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What's in the Manchin-Schumer deal on climate, health care and taxes

The Democrats' budget reconciliation package, which gained more heft after West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin agreed to add back several climate and tax provisions, was passed Sunday by the Senate on a party-line vote.

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Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dead at 73

Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the '70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie "Grease," died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73.

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HISD Transportation Department offering $2,000 sign-on stipend to new drivers

HISD’s Transportation Department is offering a $2,000 sign-on stipend to the first 120 CDL drivers hired before August 22, 2022. Re-hires are not eligible for the stipend.

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HISD sports icons to be commemorated at Athletic Hall of Honor induction ceremony

The HISD Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Honor includes NFL legends, Olympic medalists, renowned coaches, high school record holders, collegiate standouts, and those who have given back as mentors to student-athletes.

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Registration now open for Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest

The City of Houston is hosting the 12th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest for 25,000 kindergarten through fifth grade students on Saturday, August 13.

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The market read the Federal Reserve all wrong

After the Federal Reserve's July meeting, investors quickly reached a consensus: The central bank was turning slightly dovish.

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Beyonce's 'Renaissance' Top Charts Around the World

Beyoncé’s critically acclaimed seventh studio album RENAISSANCE has topped charts around the world and has accomplished an array of streaming records. The new album debuted at #1 in the US on the Billboard Top 200 as the year’s biggest debut by a woman with 332,000 units in total. It is her seventh #1 debut on the album chart, the only woman to have all her albums debut at #1. Rolling Stone recently named Beyoncé “the world’s greatest living entertainer.”

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What should people know about Paxlovid rebound?

After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to test positive again a few days later. Biden had taken the antiviral medication Paxlovid, which has been associated with some patients testing positive again for the virus after completing treatment.

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Warren Buffett's company lost $44 billion last quarter, but it's not really bad news

Warren Buffett is just like the rest of us. He got crushed by the plunge in the stock market during the first half of the year. But the Oracle of Omaha is undeterred by the wildness on Wall Street. Berkshire Hathaway is still buying and many of the the company's diverse business lines are still thriving, even in these uncertain economic times.

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Lt. Gen. Michael Langley becomes Marines' first Black four-star general

US Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael Langley was promoted to the rank of general in a ceremony Saturday, becoming the first Black four-star general in the military branch's 246-year history.

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Stacey Abrams explains why she was 'anti-abortion' until she went to college

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams said Sunday that she was "anti-abortion" until she went to college and met a friend who gave her a new perspective on the contentious issue.

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More than 500 US flights canceled and more than 2,000 delayed on Monday

Following a miserable weekend for travel, Monday isn't looking much better. Another wave of airline cancellations and delays is taking its toll on passengers across the United States on Monday.

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Gas prices have fallen. Here's why inflation hasn't

Gas prices have been trending downward for more than 50 consecutive days, giving drivers some much-needed financial relief at the pump.

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Toyota is offering to buy back an electric SUV because its wheels could fall off

In June, Toyota issued a warning to owners of its BZ4X electric SUV that they should stop driving the vehicle and have it transported to a dealership because of a severe problem: the wheels could fall off while driving even after just a short time on the road.

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Landmark climate and health care bill won't crush corporate profits, Goldman Sachs says

Even as some business groups cry foul over the tax provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, economists at Goldman Sachs say the landmark bill will barely put a dent in massive corporate profits.

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Under 60, healthy, vaccinated and boosted? 'You're in a pretty good place' with Covid-19

Data obtained by CNN from New York's largest health-care provider indicates you're very unlikely to become severely ill with Covid-19 if you're under age 60, up to date on your Covid-19 vaccines and don't have underlying health problems, backing up a government plan expected to be announced this week that will ease up on coronavirus restrictions.

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The Kid Mero explains split with Desus

The Kid Mero has shared that his split with creative partner and "Desus & Mero" co-host Desus Nice was more than a year in the making.

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The Galleria Hosts MD Anderson Back To School Fashion Show and Launches Denim Campaign

The Galleria is proud to host its 10th annual MD Anderson Back To School Fashion Show showcasing the latest back-to-school trends and more!

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Congressman Al Green Attends Harris County 2022 Street Olympics Ceremony

On Friday, August 5, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

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New Television Series, "Your Career, Your Choice," Helps Workers and Employers Navigate the Greater Houston Region Job Market

Powered by Workforce Solutions, the show’s premier will air Saturday, August 6th, at 3 p.m. on Quest Texas 55.

A new, local television show, “Your Career, Your Choice – powered by Workforce Solutions,” premiers on KHOU’s sister station Quest Texas 55, Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 3 p.m.