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Untold Story: Three upcoming book projects on the history of PVAMU

Prairie View A&M University is affectionately known as “The Hill” by students and alumni. The University is the second-oldest public higher education institution in Texas, and it remains a pinnacle of academic excellence[1].

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4 big student loan forgiveness questions loom

Federal student loan borrowers are facing a lot of uncertainty about their future payments.

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Flint leaders try to repeal emergency manager law

The state-mandated emergency manager law in Flint, which many blame for the city’s water crisis, could be repealed.

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Leslie Grace breaks silence on axing of the 'Batgirl' movie: 'There was definitely potential for a good film'

In spite of the fact that "Batgirl" won't be seen by audiences, titular star Leslie Grace says she is proud of the movie and cautiously optimistic about the character's future.

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New Jersey school superintendent resigns after 14-year-old student's suicide

The superintendent of the New Jersey school district where a 14-year-old student took her own life days after a TikTok video showed she was attacked by four other teenagers has resigned, the district announced.

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Hyundai starts an EV subscription that you can end anytime

For those who really don't want a long term commitment but who may try out living with an electric vehicle, Hyundai is starting a car subscription service. Hyundai's new Evolve+ program is designed for the "EV-curious," or for those who only need a car temporarily, like "snowbirds" who move to southern states just for a few months.

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Twitter is stumbling. Some ex-employees are launching rivals

After Sarah Oh lost her job as a human rights advisor at Twitter late last year in the first round of layoffs following Elon Musk's chaotic acquisition of the company, she decided to join a friend in building a rival service.

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Changes to US school meal program helped reduce BMI in children and teens, study says

Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products significantly decreased kids' and teens' body mass index after the standards were implemented in 2010, a new study finds.

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Players criticize field at Super Bowl LVII, saying was 'like playing in water park'

Multiple players criticized the field at Super Bowl LVII after many found it difficult to keep their footing during the Kansas City Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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New York Fashion Week: Celebrity sightings and more highlights from the Fall-Winter 2023 shows

Fashion Week has taken over New York City once again with six days of Fall-Winter 2023 shows from brands including Rodarte, Thom Browne, Prabal Gurung and Eckhaus Latta.

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College Board hits back at Florida's initial rejection of AP African American Studies course and admits it made mistakes in rollout

The testing organization behind a new college-level African American studies course for high schoolers is hitting back at Florida officials' comments about the Advanced Placement class, accusing the state Education Department of "slander" and spreading misinformation about it for political gain.

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Mars Wrigley fined after two workers fell into a tank of chocolate

US regulators have fined Mars Wrigley, the maker of Snickers and Skittles, after two workers fell into a tank of chocolate at its Pennsylvania factory last June.

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Parts of Georgia grand jury report on Trump and 2020 election aftermath to be made public

A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, will make public some parts of a report from a special grand jury that investigated Donald Trump's actions after the 2020 election in the state, but not specific charging recommendations.

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Damar Hamlin says he's 'great' physically but 'working through things' emotionally

Six weeks after he experienced a cardiac arrest on the football field, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he's "doing great" physically but is "still working through things" emotionally.

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Move over, 'transitory.' The new inflation buzzword is 'supercore'

If "transitory" was the buzzword for inflation watchers in 2021, this year it's "supercore."

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Why 'body doubling' could help you accomplish more

Once a week, ADHD coach Robin Nordmeyer joins a Zoom meeting of other coaches while she writes blogs, does administrative tasks or works on content for presentations she has been putting off. Nordmeyer, who has ADHD, isn't necessarily using the meeting to collaborate with others — she just needs their presence as a motivator to help her get things done.

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Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds

Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, amid "significant" and "heartbreaking" declines in youth health and well-being overall, according to data published Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Roth IRA or 401(k): New retirement law increases tax-free savings options

Secure 2.0, the new retirement rules that lawmakers passed in late December, includes several provisions that will make the tax-free savings vehicle known as a Roth more accessible and flexible. And, in one instance, it will mandate that some higher-income earners put a portion of their 401(k) savings in a Roth account.

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The US government says women's underwear should cost more than men's

A new report about tariffs on underwear finds that when it comes to tax rates, women are getting shorts-changed.

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Biden fires Architect of the Capitol after calls for his resignation

President Joe Biden fired the Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton's on Monday following allegations that he misused government resources and was not physically present on the Capitol grounds during the January 6, 2021, insurrection, a White House official said.