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South Texas College of Law offers support for tenants at upcoming Keep Harris Housed event in Alief

Free event will help Houston-area renters access legal services, apply for rental relief programs

Eric Kwartler, Public Interest Attorney in South Texas College of Law Houston’s Randall O. Sorrells Legal Clinics, and several of his law students will be providing guidance to area residents to help them avoid being evicted during a Keep Harris Housed outreach event Thursday, Sept. 30, in Alief.

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Walgreens profit tumbles, slashes guidance amid significant drop in Covid vaccine demand

Walgreens Boots Alliance on Tuesday reported earnings that tumbled from the same time a year ago amid softening consumer spending and a pullback in demand for Covid vaccines.

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The Importance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Every year in July, we dedicate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on the unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities regarding mental health in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health encourages leaders at the state, tribal, and local levels, as well as community-based organizations, faith leaders, healthcare providers, and individuals, to educate their communities about mental health stigma.

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Harris Health's Innovative 'Hospital at Home' Service Enhances Patient Experience in Houston

Harris Health System is redefining patient care in Houston with the initiation of its pioneering 'Hospital at Home' service, which commenced on February 26. This service is a trailblazer in the region, offering patients who require hospital-level care the luxury of receiving it in the familiar comfort of their homes.

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Crew members killed for first time in Houthi attack on commercial ship in Red Sea, US officials say

A Houthi ballistic missile attack on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden resulted in at least two fatalities among the crew members, two US officials told CNN, marking the first time that the Iran-backed militant group has killed anyone as part of their ongoing attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea.

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Team Biden-Harris’ First Ad of the Year Marks Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection

Today, ahead of President Joe Biden’s speech near Valley Forge on Friday, Team Biden-Harris launched their first television ad of 2024 issuing a stark reminder of Donald Trump and MAGA extremists’ prior and ongoing efforts to erode American democracy and excuse – and even promote – political violence. The 60-second TV spot, “Cause,” narrated by President Biden, highlights the existential threat our country’s democracy faces from the MAGA extremism that now defines the Republican Party and showcases President Biden’s steadfast dedication to ensuring free and fair elections and the right of all Americans to have their votes counted.

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U.K. Says Facebook and Google Must Tackle Hate Speech

Facebook, Twitter and Google have been accused by lawmakers in the U.K. of allowing racist content and hate speech to spread via their platforms.

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Famed Ringling Bros. Circus Closing After More Than 100 Years

The Ringling Bros. circus is closing down after more than 100 years in operation, according to a press release from Feld Entertainment, which has owned the circus for the last 50 years.

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Wells Fargo Credit Card Applications Plunge 55%

Wells Fargo is having a hard time getting Americans to sign up for credit cards these days. Credit card applications at Wells Fargo plunged by 55% in February, the sharpest decline since the bank's fake account scandal erupted last September.

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Palantir, the controversial data company, makes its Wall Street debut

Palantir Technologies, the secretive data company best known for taking on controversial work for the US government, made its Wall Street debut Wednesday.

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Big Bats Help Reduce Astros Magic Number To One

One thing I love about getting together with some of my old high school football teammates is the reminiscing we do about our greatest moments during our four-year careers. Some have more stories than others, but that is ok because we listen to all the stories with the same enthusiasm as the previous 50-times we heard them. For us it’s just about reliving the moment.

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Four New Murals Call Houston’s East End Home

The East End District welcomes four new murals to the neighborhood, making this historic area one of Houston's top art attractions. The murals were created in collaboration with local businesses, art curators Up Art Studio, and the East End Houston Cultural District. With this new addition, more than 50 mural sites decorate the walls and sidewalks of this 16-square-mile area just east of BBVA Stadium in Downtown Houston.

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Judge orders release of APD bodycam footage of 2017 arrest

A superior court judge has ruled nine Asheville police bodycam videos should be released from the night in August 2017 when a former APD officer beat a pedestrian accused of jaywalking.

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National security veterans urge Trump not to scrap Iran nuclear deal

A bipartisan group of more than 100 US national security experts -- including nearly 50 retired military officers and more than 30 former ambassadors -- is urging President Donald Trump to remain in the Iran nuclear deal as sources say it is becoming increasingly likely he will withdraw.

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Bitter Sweet: Texans Defeat the Titans to Extend Winning Streak to 8 and Remember the Life of Owner Bob McNair

Even though the weather outside of NRG stadium was a frigid 50 degrees and before you begin to laugh, that is very cold for a city that is used to 75 degrees with humidity added. Inside the stadium was blazing with one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. The Houston Texans defeated the Tennessee Titans 34-17 to extend their winning streak to 8 games. They also completed the first game of a three game homestand (Browns, Colts).

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“Slugfest: Inside the Epic 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC” by Reed Tucker

A superhero. Sure, a superhero! Someone who can leap tall problems in a single bound. An invincible mutant who can handle customers, recall conversations in great detail, dispense product in minutes, and stop time in the break room. Yep, for sure, that’s what your business needs, so read “Slugfest” by Reed Tucker.

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“Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises” by Jodie Adams Kirshner, foreword by Michael Eric Dyson

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. And you know how that went for him. The Royal Soldiers and a bunch of ponies couldn’t help him and you can only imagine what happened next: as in the new book “Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises” by Jodie Adams Kirshner, everything got scrambled.

House drug bill dooms medical research

House lawmakers recently voted to pass the "Lower Drug Costs Now Act," which would enable government officials to set the price of lifesaving medicines. The bill would reduce pharmaceutical companies' revenues by a staggering $1 trillion over the coming decade.

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Find the Perfect Holiday Gifts, at Every Price, at Macy’s

Macy’s takes the stress out of the season with an incredible range of items from ultra-luxe to gifts under $100, $50, or $25 of the best and buzziest brands, plus services that make finding the perfect gift effortless. Whether that stocking needs a little extra stuffing or a holiday soireecalls for cozy cashmere, Macy’s has an incredible assortment of fashion, accessories, toys, beauty, and home with convenient services and great shipping to make it simple. Check out macys.com/gifts to view helpful shopping guides by price and shop Macy’s Friends and Family sale now through Dec. 9 with code FRIENDS for extra savings.

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China: 'The US has launched a trade war'

The world's two biggest economies are now at war over trade. China accused the United States of firing the first shot on Friday when the White House confirmed that it would impose tariffs of 25% on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods.