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Commissioner Ellis to Celebrate All-Stars Turner and Baker at TLIP Grand Slam Evening Fundraiser
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is set to host a glamorous Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) Grand Slam Evening on Monday, Feb. 5, at 7:15 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston. The star-studded event will honor the achievements of two outstanding individuals – former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and ex-Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker. Beyond being a prestigious recognition, the evening will also serve as a fundraiser for TLIP, a program that has provided over 700 students with invaluable experiences in the Texas Legislature and various other offices.
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Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Assumes Role as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Garnering Praise at Inaugural Social Justice Conference
In a groundbreaking moment on the first day of Black History Month, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III was formally installed as the President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, marking a pivotal chapter in the organization's commitment to social justice. The grand installation event, held at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on February 1, 2024, drew a sold-out crowd of influential figures and luminaries from across the nation. The VIP attendees included Roland Martin, Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Shavonne Arline-Bradley (NCNW), Dr. Michael Sorrell, and Dr. Ron Daniels, among others.
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Meet the TikToker who started the financial trend 'loud budgeting"
It started as a joke. At the end of 2023, when social media users were posting their “Ins and outs” for 2024, comedian and writer Lukas Battle did the same, bringing the term “loud budgeting” to the world.
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4 migrants accused of assaulting NYPD officers were arrested and released.
Four migrant men charged with felonies in an attack on two New York City Police Department officers Saturday outside a migrant shelter are en route to a California town near Mexico after they were released from custody and given bus tickets by a faith-based charity, a senior law enforcement official said.
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Father of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes accused of driving while intoxicated
Patrick Mahomes Sr., father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Tyler, Texas.
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Senators unveil border deal and foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel
Senators unveiled a long-awaited border deal and foreign aid package with assistance for Ukraine and Israel on Sunday, paving the way for a key vote in the chamber this week in which the legislation is at risk of failing and, if it does pass, setting up a clash with the House.
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Nikki Haley drops in on ‘Saturday Night Live’ cold open as surprise guest
“Saturday Night Live” welcomed an unexpected guest as part of the comedy show’s cold open sequence this weekend.
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Mayor says police presence increased at places of worship made city ‘America’s Jihad capital’
The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah H. Hammoud, said residents can expect an increased police presence “effective immediately” at “all places of worship and major infrastructure points” after a Wall Street Journal opinion piece referred to his city as “America’s Jihad capital.”
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The vast majority of California flood victims’ losses won’t be covered by insurance
Many victims of the massive storms now battering Southern California about are to be hit with another heartbreak - discovering their insurance won’t cover the damage.
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CNN overhauls morning show lineup under new CEO amid sagging ratings
CNN announced Monday that it will overhaul its entire slate of morning programming, charting a new course under new chief executive Mark Thompson as the cable news network works to improve its lackluster ratings.
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King Charles III's cancer results in him backing from public duties, Buckingham Palace announces
Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will step back from public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment, Buckingham Palace announced Monday.
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Wellness influencers fueled pandemic misinformation - now targeting another crisis
When wildfire ripped through Hawaii’s Maui last August, the impact was devastating: a whole town reduced to ashes, more than 100 lives lost. The inferno was described as the “largest natural disaster in state history.”
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More than 120 killed by raging wildfires in Chile as authorities warn toll will rise
Devastating wildfires tearing through swaths of Chile have killed more than 120 people, authorities said Monday, as they warned that the death toll was set to rise.Devastating wildfires tearing through swaths of Chile have killed more than 120 people, authorities said Monday, as they warned that the death toll was set to rise.
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Rapper and activist Killer Mike arrested on misdemeanor battery charge after Grammy wins
Rapper and social activist Killer Mike was arrested Sunday evening near the site of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on a night when he took home three of the coveted statues.
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Killer Mike at the 2024 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 4. Mandatory Credit: David Swanson/Reuters
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President George W. Bush, left, stands next to retired New York Fire Department firefighter Bob Beckwith on September 14, 2001, three days after the 9/11 …
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Bob Beckwith, 9/11 rescuer who stood next to President George W. Bush atop debris, dies at 91
Bob Beckwith, the former New York City firefighter who famously stood alongside President George W. Bush atop a charred fire truck in the rubble of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, has died, according to the union representing New York firefighters and former US Rep. Peter King. He was 91.
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Jay-Z calls out the Recording Academy in Grammys speech
Jay-Z used his speech at the Grammy Awards to get some things off his chest.
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Burger King Unleashes the Million Dollar Whopper Contest – Your Chance to Reign Supreme!
Burger King, is ushering in the next chapter of Whopper innovation by inviting you to participate in the Million Dollar Whopper Contest.
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Jay Z accepts the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award as his daughter Blue Ivy Carter looks on during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Mandatory Credit: …
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