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5 Things for Thursday, March 23: London Attack, Russia, Health Care Bill

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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No, Emma Gonzalez did not tear up a photo of the Constitution

A doctored animation of Parkland shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez ripping the US Constitution in two went viral on social media after Gab, a so-called "free speech social network" that features the controversial Pepe the Frog as its account image, posted it on Twitter.

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R.I.P. Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Former United Nations Secretary General

The former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan, has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, his family and foundation announced on Saturday.

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Saudis expel Canadian envoy, vow to relocate students over tweets about rights activist

Amid escalating tensions that are damaging economic and diplomatic ties between the countries, Saudi Arabia said Monday that it would relocate about 7,000 Saudi scholarship recipients studying in Canada.

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US, Australia and South Korea Hold Joint Navy Drills

The US, Australian and South Korean navies are conducting joint exercises off South Korea intended to simulate the interception of shipments of nuclear material meant for North Korea.

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HISD offering free and reduced-price meals for 2022-2023 school year

Houston ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. The 9 schools that will participate in the application process will have access to the Free/Reduced Price School Meals application or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.

Unlock Adventure with Frontier Airlines' Budget-Friendly GoWild! Annual Pass – Only $499 with Complimentary FRONTIER Miles Silver Elite Status!"

Frontier Airlines has introduced the 2024-25 GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly™ annual pass at an unprecedented price of $499, featuring an early Black Friday promotion that grants purchasers free FRONTIER Miles Silver Elite status for the entire 2024 year, available until November 28, 2023, and allowing pass holders to book unlimited flights to U.S. and international destinations with fares as low as $0.01, provided they book the day before domestic flights and 10 days before international ones, accessible at FlyFrontier.com.

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Distinguished Attorney Gives Back to His Law School Alma Mater, Donating $3 Million to Establish The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at South Texas College of Law Houston

Houston trial attorney Benny Agosto, Jr.’s recent gift to establish a diversity center at his alma mater, South Texas College of Law Houston, combined two of his life passions: giving back to the community and encouraging more diversity in the legal field.

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Thousands are without power after storm spawns tornadoes in the South and brings snow to Midwest and Northeast

Tens of thousands of people were in the dark early Thursday morning after a storm system spawned tornadoes in the South and delivered snow to parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

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Additional measles case reported at Florida elementary school; lawmaker urges public health emergency

Seven measles cases have now been linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, the Broward County schools superintendent said Tuesday. The Florida Department of Health is reporting 10 cases statewide.

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UN Security Council demands Houthis halt Red Sea attacks as US and UK warn of strikes

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday approved a resolution calling on Yemen’s Houthi rebel group to “cease its brazen” attacks in the Red Sea, as the United States and Britain hinted at military strikes.

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Serena Williams: 'Gender pay gap hits women of color hardest'

American tennis star Serena Williams has slammed the gender pay gap, issuing a passionate call for black women to "be fearless" and demand equality.

Boeing spacecraft commander abruptly pulls out of test flight mission

Former NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson says he no longer plans to command the first-ever crewed mission of the Boeing Starliner, the spacecraft he's spent the last decade helping to build.

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The Dow and S&P 500 zoom higher as Wall Street predicts Joe Biden will win

The Dow and S&P 500 were up on Monday, one day before Election Day, when Wall Street expects Joe Biden will win the presidency and Democrats will retake the Senate and maintain control of the House.

Hundreds of Harmony Public Schools Teachers to Receive up to Additional $32k

The Texas Education Agency has announced that Harmony Public Schools is one of the state’s rare first recipients of the new Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers. The recognition means that hundreds of Harmony teachers across the state will receive up to $32,000 in additional salary starting this fall.

ongressman Al Green Ho sts “For the Children Day of Action” Free Drive-Thru School Supply and Mask Distributi on at Westbury High School, All Students Welcome

On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Congressman Al Green hosted a free, drive-thru school supply and mask distribution at Westbury High School for local students of all grade levels. Congressman Green released the following statement:

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Chicago public schools will start the school year all virtual

Chicago Public Schools, the nation's third-largest school system, will start the coming school year with fully remote learning for all students due to the coronavirus pandemic, the district announced Wednesday.

Mouth Bar Removal Starting This Week

Mayor Pro Tem Martin would like to make District E residents aware the City of Houston has issued a Notice To Proceed (NTP) for debris removal services, specifically large silt deposits at the confluence of the West Fork of the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston, commonly referred to as the "mouth bar".

Distillers poured resources into fighting COVID-19, now they need Congress' help

The coronavirus pandemic has produced thousands of everyday heroes, from doctors and nurses to grocery store workers and delivery drivers.

Evolution Academy Charter Schools and the 1Million Project Foundation Announce Collaboration to Connect Texas Students in the 2019-2020 School Year

Students Will Receive a Free Device and 10GB of Free Wireless Service per Month

The 1Million Project Foundation and Evolution Academy Charter School System announced today that nearly 800 high school students who don't already have access to the internet at home will receive free wireless devices and 10GB of high-speed wireless data access per month.