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Some GOP states extend Medicaid coverage for new moms amid abortion debate
A growing number of GOP-led states are expanding Medicaid coverage to new moms at the same time as they seek to ban or limit access to abortions.
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7 takeaways from Monday's January 6 hearing
The House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol detailed Monday how those around then-President Donald Trump told him he lost the 2020 election -- but he refused to listen, turning instead to his attorney Rudy Giuliani to embrace false claims that the election was stolen.
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Conservative election attorney will testify before January 6 committee on Monday
Conservative Republican election attorney Ben Ginsberg will be among the witnesses testifying Monday before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, as the panel seeks to scrutinize how former President Donald Trump's election lies led to the riot.
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Tesla is trying an old trick to boost its stock. It may not work
In recent years, when a company announced it was splitting its stock, Wall Street went wild. When Tesla revealed such plans in 2020, its shares immediately shot up. They climbed 66% over the following 12 months.
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Tesla, pictured here, in California, United States on September 25, 2021 announced that it will ask investors to split its shares 3-to-1 at its annual …
Published on June 13, 2022
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Dow sinks 800 points and stocks enter bear market on worries of drastic rate hikes
US stocks plunged into bear market territory Monday morning as Wall Street investors grew increasingly nervous about the prospect of even more harsh medicine from the Fed to take the sting out of inflation.
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How meditation could change the brain
In a time when traumatic events such as pandemics, shootings and loss seem never-ending, mindfulness can be a tool for feeling capable during periods of uncertainty.
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HMAAC Announces Poet Laureate Emeritus – Deborah Mouton Artist Residency At The Power Center
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is pleased to announce the May/June HMAAC artist residency of Deborah Mouton, the internationally known writ- er, educator, activist, performer, and the first Black Poet Laureate of Houston, Texas. The residency will take place at The Power Center in Houston, Texas and will involve engagement of students from The Imani School.
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Land Your Dream Career With Murphy-Goode Winery
One-On-One with Lindsey Perry
The path to breaking into the wine industry career can be a bit challenging - not only requiring an immense passion for wine, but also a wealth of knowledge along with an extensive experience in the field. And let’s face it, gaining experience in the field can be difficult to navigate. However, one Sonoma County winery’s innovative recruitment practices have simplified the process for the curious and qualified. When Murphy-Goode Winery announced their now viral «Really Goode Job» contest back in February 2021 it seemed almost too good to be true. A $10,000 monthly salary, free housing and a year›s supply of wine from the brand›s portfolio??? - Unheard of and almost unbelievable for an entry level position, with little to no experience. After receiving over 7,200 applicants, the search was then narrowed down to 17 finalists where Lindsay Perry and Veronica Hebbard were ultimately selected for the opportunity of a lifetime to move to Healdsburg and pursue their passion of working in the wine industry.
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Trump's Big Lie Is a Threat to American Democracy
On Thursday evening, the House Select Committee investigating the sacking of the Capitol on January 6 will hold the first of its primetime, public hearings. The committee has done an exhaustive investigation, interviewing a thousand witnesses, looking at tens of thousands of documents. The hearings will reveal new information about what was in fact a multi-layered effort to overturn the results of a presidential election, driven by the White House and involving Republican legislators, operatives, state officials, and donors. The hearings will ask every American to understand how vulnerable our democracy is, and how close we came to losing it.
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The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot is in the closing stages of its probe.
Published on June 9, 2022
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Stepfather found guilty of child abuse after a Florida restaurant employee saved a boy with a note asking if he needed help
A stepfather in Florida has been convicted of child abuse after a restaurant employee last year noticed concerning signs and used a surreptitious note to ask a boy if he needed help, the Orange County State Attorney's Office announced Monday.
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Mariah Carey sued over hit track 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
Mariah Carey was sued on Friday over her 1994 Christmas classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by a songwriter who said he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.
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California voters send a stark message to Democrats on crime and homelessness
Voters in two of the most liberal cities in America sent a clear message to the Democratic Party on Tuesday: they want their leaders to refocus on the most basic functions of government by ensuring their safety, protecting their quality of life and restoring order.
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Harris Health Hires New Chief Diversity Officer to Lead Equity, Inclusion Efforts
Harris Health System has named Jobi Martinez, PhD, its first vice president and chief diversity officer, a position that prioritizes the system’s core value to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion among its employees, patients and services.
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Burns Original BBQ is Hosting Annual Scholarship Luncheon Event To Provide 10 Local Recent High School Grads With Financial Assistance For Fall 2022!
It all started in 1973 when Roy Burns Sr. started off his small local business venture selling barbecue to the Acres Home community in Houston, Tx. Today, Burn's Original BBQ (and sister restaurant Burns Burger Shack) are Texas staples that people come from all over the world to taste. Due to the overwhelming love of Burns Original BBQ, people have demanded that the BBQ hotspot cater their events, big and small, and they have for years. The Burns family is committed to helping their community as they provide scholarships, free food, and host community events yearly.
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Published on June 8, 2022
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Latino Victory Fund Congratulates Senator Alex Padilla for Winning California Special and Primary Election for the U.S. Senate
Padilla is the first Latino to represent California in the United States Senate.
Latino Victory Fund congratulated Senator Alex Padilla, D-California, for winning his elections for the U.S. Senate. Padilla was on the ballot in a special election to continue serving in the U.S. Senate in the seat vacated by Vice President Kamala Harris and in the regularly scheduled race for the full six-year Senate term.
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CEOs are enjoying huge paydays while their workers struggle to pay bills
Despite all the buzz about the "Great Resignation" and a renaissance for the working classes in America, a new report finds the gap between executive and worker pay is only widening.
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PVAMU architecture students’ winning design could be a game-changer following natural disasters
Seeking an alternative to FEMA trailers after the next climate catastrophe visits Houston’s historically segregated neighborhoods, students in the School of Architecture at Prairie View A&M University designed a single-family accessory dwelling unit that was selected as a winner in the student category of the City of Houston ADU|HOU Design Competition.
