groundbreaking initiative to combat energy poverty within marginalized communities, former Baltimore Ravens cornerback Gary Baxter launched the Energy and Poverty Awareness Center (EnPAC) on January 25 at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Astronomers search for water in space - make unprecedented discovery
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have detected water molecules in the atmosphere of a small, blazing-hot exoplanet 97 light-years from Earth.
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Possibility Klimt portrait missing for nearly a century sells for $54 million
A portrait by Gustav Klimt that was unseen for almost a century is expected to fetch millions when it goes up for auction this spring.
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Empowering Houston's Heart: Bread of Life, Inc.'s Ongoing Mission
Since its inception in the early 90s, Bread of Life, Inc. has been a cornerstone of community transformation in the heart of Houston. Pastors Rudy and Juanita Rasmus began with a simple yet profound mission: to feed the city's homeless.
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Houston native conducts helicopter maintenance aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Julio Cruzjoya, from Houston, performs maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71,
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Unwrap Flavorful Delight: Firehouse Subs Offers Exclusive Deal on New Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sub
Firehouse Subs Rewards Members are in for a treat as today marks the final opportunity to relish a mouthwatering 50% off their order on the app or online after 6 pm at participating U.S. restaurants. For those yet to savor the delectable Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sub, this irresistible offer is your ticket to culinary bliss.
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The Black Money Tree Podcast by Texas Black Expo Earns NAACP Image Award Nomination
The financial empowerment movement gains a powerful ally as The Black Money Tree podcast, led by entrepreneur Jerome D. Love, secures a coveted nomination for an NAACP Image Award. This recognition underscores the podcast's impactful commitment to guiding individuals on their path to financial prosperity.
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Spring Valley Chiropractor Sentenced to 25 Years Without Parole for Child Molestation
In a landmark decision, an unlicensed Spring Valley chiropractor, Stuart Fraser White, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole for the molestation of children almost a decade ago. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced this significant development, underscoring the commitment to safeguarding the community's most vulnerable members.
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Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker Receives Prestigious SEAFWA Officer of the Year Award
Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker has earned the distinguished Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Officer of the Year award, a testament to his exceptional dedication and contributions to conservation law enforcement. The accolade was officially conferred during the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Commission meeting held in January.
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Alabama plans to carry out first execution by nitrogen gas today
Alabama is poised to carry out the first known execution using nitrogen gas Thursday to put Kenneth Smith to death for his role in a 1988 murder for hire.
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Pittsburg, PA - Moon Township residents' backyards still sliding away
Pittsburgh, PA - A landslide in Moon Township is getting worse, according to neighbors. KDKA-TV first reported on the issue last week and found neighbors whose backyards are collapsing more by the day.
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Las Vegas - Wildlife officials say someone dumped donuts for coyotes in lake
Nevada Department of Wildlife officials say officials discovered a pile of donuts suspected of being dumped as food for coyotes in Lake Las Vegas.
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Harvard student groups issued an anti-Israel statement
Billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman and several other business leaders are demanding Harvard University release the names of students whose organizations signed on to a letter blaming solely Israel for the deadly attacks by Hamas.
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The 737 Max grounding will cost Alaska Airlines $150 million
The grounding of the 737 Max 9 after a January 5 incident that blew a hole in the side of an Alaska Airlines plane earlier this month will cost the airline about $150 million, Alaska announced Thursday.

