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Despite complications from surgery, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has good prognosis after prostate cancer diagnosis
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had surgery to treat prostate cancer in late December and later developed complications that landed him in intensive care, doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said Tuesday. But his own team and independent medical experts agree that his outlook is good.
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Blinken tells Israeli government that Palestinians must be allowed to return to homes in Gaza
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made clear to the Israeli government that Palestinians must be allowed to return to their homes in Gaza “as soon as conditions allow” and must not be displaced from the strip, the top US diplomat said Tuesday.
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National Park Service retracts plans to remove William Penn statue from historic Philadelphia park following backlash
But for the past week, federal, state and local officials have been focused on a lesser-known open air museum smaller than a city block.
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Film about the unhoused elderly comes to Black Public Media's "AfroPoP Digital Shorts" series
Black Public Media’s AfroPoP Digital Shorts series continues on MLK Day on Monday with the story of one man’s 40-year battle with homelessness on the mean streets of Hollywood.
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Man makes 18 platelet donations to Flint’s Red Cross in 2023
January marks National Blood Donor Month, and the American Red Cross said donors of all types are urgently needed.
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Global Premiere of Mean Girls at AMC Lincoln Square
From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, MEAN GIRLS.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Takes Legal Action Against North Houston Concrete Batch Plant
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has announced that Harris County is taking legal action against Texcon Ready Mix, a concrete batch plant located in north Houston near the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood.
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Bungalow Downtown Dining Launches New Lunch Menu and Extended Hours
Bungalow Downtown Dining, Downtown Houston's premier luxury dining experience, has extended their hours and menu to add Lunch to their dining options Tuesday through Friday!
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Jurassic World: The Exhibition Roars into Houston, Texas, opening March 8, 2024 for a Limited Engagement at Katy Mills
Pre-Sale Ticket Waitlist Now Open at Jurassicworldexhibition.com
The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition set to open in Houston on March 8, 2024, has now become one of the fastest selling exhibitions in history since its launch, and has welcomed over 8 million visitors. After touring cities around the world including London, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, Paris, Madrid, Seoul, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Toronto, Atlanta, Sydney, Cologne and Berlin, this global sensation makes its return to Texas.
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Solid Waste Management Collection and Facility Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2024
January 9, 2024: In observance of the City of Houston's approved holiday, Monday, January 15, 2024, collection services will be interrupted during Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Below you will find a list of closures for facilities and administration and updates to curbside recycling services.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer, according to a statement Tuesday from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Feed the Soul Foundation Hosts First-Ever Global Culinary Conference on Business Development
Renowned Chefs & Culinary Experts Host Sessions during Two-Day 'Boost Camp' Platform to Educate Culinary Entrepreneurs on Successful Business Operations & Strategies
According to James Beard Foundation's 2023 Industry Report, 53% of culinary business owners experienced lowered profits this year and challenges around rising food and labor costs have severely impacted profit margins, menu and content pricing since 2022. In its third year of service, Feed the Soul Foundation, a national nonprofit that continues to provide financial relief and business development solutions for culinary businesses, will host its first-ever Global Culinary Conference.
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Norway parliament approves highly controversial deep sea mining
Norway could become the first country in the world to push ahead with deep sea mining after it voted Tuesday to open its waters for exploration, provoking an outcry from environmental groups.
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Meta adds new teen safety features following renewed criticism
Meta announced Tuesday that it is expanding its youth safety efforts by rolling out new settings for teen Facebook and Instagram users, including content restrictions and hiding search results for terms related to self-harm and suicide.
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Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Unveils Highly Anticipated Cookie Season
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is excited to announce the official start of Girl Scout cookie season on Feb. 10, 2024, and cookie fanatics can expect to see cookie booths in their communities on Feb. 16.
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Legacy Houston Latino Nonprofit Organization Announces Dr. Adolfo Melara as Chief Executive Officer
Today, AAMA – the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans – announced significant senior leadership changes while celebrating its expansion to Houston's Northside and the addition of a K-5 STEM Dual Language Academy to George I. Sanchez Charter Schools. Dr. Adolfo Melara steps in as the new Chief Executive Officer, while Daisy Morales steps down from her role as Interim CEO. In addition to assuming the role of CEO, Dr. Melara will continue as President and Superintendent of George I. Sanchez Charter Schools.
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The Equality of Opportunity vs. Outcomes Argument Doesn’t Add Up
The debate surrounding Equality of Opportunity vs. Equality of Outcomes has intensified, with affirmative action programs often at the center, labeled as "reverse discrimination." The year 2023, of a surety, was a monumental one as the decision on this hotly debated issue made headlines, but what does it look like for 2024, and for the future of our country? It is critically important that we consider what comes next, and act.
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Mary J. Blige to Receive Entertainment Icon Honor at 2024 "Urban One Honors"
Event Films on Saturday, January 20, at The Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA
Today, Urban One announced that GRAMMY™ and EMMY Award-winning singer, OSCAR®-nominated actress and legendary Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, will be recognized as the prestigious Entertainment Icon Honoree at “URBAN ONE HONORS.” The two-hour “URBAN ONE HONORS: Best in Black” event premieres during Black History Month on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 8p/7c, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.
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National Take the Stairs Day: Dallas Residents Step Up for Clean Air And Healthy Lungs in 2024
American Lung Association encourages Texas residents to take the stairs and then support lung health by signing up for the Fight For Air Climb
Tomorrow on Wednesday, January 10 is National Take the Stairs Day, and the American Lung Association in Texas is challenging people in Dallas to take the stairs for clean air and healthy lungs, and then support lung health by registering for the Fight For Air Climb at Reunion Tower.
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The new FAFSA: What you need to know to get financial aid for college
There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it looks a lot different than in prior years.
