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Sanders and Warren Give the Left a Bigger Platform -- And a Tougher Decision Than They Ever Expected

Before Sen. Bernie Sanders emerged as the left's alternative to Hillary Clinton in 2015, many of the same activists who eventually helped lift his primary campaign had a different progressive hero in mind: Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

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“Aging Thoughtfully: Conversations about Retirement, Romance, Wrinkles, & Regret” by Martha C. Nussbaum & Saul Levmore

Kicking and screaming. That’s how you’ll go into your twilight years: the calendar might say one thing but you’re not going to pay it any mind. There’s still a lot of pep in your step so shouldn’t, as in the new book “Aging Thoughtfully” by Martha C. Nussbaum & Saul Levmore, how you spend your golden years be your decision?

We need North American energy trade

At a recent press conference, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed cautious optimism about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is set to replace the quarter-century-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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The Dow was up 300 points, it closed down nearly 300 points. All because of Trump's tariffs

When President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Chinese imports on Thursday, the Dow was up 311 points. Then it was down nearly 300 points.

N.C. A&T Hosts 27th Summer Transportation Institute

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has completed its 27th Summer High School Transportation Institute (STI).

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An NFL star gave his teammates Amazon stock. There's a better gift

Are you looking for the perfect Mother's Day or birthday present? What about stocks?

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CBO says economy lost $11 billion during shutdown

The government may be back open for business, but the effect of the shutdown will impact economic growth for the rest of year, the Congressional Budget Office said in a report released Monday.

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Corporate income tax can be revitalized, say Baker Institute experts

The tax cuts passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump last year offer a starting point offer for revitalizing the corporate income tax (CIT), according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Strong Apprenticeship Programs Key to addressing the Wage Gap

Over the last decades, many American inner cities have seen an economic resurgence. Buoyed by millennials and people's desire to shorten their daily work commute, neighborhoods and communities that were all but pronounced dead two decades ago now find themselves flush with new businesses and residents.

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Bank of America and BP are backing Prince Charles' new climate effort

Prince Charles is leading a fresh charge to tackle the climate crisis, this time with the support of several major companies including Bank of America and BP.

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Biden encourages Americans who have been waiting for full FDA approval to get their Covid vaccination: 'Get it today'

President Joe Biden on Monday encouraged Americans who have been waiting for full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to go get vaccinated against Covid-19 after the FDA approved Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine.

Another 712,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week

Another 712,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Labor Department, as the job market recovery continues to slow.

Asia's richest woman lost more than half her fortune in China's property crunch

Yang Huiyan, Asia's wealthiest woman, has seen her wealth fall to $11 billion from nearly $24 billion this year as China's property crisis escalates, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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Billionaire Robert F. Smith and Other Corporate Leaders Mount Campaign to Close the Digital Divide

With protests having erupted in cities across the country over police violence targeting Black men and women, the civil rights and social justice movements have shot to the forefront of U.S. politics in a way not seen since the 1960s.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Lauds the Triumphant Evolution of MBK Houston

In a heartwarming event today, Mayor Sylvester Turner took to the stage to magnify the monumental strides made by My Brother’s Keeper Houston (MBKH) during his stewardship spanning eight impactful years. The event was further illuminated by the introduction of its spirited new Director, Chazz Bailey, who enlightened the audience with his visionary plans for MBKH’s forthcoming endeavors.

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LEO A DALY’s Shore House opens a new chapter at the legendary Hotel del Coronado

Blending historic inspiration with modern luxury, Shore House at the Del will complete the resort's $400 million Master Plan reimagination

Construction is underway for Shore House at the Del TM, a major new hospitality offering at the legendary Hotel del Coronado designed by global planning, architecture, engineering and interiors firm LEO A DALY.

Two Black-led Nonprofits Merge to Form Powerhouse Organization Aimed at Reversing Hollywood’s Systemic Racism Problem

Goal is to raise $1M to fund capacity building and vital new programs

The Black TV & Film Collective (BTFC), a nonprofit development and production hub for artists of Black and African descent, is excited to announce a historic merger with The Parity Project, a data-driven organization with the mission to create financial and narrative equity for African American professional writers within the TV industry.

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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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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Emphasizes Progress and Vision in Annual State of the County Address

Theme: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Advancing into the Future

Fort Bend County Judge KP George delivered his highly anticipated annual State of the County address today at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land. The event was hosted by the Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and was attended by a diverse audience of community leaders, business representatives, and residents. The theme of the address, "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Advancing into the Future," encapsulated Judge George's comprehensive vision for the county.

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Disney and Mukesh Ambani create new India media giant with 750 million viewers

Disney is joining forces with Asia’s richest man to create a new media giant in India that says it will reach a domestic audience of more than 750 million people.