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Houston Metro Shows 5.1% Decline in New Residential Construction
When the coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. economy, many states halted or limited construction work. While real estate development is beginning to resume, recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau showed an unprecedented drop in residential building permits comparing April of this year to April of 2019. Nationally, there was a 20 percent decline in new housing units authorized by building permits, a drop that represents nearly $4.4 billion in value.
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Are you heavier or shorter than the average American?
America is struggling with an obesity epidemic, and a new government report says that the population is only getting heavier.
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The developing countries with the most to fear from Brexit
The potential fallout from Brexit won't stop with the UK and the European Union, a new study has found. The UK's departure from the EU may also pose a serious threat to developing countries that depend on trade with Britain, a new report has found.
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3 Foods Your Heart Will Love
Heart disease is the leading killer of all Americans, but African Americans are hit hardest. Heart disease develops earlier in African Americans than in white Americans and deaths from heart disease are higher. Moreover, the life expectancy of African Americans is 3.4 years shorter than that of whites, because of a higher rate of heart attacks, sudden cardiac arrest, heart failure and strokes than white Americans.
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Healthier Soul Food Cookbook Takes Fresh Approach to Traditional Recipes for "Go Red" Heart Health Month
Joint Project Between Transamerica Center for Health Studies and the Association of Black Women Physicians Promotes Healthier, Happy Traditional Eating
The Healthier Traditions Cookbook: Soul Food, a healthy twist on traditional Southern dishes, features 17 classic recipes and is available for complimentary download today. The cookbook, a collaboration of Transamerica Center for Health Studies® (TCHS) with the Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP), helps maintain the integrity of these soul food dishes, while identifying easy steps people can take to enjoy healthier versions. Each recipe was adapted and tested by two nutritionists to ensure an increase in nutritional value and decrease in caloric value.
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5 Signs A Loved One May Be Considering Suicide
Did you know that in the United States, one person dies from suicide approximately every 13 minutes, resulting in 40,000 deaths each year? Sept. 7 through 12 is National Suicide Prevention Week and the clinical experts at NurseWise have put together information to bring awareness to the week and support suicide prevention.
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Here's what getting more expensive at the grocery store
Food prices keep going up. In the year ending in March, not adjusted for seasonal swings, food prices rose 8.8% — the biggest 12-month increase since the year ended May 1981, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.
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Cognitive decline accelerates after heart attack, study finds
Having a heart attack may put you at risk of accelerated cognitive decline in later years, above and beyond what is considered appropriate for the aging mind, according to a new study.
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San Francisco Man Sentenced to 50 Years In Prison For Murder of Houston Police Chief Finner’s Nephew
A San Francisco man who came to Houston regularly was sentenced to 50 years in prison Friday for shooting a friend in 2018 to steal his jewelry and belongings, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Macy’s makes holiday shopping even more magical with amazing Black Friday deals on home, fashion, beauty, and tech items; $29.99 diamond earrings with any purchase …
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Chrissy Teigen shared her milestone of a 50-day sobriety streak. She said she's unsure if she'll never drink again. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Baptiste Lacroix/AFP/Getty Images
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Elon Musk's $50 billion trial comes to an end today. Musk here arrives at court during the SolarCity trial in Wilmington, Delaware, on July 13, …
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Molson Coors, brewer of Miller Light and Coors Light beers, said combined US sales of its two flagship beers outsold Bud Light by 50% in …
Published on August 1, 2023
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Actor Lou Gossett Jr. attends the 3rd Annual ICON MANN Power 50 Dinner on February 18, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. Mandatory Credit: Earl Gibson …
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Mayor Turner Announces Unique Partnership Between Houston ISD and Rapper/Actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted a news conference Monday to announce a unique partnership between rapper, actor, and philanthropist Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, his G-Unity Foundation, and the Houston Independent School District.
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Welcome to the Great American recession guessing game
The Treasury Secretary says the US economy is not in a recession. One of her Democratic predecessors says a recession is highly likely. The economists at Goldman Sachs put the odds of a recession at 50/50.
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24h Daytona: ahead of the debut of the BMW M Hybrid V8 in the IMSA GTP class
After months of intensive preparation, the wait is over. This weekend, the BMW M Hybrid V8 – the first BMW M Motorsport prototype race car with a hybrid drive system – will make its race debut at the ‘Rolex 24’ at Daytona (USA). BMW M Team RLL will run two BMW M Hybrid V8 cars in the GTP class at the opening round of this season’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The team will be supported by numerous strong partners. The BMW M Motorsport Media Guide takes a detailed look at the technology and design behind the car, as well as the team and drivers. You can find the media guide attached and in the BMW Group Pressclub at the following link: http://b.mw/M_Hybrid_V8_Mediaguide. As well as the BMW M Hybrid V8, the BMW M4 GT3 will also feature in both GTD classes at Daytona, while the new BMW M4 GT4 competes in the BMW M Endurance Challenge, the opening round of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.
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Sweet Meets Spicy: Fresh Ideas for a Fun Fiesta Menu
There’s no better way to spice up a party than by using unexpected ingredients in fun, flavorful dishes and drinks. For your next fiesta, celebrate a star of the party with sweet and juicy watermelon.
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Helpful Holiday Recipes for the Home Chef
With everything that goes into creating a full holiday menu for guests of different ages and palates, taking on that task can be a challenge for any host. However, simple recipes that please the masses can help make life easier for home chefs.
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Around $50 billion of President Joe Biden's infrastructure package is marked for climate resilience. The Bidwell Bar Bridge in Oroville, California, surrounded by fire in …
Published on November 16, 2021
