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Trump says he would not reappoint Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Former President Donald Trump said that if he is reelected, he would not reappoint Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing Powell of considering rate cuts to give Democrats an advantage in the 2024 elections.
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Aid group working to secure the freedom of an American woman and her daughter kidnapped in Haiti, it says
Six days since American nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter were kidnapped from the community ministry where she works in Haiti, information about their capture and whereabouts remains unclear as the aid group works with authorities and partners in the United States and Haiti to secure their freedom, it said.
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Last year’s home sales lowest since 1995
The residential real estate market tumbled in 2023, as soaring interest rates steadily slowed sales activity — but home prices still hit a record high.
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The Mama Foundation for The Arts Partners with Whole Foods Market to Bring New York Mama’s ‘One Sauce’
This summer, The Mama Foundation for The Arts and Whole Foods Market collaborate to bring a bit of spice to the palates of New Yorkers at the highly anticipated Harlem store located at 100 West 125th Street on July 21 at 9 a.m. Whole Foods Market (through their partnership with Harlem Park to Park, a social enterprise representing more than 100 neighborhood entrepreneurs) tapped The Mama Foundation as a community stake-holder that produces not only a valuable service to the neighborhood and high-quality Harlem-made goods that celebrate the rich culture of 125th Street. The Mama Foundation will be debuting their “Mama’s One Sauce” to world.
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Black Couple Debuts Their New Burger Line on QVC
Husband & wife team, known for their burger products, introduces innovative microwavable cheeseburgers on national television
Chevalo & Monique Wilsondebriano, owners of Charleston Gourmet Burger Company (www.charlestongourmetburger.com), have progressed from grilling their non-traditional marinated burgers at local farmers markets to having the opportunity of a lifetime by debuting their brand new frozen microwaveable cheeseburger line to a national TV audience on QVC on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.
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'Bachelor' star slammed for April Fools' Day pregnancy joke
"The Bachelor" star Arie Luyendyk Jr. pulled an April Fools' Day pregnancy prank that some fans didn't find funny. On Sunday, Luyendyk tweeted a photo of a woman sporting a baby bump whose face could not be seen with the words "Secrets finally out, we have a bunny in the oven!" and tagged fiancée Lauren Burnham.
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Urban South - HTX Joins More Than 300 Breweries In “Black is Beautiful” Beer Initiative
Houston brewery participates in global beer collaboration to bring awareness to injustices faced by people of color
Urban South - HTX, Urban South Brewery’s new Houston location, is honored to participate in the “Black is Beautiful” initiative, a global beer collaboration created to bring awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily. Urban South’s “Black is Beautiful” creation will be released to the public in early July, and the brewery will donate 100% of the proceeds from beer sales to Black Lives Matter: Houston.
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Lake Charles Featured in Top Under-The-Radar US Travel Destinations List
Lake Charles, Louisiana, is known for its delicious Cajun and Creole flavors complemented by an artistic culture. The Southwest Louisiana city was recently recognized by TheTravel.com in an article listing the top under-the-radar travel destinations in the United States.
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Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Named Cars.com's Best Pickup Truck of 2018
ZR2 praised for its distinctiveness, off-road ability and on-road manners
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is Cars.com’s Best Pickup Truck of 2018. The Colorado ZR2 was one of two Chevrolet nominees for the award, along with the Silverado 3500. Cars.com and PickupTrucks.com editors praised the truck’s “almost perfect combination of passion and technology,” noting that it’s, “not just an interesting example of a new pickup truck, but is quite possibly the most distinctive vehicle that’s come along in years.”
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Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ at Dickey’s
Texas-style BBQ restaurant celebrates its iconic, savory mac and cheese with customizable options in honor of national holiday
The cheesiest day of the year is finally here, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, where experienced pitmasters serve up Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ rounded out with the most indulgent side – creamy, savory mac and cheese.
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One of Coke's most-popular sodas is becoming a boozy beverage
Coca-Cola is tapping into the canned cocktail craze with a boozy version of its Fresca soda.
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Unanswered Questions
Texans have a tough road ahead of them to repeat as AFC South champions
The wait is over. The Houston Texans are finally prepared to play the New Orleans Saints in their first game of the 2019 NFL season. After going through offseason OTA’s, training camp, and we can’t forget how much of an emotional rollercoaster the fans were on last Saturday.
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Remembering Yolanda Pope: Houston Style's Resident Foodie
Writers are usually the ones who are never at a lost for words. However, this writer is finding it hard to use words to adequately describe Yolanda Pope. Her personality was welcoming. She didn't mind sharing her knowledge. The entire staff knew food, especially good food, was her weakness. Yolanda has had her last dish as she passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 16, 2021.
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Mike Pence says he'd consider testifying before January 6 committee if invited
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he would give "due consideration" to any formal invitation to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, while hinting at potential executive privilege issues.
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GM Secures All Energy Needed to Achieve Renewable Energy Goal 25 Years Ahead of Initial Target
Based on current projections, GM has reached its goal of securing enough renewable energy to power all of its U.S. sites by 2025 As one of the earliest adopters of renewable energy among corporate purchasers, GM has already realized positive cash flows from its portfolio, and expects to continue to do so GM’s long-term investments in local renewable energy projects support grid resiliency, as well as job growth and retention
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Congress wants to kill the 'backdoor Roth IRA.' Here's what it means for you
Tax-free savings in retirement are great to have at your disposal. But provisions in the Build Back Better bill would limit some of the ways to accrue them in the future -- at least for high-income savers. The provisions are included in the version of the bill that recently passed the House, and is set to go to the Senate for consideration in December.
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King Richard Wins a Miami Film Fest Audience Award!
King Richard has won the coveted Miami International Film Festival GEMS 2021 Audience Award, and it’s no wonder. It’s a crowd-pleaser!
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UGA star Jalen Carter responds after police say he was racing another car that crashed. The other driver and a teammate were killed
University of Georgia star defensive lineman Jalen Carter -- projected as a top pick in the NFL draft next month -- faces charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with a crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and team employee Chandler LeCroy, Athens-Clarke County police said.
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Alec Baldwin has been formally charged in 'Rust' shooting
Actor and producer Alec Baldwin has been criminally charged in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust," the Santa Fe County, New Mexico, district attorney's office told CNN Tuesday.
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At least $191 billion in pandemic jobless benefits improperly paid, watchdog tells Congress
At least $191 billion in pandemic unemployment benefits could have been improperly paid, with a "significant portion" attributable to fraud, according to a new estimate from the Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General.
