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Schultz Family Foundation Launches $100 Million Commitment to Unlock Non-Predatory Capital for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurs Equity Fund will accelerate the growth of emerging, high-potential, diverse-owned businesses through direct investments and increased access to flexible financing

The Schultz Family Foundation, founded by Sheri Schultz and Starbucks interim ceo Howard Schultz, today announced an initial allocation of $100 million to create the Entrepreneurs Equity Fund (EEF) to invest in diverse businesses as vehicles for fostering a more inclusive economy, creating jobs, and building wealth in historically marginalized communities.

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Tech's biggest event starts this week. Here's what to expect

CES, typically one of the year's biggest tech trade shows, is moving forward with plans to host an in-person component this week despite looming threats of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.

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Humanitarian Spotlight: Local Houston Couple, "The Shelton's" Make History Providing Affordable Luxury Housing In Overlooked Communities

The Shelton’s are the first traditional home builder to launch a Start Engine Campaign expanding the company’s operations to provide more families the American Dream.

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NYC bike path terror suspect found guilty on all counts in killing of 8 people

Sayfullo Saipov was found guilty of murder by a federal jury for using a rented truck to fatally strike eight people on a New York City bike path on Halloween Day in 2017.

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Justice Department recommends improvements in training, hiring and accountability for Columbus, Ohio, police department

The US Department of Justice has released its recommendations for reform of the Columbus, Ohio, police department following a nearly two-year review process.

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Surprise Squad Pampers New Caney Beauty Queen Overcoming Adversity

Esmeralda Tristan has endured more than most teenagers her age, yet she continues to strut through life and adversities with positivity. The 17-year-old from New Caney was enjoying the day at an ATV park with friends on April 15th when they were hit by another ATV. One of Tristan’s friends was pinned under the vehicle while another died. Tristan lost her right hand and suffered a neck fracture.

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A healthier option than the Magnificent 7 - meet Europe’s ‘Granolas’

The Magnificent 7 tech stocks have been a big part of the extraordinary US market rally. But there’s a rival group of companies powering European stocks to new heights with even better returns, by some measures.

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Elon Musk demands another huge payday from Tesla

Elon Musk says he wants a significantly larger stake in Tesla than the one that already made him the richest person on the planet.

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Unveiling the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: A Cultural Fusion with "The Drop" Campaign

Hyundai, in collaboration with Culture Brands, its African American marketing agency, has unleashed a groundbreaking marketing spectacle with the launch of "The Drop" campaign, introducing the world to the highly anticipated 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV. This latest installment in the renowned “OKAY Hyundai” series seamlessly merges the captivating allure of sneaker culture with the spirited, adventure-driven essence of the all-new fifth-generation Santa Fe.

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Hyundai Motors Unveils IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup Car, Pioneering a New Era of EV Racing

Get ready to rev up for electrifying excitement as Hyundai Motor Company introduces the groundbreaking IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup car at the official practice round for the upcoming Hyundai N Festival motorsports event. This cutting-edge electric racing car, based on the acclaimed IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV), marks the dawn of a sustainable racing revolution.

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Fact check: Prisoners also got relief checks from the pandemic bills Trump signed and Cotton voted for

Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, a Republican, is attacking Democrats for passing a pandemic relief bill that will send money to prisoners.

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Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change

Last year, Joel Fitzgerald took over a department that has long experienced tension with the city’s Black community.

The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.

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Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change

Last year, Joel Fitzgerald took over a department that has long experienced tension with the city’s Black community.

The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.

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Disruptive winter storm blasts Midwest with blizzard conditions and threatens Southeast with tornadoes and floods

More than 40 million people under severe storm threat: Weather alerts Tuesday stretch more than 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine, according to the Storm Prediction Center.

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DOJ Guidance on Mandatory Sentencing is a Throw Back to a Cruel and Harsh Era

Jackson Lee: “Jeff Sessions lacks appreciation for the severe inequities caused by mandatory minimum sentences and has complete disregard for the significant impact that criminal charges alone have on a suspect and their respective communities.”

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Syphilis cases hit highest level in almost 70 years in England

Cases of syphilis reported in England have reached the highest level since 1949, according to new data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) released Tuesday by Public Health England.

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Another Strong Jobs Report

The American economy continues its strong performance. Employers added 228,000 jobs in November, while the unemployment rate remained at a 17-year low of 4.1%, the government reported Friday.

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Mayor Turner Names Task Force To Review HPD Policies and Pratices

This week, Mayor Sylvester Turner appointed 45 members to his Task Force on Policing Reform to explore best practices and procedures in operating the Houston Police Department.

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FAA investigating Southwest over baggage weight data

The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating how Southwest Airlines tracks the weight of checked bags on its flights.

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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Commissioners Cagle and Ramsey Forcing County to Adopt No New Revenue Rate

“The consequences of adopting the No New Revenue Rate are truly dire. It forces tens of millions in cuts to life-saving health care services; throws way $100 million for law enforcement; delays urgent flood control projects; denies investments to strengthen economic opportunity; and jeopardizes other vital services that families depend on to weather tough times and build a better life.