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SpaceX gets key environmental approval for Mars rocket test — if it complies with mitigating actions

Federal regulators made a key decision on SpaceX's plans to launch its gargantuan Mars rocket, called Starship, into orbit from Texas — saying Monday that, as long as the company complies with 75 "mitigating actions," the rocket launches should clear federal standards for environmental impact.

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Trump expected to ramp up pressure on Venezuela's Maduro in speech

President Donald Trump is expected to urge Venezuelan military officials to back the country's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido and allow humanitarian aid to flow into Venezuela.

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Why backyard chickens are a health risk

"Always wash your hands after handling live poultry." That's the reminder from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week due to another outbreak of salmonella from backyard chickens.

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Illnesses linked to lead in applesauce pouches mount as FDA narrows in on source

The US Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to continue to avoid recalled applesauce pouches amid an ongoing investigation and a growing number of illnesses linked to lead in cinnamon.

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Bed Bath and Beyond is closing 87 more stores. See the list

Bed Bath and Beyond is closing another 87 stores as the struggling retailer barrels toward bankruptcy.

Satellite images appear to show Russian ships loading up with Ukrainian grain in Crimea

Russia's theft of Ukrainian grain appears to be ramping up as it continues its war on the country, according to new satellite photos of the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

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Yellow Cab Houston Rolls with ZTrip App

The Greater Houston Transportation Company (Yellow Cab Houston) announced it now uses the zTrip platform, a nationwide on-demand transportation application. zTrip offers the safety of a taxi or black car service with all the ease and convenience of a ride hailing app.

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Binge-watch, Facepalm, Snollygoster Added to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary

"Ghost," "side-eye" and "facepalm" are now included in the official Merriam-Webster's dictionary.

Houston Ranks Among the Best Large Metros for Millennial Home Buyers

Over the past few years, homeownership rates for millennials have been slowly on the rise. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the homeownership rate for Americans under 35 grew to roughly 37 percent in 2019. However, homeownership among today’s millennials is still below its peak of 43 percent in 2004 and woefully below the national rate of 65 percent across all major regions of the U.S.

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You asked, we answered: How to help Ukrainian refugees

Thousands of miles away from the violence that's engulfing Ukraine and forcing millions to leave their homes, many Americans are looking for answers.

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The League’s County Election Website Review Finds Fewer Counties With Outstanding Websites

In preparation for the 2022 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas completed its ninth review of county election websites. The League commends the 35 websites rated as “outstanding” and the 32 websites rated as “very good” We offer congratulations to these counties and celebrate all counties, large and small, which meet the needs of their voters.

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Bud Light Presents "Josh Abbott and Friends" Show Benefiting the Texas Music Office

The Josh Abbott Band to play a show at Floore’s Country Store in Houston on September 27th

Bud Light and the Josh Abbott Band have joined together to put on the “Josh Abbott and Friends” show for one night only, benefiting the Texas Music Office. The show is open to the public and will be at Floore’s Country Store on September 27th, with doors opening at 7:00 PM.

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Oprah Mentored This Group of Kids, and Now They Run a Successful Business Flipping Homes

In 2017, six elementary school kids from the Washington, DC area grew tired of playing video games and watching TV. So after an inspirational chance meeting with Oprah Winfrey along with seed money from one of the parents they partnered up and launched a company called Junior Flips. These young entrepreneurs range in age, from 7 to 13 years old.

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The Who, R.E.M., Nine Inch Nails, Patti Smith, Janelle Monae, Death Cab for Cutie, Wilco, Mitski, Rush & More Auction Off Setlists for Nick Hornby, Dave Eggers & Michael Chabon's Setlists for Young Vo

Proceeds will benefit youth writing and activism centers: London’s Ministry of Stories & The International Congress of Youth Voices’ Summer gathering in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Starting tonight, 100+ setlists from renowned musicians will go to auction online to benefit international youth writing and activism centers and organizations on behalf of Setlists For Young Voices. Setlists For Young Voices is a new initiative developed and launched by Nick Hornby (novelist, screenwriter, co-founder of Ministry of Stories, a London-based youth writing center), with the help of Dave Eggers (novelist, co-founder of San Francisco youth writing center 826 Valencia), and Michael Chabon (novelist, screenwriter).

Media Visionary Dave Mays Launches Hip-Hop Podcast Network

Breakbeat to Produce Diverse Array of Compelling Podcast Content Serving the Global Hip-Hop Community

Media visionary Dave Mays, creator of The Source magazine, and business and finance heavyweight Kendrick Ashton have partnered to launch Breakbeat, a multi-media podcast network built to serve the interests and perspectives of the global Hip-Hop community. Breakbeat will deliver authentic, premium, and relevant audio and video content capturing the Hip-Hop community's distinct point-of-view. The platform, which will begin releasing its first shows on Tuesday, September 28th, will produce scripted, non-fiction narrative, news and discussion content, covering a wide range of subjects.

Dave Mays Launches Hip-Hop Podcast Network

Breakbeat to Produce Diverse Array of Compelling Podcast Content Serving the Global Hip-Hop Community

Media visionary Dave Mays, creator of The Source magazine, and business and finance heavyweight Kendrick Ashton have partnered to launch Breakbeat, a multi-media podcast network built to serve the interests and perspectives of the global Hip-Hop community. Breakbeat will deliver authentic, premium, and relevant audio and video content capturing the Hip-Hop community's distinct point-of-view. The platform, which will begin releasing its first shows on Tuesday, September 28th, will produce scripted, non-fiction narrative, news and discussion content, covering a wide range of subjects.

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Biden to issue executive order targeting Israeli settlers in West Bank

President Joe Biden plans to issue an executive order targeting violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank whom he has said have undermined stability in the area, according to a US official.

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Crews battling massive Texas wildfires get crucial opportunity to contain flames in calmer weather Monday

Firefighters racing to wrangle the largest blaze in Texas history could get their best chance in days to contain the flames in the wake of a cold front Monday. Hot air and raging winds have fueled the infernos in recent days, reducing entire neighborhoods to rubble and inflicting harrowing injuries upon ranchers’ livestock.

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Foo Fighters' Bee Gees tribute band releasing music in honor of Record Store Day

How deep is your love for Bee Gees music? It's probably not deeper than the Foo Fighters, who have announced that their Bee Gees tribute band will be releasing music in honor of Record Store Day.

Macy's Announces Charitable Campaign for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Uvalde Strong Fund

Macy’s customers and colleagues can round-up in-store purchases to support those affected by Uvalde’s Robb Elementary School tragedy

Macy’s is committed to strengthening the Uvalde community as they begin the recovery and healing process. From now through Thursday, June 9, 2022, select Macy’s stores will offer customers the opportunity to round up their in-store purchase to the nearest dollar (up to $.99) to benefit the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Uvalde Strong Fund for the Uvalde community. One hundred percent of all funds raised will help provide aid to families affected by this recent tragedy.