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President Biden’s State of the Union

Joe Biden’s State of the Union will feature good news. He has much to report – record job growth, record low unemployment, inflation down, and new efforts underway to rebuild our infrastructure, move to renewable energy and start to bring jobs back home.

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Clive Davis Unveils Untold Musical Plans with Whitney Houston Before Her Tragic Death

Legendary music producer Clive Davis remembers too well when Whitney Houston suddenly died over Grammys weekend 12 years ago.

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As drinkers shift to spirits, Molson Coors acquires a bourbon maker

major beer company is future proofing itself on liquor. Molson Coors, best known for brewing Coors Light and Miller Lite, is acquiring Blue Run Spirits, a cult favorite high-end bourbon and rye whiskey brand, for an undisclosed price, exclusively told to CNN. It’s part of the company’s pivot to becoming a broader beverage company focusing on drinks beyond beer, especially since US spirit sales surpassed beer sales last year for the first time ever.

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Why Taco Bell’s free taco giveaway is happening everywhere but New Jersey

Taco Bell is opening a $5 million taco tab and offering free Doritos Locos Tacos in honor of the “liberation” of the “Taco Tuesday” trademark to customers across the country.

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Back-To-School Supply Drive for Teachers at Prospect Park

ALife Hospitality Group, the visionary team behind some of Houston's most popular bar, restaurant, and nightlife concepts, is inviting the community to help support local teachers today with a Back-To-School Supply Drive from 4pm-8pm at Prospect Park Restaurant (3100 Fountain View Dr.)!

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‘Superpowered: The DC Story’ shows how all roads lead to Superman and Batman

Wading through 85 years of comics history is a daunting task, and “Superpowered: The DC Story,” a Max docuseries tries doing it in just three parts. Yet this voyage into comics history, in print and on the screen, comes at a crossroads for DC, one that suggests all paths usually lead back to Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

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The European Central Bank hikes rates to historic high but hints it could pause

The European Central Bank raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday but hinted it could pause at its next meeting, as data points to a deepening economic downturn in the 20 countries that use the euro.

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Supreme Court approval ratings at record lows, new Gallup poll shows

Approval ratings of the US Supreme Court remain at record low levels and Americans are closely divided on Justice Clarence Thomas, as the court continues to issue controversial opinions and is hit with criticism about ethics standards.

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What happened after the Alaska Airlines flight took off, in 5 charts

Two major US airlines are scrambling to deal with cancellations and newly mandated inspections after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded 171 planes in the wake of Friday’s mid-flight blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines flight.

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FTC bans TurboTax from advertising ‘free’ services, calls it deceptive

The Federal Trade Commission ruled in a final order and opinion Monday that TurboTax, the popular tax filing software, engaged in deceptive advertising and banned the company from advertising its services for free unless it is free for all customers.

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March into Madness with The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill: Rodeo Cocktails, Theme Nights, and March Madness Extravaganza!

The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill, a beloved neighborhood hangout nestled opposite Texas Southern University, is primed to kick off an electrifying March celebration. From Rodeo-inspired libations served in novelty cowboy boot glasses to thrilling theme nights and heart-pounding March Madness watch parties, The Locker Room is the ultimate destination for Houstonians seeking fun and excitement this month!

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Democrats to Clinton: The DNC's Data Was Fine -- You Just Used It Wrong

Democratic data gurus are lashing out at Hillary Clinton after she complained publicly that her campaign was hamstrung by a party that had out-of-date information on individual voters.

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There has been, on average, 1 school shooting every week this year

We're only 20 weeks into 2018, and there have already been 22 school shootings where someone was hurt or killed. That averages out to more than 1 shooting a week.

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Amazon's next challenge: Finding all those workers

When Amazon arrives in the northern Virginia suburb of Crystal City, eventually bringing 25,000 jobs as part of its vaunted headquarters expansion, the tech behemoth will quickly become one of the region's biggest employers.

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Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Announces $6 Million in Grants

Priority Markets Program awards 47 grants to nonprofits for neighborhood revitalization

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $6 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts with 47 grants to nonprofits through the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation’s 2017 Priority Markets Program.

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How some Tops shoppers found safety in the store's break room during the shooting

When Jerome Bridges heard gunshots ring out Saturday in a Buffalo, New York, supermarket, he ran to lead some of his coworkers and customers to safety in the store's break room and barricaded them inside with a heavy desk.

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Where to go this summer: A dozen destination ideas

Summer 2023 is poised to be a travel blockbuster. Globally, international arrivals were already at 80% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2023, and a strong summer is expected in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the UN World Tourism Organization.

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Empowering Innovation: PVAMU debuts Blackstone LaunchPad to support next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals

On Feb. 12, Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and economic mobility.

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Biden-Harris Administration Unveils $770 Million for Rural Infrastructure Projects During Investing in America Tour

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden announced $772.6 million in funding for 216 rural infrastructure projects

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Mariel Hemingway and Amy Smart Discuss "The Earthing Movie"

We live in a time when mobile technology and Wi-Fi, Nikes and Christian Louboutins, video games, and a fast-paced urban lifestyle are often prized above the simpler things in life. But what if making a beeline back to our earthy origins could be the answer to more happiness and balance; and better health and vitality?