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Founder of Top Black-Owned Watch Brand Announces First Public Raise of $1M

Marcel Benson, founder of The Benson Watch Company and an alum of Workshop At Macy’s, expands his brand.

The Benson Watch Company has announced its first public raise of $1,070,000 on Republic’s private investment platform, which allows community investors to get involved at the ground level. Just a few short years ago, founder and CEO Marcel Benson was sitting in a consulting job that he did not love; he was beginning to lose sight of his purpose in life.

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Top UN court says Israel must take ‘all measures’ to prevent genocide in Gaza - stops short of calling for ceasefire

The UN’s top court ordered Israel to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for Israel to suspend its military campaign in the war-torn enclave, as South Africa had requested.

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The laughing patterns of human infants match those of another species, a new study finds

Laughter transcends all languages -- and now scientists know this spontaneous response is universal across some primate species, too.

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New TV Ad: Buzbee's Pay-to-Play Corruption Hypocrisy, Part Two

The Sylvester Turner Campaign began airing a new TV ad today: “Follow the Money.” The ad raises questions about potential corruption and influence peddling surrounding Buzbee’s arrest for drunken driving and the thousands of dollars in campaign contributions made to the district attorney by Buzbee and his lawyers.

Kolache Factory is Speaking Your Love Language with FREE Coffee

Celebrate National Coffee Day with a free cup of joe at your local Kolache Factory

If coffee is your love language, then make a date with Kolache Factory on Wednesday, September 29! Join us to usher in the fall season with a FREE cup of joe to celebrate National Coffee Day.

Authorities asking for public's help finding missing 11-year-old San Jacinto boy

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 11-year-old boy last seen at his San Jacinto home.

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Alec Baldwin a Hit for Democrats Seeking Buzz

Live from Des Moines, it's Alec Baldwin! The actor whose biting portrayal of President Donald Trump has helped reenergize "Saturday Night Live" is emerging as a popular choice for candidates and state parties searching for new luster in the midst of a Democratic power vacuum.

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Don’t let holiday scents spoil your cheer

Peppermint potpourri and cinnamon scented diffusers are staples of the holiday season. But for some people, fragrances are more of a headache than a treat. An allergy expert at Baylor College of Medicine breaks down the sensitivities around holiday aromas.

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Under Armour’s Celeb Sponsors Slam CEO For Trump Remarks

Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and professional ballerina Misty Copeland have joined basketball star Stephen Curry in criticizing the CEO of sports apparel company Under Armour for praising President Donald Trump.

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Actor Shia LaBeouf Brings Anti-Trump Piece To New Mexico

Actor Shia LaBeouf has brought a performance-art piece against President Donald Trump to New Mexico's largest city.

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Large Animal Expert Joins Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine to Pursue Dream Career

László Hunyadi spent a decade benefitting human health before seeing his sights on a successful career in veterinary medicine.

László Hunyadi was destined for a career involving large animals, even if it took a little while to realize it.

Houston Grand Opera’s 2020–21 Season Features Incredible Lineup of Seven Productions, Including Opera Favorites and Company Premieres

The company presents the world premiere, The Snowy Day; two HGO premieres, Breaking the Waves and The Sound of Music; Werther, for the first time in over 40 years; the return of Parsifal; and two opera favorites, Carmen and Cinderella

Windsor Castle Ensemble Provides Grand Finale for Houston Early Music Season

The Queen’s Six will entertain Houston audience with music fit for royalty

The Queen’s Six makes its Houston Early Music debut with a trilingual presentation of The Origins of Baroque Vocal Music at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002, on Friday, April 14, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.

HISD to broadcast virtual town hall meeting for students pursuing college

On Tuesday, April 28, the Houston Independent School District will broadcast a virtual town hall meeting to assist students pursuing postsecondary education options during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Las Terrazas Resort in Belize; The Resort That Has Everything

Located 3.5 miles north of San Pedro, tucked away in the small country of Belize is a secret treasure called the Las Terrazas Resort. With its white sand beaches that go on for miles and tall palm trees swaying in the wind, it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited on earth and one of the most tranquil. Hard to believe it is just two and a half hours away from the states. In order to get to Las Terrazas, I had to land at the main airport in Belize City, take another plane to a small island and board a boat to get to my final destination of paradise.

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The college admissions scandal is all about inequality, too

Of course there's a way to buy your way into college, thought everyone who ever wondered how an admissions board separates one kid from another.

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Trump's 'trial balloons' Test Our Commitment to Freedom

How does a democratic political culture turn into something more authoritarian? How do leaders persuade people to accept their repressive agendas, scapegoat targeted groups and disrespect democratic norms? In the year since his election as president, Donald Trump has used one strategy to these ends: floating extreme ideas that end up polluting the mainstream.

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Terry Crews at 50: Family, Football, & Funny

Action-movie hero, sitcom star, syndicated game show host, advertising pitchman, former NFL player and best-selling author all describe the man that is Terry Crews. He’s known for having his shirt off and playing wacky, but memorable characters. He is perhaps best known for playing Julius, the overworked dad on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, a tough guy in the feature franchise “The Expendables,” the loveable goofball in “White Chicks,” or his appearances in Old Spice commercials.

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5 Things for Wednesday, May 24: Manchester Attack, President Trump, Venezuela

The whole world is reaching out to Manchester after the concert attack. Here's what you need to know to to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Trump's Behavior Raises Questions of Competency

Donald Trump potentially has millions of lives in his hands as the threat of a devastating war with North Korea swiftly escalates.