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San Francisco Apologizes to Black Residents and Descendants for Systemic Racism and Past Atrocities

San Francisco this week formally apologized to its Black residents and their descendants for decades of systemic and structural discrimination, targeted acts of violence and atrocities.

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This ALS patient has a brain implant that translates his thoughts to computer commands

Staring at a computer screen, Mark focuses deeply, his arms resting by his side. His right index finger trembles ever so slightly on top of a pillow, and then an alert rings out from the screen in front of him, a message to a caregiver that he needs assistance.

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Tiny fish makes noises louder than elephant, says new study

A small species of fish that measures no more than half an inch in length is capable of producing sounds louder than an elephant, according to a new study.

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Prince Harry loses court challenge over loss of security protection

Prince Harry has lost a court challenge against a British government decision to strip him of taxpayer-funded protection after he quit royal duties.

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2 men found guilty of murder in 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

Two men were found guilty of murder Tuesday in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay, the pioneering DJ of the groundbreaking hip hop trio Run-DMC, in a case that for decades frustrated detectives and music fans alike.

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Harris Health's Innovative 'Hospital at Home' Service Enhances Patient Experience in Houston

Harris Health System is redefining patient care in Houston with the initiation of its pioneering 'Hospital at Home' service, which commenced on February 26. This service is a trailblazer in the region, offering patients who require hospital-level care the luxury of receiving it in the familiar comfort of their homes.

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Additional measles case reported at Florida elementary school; lawmaker urges public health emergency

Seven measles cases have now been linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, the Broward County schools superintendent said Tuesday. The Florida Department of Health is reporting 10 cases statewide.

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Australian police find bodies in search for missing couple

Australian police have found two bodies in the search for a missing couple allegedly killed by a police officer.

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Rice University Launches Five Research Centers to Tackle Global Challenges

New Research Centers to Address Coastal Resilience, Cancer Care, and Latinx Community Challenges

Rice University has invested in five research centers addressing global issues, including coastal safety, cancer diagnosis, Latin American challenges, and more.

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Biden meets with top Hill leaders - partial government shutdown looms

The meeting President Joe Biden held with four top congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday was “one of the most intense I’ve ever encountered,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters, as leaders in two branches of government attempt to compromise on Ukraine funding and work to avert a partial shutdown.

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‘The Space Race’ brings an out-of-this-world perspective to Black History Month

The annual influx of Black History Month programming yields an out-of-this-world documentary in “The Space Race,” which recognizes pioneers in integrating the space program, the resistance they faced and even the Soviet Union preceding America in sending a person of color into orbit. From the title to the execution, this National Geographic presentation has the right stuff.

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Alabama's Embryo Ruling: Impact on Employer Fertility Coverage

Alabama’s Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children could have an even greater impact on would-be parents in the state — and elsewhere if other states follow suit — than it would have just a few years ago.

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USAID chief presses for more aid to reach those in Gaza as she announces $53M in new assistance

The top US humanitarian aid official on Tuesday called for additional assistance to be able to reach those inside of Gaza as she announced that the United States will provide $53 million in additional humanitarian aid to the war-torn strip and the West Bank.

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US airman dies after self-immolation in protest in front of Israeli embassy

An active-duty member of the US Air Force who set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on Sunday, has died, authorities said.

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A single mother speaks out on how her ‘tradwife’ lifestyle led to divorce

Sporting retro ’50s hairstyles and cinched aprons, “tradwife” influencers have taken over a pocket of the internet.

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UGA students describe anguish and anxiety over safety concerns after the grisly killing of a sorority member on campus

The brutal killing of a beloved former student on the University of Georgia campus has enveloped many students with grief and a shattered sense of security – all while the suspect’s immigration status has reignited border policy debates.

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Photographer accuses Taylor Swift’s father of assault in Australia

An Australian photographer has filed a police complaint against Taylor Swift’s father, Scott Swift, for allegedly punching him as the superstar left a concert afterparty in Sydney in the early hours of Tuesday.

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Blocking Kroger’s mega-merger with Albertsons won’t save your local grocery store

Citing higher prices and weaker competition, the US government sued to block Kroger and Albertsons’ $25 billion mega-merger Monday. But scuttling the deal isn’t a given – and even if it’s ultimately dismantled, keeping the supermarket chains separate may not save your local grocery store.

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Spring Break Blast at Children's Museum Houston: A Week of Adventure and Excitement!

A week of non-stop excitement at the Children's Museum Houston's Spring Break Blast, featuring thrilling performances and hands-on experiences for kids of all ages.

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A healthier option than the Magnificent 7 - meet Europe’s ‘Granolas’

The Magnificent 7 tech stocks have been a big part of the extraordinary US market rally. But there’s a rival group of companies powering European stocks to new heights with even better returns, by some measures.