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House to vote on bill guaranteeing access to contraception

The House is expected to vote Thursday on a bill that would guarantee access to contraception by protecting the right to buy and use contraceptives without government restriction.

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Facebook is redesigning the home feed

Facebook's rumored redesign has arrived. Starting Thursday, the platform is splitting up its main "home" section into two tabs. The move is part of a push by Facebook to show users more entertaining, recommended content — to become what cofounder Mark Zuckerberg has called a "discovery engine" — as it seeks to better compete with rivals like TikTok for users' time and attention.

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Biden tests positive for Covid-19, White House says

President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "mild symptoms," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday.

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First on CNN: DHS inspector general tells Secret Service to stop investigating potentially missing texts

The Department of Homeland Security inspector general has directed the Secret Service to stop its internal investigations into what happened to text messages related to January 6 that may have been deleted, according to a letter reviewed by CNN.

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More Americans who want abortions are turning to Mexico for help

Verónica Cruz says she's been getting frantic calls from women in the United States. Abortion clinics have canceled their appointments, and they're scared, she says.

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Amazon to buy One Medical for $3.9 billion as it expands healthcare footprint

Amazon on Thursday said it has entered an agreement to acquire primary healthcare company One Medical in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $3.9 billion

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The European Central Bank raises rates for the first time in 11 years

In a bold attempt to get inflation under control, the European Central Bank on Thursday announced it would hike its key interest rate by a half percentage point.

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Historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, LGBTQ Victory Fund says

A historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, according to new data from LGBTQ Victory Fund, a national organization dedicated to helping elect LGBTQ candidates.

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Kelp is on the way: Why we should all be eating seaweed

When most of us read the words "plant-based diet," we tend to think of foods such as kale salads and grain bowls or trendy meat replacements. But there is one nonmeat option that's gaining traction as the newest superfood: seaweed.

The CIA chief says Putin is 'entirely too healthy.' What do we really know about his condition?

CIA Director Bill Burns gave an unusually candid assessment this week, when he told attendees at the Aspen Institute's annual security confab that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "entirely too healthy."

Spurred by world's 'uncertainty,' Michelle Obama announces new book

Prompted by a series of national crises and global anxiety, Michelle Obama has written a new book, the former first lady announced Thursday via Twitter.

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Plug and Charge: As Easy as Topping Off a Tank

GM is committed to delivering a simplified, efficient and accessible EV charging experience. We’re on a journey to make EV charging as easy as topping off a tank with gas. Today, the company is taking its next step on that journey and expanding its existing collaboration with EVgo to add a new Plug and Charge service to the Ultium Charge 360 ecosystem.

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Mo'Nique launches Netflix comedy special after suing the streaming giant

Three years after suing Netflix, Mo'Nique is airing a special on the streamer.

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Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart's tortilla challenge is hilarious

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kevin Hart are always keeping us laughing.

6 inexpensive ways to eat healthy at home

The Monday evening dinner dilemma: You're adding up all the money you spent on food over the weekend and thinking, "I should really cook tonight." But that will require grocery shopping and cleaning. And you're hungry now.

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FDA commissioner announces review of food and tobacco programs amid criticism

US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf announced Tuesday that he has commissioned reviews of the agency's food and tobacco programs. Both have been subject of recent criticism amid the nationwide infant formula shortage and the debate over e-cigarette products.

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative Welcomes 144 New Scholars in 2022

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is pleased to announce 144 new scholarship recipients in 2022, representing 25 states across the nation. These talented students are planning to major in nearly 20 unique STEM majors at 34 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Introducing New Loyalty Program Features with Dickey’s Enhanced Mobile App

World’s largest barbecue concept rolls out updated loyalty dashboard, improved ordering flow, additional payment options and more starting in July

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit just made it that much easier to earn your way towards FREE Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ with its latest update to the Dickey’s Mobile App and Big Yellow Cup Rewards program. Sign up today to get exclusive offers and daily deals while racking up BBQ points (and ribs) with every visit to any one of our BBQ joints. Redeem your BBQ points for your favorite BBQ menu items!

Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards to Honor Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson, 10 Houstonians at Black-Tie Gala Sunday

Presented by Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, The LemonTree Foundation and Royal Sonesta Houston-

The Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards will be honoring some big names and even bigger hearts, including award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor, producer, and philanthropist Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, this Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Royal Sonesta Houston!

Audit of Houston Affordable Housing Complexes Announced

The Harris County Chief Appraiser is conducting an audit of dozens of apartment complexes that have been given huge tax breaks to provide affordable housing.