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Marry Your Prince in a Fairy Tale British Castle Wedding

Luxury Scottish wedding venue, Dundas Castle, has launched its weddings for 2018. With the year set to be one when couples seek out the most romantic and beautiful British castles for their weddings, Dundas has some dates available for 2018, including the weekend of Saturday 19 May – the date set for Harry and Meghan’s own castle wedding.

Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Has Now Connected Nearly 1 Million Texans Over the Past 10 Years

Internet Essentials is the nation’s largest, most comprehensive, and most successful high-speed Internet adoption program for low-income households. Since the program launched in 2011, many improvements have been made to help further close the digital divide and give even more low-income Americans the tools and resources they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

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Progressive Forum Presents Karen Armstrong in Houston September 12, 7:30 p.m. CT

Acclaimed religious historian Karen Armstrong is returning to The Progressive Forum for the American launch event of her upcoming book, Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World, on Monday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. CT.

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Apple Original Films unveils the trailer for the new animated feature “Luck,” produced by Skydance Animation

From Apple Original Films comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it. “ Luck” is produced by Skydance Animation.

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OWN Launches New Podcast "The Sonrise Project" for Black Parents of Children Struggling with Mental Health and Addiction

Hosted by Emmy Award Winning Creative Visionary Kelli Richardson Lawson

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced its newest podcast available today titled “The SonRise Project,” hosted by founder and Emmy Award-winning creative visionary Kelli Richardson Lawson. The weekly podcast is a resource for Black parents and families to engage and share personal experiences with children struggling with depression, anxiety and addiction issues.

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Second grader donating haircare kits to foster children

This week's changemaker proves age ain't nothing but a number.

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Senate intelligence report warns of repeat of Russian interference in US election

A Senate Intelligence Committee report detailing how Russia's 2016 election interference was encouraged by President Donald Trump and his campaign raises the stakes for the current campaign at a time when Trump is openly amplifying Russian disinformation.

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5 things for May 14: China, Jerusalem, Iraq, Indonesia

Have you seen the new "Avengers" movie yet? Well, it seems like everyone else has: It's now the fifth-biggest global film in history. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Royal wedding: Duke and Duchess of Sussex release official photos

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released several official photographs taken on their wedding day by renowned fashion and portrait photographer Alexi Lubomirski.

Essence Announced As Official Media Sponsor for the 2019 Trifecta Gala at the Kentucky Derby

The Trifecta Gala, an official event of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival has announced that ESSENCE will serve as the official media sponsor for this year’s event. The 2019 Trifecta Gala is the premier Derby Eve event of the Kentucky Derby, and will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the KFC YUM! Center in downtown Louisville.

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Critics question whether Trump visit to El Paso and Dayton is helping the healing

President Donald Trump is traveling Wednesday to the scenes of back-to-back mass shootings that stunned the nation and left at least 31 people dead, but his appearances in Ohio and Texas aren't being well received by all local officials -- some of whom say it would be best if the commander in chief avoided their grief-stricken cities.

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'Go to hell,' journalist tells Iran after a man with a loaded rifle was arrested near her Brooklyn home

Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad on Monday told the Iranian regime, "Go to hell," just days after authorities informed her a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle was arrested in the Brooklyn neighborhood where she lives with her family, including her stepchildren.

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Changes to US school meal program helped reduce BMI in children and teens, study says

Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products significantly decreased kids' and teens' body mass index after the standards were implemented in 2010, a new study finds.

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Cheese/yogurt/dairy recall: Here’s a list of items linked to Listeria outbreak

Multiple large retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have recalled items containing dairy products from Rizo-López Foods Inc. due to possible Listeria contamination.

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The Dollar's Trump Bump Has Vanished

President Trump's victory and promise to implement an "America First" agenda propelled the US dollar to 13-year highs.

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Trump administration notifies Congress of $1.8B in proposed weapons sales to Taiwan

The US formally notified Congress of a proposed $1.8 billion in advanced weapons systems sales to Taiwan, a move sure to increase tensions with Beijing.

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Biden orders airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups

President Joe Biden directed military forces to conduct defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region on Sunday evening, according to a news release from the Department of Defense.

First Book Offers 'Practitioner-Centered' Back-To-School Resources To Meet The Needs Of Kids And Educators Wherever School Happens

Resources Developed in Response to Educator Feedback on Barriers to Education

With the school year upon us, educators serving children in need are facing their greatest challenge yet, as the pandemic exacerbates existing barriers to education and the national conversation on racial inequities has taken center stage. First Book, a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to educational equity, has responded with a collection of resources developed based on feedback from its Network of more than 475,000 educators of kids in need nationwide.

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Rwandan court acquits prominent opposition leader of forgery, incitement

Diane Rwigara, the 37-year-old human rights activist who had once hoped to run for the Rwandan presidency, has been acquitted of charges of fraud and inciting insurrection.

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'Texas has never seen an event like' Harvey, FEMA Chief Says

Swollen rivers in east Texas aren't expected to crest until later this week, but federal officials are already predicting Tropical Storm Harvey will drive 30,000 people into shelters and spur 450,000 victims to seek some sort of disaster assistance.