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Nearly half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with ‘forever chemicals,’ government study finds

Almost half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a new study from the US Geological Survey.

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White House takes steps to avoid damaging auto strike

The White House is closely monitoring the upcoming labor talks in the US auto industry, negotiations that could put it at odds with the traditional support of a major union. So President Joe Biden is tapping a trusted adviser, Gene Sperling, to serve as the administration’s point person in upcoming labor negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and the nation’s three unionized automakers.

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El Paso Walmart shooter nods ‘yes’ when asked if he was sorry for the massacre

The man being sentenced for fatally shooting 23 people and wounding 22 others at a Texas Walmart nodded “yes” Thursday when asked by the son of a victim if he was sorry for the massacre.

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Ferragamo's Spring-Summer 2023 Collection F-80 Skeleton

Innovation moves the hands of Ferragamo’s iconic watches made with responsible materials.

One of Ferragamo’s best-selling watch collections, F-80 Skeleton unveils an exclusive new look that reflects the brand’s vision of sustainability and its commitment to researching and using innovative materials with a low environmental impact.

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Congressman Al Green Secures S292,000 in Much-Needed Federal Funding for the Odyssey House Adolescent Services Facility Improvements

On Thursday, July 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbone check in the amount of 3297.000 to Cenixor Foundation for improvements to the Odyssey House. He released the following statement:

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Checkers Teams Up With Hometown Hero Slim Thug to Provide College Students With A Prize Pack For Fall 2023!

For over 3 years, rapper Slim Thug has partnered with America's #1 French Fry restaurant, Checkers, to bring the Houston community various events ranging from collecting gifts during the holidays for local organizations, providing lunch for HBCU students during the Final Four Weekend, feeding families at Cuney homes and more.

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Friendswood native trains next generation of U.S. Navy submariners

A Friendswood, Texas, native is training sailors to continue a 123-year tradition of service under the sea.

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Biden Administration Offers New Plan After Supreme Court Halts Student Debt Cancellation Education Department says alternative SAVE Plan set to begin this July

On June 30, a long-awaited and consequential Supreme Court decision denied forgiveness that would have erased $430 billion of federal student loan balances for 20 million borrowers and lowered the median amount owed by another 23 million borrowers from $29,400 to $13,600.

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Chinese Community of Houston Hold Two Town Hall Meetings Addressing Recent Robbery and Shooting Incident

The Chinese community of Houston organized two crucial town hall meetings to discuss the alarming robbery and shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, June 25th, involving a restaurant employee in Asiatown. These meetings aimed to provide information, support, and foster community dialogue on enhancing public safety measures.

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Houston native trains to join U.S. Navy submarine force

A Houston, Texas, native is in training to be a part of a 123-year tradition of service under the sea.

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Prosecutors say man went to Obama’s DC neighborhood after Trump posted what he claimed was the Obamas’ address

A man arrested last week with weapons in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, DC, neighborhood began live-streaming in the area shortly after resharing a social media post from Donald Trump in which the former president posted what he claimed was Obama’s address, according to federal prosecutors.

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What to know about the order blocking the Biden administration from communicating with social media companies

A federal judge’s order Tuesday prohibiting various Biden administration agencies and officials from communicating with social media companies about certain content thrust an under-the-radar lawsuit into the national spotlight.

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First Alzheimer’s drug to slow disease progression expected to get full FDA approval

The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide on Thursday whether to grant traditional approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the memory-robbing disease.

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Shooting in Fort Worth leaves at least 3 dead and 8 others wounded

Gunfire erupted just before midnight Monday in Fort Worth, Texas, leaving at least three dead and eight others wounded, police said.

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Drena De Niro says fentanyl killed her son

Drena De Niro has shared the cause of death for her 19-year-old son.

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Child dies after car crashes into elementary school in Wimbledon, London

A child has been killed after a car crashed into an elementary school in southwest London, injuring six other children and two adults, London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

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2 firefighters die responding to cargo ship fire in port of Newark

Two Newark firefighters have died battling a blaze on a massive cargo ship carrying vehicles in the port of Newark, New Jersey, officials said.

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Congressman Al Green Rallies for Freedom by Joining the “Bring Our Families Home” Campaign in Support of Captive Austin Tice and Others

On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on Twitter. The full “Bring Our Families Home” press conference with Congressman Al Green is available on Facebook live stream and can be seen here.

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RYDE Launches 100% Electric, On-Demand Local Shuttle to connect Third Ward Residents to their community for FREE

RYDE, a leading transportation solutions provider, is excited to announce the launch of its new initiative in collaboration with Evolve Houston and Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz of District D: a Free, 100% electric, on-demand Third Ward Local Shuttle. This innovative service aims to enhance mobility and accessibility to essential services, such as employment, healthcare, education and public transit for residents in the vibrant Third Ward community.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says justices are ‘destroying the legitimacy’ of the Supreme Court

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said Sunday that some Supreme Court justices are “destroying the legitimacy of the court,” amid a lack of oversight, calling it “profoundly dangerous” for democracy.