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The fungal threat to human health is growing in a warmer, wetter, sicker world
In the HBO show "The Last of Us," characters identify zombies among them by the fungi that bursts from their bodies, and fungal parasites manipulate the humans to infect the communities around them.
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New Jersey school superintendent resigns after 14-year-old student's suicide
The superintendent of the New Jersey school district where a 14-year-old student took her own life days after a TikTok video showed she was attacked by four other teenagers has resigned, the district announced.
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5 things to know for Jan. 9: Extreme weather, Plane safety, Gaza, Taxes, Moon mission
The number of blood donors in the US is at the lowest level in 20 years as hospitals struggle to meet the demand. To shore up the “critically” low supply, the Red Cross and the NFL said they will offer all blood donors this month a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVIII.
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Bet on Black While Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week in Detroit
Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) presents its’ 6th Annual Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Summit on August 26, 2017. In unison with Black Breastfeeding Week, this year’s theme, Bet on Black recognizes and acknowledges that the inherent wisdom, strength and self-reliance of black families has always helped to overcome challenges and resulted in the success and growth of black families and communities.
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This Program Empowers Low Income Young Adults to Go From Poverty to Professional Careers... in Just One Year!
Year Up is a program that helps low income young adults go from poverty to a professional career within just one year. It consists of six months of training, prep for entry level jobs, and then placement in an internship for six months at a local or national company.
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Awaken: Meditation for Breaking Free From Social Programming
Awaken Meditation has launched an iPhone app, available for download on the iOS store that combines mindfulness practice, social contemplation, and journaling. The company, started by entrepreneur Ravi Mishra and artist Susan Stainman (both meditation teachers as well), is in the midst of a successful Kickstarter campaign, offering discounted memberships to raise the final funds for a fully featured app for both iOS and Android.
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Madonna Opens Pediatric Surgery Center in Malawi
It was a family affair on Tuesday when Madonna opened a children's hospital in Malawi. The superstar presided over the opening of the Mercy James Institute for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care at the Queen Central Hospital.
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In Honor of July as Fibroid Awareness Month, The White Dress Project to Host Annual “A Night in White” Affair in DC on July 13th to Raise Awareness
The White Dress Project(TM) will host an elegant evening entitled “A Night in White” in Washington DC on Thursday July 13, 2017 between 6pm and 8:30pm. The event will take place at the Eighteenth Street Lounge located at 1212 18th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 and is open to adults age 21 and older. The purpose of the event as well as the overall mission of the organization is to continue to raise funds, create awareness about fibroids and provide a network that offers education, tools, treatment options and an overall support system to those who suffer with uterine fibroids.
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Frenchy's Chicken Announces Community Partnership for Renovation and Expansion with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Frenchy's Chicken announced a major community partnership with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church today on the church's parking lot. Percy Creuzot II, son of Frenchy's Chicken owner, and Pastor Marcus D. Cosby, Senior Pastor of WABC, said that the original Frenchy's location that has been housed at the corner of Scott and Wheeler for 48 years will move two blocks down the street to Alabama and Scott to allow expansion of WABC.
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Wearable Protection: Aubry Lane Handbags
Pepper spray, a taser or even a concealed handgun; when it comes to self-defense there are plenty of options, but what happens if you’re armed with nothing more than a cell phone? During an emergency, would you have enough time to reach your phone and dial for help?
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Aubry Lane Hangbags Fuse Fashion With Technology
Aubry Lane Handbags not only want to be stylish, they want to be the best being technologically savvy for all.
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Smokey Robinson Debuts Skincare Regimen Partnership With Skinphonic
Smokey Robinson is one of America’s more eternal frontmen; the “King of Motown” not only crafted the words we used to serenade girlfriends, crushes and wives, he managed to look youthful throughout his career. Now with his wife Frances, the collaboration between the pair and some of America’s top skincare formulators and renowned skin specialist Dr. Edward Dickerson have resulted in a product just for you. Skinphonic is a skincare solution product designed specifically to battle needs faced by people of color.
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Los Angeles City Council Approves $1.5 Million Settlement in Police Killing of Ezell Ford
The Los Angeles City Council agreed Wednesday to pay $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Ezell Ford, whose 2014 killing by Los Angeles Police Department officers became a local touchstone in the national outcry over police shootings.The settlement comes two weeks after Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey announced she would not criminally charge the two officers who shot Ford during a scuffle in his South L.A. neighborhood.
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Twitter Tries New Measures In Crackdown On Harassment
Twitter is trying to shake its reputation as a haven for online harassment.
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Maryland Rape Survivors No Longer Need to Prove They Fought Back
Sexual assault survivors in Maryland don't have to prove they physically fought their attackers to establish that a crime occurred under a new law signed by Gov. Larry Hogan.
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Issa Rae Talks About What To Expect In ‘Insecure’ Season Two
Season 2 of 'Insecure' is slowly approaching and series star and creator Issa Rae has us on the edge of our seats!
In a little over three months, fans of the breakout HBO hit series Insecure will get what they’ve been waiting for, as the comedy series will return on July 23 for a second season that is sure to be just as funny, dramatic and memorable as the first.
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Craft Beer Bet Returns 2,800% To Early Investors
Scottish craft brewer BrewDog announced Monday that investors who supported its initial crowd-funding effort back in 2010 have secured a return of nearly 2,800%.
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White House: Trump Paid $38 Million In Income Tax In 2005
President Donald Trump paid $38 million in taxes on income of more than $150 million in 2005, the White House confirmed on Tuesday.
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Airport Lawyer Service Helps Fliers Worried About The Travel Ban
Trump signed a revised executive order on Monday banning immigration from six Muslim-majority countries, and reinstating a temporary blanket ban on all refugees. But the second time around, many major U.S. airports have lawyers on the ready to support travelers who are worried they'll be impacted by the Trump administration's policy changes.
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9-Year-Old Helps Save Mom's Life By Ignoring Her Wishes
A 9-year-old Sedro-Woolley boy helped save his mother's life, by ignoring her wishes.
