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Caste discrimination could soon be banned in California. But the effort has been contentious

California lawmakers have cleared a bill that would explicitly ban caste discrimination in the state, sending it to the governor’s desk for signature.

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GRAMMY Museum Presents Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Opening Oct. 7

EXHIBIT INCLUDES ARTIFACTS FROM ARTISTS INCLUDING DAPPER DAN, LADY PINK, LL COOL J, NOTORIOUS B.I.G., TUPAC SHAKUR, AND MANY MORE

The GRAMMY Museum® will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit. The 5,000-square foot exhibit delves deep into the multifaceted world of hip-hop through expansive exhibits on hip-hop music, dance, graffiti, fashion, business, activism, and history, providing visitors with an immersive experience that explores the profound impact and influence of hip-hop culture.

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Warner Robins native serves aboard U.S. Navy floating airport

Seaman Donovan Alexander-Profit, a native of Warner Robins, Georgia, is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Abraham Lincoln.

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Biden announces Michael Whitaker as FAA pick

President Joe Biden intends to nominate Michael Whitaker as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House announced Thursday.

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McConnell said he plans to stay as leader as he addressed his health in closed-door meeting

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell addressed his colleagues behind closed doors on Wednesday about his health, telling them that his cognitive ability is not impaired and saying that he intends to stay atop the conference he has led for the past 16 years.

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What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general who faces accusations of repeatedly abusing his office to help a donor, is set to begin Tuesday in the state Senate.

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Summer is nice, but fall is better — for travel

Sure, an escape to the beach or cooler mountain air or the arctic air-conditioning of a museum comes not a moment too soon when summer really starts to heat up.

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AARP Texas Survey: Voters 50+ to Decide Houston’s Next Mayor

A new survey commissioned by AARP Texas revealed that 84% of registered voters who are 50-plus will “very likely” vote in the 2023 Houston Mayoral election. The survey also revealed that 89% of those polled want Houston’s next top city leader to address crime and safety, calling those issues “top priorities” for this powerful voting bloc. Another 75% said jobs and the economy are essential to them. These issues will likely influence voting behavior at the polls in city elections this coming November.

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Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones leverages $170 million for sustainable infrastructure projects

32 projects across Precinct 4 will move forward because of Places 4 People

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones today announced a $170 million dollar investment in sustainable infrastructure projects. These projects will improve access to parks, alleviate flooding, close critical connectivity gaps, and increase public safety.

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Union Pacific Mobilizes Community Support for Groundbreaking Soil Testing Initiative in Houston's Fifth Ward

Proactive Testing Initiative Unveiled as Union Pacific Reinforces Its Long-Term Dedication to Community Transparency and Safety

Union Pacific Railroad has escalated its commitment to ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for residents of Houston’s Fifth Ward by unveiling a comprehensive soil sampling program. Collaborating with esteemed organizations like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), City of Houston, Harris County, and Bayou City Initiative (BCI), the railroad giant aims to gather crucial data on soil conditions near the former Houston Wood Preserving Works (HWPW) site, an area already benefitting from Union Pacific's rigorous remediation efforts.

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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Fall with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia, Beginning Sept. 1, 2023

*Halloween fans can start the festivities early with family-friendly entertainment and limited-time offerings beginning in September ▪ Featuring Disney and Pixar’s ‘Coco,’ Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park honors the traditions of Día de los Muertos ▪ Hotels of the Disneyland Resort debut Halloween décor at Goofy’s Kitchen and new ‘Coco’-inspired confectionery sculpture at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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Three City of Houston centers to open Sunday and Monday for people needing refuge from heat

The City of Houston will open two multi-service centers and a community center on Sunday, September 3, and Monday, September 4, so people without air conditioning can take refuge from the heat during the weekend and Labor Day holiday.

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Citywide Initiative: Mayor Turner Announces Inaugural Winners of Evolve Houston's eMobility Microgrants

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the winners of Evolve Houston’s eMobility Microgrants that will fund electric vehicle and charging infrastructure-related projects in many of Houston’s underserved communities. Mayor Turner was joined by the partners at Shell, NRG, CenterPoint, and the University of Houston who together founded Evolve Houston to ensure that the city is at the forefront of the transition to electric vehicles.

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UBS will cut 3,000 jobs in Switzerland as it absorbs Credit Suisse

UBS expects to shed around 3,000 jobs in Switzerland to help it cut $10 billion in costs as it undertakes a sweeping overhaul following its emergency rescue of Credit Suisse earlier this year.

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AFRO TV to broadcast The 16th Headies Awards Show on Comcast Xfinity and NOW TV

AFRO TV, the premier source of polycultural Black content in Cable Television in North America, proudly announces its Live broadcast of the 16th Headies Awards Show on Comcast Xfinity (channel 1623) and streaming on NOW TV, Comcast newly unveiled streaming offering. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 3rd, at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA.

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Skincare for All Skin Types: Tailoring Your Routine To Your Specific Needs

Skincare for all skin types has become popular in the last few years. Nowadays, you see hundreds of products marketed toward you. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more push ads your way to make you shop with a specific brand.

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Defending the Dream: 60th Anniversary – March On Washington

This week, we gather in solemn remembrance to honor the diamond anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom—a day that has transcended the annals of history and reverberates through the very sinews of our national spirit. As we meditate on this epoch-defining juncture and listen once more to the oratorical tapestry woven by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it becomes ever more incumbent upon us to renew our vows to the ceaseless quest for economic justice and the consummation of Dr. King’s ageless dream. Make no mistake—these luminous ideals are now being cast into shadow, as forces labor unceasingly to revert the wheels of progress through insidious mechanisms like voter suppression and the erosion of our sacrosanct rights.

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Michael Jackson’s kids mark their late father’s birthday

Blanket Jackson (now Bigi) and his brother Prince Jackson both made an appearance in Las Vegas in honor of their late father’s birthday on Tuesday. Michael Jackson would have turne

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Trump cited the ‘Scottsboro Boys’ case when he asked for a 2026 trial. Judge Chutkan rejected any comparison

When Donald Trump urged the judge in his federal election subversion case to set his trial for April 2026 earlier this month, he cited a landmark Supreme Court decision concerning the infamous 1931 Scottsboro Boys cases to bolster his argument that special counsel Jack Smith isn’t giving him enough time to prepare a defense.

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Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network’s history

Mark Thompson, the former chief executive of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, will be the next leader of CNN, the network announced Wednesday, taking the reins of the renowned global news organization at one of the most pivotal times in its 43-year history.