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State Department launches cyberbureau amid concerns over Russia and China's digital authoritarianism

The State Department's new cybersecurity bureau formally launched on Monday in an effort to make digital rights issues an intrinsic part of US foreign policy at a time when Russia and China are increasingly trying to put their own authoritarian stamp on the internet.

ClickUrban Goes Live! Makes Community and Local Businesses Easy to Find with Searchable Directory

ClickUrban, the online directory and searchable database of cool products and services, is now live. The official launch of the platform brings to the public a service based database of local communities across the US, and very soon, the rest of the world.

More Than 100 School Districts Enroll in Khan Academy, NWEA Personalized Learning Offerings

Across the Districts, Nearly 70% of Students Qualify for Free and Reduced-Price Lunch

Khan Academy is supporting more than 100 public school districts across the country as the nonprofit educational organization responds to the unprecedented demands of the pandemic. Khan Academy will serve nearly half a million students in partner districts this school year through two unique offerings: Khan Academy Districts and MAP Accelerator, in partnership with NWEA.

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City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department Launches HTX Collects Mobile App

The Houston Solid Waste Management Department has launched HTX Collects, a mobile app that will allow residents to stay better connected with the City’s waste and recycling collection programs.

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Here's what getting more expensive at the grocery store

Food prices keep going up. In the year ending in March, not adjusted for seasonal swings, food prices rose 8.8% — the biggest 12-month increase since the year ended May 1981, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.

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Why a fancy new iPhone will be a tougher sell than ever

It's a nightmare product-release scenario, even for Apple: A raging pandemic has infected millions, including the President, and forced millions of Americans out of work. A reckoning with racial injustice has swept across the country. And in the company's home state of California, record-breaking wildfires blaze.

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PepsiCo is launching a drink to get a piece of the $1 billion sleep aid industry

PepsiCo built a massive multinational business by putting pep in people's steps. Now it wants to help mellow them out.

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Virtual music lesson hub Care2Rock gears up for official launch on May 3

Socially conscious online music platform gears up for official VIP launch event at The Townsend featuring live performance by Suzanna Choffel, with ticket and guitar giveaway

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pOpshelf now open in Houston!

New Location Now Open to Serve Customers with an Exciting, Fun Shopping Experience

pOpshelf is excited to announce its new store in Houston is now open! The store is located at 6745 Highway 6 N, and hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.

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Got Soulfood? Come On Down To House District 146!

Business of the Week!

This week Representative Shawn Thierry officially launched her "Business of the Week" program for District 146! Rep. Thierry believes that small businesses are the economic engines of our communities. If you own a small business in House District 146, or know of one that you would like to nominate, please call Rep. Thierry at (713) 667-4146, or email us at thierryfortexas@gmail.com.

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Fed report details potential risks to economic growth

America's economy is still growing robustly, but a string of possible outside shocks including President Donald Trump's protracted trade rift with China could trigger a downturn, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.

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Find Remarkable Fall Fashion at Macy's

Fall in love with fall fashion trends from Macy’s Presents The Edit, curated by Macy’s Fashion Office, and check out new “How to Wear It” content

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Find Remarkable Fall Fashion at Macy’s

As fall ushers in cool, crisp weather, Macy’s fashion, accessories, beauty and home products are a source of inspiration to help navigate the season, dress with confidence, and find the most remarkable version of ourselves. Inspired by the turning of a new leaf, the season’s easy and breezy fashion options serve as transitional pieces for the cooler months.

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Drone kills US soldiers in Jordan; follows American drone onto base, causes confusion

The drone that killed three US Army soldiers and wounded dozens more in Jordan on Sunday approached the US military outpost, Tower 22, around the same time an American drone was returning to the base, which led to uncertainty over whether it was hostile and caused a delay to the US response, two US officials told CNN.

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NASA's Artemis I mega moon rocket prepares for prelaunch test

The Artemis I mega moon rocket is gearing up for another test Wednesday before its next launch attempt to journey around the moon and backThe Artemis I mega moon rocket is gearing up for another test Wednesday before its next launch attempt to journey around the moon and back.

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Bruce Springsteen's one-man show is coming to Netflix so you don't have to go broke trying to see it live

Netflix may have just saved you a few thousand dollars. The streaming service announced on Wednesday that recent Tony winner "Springsteen on Broadway" will be coming to Netflix.

Negris Lebrum Cosmetics Launch Party

Negris Lebrum Cosmetics is elated to launch the Negris Lebrum Cosmetics on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Sage Gate Winery located at 2600 Travis Street in Houston, Texas from 5 – 8 PM.

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Retail's Toughest Year: A Record for Store Closings

The traditional retail industry just capped one of its most difficult years with a successful holiday shopping season. The question is, will that be enough to save stores on the brink?

The Street Meets the Stadium with the Launch of Disruptive Sports Apparel Brand, The Wild Collective

Female-owned sports and lifestyle brand brings a fresh eye to licensed fan merchandise with debut collection partnering with MLB, NHL, NBA, WNBA and multiple college teams

Dune Jewelry & Co. (www.dunejewelry.com), the one and only Experiential Jewelry company famous for incorporating sand and earth elements from thousands of memorable and iconic locations around the world, will launch two new collections on September 19th. The company specializes in creating tangible and eternal reminders of life's most precious moments.

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Why Starbucks stopped rewarding its stockholders

Just three weeks ago, Starbucks announced that it had big plans to lavish its shareholders with new rewards. The company said it was reinstating its stock buyback program, touting a $20 billion commitment over the next three years.