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Houston Unveils Monumental Murals for Social Change: Art Reflects Global Goals in Historic Downtown Display

Houston Style Magazine readers are set to experience the rich tapestry of Houston's vibrant art scene with the latest installation of murals downtown. The Harris County Precinct 1 unveiled an inspiring collection of nine murals on March 30th, marking a significant stride toward reflecting the global ethos of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This infusion of public art not only beautifies the city but also prompts important conversations around social and environmental responsibility.

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Frontlines: Dr. Tondra Moore

Read about the perspective of college health from a distinguished HBCU college health administrator. Tondra Moore, PhD, JD, MPH has a unique background with degrees combining chemistry, law, public health and health care administration.

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Toddler behind wheel during Woodland crash that killed 2-year-old, police say

Investigators have determined that a toddler was behind the wheel of a truck that hit and killed a 2-year-old girl over the weekend in Woodland, police said on Monday.

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Donald Trump's Early Crisis

President Donald Trump begins his 11th day in office shrouded in crisis, roundly criticized for a chaotic unveiling of immigration measures and under new scrutiny after he fired the nation's top law enforcement officer who refused to enforce them.

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Airline passenger finds plane floor soaked in blood

Pondering on the cleanliness of airplanes is not something most of us like to think about when flying.

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Diversity leaders to Corporate America: Black employees' lives depend on your willingness to change

Racial unrest in the United States motivated many of you to issue heartfelt messages, statements of solidarity and/or conduct employee town halls and listening sessions with Black and Brown employees. You expressed your commitment to ensuring racism-free work environments, frequently calling for a renewed focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Taliban members escorted Americans to gates at Kabul airport in secret arrangement with US

The US military negotiated a secret arrangement with the Taliban that resulted in members of the militant group escorting clusters of Americans to the gates of the Kabul airport as they sought to escape Afghanistan, two defense officials told CNN.

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5 things to know for August 16: Primaries, Gas prices, Air travel, Recalls, Ukraine

NASA's Artemis I rocket is scheduled to launch on a historic mission later this month that will go beyond the moon and return to Earth. While no human crew will travel aboard the spacecraft this trip, it will be carrying some special items -- including mannequins, toys and even an Amazon Alexa. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

Armed men stormed her school in a kidnapping raid. Then she found her family in her captors' hideout

Habiba Iliyasu, 15, was asleep in her school dormitory in northwestern Nigeria when a group of armed men burst in and ordered her and her schoolmates out of bed.

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Why putting a citizenship question on the census is a big deal

It sounds like a small change, in a survey many people forget about minutes after they take it. But the Trump administration's plan to put a citizenship question back on the US census is a big deal.

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DHS Explores Ways to Transform Immigration System Without Congress

Even as the Trump administration is asking Congress to approve a tough overhaul of the nation's immigration laws, the Department of Homeland Security is also quietly exploring ways it could transform the US immigration system on its own.

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Six Mind-body Tips for Less Holiday Stress

There's no denying the joys of the holidays, but with all the shopping, parties and family visits, it's easy to get overwhelmed by emotional and physical stressors. Trust me, I know the feeling!

A Big Year for Houston, A Big Year for Houston First

This has been a busy and productive year for Houston First Corporation (HFC) and Brenda Bazan, President and CEO. After taking the reins of Houston’s official destination and marketing organization a little over a year ago, Bazan has taken impressive steps to more strategically position HFC to meet its goals and objectives.

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Momentum is building for a stock-trading tax — and Wall Street is furious

Uncle Sam is in search for a pot of gold that could ease the pain of trillion-dollar deficits. And some believe Wall Street might just have the answer.

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FDA approves first treatment to delay onset of type 1 diabetes

A biologic therapy that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.

Biden calls for businesses to give paid time off for employees to get vaccinated as he touts 200 million shots

President Joe Biden on Wednesday touted the United States administering 200 million coronavirus vaccine shots since he took office and urged businesses to give their employees paid time off to get vaccinated,

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Preserving the Black Church Is a Job for All Americans

Black churches have a long history of being the central focus of the community. More than a religious institution, Black churches are safe spaces where people can come to seek shelter from a storm, fill their empty belly, educate their children, find employment opportunities, and have their mind, body, and soul blessed. The church is a place where one can come broken and be made whole. These institutions represent so much good it is puzzling why so much bad happens to their structure and people.

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Extreme Heat Kills: Record Temps Leave Us All Vulnerable

If you clicked on any major news site this week, there was one consistent headline that would be difficult to miss, let alone ignore: “Hottest Day Ever Recorded on Earth.”

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As Covid-19 hospitalizations climb, rates among seniors and children raise concern

Covid-19 hospitalizations have been on the rise in the United States for months, with weekly admissions now more than triple what they were two months ago. Seniors have the highest rates of Covid hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children — especially among those younger than 5 — are rising fast.

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Florida: Two Irish friends dead of fentanyl poisoning; authorities say wrong one was cremated

Florida officials mislabeled the remains of two Irish nationals who died of drug overdoses, leading to a mix-up of their autopsies and the “highly probable” cremation of the wrong body, authorities said.