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Women are just as corrupt as men in Mexican politics
Women are just as corrupt as men in Mexican municipal politics, according to a new study from Rice University.
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New Hope Housing to Build 315 Affordable Rental Units with Two Amegy Bank-Funded Projects
Amid Houston’s affordable housing shortage, New Hope Housing (NHH) with almost $50MM in financing from Amegy Bank will add to Houston’s Third Ward and Northline neighborhoods over 300 affordable rental apartment homes with two new construction projects – NHH Gray and NHH Berry – both targeted to low- and moderate-income residents.
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Washington Ho & Tony Buzbee launch HoBuzz, “Texas Sober” Delta-8 THC seltzer
Houston heavyweights partner to create low-calorie, non-alcoholic beverages
Washington Ho – Houston real estate executive and star of “House of Ho” on Max – and Tony Buzbee – prominent national trial attorney and U.S. Marine Corps recon veteran – have joined forces to launch HoBuzz, a non-alcoholic, Delta-8 THC infused seltzer. The “Texas Sober” seltzer is now available by the 6-pack at hobuzzco.com, with shipping nationwide, and will debut in Houston at the 8th Wonder Brewery taproom (2022 Dallas St.) and other select locations beginning Monday, Sept. 4.
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Save the Date! The Alliance to host United We Dine on Thursday, October 5, 2023
Annual gala rooted in the belief that breaking bread together is a way to cross borders, explore new cultures, and build stronger relationships
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 5, 2023, as we celebrate and highlight the work of The Alliance. Our annual culturally-themed gala, United We Dine, transports guests on a journey of delectable cuisine and international entertainment. We hope you will join us at Hotel Zaza Museum District, 5701 Main Street in Houston, Texas, for this unforgettable evening. Registration begins at 6:00 pm and dinner begins at 7:00 pm.
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Largest study of brains of athletes younger than 30 finds early signs of CTE even in amateur players
A new study from Boston University’s CTE Center has discovered more than 60 cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE, in athletes who were under the age of 30 at the time of their death. This is the largest study to look at the neurodegenerative disease in young people.
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A new study found more than 60 cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy among 150 athletes under age 30. Mandatory Credit: gorodenkoff/iStockphoto/Getty Images
Published on August 28, 2023
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Most cancer screenings don’t extend life, study finds, but don’t cancel that appointment
Most cancer screenings don’t ultimately give someone extra time beyond their regular lifespan, according to a new review of clinical trials involving more than 2.1 million people who had six kinds of common tests for cancer. But experts say this doesn’t mean you should cancel that colonoscopy or mammogram appointment.
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A federal hate crime probe is underway after 3 people were killed in a racist rampage in Jacksonville, officials say. Here’s what we know
A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a White gunman with a swastika-emblazoned assault rifle killed three Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said.
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Prosecutors will investigate Spain soccer boss Luis Rubiales over unwanted kiss with Jenni Hermoso
Spanish prosecutors have opened an investigation that could end in sexual aggression charges against the country’s soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales.
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Outrage in India as teacher tells students to slap classmate who is Muslim
Police in India are investigating a teacher after a video of her encouraging students to slap their 7-year-old classmate, who is Muslim, sparked widespread outrage in the country.
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FEMA announces $3 billion for climate resiliency as time runs low for Congress to replenish its disaster fund
In a record-breaking year of disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled extreme weather.
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4 injured when a fire rescue helicopter crashes in Pompano Beach, Florida
A Broward County, Florida, sheriff’s fire rescue helicopter crashed Monday morning, sending four people to the hospital, including two crew members and two people from an apartment complex where it came down, authorities said.
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Biden traveling to Vietnam following G-20 summit next month
President Joe Biden will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10 following the Group of 20 summit in India to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other leaders, according to the White House.
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Sixty years after the March on Washington, attendees renew the call for King’s ‘dream’
It’s been 60 years since the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, but Fatima Cortez Todd says she still remembers the sense of unity she felt standing on the National Mall that day.
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Houston native conducts maintenance aboard USS Nimitz
U.S. Navy sailors serve and protect from around the globe, and every sailor got their start somewhere.
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PACIFIC OCEAN 08.21.2023 Photo by Seaman Tomas Valdes USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Idaly Lobo, from Houston, conducts maintenance on an upper stage …
Published on August 25, 2023
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Michael Heckman, Houston First Corp. Statement on RNC's selection of Houston as 2028 host city
Statement Attributable to Michael Heckman, President and CEO, Houston First Corporation
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Michael Heckman, president & CEO Houston First Corp._Photo Courtesy of Houston First Corp.
Published on August 25, 2023
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NASA moves a step closer to supersonic passenger flights
Oh for the glory days of travel, when the seats were bigger, the food was better, and you could jet across the Atlantic in less than three hours.
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‘I will not resign,’ says defiant Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales following week of fierce criticism for unwanted kiss on star player
Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales has refused to resign from his position as Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president following a week of fierce criticism after video showed him placing an unwanted kiss on a star player of Spain’s winning Women’s World Cup team.
