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Biden heads to Michigan to counter Trump's economic recovery message

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is set to visit Michigan on Wednesday, rolling out a plan to stop businesses from moving jobs overseas in one of the nation's most important battlegrounds in November's election.

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Astros Release 2019 Schedule

Season to begin on the road on March 28 at Tampa Bay; Home opener is April 5 vs. Oakland

The Houston Astros will begin the 2019 season on the road, taking on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Thursday, March 28. This will mark the first time that the Astros have faced the Rays in a season opener. The Astros will enter 2019 having won six consecutive season openers, which is a club record. The 2019 season will be the 58th in franchise history.

Rand Paul offers to buy Omar a ticket to Somalia so 'she might come back and appreciate America more'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul offered last week to buy Rep. Ilhan Omar a ticket to visit Somalia so "she might come back and appreciate America more," echoing racist language President Donald Trump recently used to attack the Somalian refugee and three other minority congresswomen.

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Louisiana Food & Wine Festival Wins Festival of the Year

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced the Louisiana Food & Wine Festival as the Festival/Event of the Year winner during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans last week. Visit Lake Charles nominated the festival for the award.

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Houston Municipal Courts Announces Fall Amnesty Program

For the next 3 weeks, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) will discount certain delinquent cases to help individuals save money when they resolve those cases.

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September is National Self-Care Awareness Month

IFBB Pro Bikini Athlete Dianna Forsberg Shares Tips to Rejuvenate the Body, Mind and Soul

September is Self-Care Awareness month, a time to remind us all that nurturing ourselves is essential to overall happiness and well-being. Dianna Forsberg, IFBB Pro Bikini Athlete and health and fitness enthusiast, knows all too well the importance of carving out time for self to refuel the body, mind and soul. Amidst a recent divorce and corporate layoff, the 43-year old decided to focus on self-care by coming out of a four-year competitive fitness hiatus to begin training for the “Masters National Championship” fitness competition recently held in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Melanie Martinez Unveils Headline Tour And New Song

Atlantic recording artist Melanie Martinez has announced today’s release of a new song and an extensive leg of her world tour. “Copy Cat (Feat. Tierra Whack)” is available now at all DSPs and streaming services HERE. “Copy Cat” will be featured on her first project since 2019 album K-12, an EP entitled After School which is due for release this Spring. Tierra Whack is the first artist to be included as a feature on a Melanie Martinez track.

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Employee of the Month Hicham Al-Hazbari: Winning the Lottery of a Lifetime

Courage is required when you leave life to chance, and Hicham Al-Hazbari certainly possesses it. As Harris County Department of Education’s May Employee of the Month, he personifies the phrase “luck of the draw,” having found a new home and passion-filled career.

Tom Steyer Introduces Working Families Tax Cut

10% tax cut would benefit 95% of Americans, paid for by closing the capital gains and dividend loopholes and instituting a wealth tax

Today, presidential candidate Tom Steyer released a proposal that would provide working families with a 10% tax cut that benefits 95% of all Americans. To rebalance the economy and help out the millions of families that need help with the basic necessities, the plan calls for an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and a $2 trillion infrastructure plan to provide good-paying long-term jobs.

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Tariffs on Mexico could cost America 400,000 jobs, a new report says

The Trump administration's expansion of the global trade war to Mexico could have harsh economic consequences for American workers — especially in Texas.

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Vaccine passport apps are about to be everywhere. It could get complicated

As the vaccine rollout continues to accelerate and the broader US economy prepares to reopen, talk of vaccine verification apps has heated up.

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Signs the 2020 recession may already be over

America's Covid-induced recession has been a painful one — but it could ultimately be short.

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Boeing clashes with key supplier ahead of Starliner spacecraft launch

Boeing Co. is feuding with Aerojet Rocketdyne, a key supplier for its Starliner spacecraft, as the U.S. aerospace giant races to test launch the uncrewed astronaut capsule and mend its reputation in the space sector, people familiar with the matter said.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Tours the Bahamas and Surveys the Damage from Hurricane Dorian

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following her visit to the Bahamas to survey the damage following Hurricane Dorian:

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Biden pressured to visit - heads to East Palestine one year after train derailment

President Joe Biden will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, next month, roughly a year after a train derailment there caused an environmental disaster, a White House official said Wednesday.

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Legacy of Literacy Day Event on Feb. 24 Features Free, Family-friendly Activities

Families are invited to the Legacy of Literacy Day event on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at 6402 Market St. for free books, games and prizes, arts and crafts, face painting and more. Harris County Department of Education Head Start, the Assistance League of Houston and the Houston Department of Health and Human Services host the event.

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Work Begins on Large Raw Water Main Low Water Pressure Expected

City of Houston Water will begin repair work today on a large, raw water line that serves as the primary water source for the City of Houston East Water Purification Plant on Federal Road.

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Navigating the Depths of Depression: Understanding Clinical Depression and Seeking Support

Depressive episodes can be triggered by various life events, such as job loss, the death of a loved one, or financial struggles. Nobody is immune to these challenges, and while some emerge from depression more easily, others may require extended assistance. This is where professional help comes into play.

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EPA invites applications to serve on advisory council for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions

Today, March 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will be seeking applications to serve on the newly established Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council (HBCU-MSI AC).

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5 Things for Monday, January 9, 2017: Meryl Streep, Fort Lauderdale, Donald Trump

So. Much. Happened. Over the weekend. So let's get you Up to Speed and Out the Door.