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More than 2 million Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage under Biden's special enrollment period

More than 2 million Americans have signed up for 2021 coverage during a special enrollment period on the Obamacare federal and state exchanges, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Wednesday.

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RAK Day Founders Share Hope and Provisions with Homeless, Invite Houstonians to Pay it Forward on Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day

Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) Founders, Treveia and David Dennis, will be providing meals, hot showers, basic necessities and live entertainment from Kiland Kyham for more than 200 transient, homeless and less fortunate Houstonians on Sunday, July 25, 2021, from 3pm-6pm at Impact Houston Church of Christ (1704 Weber St.) in honor of Houston’s Annual RAK Day!

Dining Out for Life fundraiser benefitting AIDS Foundation Houston returns July 24-31 Inbox

16 Houston-area restaurants (and counting) will participate in the annual fundraising event

For one week in July—July 24 through July 31, 2021—Houston-area restaurants are donating a portion of their proceeds to AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) through their participation in the annual nationwide event, Dining Out for Life.

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Sexual assaults at US military service academies at highest rate on record

Incidents of sexual assault at US military service academies were at the highest rate on record in the 2021-2022 academic year, according to a new report released on Friday.

Deepwater Horizon: BP’s SECOND Blowout–The Secret History

Greg Palast reporting for Channel 4 (UK)

Ten years ago, April 20, 11 men on the Deepwater Horizon were incinerated when the BP/Transocean oil rig blew out and exploded.

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Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker ’78 will be Rice University’s 2019 commencement speaker

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker ’78 will deliver the 2019 commencement address at Rice University May 11.

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Suits Up for Duty

All-new Police Pursuit Vehicles and Special Service Vehicles debut late this year

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe continues its tradition of providing law enforcement with capable and dependable vehicles. The next-generation Tahoe is available in two law enforcement packages: the Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle is designed for high speeds and dynamic capability with the added comfort needed from an everyday patrol vehicle; the Special Service Vehicle is more focused on off-road and towing needs where high-speed operations are not required.

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Connect With Your Kidneys: DaVita Kicks Off National Kidney Month

DaVita Kidney Care, a division of DaVita Inc. (DVA) and a leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, today celebrates the beginning of National Kidney Month by asking people to take a short risk quiz to help determine their risk of kidney disease, one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.  

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Valentine’s Recipes You’ll Love to Share

If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love.

September is the New January: Get a Jump Start on Healthy Eating Goals with SweetLeaf Stevia

Reducing added sugars can help reduce weight and risk of chronic disease.

As the year winds down, thoughts turn to the holiday season, replete with its many food and drink temptations, as well as New Year's resolutions to erase the inevitable weight gain. For many Americans, setting goals for the new year includes the desire to begin healthier eating patterns, which encourage a healthy body weight and help prevent and reduce chronic disease, according to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP). There's no better time than now to enter the holiday season with a healthier weight and diet.

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5 Tips to Pull Off Holiday Hosting

With stay-at-home holidays a thing of the past for many families, they’re now busy preparing for full-blown celebrations. The return of traditional festivities brings seemingly never-ending to-do lists and pressure to be the perfect host.

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Why this tax season is extra frustrating

Confusion. Amnesia. New paperwork. Delays getting through to the IRS. These are some of the top pandemic-induced frustrations marking this tax filing season, both for tax preparers and their clients.

Cherokee Tribal Council approves $1.52 billion budget for 2021 fiscal year, the tribe’s largest budget yet

The Council of the Cherokee Nation approved a $1.52 billion budget for the 2021 fiscal year on Thursday, the tribe’s largest budget yet.

Congressman Al Green – Who Brought Impeachment Articles to the House Floor in 2017, 2018, 2019 – Discusses Impeachment Options in Wake of Capitol Insurrection Incited by President Trump

On Friday, January 8, 2021, Congressman Al Green – as the Member who brought three sets of articles of impeachment to a vote on the House floor in 2017, 2018, and 2019 with the support of over 100 different Members – held a press conference to discuss impeachment options. Congressman Green’s efforts laid the foundation for the successful impeachment of President Trump on December 18, 2019.

Wells Fargo Returns as Presenting Sponsor for 2021 Leadership Institute

The Institute, now in its 21st year, is part of a larger mission to advance pathways toward economic mobility for HBCU students and intentionally diversify the future work force within corporate America

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Gas prices haven't been this low since July 2021

The great gasoline spike of 2022 has completely unwound, giving consumers a major boost after a year of high inflation.

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Tesla's shares plunge further on weaker than expected sales

Tesla shares plunged more than 11% in early trading Tuesday, as weaker than expected global sales caused the company's massive slide in its share price that began last year to continue.

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Remembering Legendary Jazz Trumpeter, Burgess Gardner

Legendary Trumpet Virtuoso Burgess Gardner, a composer and former educator, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 20, 2021 at the age of 85. Burgess was a longtime Chicagoan and retired principal in the Chicago Public school system.

Bring Texas State Parks Home for the Holidays with an Ornament, Souvenirs from the new Online Store

Find the perfect holiday gift for the outdoorsy person in your life at the new Texas State Park Online Store. The store, which is found on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s reservation website, features the official 2021 Texas State Park ornament, plus ornaments from previous years, magnets, hiking stick medallions, stickers and much more.

Largest Innovation Maker Hub in Texas Launches in East End Houston

A new era of US manufacturing is born

East End Houston is on its way to becoming the manufacturing epicenter for the entire country, opening the new East End Maker Hub (EEMH) on June 3, 2021. The 300,000 sq ft. innovation manufacturing facility has a goal to create 1,000 new companies in the next five years and prepare Houston’s 21st-century advanced manufacturing workforce to fill thousands of high paying advanced manufacturing jobs most available to non-degreed adults of all ages.