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Yemenis lift a mock missile at a protest against the US-led airstrikes on Yemen. Mandatory Credit: Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images
Published on January 27, 2024
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Houthi missile attack results in oil tanker fire in Gulf of Aden
An oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden is on fire after a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi militants, in the latest incident linked to the Iran-backed group in the key shipping route.
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CIA chief crucial talks in Europe secure hostage deal/pause Gaza fighting
Efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza and broker a prolonged pause in fighting are at an important juncture as President Joe Biden deploys his point person on hostage talks to Europe for multiparty talks on the contours of a possible agreement.
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Milwaukee Bucks hire Doc Rivers as next head coach
Doc Rivers has been officially named the next head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, the franchise said Friday.
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Fort Bend County District Clerk’s Office Leads the Charge in Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts
In a solid show of commitment during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office, guided by the vigilant District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker, is taking significant strides against human trafficking, reinforcing the safety net for the community.
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Houston Celebrates Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher's Appointment as HCC Chancellor
In a momentous announcement for Houston's academic community, Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher has been officially named the Chancellor of Houston Community College (HCC), a pivotal step for an institution known for its dedication to educational innovation and excellence. Dr. Ford Fisher, who previously excelled as the Interim Chancellor since September 1, 2023, is celebrated for her unwavering commitment and strategic vision.
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Philadelphia - Juvinile homicide suspect remains at large - authorities arrest man suspected of helping him
An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with the Philadelphia killing suspect who escaped custody during a medical transport, the city’s police department announced Friday.
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Jury finds Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll
Before Judge Lewis Kaplan entered the courtroom for the verdict, Donald Trump's attorney Alina Habba hugged E. Jean Carroll's attorney Shawn Crowley.
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"Join the Rodeo Revolution! Grab Your Spot at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Job Fair – Your Seasonal Adventure Awaits!"
Embark on an exciting part-time career adventure at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™! Join us at our dynamic job fair, where we’re scouting for enthusiastic team members to fill seasonal positions. Your chance to be part of a Texas legacy starts here, with roles that put you in the heart of the action, such as concessions cashiers, bartenders, waitstaff, event staff, carnival ride and game attendants, and security guards.
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Not just Taylor Swift - AI-generated porn targeting women/kids all over world
The circulation of explicit and pornographic pictures of megastar Taylor Swift this week shined a light on artificial intelligence’s ability to create convincingly real, damaging – and fake – images.
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Takeaways from Donald Trump’s testimony at the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial
Two days after dominating the New Hampshire GOP’s presidential primary, all but assuring himself a third straight nomination and rematch with President Joe Biden, Donald Trump returned to a Manhattan federal courthouse.
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Stanley, other drink cups, contain lead - should we worry?
First, Stanley cups were all over social media because so many people wanted them. Now, the oversize tumblers are back in the spotlight over fears they may contain lead.
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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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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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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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Alabama carries out first known execution with nitrogen gas in the US
Alabama inmate Kenneth Smith was put to death Thursday night by nitrogen hypoxia, marking the nation’s first known execution using that method. Now the state’s attorney general wants to help other states interested in using the new form of capital punishment.
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Top UN court says Israel must take ‘all measures’ to prevent genocide in Gaza - stops short of calling for ceasefire
The UN’s top court ordered Israel to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for Israel to suspend its military campaign in the war-torn enclave, as South Africa had requested.
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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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NASA Empowers Student Innovators with TechRise Student Challenge - Unveils 60 Winning Teams
NASA proudly announces the triumphant culmination of its third TechRise Student Challenge, a groundbreaking nationwide competition designed to ignite the passion for technology, science, and space exploration among students. Sixty exceptional student teams from across the United States have emerged victorious, poised to transform their proposed science and technology experiments into reality. These innovative projects will take flight during NASA-sponsored suborbital flight tests scheduled for the upcoming summer.
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Brady Renard Shines as a Graduate from the Prestigious Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy
The city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, beams with pride as Brady Renard, the accomplished Director of Content/Video Marketing at Visit Lake Charles (VLC), takes center stage as one of the distinguished graduates of the 2023 Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA). His commendable achievement was acknowledged during the Louisiana Travel Association's Annual Meeting in New Orleans this month.
