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Adidas has received over 500 offers for massive unsold Yeezy merchandise

Adidas has received hundreds of offers for the mountain of unsold Yeezy shoes designed by Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West. Its CEO would prefer to just get rid of them entirely, but is struggling to figure out how to do it.

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Silicon Valley Bank collapses after failing to raise capital

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed Friday morning after a stunning 48 hours in which its capital crisis set off fears of a meltdown across the banking industry.

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Prince Edward, Archie and Lilibet granted new royal titles

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had their first child, Archie, he wasn't granted a royal title. It's not clear whether one was offered by Queen Elizabeth II and refused, or not offered at all. But it raised eyebrows.

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Meta considering a standalone social network that sounds a lot like Twitter

Facebook-parent Meta is exploring building a new, standalone platform for sharing text updates, the company confirmed to CNN on Friday, in what could mark the most high-profile new contender to take on Twitter as it falters under Elon Musk.

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Biden keeps confronting a good problem: A hot labor market

President Joe Biden touted a hotter-than-expected February jobs number on Friday as a sign that his agenda is working, even as the Federal Reserve considers increasing its pace of interest rate hikes in the coming weeks as a part of its ongoing efforts to tame inflation.

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DeSantis moves his presidential ambitions into the open with Iowa visit

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his first appearance in Iowa on Friday, an unmistakable flirtation for a top-tier Republican presidential contender that brings his expected bid for the White House a step closer to reality.

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Judge says jury in E. Jean Carroll case can see 'Access Hollywood' tape and testimony of two other accusers

A federal judge on Friday said that E. Jean Carroll, in her defamation case against former President Donald Trump, can use as evidence the testimony of two other sexual assault accusers as well as the "Access Hollywood" tape, in which he bragged about being able to grope women.

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All adults should be screened for hepatitis B at least once, CDC says

A new recommendation from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says all adults should be screened at least once in their lifetime for hepatitis B, an illness that's linked to liver disease and cancer.

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Third Ward on Tap Reclaims Community Space with the Revitalization of the Columbia Tap Trail

An HHA project aimed at providing safe, sustainable, and positive space for families and community members, while preserving the integrity and longevity of the historic Third Ward

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National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: AHF to Highlight Impact of HIV/AIDS on Women and Girls

Virtual media update in recognition of National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day will explain why women often are overlooked, who is most at risk, and what needs to change TODAY - March 9th: 10:30am EST - Virtual

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Mayor Turner Welcomes CERAWeek Attendees and Celebrates Future of Energy

This week, Mayor Sylvester Turner welcomed nearly 8000 attendees to the 41st annual CERAWeek conference, widely considered to be one of the most prestigious annual meetings in the energy industry.

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Jailed American appeals to Biden in unprecedented interview from Iran's most notorious prison

Iran's longest-held American prisoner has made an emotional plea to US President Joe Biden to put the "liberty of innocent Americans above politics" and ramp up efforts to secure his release, in an unprecedented interview with CNN from inside Iran's notorious Evin prison.

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Tucker Carlson's airing of security footage spills into January 6 criminal court cases

A lawyer representing one of five Proud Boys members on trial for seditious conspiracy asked a federal judge to throw out the case Thursday, saying that federal prosecutors hid "plainly exculpatory" US Capitol security footage played on Fox News host Tucker Carlson's show.

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Senate confirms Biden's IRS nominee Daniel Werfel

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Daniel Werfel, the former acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, to lead the IRS.

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FDA to require mammogram reports include breast density information

New updates to US Food and Drug Administration mammography regulations require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts.

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Astrodome Conservancy hosts 3rd annual Race for the Dome on Saturday, Apr. 15 with registration now open

The Astrodome Conservancy will host the 3rd annual RACE FOR THE DOME, with registration now open to the public. Join the fun on Saturday, April 15 to race around the iconic Astrodome with hundreds of Dome-lovers and fans in support of a bright future for the Eighth Wonder of the World. Proceeds benefit the Astrodome Conservancy.

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Spectrum Fusion Studios moves to new space and begins collaboration with Impact Hub in downtown Houston

Coincides with celebration of Autism Acceptance Month in April

On Apr. 1 Spectrum Fusion Studios, the media production arm of Spectrum Fusion, moves to a new workspace, or “launchpad,” with Impact Hub Houston, which also signifies the beginning of a transformational new partnership. The Studios’ move to 1801 Main St., 10th floor, in the Amegy Bank Building, coincides with April’s Autism Acceptance (formerly National Autism Awareness Month), a time when the Autism Society emphasizes the need to build an inclusive community where autistic individuals are embraced and supported to achieve the highest quality of life possible.

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Lithium-ion battery fires are happening more often. Here's how to prevent them

Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an electric scooter.

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Gospel Greats Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Tramaine Hawkins to Perform at Event to Commemorate Renaming of Kimble Park and Honor Local Activist

During Women’s History Month, Abounding Prosperity Inc. and the City of Dallas Host Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Honoring Irene H. Trigg-Myers’ South Dallas Park

In partnership with The City of Dallas, Abounding Prosperity, Inc. will host a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of the late, Ms. Irene H. Trigg-Myers, one of the founders of Abounding Prosperity, Inc., where the 1.2 acre Kimble Park will be renamed in her honor for her contributions to the Southern Dallas community. Commissioned by the City of Dallas as part of its effort to redress greenspace disparities and revitalize historically underserved neighborhoods, the name change and dedication ceremony will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Kimble Park, 2215 Warren Avenue, Dallas 75215. Dignitaries from the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department, the Dallas Police Department Community Liaison, and other city officials will be in attendance to mark the celebration.

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Supreme Court asks Congress for more security money due to threats

With a new annual budget request posted Thursday, the Supreme Court told Congress that it needs nearly $6 million in new security funding to expand the protection justices receive following threats to the court last summer.