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Diddy Suing Co-Owner of His Tequila Brand

Sean "Diddy" Combs suing spirits company that produces the tequila he co-owns for alleged racial discrimination

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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ spins a sequel of sensory overload

The stunning visual palette of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” soared in 2018, combining that eye-popping animation with an abiding love of the comics and plenty of goofy humor. Coming almost five years later, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” spins a much denser web, padding on about 40 minutes that make this exercise heavier and considerably less nimble.

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As colorectal cancer rises among younger adults, some seek colonoscopies earlier

An unexplained rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger adults is leading more people – including physicians – to get screened for the disease early, sometimes far ahead of the recommended age of 45 for those at average risk.

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Houston Mayor’s Race: The Hottest Ever

With Memorial Day over, summer is soon here. Hot temperatures are continuing to climb in Houston, and the upcoming Mayor, City Controller, and City Council races are becoming hotter than anything seen before in the money likely raised, spent, and votes sought to lead a city that covers 640 square miles and includes 2.4 million people.

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Clarence Page: Against AI, political punditry can still do the write thing

Striking Hollywood writers are nervous about artificial intelligence — also known as AI — and I’m not feeling so good myself.

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Cynthia Cooper: A True Houston Sports Legend

It is not easy to become an icon in the city of Houston, especially in the sports world. The fans are very strict about whom they give the title "Houston Sports Legend."

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Where to go this summer: A dozen destination ideas

Summer 2023 is poised to be a travel blockbuster. Globally, international arrivals were already at 80% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2023, and a strong summer is expected in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the UN World Tourism Organization.

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Texas Republicans pass bills targeting elections administration in Houston-area county

Texas Republicans have approved a pair of bills targeting the elections process in Harris County, the state’s largest and home to Houston, with voting rights activists accusing the GOP of plotting a “power grab” in an increasingly Democratic county.

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TEA Names Mike Miles as New HISD Superintendent

On June 1, 2023, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) initiated a state takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), marking a significant development in the district's governance. As part of the takeover, Mike Miles was appointed as the new superintendent along with a new board.

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Manhattan district attorney urges court to reject Trump bid to move criminal case

The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is arguing that former President Donald Trump’s criminal case involving hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels should not be moved to federal court because it had nothing to do with Trump’s official duties as president.

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Are airplane seats too small? Senators want the FAA to look again

Two Senate Democrats want the Biden administration to take another look at whether airplane seats are too cramped.

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Halle Bailey shares a tough moment she had filming ‘Little Mermaid’

Halle Bailey is certainly the it-girl (or, mermaid, as it were) of the moment, but it wasn’t without a serious amount of effort on her part to get there.

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Amanda Seyfried says Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence is ‘fair’ as former exec reports to prison

As Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison on Tuesday, Amanda Seyfried shared her thoughts on the disgraced Theranos founder’s sentence.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger says friend Bruce Willis will be remembered as a ‘great star’ and a ‘kind man’

Arnold Schwarzenegger has a lot of love for Bruce Willis. Schwarzenegger recently talked to CinemaBlend about his friend and fellow action star.

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State Representative Ron Reynolds 88th Legislative Session Accomplishments, Highlights, Missed Opportunities and Bad Bills

The 88th Legislative Session started with an unprecedented $33 Billion surplus. The state Republican leadership has failed miserably with misplaced priorities and focused on “red meat” right wing issues that do nothing to improve the lives of everyday working Texas families. Our public schools did not get the funding they need to properly educate our children, teachers did not get the long overdue pay raises, our electric grid reliability was not addressed and property tax cuts never came to fruition.

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China sends first civilian astronaut to space as Shenzhou-16 blasts off

China sent its first civilian astronaut into orbit on Tuesday, as it launched the Shenzhou-16 mission to its space station for its second in-orbit crew rotation, marking another step forward for the country’s ambitious space program.

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‘The Boogeyman’ turns deep-seated fears into a small-scale Stephen King movie

Nothing could be more visceral than the fear monsters that kids imagine under the bed or in the closet are actually real, which provides the backbone of “The Boogeyman,” a movie (very) loosely based on Stephen King’s early short story. Originally earmarked for Hulu, the film is now receiving a theatrical release, where its modestly scaled chills should scare up some business.

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FBI director scheduled to speak with congressional Republicans about Biden document dispute

FBI Director Christopher Wray is scheduled to speak Wednesday with House Oversight Chairman James Comer and Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley regarding a dispute over an internal law enforcement document that Republicans believe will shed light into an allegation that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal scheme with a foreign national.

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‘I was speechless’: Teen cashier at Pizza Ranch gets $2,500 tip from customer

It’s not easy being different as a teenager. That’s why a customer at an Independence Pizza Ranch felt compelled to hand $2,500 to a cashier after seeing how the 16-year-old carried himself.

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Torera Ends Sunday

Audiences are raving! Torera touches hearts and leaves audiences in awe with its beautiful choreography. This captivating production seamlessly blends emotion and movement, creating a truly unforgettable experience. Don't miss this touching and wonderfully choreographed masterpiece!