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Queen of Yum is bringing the "Watermelon & Red Birds" Cookbook to Life!

As we are still enjoying the high spirits of the nation's first Juneteenth, Chef Vicky V, Queen of Yum, is keeping the spirits going with her Cookbook Brunch in partnership with Kindred Stories. This month she is featuring the recipes from "Watermelon and Red Birds" cookbook by Nicole A. Taylor. "Watermelon and Red Birds" cookbook is an ode to Juneteenth that showcases traditional Juneteenth foods with a 21st-century vibe. The cookbook includes recipes like Beef Ribs with Fermented Harissa Sauce and Roasted Nectarine Sundae. Chef Vicky V will bring these mouth-watering recipes to the table for us to enjoy.

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This key inflation measure shows prices are still rising

A leading inflation indicator surged in June, showing that prices continue to remain stubbornly high.

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A truly massive interest rate hike is now on the table

Central banks have made clear that after a sluggish start, they're serious about putting a lid on inflation. Now, as prices soar even faster than expected, they're weighing increasingly drastic options.

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Social Security checks could grow by about $175 a month as the cost of living continues to surge

Social Security recipients could see a 10.5% increase in their payments next year, driven by the steep rise in inflation, according to a new estimate.

Amazon's Ring has provided doorbell footage to police without owners' consent 11 times so far this year

Amazon's smart-doorbell company, Ring, has provided surveillance footage to law enforcement without a warrant or the consent of doorbell-owners 11 times this year alone, according to a letter Amazon (AMZN) sent to Congress earlier this month.

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Biden stops short of saying he will raise Khashoggi murder in Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden on Thursday stopped short of committing to raise the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with leaders in Saudi Arabia this week, instead saying he "always" brings up human rights and that his views on the murder have been made "absolutely" clear.

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Here are the highlights from Twitter's lawsuit against Elon Musk

It's not every day that a major corporate lawsuit features a poop emoji, but then again it's not every day that one of the world's most influential social media platforms sues the world's richest man to make him buy it.

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Mortgage rates rise to 5.5% as volatility continues

Mortgage rates are on the rise again after a dramatic drop last week.

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Brittney Griner court appearance ends without a verdict -- another hearing is scheduled for Friday

WNBA star Brittney Griner's hearing in a court outside Moscow ended Thursday without a verdict, and a fourth hearing in her trial was scheduled for Friday morning, a US official familiar with the matter said.

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A man was charged in the rape of a 10-year-old who traveled to Indiana for an abortion

A Columbus man has been charged with raping a 10-year-old Ohio girl who then had to travel to Indiana seeking an abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to court proceedings CNN obtained through affiliate WBNS.

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Ukraine's new US rockets are causing fresh problems for Russia

There's a new and potentially very significant factor in the Ukrainian conflict: the Ukrainians' ability to use recently supplied Western systems to hit Russian command posts, logistical hubs and ammunition dumps a long way beyond the front lines.

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How Abu Dhabi became the world's hottest cycling city

Cycling vacations usually conjure up images of pedaling across the French countryside, a baguette lashed to the handlebars, or perhaps a breezy ride along the flat and friendly bike paths that weave their way through cities like Copenhagen or Amsterdam.

Disney's new cruise ship setting sail on maiden voyage

Disney's newest cruise ship is setting sail on its maiden voyage Thursday from Port Canaveral, Florida, to the Bahamas.

$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo

Unprecedented initiative in support of veteran entrepreneurs gains momentum

The Veteran Loan Fund announced today that is has raised $15 million in support of veteran-owned business, including seed funding from Wells Fargo. The Veteran Loan Fund is a collaborative effort by a national network of Specialized Service Organizations and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) focused on providing affordable capital and technical assistance to underserved Veteran entrepreneurs.

The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection Wins Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Resort In Utah For Second Consecutive Year

The beloved private ranch retreat was awarded the no. 1 position on the coveted list for the second consecutive year

The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, the luxury private ranch retreat surrounded by panoramic views and pristine wilderness outside of Park City, was recognized on Travel + Leisure’s 2022 World’s Best Awards list as the “No. 1 Best Resort Hotel in Utah,” “No. 93 Best Hotel in The World,” and “No. 10 Best Resort in The Continental U.S.,” as voted by the industry’s most discerning travelers. The property was presented with the same “Best Resort Hotel in Utah” award last year, which was the first time the magazine had ever introduced the best in Utah category.

Sticker Mule Launches Stimulus, the Happy Social Network

Innovative Platform Replaces Traditional Advertising with Giveaways While Requiring User Verification

Sticker Mule today announced that it launched a new social network called Stimulus. Stimulus is a happy social network where giveaways replace advertising, creativity flourishes, and all users are verified to eliminate bot spam, fraud, and abuse. Unlike other networks that are funded by wealth-seeking investors or political partisans, Stimulus is privately funded so it is free to focus on making the social media experience happier.

It's the Final Countdown! Comicpalooza 2022 Comes to the GRB This Weekend

The pop-culture festival will launch into nonstop entertainment featuring captivating panels, special attractions, can’t miss celebrity guests, and more!

With less than a week away, the countdown to Comicpalooza is officially on! The pop-culture spectacle makes its anticipated return to the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) this weekend Friday, July 15 – Sunday, July 17.

During African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month 10-Year-Old Texas Boy Makes Appeal for More Blood Stem Cell and Marrow Donors

MJ Dixon is battling leukemia and has been searching for a match for the past year

July is African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month, and Be The Match is working to raise awareness of a health disparity on the national blood stem cell and marrow registry that affects Black and African American patients in need of life-saving cell therapies. Patients battling blood cancers such as leukemia or blood diseases like sickle cell disease are most likely to find a matching donor in someone who shares their heritage or ethnicity. The odds of finding a match are dependent on a patient's ethnicity, with Black and African American patients least likely to find a matching donor. Black patients find matching donors 29% of the time compared to a 79% chance for white patients.

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4-in-1 Must-Have Tool For Your Self-Care Routine

Imagine a tool that would allow you to scratch, exfoliate, massage, AND moisturize your whole body… Now there is! Check out bearback’s Ultimate Self-Care Bundle! Available on Amazon (over 3K+ positive reviews) and Walmart!

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces Gun Buyback Event in Partnership with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will host a July 30 Gun Buyback event in partnership with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. The details will be announced at a news conference on Monday, July 18.