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First Indian American tapped to lead Office of Communications in district history
Effective today, Tejal Patel will serve as Executive Officer of Communications for the Houston Independent School District.
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Here's what the January 6 committee has revealed through its 6 hearings
In its six hearings so far, the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, has focused squarely on former President Donald Trump, connecting his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election to the violent attack at the US Capitol.
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Extreme temperatures will challenge the Texas power grid this week
While it seems strange to say this is a hot summer in Texas -- because let's face it, EVERY summer in Texas is hot -- this summer will be one to remember. It's hotter than hot -- a record-breaking, sizzling hot, sweaty summer.
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Biden's pick for FAA administrator would be the agency's first Black permanent leader
The White House on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden is nominating Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. If confirmed, he would be the first Black permanent administrator of the agency.
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Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport, in June 2021 at the airport in Denver, Colorado. The White House announced that President Joe Biden is …
Published on July 7, 2022
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It's *very* hard to see the audits of former top FBI officials as a coincidence
Rule one of politics goes like this: There's no such thing as coincidences. So, when a politician from, say, Illinois just happens to find himself in New Hampshire, it's not a coincidence. Or when the governor of California runs ads bashing the governor of Florida, it's not a coincidence.
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'Clerks 3' trailer is finally here
It has arrived in all its glory. Yes, the "Clerks III" trailer is here.
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Imperial Calcasieu Museum Announces New Staff Members
Imperial Calcasieu Museum (204 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles) is proud to announce the joining of Stefan Borssen as Executive Director and Jobi Arceneaux-Caldarera as Director’s Assistant.
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Ready to Love, Lands in Miami for Season 6 Premieres Friday, July 29 at 8 pm EST on OWN
This season the singles are coming in HOT and Ready To Love
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network returns for a hot new Season 6 of its hit dating series “Ready to Love” Friday, July 29 at 8 PM EST | 7 PM CST. This season shows a wide range of hopeful singles from every walk of the Black diaspora. In 2021 and 2022, Ready to Love was Friday night's #1 original cable series among African-American women (18+). The show is executive produced by Will Packer, Kelly Smith of Will Packer Media, and Jeff Spangler and Rob LaPlante of Lighthearted Entertainment.
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Noted actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to keynote JSU’s annual Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon
American actress, singer, author, and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph will deliver the keynote when Jackson State University hosts its annual Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson.
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Invitation to Stephen Curry's UNDERRATED Golf Tour
Bankruptcy & Finance Information Network Exchange
Today, the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees (NACTT) announced at its annual meeting the launch of the Bankruptcy and Finance Information Network Exchange (BFine) public education project and BFine.org, a personal finance information and resource website.
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Speaking of Reparations
To many Americans, “reparations” is a dirty word when applied to Black folks. Numerous obstacles are thrown up, like so many stone walls surrounding European castles, when it comes to discussing reparations for losses suffered by African Americans due to slavery, segregation and institutional racism.
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Black Women’s Double Student Debt Whammy: Twice as Likely to Owe More Than $50K, Have Decreased Savings
In mid-June the Federal Reserve, nation’s central bank, raised interest rates in hopes of curbing rising inflation and deterring a full-blown recession. Chief among its responsibilities, the Fed’s duty is to develop “appropriate monetary policy”.
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Google will pay US app developers $90 million in a settlement over app store policies
US Android app developers will be able to claim money from a new $90 million fund Google will establish as part of a wider settlement with app makers over the tech giant's app store practices, the company said Thursday.
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Twitter launches legal challenge in India over orders to block content
Twitter has mounted its first legal challenge to the Indian government over official orders to take down content.
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Elon Musk reportedly had twins with a Neuralink executive
Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO and world's richest man, welcomed twins last year with an executive at one of his other companies, Neuralink, Insider reported on Wednesday.
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Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO and world's richest man, welcomed twins in 2021 with an executive at one of his other companies, Neuralink, …
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Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Thursday on federal charges
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, already jailed on state murder charges for his role in the death of George Floyd, will learn his federal sentence Thursday when he appears in a US District Court.
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Think of the south of France and postcard images of the lavender fields of Provence and tony spots with yachts -- Nice, Cannes and St. Tropez -- likely spring to mind.
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Kim Kardashian walks Balenciaga show at Paris Couture Fashion Week
While the world is seemingly one big runway for Kim Kardashian, today saw her stepping onto an actual catwalk at Balenciaga's latest show during Paris Haute Couture Week.
