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Florida Senate passes ban on schools and businesses teaching people to feel guilty for racist history

The Florida Senate voted Thursday to ban public schools and private businesses from teaching people to feel guilty for historical events committed by people of their race, addressing a top priority of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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White House warns of Republican efforts to 'strip women of their rights' following Roe ruling

The Biden administration is promising to fight Republican efforts in the House of Representatives to pass a nationwide abortion ban at 15 weeks following the Supreme Court's historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, calling it an attempt to strip away women's rights.

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Elon Musk reportedly had twins with a Neuralink executive

Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO and world's richest man, welcomed twins last year with an executive at one of his other companies, Neuralink, Insider reported on Wednesday.

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Sarah Weddington, lawyer in landmark Roe v. Wade case dies at 76

Sarah Weddington, an attorney in the landmark Roe v. Wade case, has died, according to statements from friend and former student Susan Hays and US Rep. Lloyd Doggett.

Harris County Gender Wage Gap Widens

UH Analysis Reveals ‘Double Gap’ for Women of Color

Even as the gender wage gap narrowed nationwide, the average pay disparity between men and women in Harris County widened, according to an analysis of the latest census data by the Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality (IRWGS) at the University of Houston. Factor in race and ethnicity, and the contrast is even more stark.

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5 Ways to Earn Passive Income During Pandemic: from Dogecoin Mining to Internet Connection Sharing

The Covid-19 pandemic and its induced lockdown have made working from home part of many people’s everyday reality. Along with the lockdown-induced increase in online freelancing, the internet has been offering a variety of ways for generating passive income streams.

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Houston Ballet Returns to Live Performances at Its Home Theater with the Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance

Houston Ballet prepares to take the stage at its home theater, Wortham Theater Center, for the first time in 18 months. The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance opens Houston Ballet’s 2021-2022 season and marks the return to in-person performances on September 30.

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Mission Bend: Comcast, Houston Texans, and Crime Stoppers Team Up to Astonish and Empower Local Youth

The Mission Bend Boys and Girls Club in Fort Bend County buzzed with excitement as the Houston Texans and Xfinity, a leading tech company, orchestrated a remarkable surprise for the youth. The atmosphere was nothing short of electrifying, with exuberant cheers and radiant smiles illuminating the gymnasium. This week, Comcast, the driving force behind the cutting-edge Xfinity 10G Network, astounded the audience by generously providing an invaluable gift—brand new, state-of- the-art laptops. Witness the breathtaking moment that unfolded before their eyes, forever etched in their memories.

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Winter’s first major winter storm set to hit the eastern US with heavy rain and potentially significant snow

A major winter storm is setting up to thrash much of the eastern US this weekend with heavy rain, strong winds and potentially the first significant snow of the season.

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'Have you no sense of decency, sir?'

Texas is suffering from record high temperatures, with heat indexes topping a staggering 120 degrees.

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Post-Roe, abortion access has dropped in the US, but support has not, survey finds

The US Supreme Court decision that revoked the federal right to an abortion led to significant restrictions to abortion access, but hasn't affected public support, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center.

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Comcast Texas Commits More Than $1M to Shrink Local Digital Divide in 2023

Any home without some sort of electronic device to connect with the internet or a way to access the internet is a household that is at a serious economic, social, and mental disadvantage. Various studies have proven this. The internet opens an entirely new world that can connect people in surmountable ways. It can open worlds unseen by the human eye, broadening one’s mind and educational scope.

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How We Can Keep Texas Patients From Being Overcharged at the Pharmacy

When Texans go to the pharmacy to fill a prescription, they generally know that their insurers may require them to pay "coinsurance," a percentage of the medication's cost.

HEF: Distinguished Lecture Series – Lighting The Path To Change

Houston's Journey Towards Social Justice & Economic Equity. The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity takes immense pride in announcing its inaugural event: The HEF Distinguished Lecture Series. This pivotal event heralds a milestone in Houston's journey towards fostering genuine trans- formation in communities that need it the most.

Gun violence survivor says Portland mayor’s safety proposal 'should have happened a long time ago'

There have been more than 1,000 shootings in Portland so far this year. Among those affected is Tracy Carman. She was shot in the leg in downtown Portland in July.

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UN secretary-general warns of ‘Great Fracture’ as world leaders begin debate

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a looming “Great Fracture” in the world, describing existing global governance structures as failing to serve a changing world.

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School hoax threats in New Hampshire part of growing problem across country

Classes were well underway in New Hampshire schools on the morning of Dec. 8 when a 911 call was made, claiming there was an active shooter at a school.

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Damian Lillard becomes first player in NBA history to score over 70 points in under 40 minutes in Portland Trail Blazers' win over Houston Rockets

Damian Lillard set an NBA record in his monster scoring night on Sunday, racking up 71 points in 39 minutes, including 13 three-pointers, as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 121-114.

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Obamacare sign-ups soar to record 16.3 million for 2023

A record 16.3 million people flocked to the Affordable Care Act exchanges for 2023 coverage, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Wednesday.

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The Modern Art Gallery and IYO Visuals Present Southern Glory

Exhibition marks gallery’s grand opening at GreenStreet in downtown Houston and features celebrated documentary film “Memory Builds the Monument”

The Modern Art Gallery (The MAG) and IYO Visuals, with support from GreenStreet, Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (CRC), Downtown District, Prauper Studios and Paramount, present a collaborative exhibition entitled Southern Glory, featuring more than 20 local and globally recognized visual artists.