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FDA looking into reports of hair loss, suicidal thoughts in people using popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss
The US Food and Drug Administration is evaluating reports of side effects such as hair loss and suicidal thoughts in people taking medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy.
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Treating hearing loss is associated with a decrease in risk of early death and dementia, studies show
Your health resolutions for the new year may need to include getting checked for hearing aids.
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St. Louis Fed names Alberto Musalem as its new president
Latino economist Alberto Musalem has been named as the next president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the bank announced Thursday.
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A Carrefour supermarket in Montesson near Paris on September 13, 2023. Carrefour has been critical of price increases by consumer goods companies. Mandatory Credit: Sarah …
Published on January 4, 2024
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Pepsi pulled from supermarket shelves in Europe over price increases
Carrefour, one of France’s biggest supermarket chains, will stop selling PepsiCo products because they have become too expensive, in the latest clash between retailers and their suppliers over prices.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson knocks Biden for ‘catastrophe’ at border during Texas visit
House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized President Joe Biden on Wednesday for the “mayhem” he witnessed at the US-Mexico border, saying in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper that the Biden administration isn’t doing its job.
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Houston Arboretum Hosts Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Event is free and open to the public
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center hosts its annual Arbor Day Celebration where guests can recognize the importance of trees and experience the flavors of the forest. Meet Johnny Appleseed and try some apple cider, learn how bees use trees to make honey, go on a hike to discover how trees feed wildlife and more. There will be plenty of tree activities and crafts to enjoy. Crafts will be available while supplies last.
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Hyundai and Kia thefts soar more than 1000% since 2020
Certain Hyundai and Kia models saw a 10-fold increase in thefts in just the past three years, a wildly dramatic increase in the wake of a series of social media posts showing people how to steal the vehicles.
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America’s Unspoken Suicide Pandemic is the Sharp Edge of Social Isolation
The news stays filled with endless examples of hyper-partisanship out of Washington. It is no surprise most people think that’s the only thing happening in Washington. It’s not.
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Rose-hued Stanley cups for Valentine’s Day spark a frenzy at Target
The world is going wild for Stanley cups. And no, not the hockey kind. Just ask Target.
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Target launched limited edition Valentine's Day Stanley tumblers on Dec. 31, which quickly sold out. Mandatory Credit: melissa_mar
Published on January 4, 2024
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Police responding to shooting at high school in Iowa, county government says
Police responded Thursday to a shooting at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, according to a post on the Dallas County Facebook page.
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Trump wants judge in January 6 case to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt
Donald Trump’s legal team told a federal judge on Thursday that special counsel Jack Smith and prosecutors in his office should be severely sanctioned and possibly held in contempt after they continued to submit filings in the case following a stay order from the judge.
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Houston's Children's Museum Secures Good Housekeeping's 2024 Best Family Travel Award for the Second Consecutive Year!
Celebrates with crowns, princesses, ponies and snow! Only museum in the nation to top the list!
Hear ye, hear ye! You’re invited to receive the royal treatment as Children’s Museum Houston celebrates its consecutive Good Housekeeping 2024 Best Family Travel Award win.
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GM sales inch higher despite big strike impact
The strike at General Motors plants in September and October took a bite out of its fourth-quarter sales, but strong demand for the vehicles made at its other plants allowed the company to report a narrow gain in US vehicle sales overall.
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Rap Snacks Announces Line-Up of Top Entertainers and CPG Leaders, Including Master P, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Derrick Hayes, Denise Woodard and Other Leaders for Disrupt Summit 2024
Rap Snacks Disrupt Summit will feature compelling keynotes, interactive workshops, and exclusive fireside chats that guarantee unrivaled exposure, strategic networking, ground- breaking insights and r
Rap Snacks, the “Official Snack Brand of Hip Hop” and one of the fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in the industry of food and beverage, is proud to announce its line-up of special guests at the highly anticipated return of the Disrupt Summit. This year’s special guest speakers include Master P, Derrick Hayes, Denise Woodard, Wall Street Trapper, and more leaders in the CPG industry.
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‘Feud’ trailer featuring Demi Moore glimpses the late Treat Williams in his final role
Veteran actor Treat Williams, who died in June, is featured in a new trailer for the second season of Hulu’s “Feud” anthology series, “Capote Vs. The Swans.”
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Office of Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Launch Queer Alliance Committee
The Office of Fort Bend County Judge KP George will announce the official launch of the Queer Committee, a new initiative aimed at promoting inclusivity, providing resources, dispelling myths, and showcasing the economic contributions of the Queer community in Fort Bend County.
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Campus Chronicles: Spotlighting Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and Spring ISD
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees selected Dr. Marc Smith from Duncanville ISD as the lone finalist for superintendent.
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HCC Ushers in a Groundbreaking Chapter with Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher Groundbreaking Chapter with Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher at the Helm – Charting the Course to Academic Prowess and Innovation
With a visionary at its vanguard, Houston Community College (HCC) is set to embark on a transformative journey. The HCC Board of Trustees has, with unanimous consent, selected Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher as the sole finalist for the role of Chancellor. Bringing a wealth of experience as the Interim Chancellor since September 1, 2023, Dr. Ford Fisher is slated to lead HCC into a future that promises academic distinction and innovative educational paradigms.
