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Brazil is building a new statue of Jesus -- and it's going to be bigger than Rio's

A huge statue of Jesus Christ is under construction in southern Brazil, and it will be even taller than its famous counterpart in Rio de Janeiro.

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YouTuber leads authorities to human remains believed to be of man missing since 2013

Human remains were found Sunday in connection to a 2013 missing person’s case with the help of a YouTuber, according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri.

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Rice to host ‘Go! ENTREPRENEUR TOUR Experience’ with Damon Dash Sept. 23

Rice University’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) is partnering with DiverseCiti Houston to celebrate the influence and impact that 50 years of hip-hop has made on the world of business and entrepreneurship.

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Houston Museum of African American Culture Launches Confederate Monument NFT, Taking Back Power from Symbol of Hatred

A special edition The Spirit of the Confederacy NFT by the visionary and entrepreneurial Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) becomes live July 25, 2022 via auction on Rarible and with an evening event at the museum.

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Seven new plays coming to Broadway this fall are by Black writers. Is this a turning point for theater?

Broadway is finally coming back, after going dark last year to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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Should we be searching for hidden spy cameras in Airbnbs and hotels?

Airbnbs have changed the way we vacation, offering accommodation that adds a whole new dimension to travel.

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5 things for April 10: Michael Cohen, Syria, Cosby trial, spy poisoning, Facebook

If you want to send a wedding gift to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, hold up. They want you to make donations to charity instead. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Eric Braeden, ‘Young and the Restless’ star, says he’s now cancer-free

Actor Eric Braeden shared a positive health update. The “Young and the Restless” star, who has played Victor Newman for over four decades, took to Facebook Live to share news on his cancer battle.

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Tony Awards 2018 highlights

The Tony Awards celebrated the best of Broadway on Sunday night. Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles, who co-hosted the awards show, kicked things off with a piano duet in which they poked fun at the fact that neither of them have won Tony or Grammy Awards.

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Rep. Green Responds to Racist Threats: 'You have to confront hate' By David Wright and Saba Hamedy

Rep. Al Green confirmed Monday that officials are investigating threats of lynching he's received since he called for President Donald Trump's impeachment.

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What You Should Know Before Buying Sunglasses

Summer's almost here, so beware the brightest of sunlight! To protect your eyesight, the most important recommendation you need to follow is to wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet radiation whenever you go outside during daylight hours, according to the National Eye Institute. This is true for everyone, no matter what age, year round.

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Trump remakes America in his own image: Angry, hateful, afraid

Donald Trump seems determined to make America ugly again. He has insulted scores of nations, undercut our allies and projected the worst of American xenophobia, racism, small-mindedness and vulgarity overseas.

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Trump's tweets and actions put Georgia GOP senators on defense

Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are on defense just under one week from a crucial Senate runoff election that will determine who holds Senate power, as the President's public statements and actions in the final days of his administration are looming over close runoff elections in Georgia.

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‘Hidden Figures’ Tops ‘Rogue One,’ With $22.8M #1 Debut at Box Office

With the always present caveat that “rank doesn’t matter,” it turns out that Hidden Figures was the top movie of the weekend, not Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. As you probably know, the weekend box office that everyone reports on Sunday is comprised of estimates and when the rankings are close the order can sometimes shift when the final numbers drop. So yeah, Hidden Figures earned a terrific $22.8 million, about $1m more than estimated, which is a sign that the film is building on its buzz and word-of-mouth.

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Sonshine Communications produces “Sistas Speak”

New documentary shares an up-close and personal account of HIV/AIDS awareness

Sistas Organizing to Survive (S.O.S.), a grassroots movement supported by the Florida Department of Health, and Sonshine Communications have teamed up to develop a documentary video on the lives of Black women who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS in south Florida. The video is called “Sistas Speak” and is a thought-provoking, moving and inspirational documentary on this pandemic.

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AMC Theatres could run out of money by the end of the year

Illustrating how dire the situation is for the movie theater industry, the world's largest theater chain could run out of money by the end of the year.

NFL and Pluto TV Announce Extended Partnership, Continuing Iconic Lineup of Award-Winning Content, Game Replays and More

​Pluto TV's NFL Channel Will Feature Programming Dedicated to the NFL's 100th Season Celebration, Plus Action-Packed Games and Moments From Years Past, Classic Highlights, Past Seasons of NFL Films Award-Winning Series "Hard Knocks" and More

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To sir, with love: Entertainers and activists pay tribute to Sidney Poitier

"Beautiful," "brilliant," "grace" and "elegance" are just a few of the words used by those who paid tribute Friday to the late Sidney Poitier, one of the greatest actors of the past century.

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Houston Comedian Brings the Funny to NBC

Bring the Funny, NBC’s newest show which aired on July, 9, 2019, is an American comedy competition series hosted by comedian Amanda Seales. Bring the Funny’s 10- episode series features 30 contestants of various comedy acts performing in front of an audience for a chance to win $250,000. (WOW!) Series judges include Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, and Jeff Foxworthy. Ali is the the only contestant out of Houston. However, don’t mistake him as a newcomer, this laugh out loud comedian is well known in the industry.

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Hurricane Maria Is Still Churning Towards the East Coast

The East Coast is bracing for a possible hit from Hurricane Maria, days after the storm caused widespread devastation in the Caribbean.