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Half of US states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases and some leaders push new measures

Half of US states are reporting an uptick in new Covid-19 cases and some state leaders have sprung into action to help curb the spread of the virus.

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Mayor Turner Kicks off Complete Communities Initiative

Partnerships aim to Transform Under-Resourced Neighborhoods

Mayor Sylvester Turner today kicked off a new program that aims to improve quality of life for residents in areas that are not thriving at a level enjoyed by other Houston neighborhoods. Acres Homes, Gulfton, Second Ward, Near Northside and Third Ward are the first neighborhoods selected for the mayor’s new Complete Communities initiative. The city will work in a concentrated manner with stakeholders in each community and partners across Houston to create more complete neighborhoods with enhanced access to quality affordable homes, jobs, well-maintained parks and greenspace, improved streets and sidewalks, grocery stores and other retail, good schools and transit options.

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'Active shooter' incidents jumped more than 50% last year, FBI report finds

The number of "active shooter" incidents across the US increased more than 50% in 2021 compared to 2020, and those incidents resulted in the highest number of deaths since 2017, the FBI said in a report Monday.

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Program Will Reimburse Eligible Homeowners for Harvey-Related Repairs

The Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) is releasing a new tip sheet for homeowners making repairs to their Harvey-damaged homes. Later this year, the City of Houston will launch a Homeowner Reimbursement Program to reimburse homeowners for eligible repair expenses.

HISD middle schools welcome next-generation emerging tech labs from Verizon

Houston ISD is proud to announce the launch of Verizon Innovative Learning Labs at Holland, Edison and Patrick Henry Middle Schools, made possible by Verizon, through a partnership with Heart of America and the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University. An unveiling celebration will be held at Holland Middle School to mark the program’s launch.

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An unprecedented UFO report and other moments from 2023 that rivaled science fiction

This year held some truly out-there moments in the world of science and space travel.

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Democrats go to war with big everything

An emerging sub theme of the 2020 primary so far is that Democrats want to take a wrecking ball to some institutions of the US economy.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Jacobs To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Abbott has appointed Jeffrey D. “Jeff” Jacobs to the Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for term set to expire on July 6, 2019. The purpose of the Sabine River Authority is to conserve, store, control, preserve, utilize and distribute the storm and flood waters and the waters of the Sabine River and its tributaries.

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California Woman Sues Walmart for Locking Black Beauty Products Behind Glass

A California woman says she is suing Walmart for discrimination after saying that the mega retailer locked its African-American hair and skin products behind glass at a California store.

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Anesthetics, crutches, dates - inside Israel’s ghost list of items randomly denied entry into Gaza

Humanitarian workers and government officials working to deliver urgently needed aid for Gaza say a clear pattern has emerged of Israeli obstruction, as disease and near-famine grip parts of the besieged enclave.

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Enjoy a Romantic Escape this Valentine’s Day at Sofitel LA

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan your special day filled with romance and luxury. Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is offering the best options for all to enjoy, whether you are looking to spend the day with a loved one or just want to treat yourself.

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This Chinese Tech Giant Could Soon Be Worth More Than Facebook

China's answer to Facebook could soon be worth more than the real thing. Shares in Tencent, a Chinese social media and video games giant, have more than doubled in price over the past year, propelling the company's market value ever closer to Facebook's $520 billion.

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White House concerns rising over civilian deaths in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The growing number of civilian deaths in the intensifying battle between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is causing worry inside the White House as officials work the phones with partners in the region.

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Rex Tillerson To Put Exxon Nest Egg In a Trust Over Conflict of Interest Concerns

ExxonMobil and Rex Tillerson have announced their plan to address concerns about the huge nest egg the oil giant has promised to its former CEO.

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Biden administration expected to announce nine career diplomats will be US ambassadors

The Biden administration plans to announce the nominations of nine career diplomats to be United States ambassadors as soon as Thursday, marking the first selection of overseas envoys since President Joe Biden took office, according to an internal list reviewed by CNN.

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Biden taps Susan Rice to lead White House Domestic Policy Council

President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Susan Rice to lead the White House Domestic Policy Council, a surprising move that gives the longtime national security veteran major influence over Biden's "build back better" agenda that is expected to focus on racial injustice, immigration, health care and combating the coronavirus pandemic.

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Flirting with a Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss and Health

In my younger years, I was used to always being at the top of my game physically. I was an athlete. I played lacrosse in high school and college. I played tennis. I lifted weights. I skied. But like most Americans, there came a time when I started putting on weight, to the tune of about a pound a year. The weight crept up on me, so slowly that I barely noticed. Then I was laid up with Lyme Disease and my weight really ballooned! Last year, I was looking at pictures from my last vacation and wondered, “Who is this person next to my beautiful wife?” I wanted a do-over.

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Flirting With a Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss and Health

In my younger years, I was used to always being at the top of my game physically. I was an athlete. I played lacrosse in high school and college. I played tennis. I lifted weights. I skied. But like most Americans, there came a time when I started putting on weight, to the tune of about a pound a year. The weight crept up on me, so slowly that I barely noticed. Then I was laid up with Lyme Disease and my weight really ballooned! Last year, I was looking at pictures from my last vacation and wondered, “Who is this person next to my beautiful wife?” I wanted a do-over.

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School-Night Meals that Deliver Taste at a Low Cost

Regardless of what back to school looks like this year, preparing family meals throughout the week does not have to be a challenge. Shopping at a store like ALDI can stretch your budget and help you make five different meals over five days for about $5 a meal pretax for a family of four.

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'El Chapo' Guzman associate claims kingpin paid $100M bribe to former Mexican President

A former close personal aide to Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman testified Tuesday that the drug kingpin once paid a $100 million bribe to former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.