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Real-life ‘superheroes’ fly in world’s first jet suit race

From futuristic architecture to pioneering infrastructure, Dubai is no stranger to weird, wonderful, and downright wacky innovation. But on Wednesday, the “City of Superlatives” went full sci-fi when eight pilots, suited and booted like Marvel’s “Iron Man,” took to the skies.

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Michelle Troconis guilty of conspiring to murder missing Connecticut mother, Jennifer Dulos

Nearly five years after Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos went missing, her husband’s ex-girlfriend was found guilty of conspiring to murder the mother of five.

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Chick-fil-A tells people to throw away Polynesian sauce cups over allergy concerns

Chick-fil-A is telling customers to “please discard” Polynesian sauce dipping cups that were ordered over the past few weeks.

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Athletic Bilbao’s Copa del Rey semifinal victory over Atlético Madrid marred by chaotic scenes

Athletic Bilbao reached the Copa del Rey final for the third time in the last five years, but Thursday’s victory over Atlético Madrid was marred by chaotic scenes ahead of the match.

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Blockbuster blizzard slamming California, 12 feet snow possible, 100-mph wind gusts

A dangerous winter storm has arrived in California and will unload feet of snow, powerful winds and rare blizzard conditions in the mountains through the weekend.

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Carnage at Gaza food aid site amid Israeli gunfire. Here’s what we know

One of the worst single tragedies to occur during Israel’s war with Hamas took place Thursday, when scores of Palestinians were killed trying to access food aid in Gaza City.

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Excessive alcohol drinking drove about 488 deaths per day during the pandemic, CDC says

While dry January and damp lifestyles have taken off on TikTok, the United States has already experienced a spike in deaths related to excessive alcohol.

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Feds propose steep fines when airlines damage wheelchairs

Airlines damaged or lost more than 11,000 passenger wheelchairs last year – and a new federal proposal seeks cut the inconvenience for wheelchair-reliant travelers with six-figure penalties against airlines.

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University of Houston-Downtown Master’s in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) Receives Accolades as a Top Program

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) has solidified its position as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education, with its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program recently recognized as a "Top Pick for the Very Best Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs in Artificial Intelligence" by AI Degree Guide. This prestigious accolade places UHD's program alongside esteemed institutions such as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Duke University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Johns Hopkins University.

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Man exonerated after nearly 30 years imprisonment for deadly 1994 arson

Daniel Gwynn was convicted and later sentenced to death for a 1994 arson murder in West Philadelphia. But now 30 years later, the 54-year-old is now a free man.

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Final Ticket Release for Dream Con 2024: Austin's Premier Entertainment Convention

Calling all anime enthusiasts, gamers, cosplayers, and pop culture aficionados! The highly anticipated final ticket release for the 6th Annual Dream Con 2024, Austin's largest entertainment convention, is set to take place on Friday, March 15th, at 7 pm CST. Hosted by social media influencers RDCWorld, Dream Con promises an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, creativity, and camaraderie.

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Oprah leaves WeightWatchers; stock tumbles

Oprah Winfrey is leaving the board of WeightWatchers, ending a nearly decade-long stint as a director of the beleaguered company that has faced sudden competition from Ozempic.

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Alabama House approves measure; aims to protect IVF after personhood ruling

An Alabama House bill aimed at protecting in vitro fertilization treatments advanced on Thursday, just a day after being introduced, as state lawmakers raced to respond to the state Supreme Court ruling that prompted IVF clinics to pause parts of treatments and left many families in limbo.

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Nonprofit aims to connect grandparents, grandchildren through a love of reading

It takes a village to raise a child, and in Philadelphia, that village often includes grandparents.

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Houston's New Era in Transit Leadership: Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to Spearhead METRO as Board Chair

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has taken a pivotal step in transforming the city's transit system by nominating Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to be the next Board Chair of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston METRO), now officially with the green light from the City Council and METRO's board.

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Job Corps Adopts Progressive Stance on Marijuana, Enhancing Opportunities for Youth

In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program has enacted a pivotal change in its marijuana testing rules, demonstrating a progressive shift towards the treatment of cannabis use among the youth. This modification aims to mitigate the repercussions of prior marijuana use on young individuals aspiring to join the federal workforce through the Job Corps training initiative.

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Missouri City native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jairo Rodriguez a native of Missouri City, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Tripoli operating out of San Diego.

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Biden’s Walk Can Beat Trump’s Talk with the Working Class, But He Needs to Speak Up

Spoiler alert! Donald Trump will be allowed to remain on the ballot this fall.

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Biden says Gaza incident complicates ceasefire talks; his administration feels urgency after dozens are killed

A deadly incident at a food distribution site in Gaza, in which dozens of hungry Palestinians were killed after Israeli military forces opened fire, has added additional urgency to ceasefire talks – but could also complicate them, President Joe Biden told reporters on Thursday.

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Johnson’s historically narrow House majority shrinks further, after Democrat Tom Suozzi sworn in

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is overseeing one of the smallest House majorities in history – and Democrat Tom Suozzi’s win in a New York special election shrinks it further.