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Houston Habitat for Humanity Hosts Homeownership Fair

Virtual event on Saturday, September 24 provides free resources and guidance to hopeful homeowners

Registration is now open for Houston Habitat for Humanity’s virtual Homeownership Fair slated for Saturday, September 24. This free event will provide hopeful home buyers with the resources and tools needed to begin their journey to homeownership. All sessions will be available in English and Spanish. The event is generously sponsored by East West Bank and Veritex Community Bank.

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Former CFO of Trump Org pleads guilty for his role in 15-year-long tax fraud scheme and agrees to testify against Trump Organization

Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty Thursday to his role in a 15-year-long tax fraud scheme, and as part of the deal he has agreed to testify against former President Donald Trump's real estate company at trial.

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5 things to know for August 18: Trump, Monkeypox, Ukraine, Electric vehicles, Kabul

Flying this summer has been rough, but smoother skies could be ahead. Some travel experts say the fall travel season will bring a drop in airfare prices and flight disruptions. So, consider booking your holiday trips soon because after a short window of time, prices will start to rise quickly as we head toward Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Priscilla Presley remembers Elvis on the 45th anniversary of his death

Priscilla Presley is remembering her late husband Elvis Presley on the 45th anniversary of his death. Presley, who was married to the king of rock and roll, spoke to "Today" about her memories and time with him. Elvis died of a heart attack on Aug. 16, 1977, at his Graceland home in Memphis. He was 42.

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US natural gas prices spike to 14-year high. Here's why

US natural gas prices have skyrocketed to levels unseen since 2008, a spike that threatens to offset the benefits of falling prices at the gas pump.

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Spacewalk cut short by issue with Russian cosmonaut's spacesuit: 'Drop everything and start going back right away'

A spacewalk was cut short just a few hours into what was intended to be a nearly seven-hour spacewalk after a Russian cosmonaut was repeatedly ordered to drop what he was working on and return to the International Space Station's airlock because of an issue with his spacesuit.

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Mike Pence says he'd consider testifying before January 6 committee if invited

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he would give "due consideration" to any formal invitation to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, while hinting at potential executive privilege issues.

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At least 11 Republican nominees for state elections chief have disputed the legitimacy of the 2020 election

In at least 11 states, the Republican nominee for the job of overseeing future elections is someone who has questioned, rejected or tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

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Americans are still obsessed with this Spielberg film

E.T. and Jaws have been carefully remastered and reworked throughout the decades to enhance the legendary footage. Now, for the very first time, both films will make the jump to IMAX theaters—E.T.’s release is August 12 and Jaws will arrive on September 2.

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Slavery Remembrance Day Commemoration and Legislative Update Hosted by Congressman Al Green

Congressman Al Green is inviting family and friends to the inaugural Slavery Remembrance Day Commemorative Breakfast and Legislative Update he is hosting on Saturday, August 20th at 8:30 am CT at the Collective (formally Power Center) in Houston, Texas. There is no admission cost to this historic event.

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5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine

High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett -- one of the savviest investors of all time -- is still betting on America's economy. While Buffett has reduced stakes in companies like Kroger and General Motors, market watchers say his willingness to keep buying elsewhere signals his ongoing confidence in where the economy and the financial markets are headed.

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Visit Lake Charles’ TikTok Goes Viral Promoting Ms. Johnnie’s Gingerbread House

All in a day’s work, Shalisa Roland, public relations director for Visit Lake Charles (VLC), received a media inquiry about Ms. Jonnie’s Gingerbread House, 720 Alamo St., and needed to provide updated images. Kathryn Shea Duncan, social media director for VLC joined forces with Roland to capture new images and social media content including a TikTok that is currently creating an Internet sensation for local business owner, Kevin Ames.

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Congressman Al Green Hosts Annual Green Light to Healthy Living Back-to-School Drive and Health Fair

On Monday, August 15, 2022, Congressman Al Green hosted his annual, free Green Light to Healthy Living event at Westbury High School. He released the following statement:

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When Statues Die

In recent years, people have begun to spend more time contemplate the meaning and significance of statuary. Statues of perpetrators of Europe’s colonial expansion and racist legacies began to tumble in the United States and England as descendants of colonized and enslaved people of color brought attention to the human misery afflicted by those who likenesses dotted urban parks and courthouse lawns.

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It's like Airbnb but for renting your pool to strangers. Things don't always go as planned

Chris, a homeowner in Des Moines, was surprised when a woman he didn't know recently pulled into his driveway and asked if he could move his vehicles. She believed she had booked his pool for the night after someone had wrongfully listed it on a platform devoted to renting out private swimming pools. Within minutes of her showing up, he said, a few other cars arrived.

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Who is Kenya's new President-elect William Ruto?

William Ruto has emerged the winner of a tense and fiercely fought contest for Kenya's presidency, but who is the man who will lead east Africa's largest economy?

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Top House Democrats accuse DHS watchdog of obstructing investigation into missing Secret Service text messages

Two top House Democrats are accusing the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General of obstructing their investigation into missing Secret Service text messages related to the January 6 Capitol attack, escalating tensions between Congress and the watchdog agency.

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2022 NFL Kickoff Presented By Verizon Celebrates Start of NFL Season Thursday, September 8

NBC Sports' Special Pregame Show airs Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT on NBC and streams live on Peacock

To celebrate the return to football, the NFL will host the 2022 KICKOFF EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY VERIZON starting at 12:00 PM PT on Thursday, September 8 at ALAMITOS BEACH in Long Beach.

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CBS Studios /NAACP Venture and the Black List Partner to Identify Television Writers Telling Black Stories

CBS Studios/NAACP Will Provide a WGA-Minimum Script Deal

CBS Studios/NAACP Production Venture and The Black List today announce a new initiative to discover episodic writing talent whose work authentically represents the Black experience. CBS/NAACP’s production partnership, run by Sheila Ducksworth, will offer a WGA-minimum script deal to one of the writers identified by this initiative.

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Marvel Studios' "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" Green-Carpet Premiere

Series Streams Exclusively on Disney+ Beginning August 18

Stars, filmmakers and special guests came together on the green-and-purple carpet tonight at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood to celebrate the upcoming launch of Marvel Studios’ “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” on Disney+. Series talent and filmmakers in attendance included Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Jameela Jamil, Josh Segarra, Ginger Gonzaga, Jon Bass, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Griffin Matthews, Rhys Coiro, Mark Linn-Baker, Krystin Goodwin, Steve Coulter, Patty Guggenheim. Kat Coiro (director/EP), Jessica Gao (head writer/EP), Kevin Feige (EP), Victoria Alonso (EP), Wendy Jacobson (Co-EP) and Amie Doherty (music by). Special guests included Anjali Bhimani, Daniel Cormier, Trinity Fatu, Aramis Knight, Chiney Ogwumike, Brandon Perea, Alan Stokes, Alex Stokes, Tara Strong and Zeb Wells