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More women than men struggle to fall asleep in both Europe and the US, study finds

If tossing and turning in bed most nights was a contest on crummy sleep, women win.

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Austin Ice Cream Festival announces 'Best of ATX Frozen Treat' contest judges, samplers and festival partners

The 12th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival returns to Fiesta Gardens Saturday, June 23 for a bigger than ever year; tickets are now on sale for both the daytime event and After Dark party featuring Lee

The 12th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival has announced the celebrity judges for the "Best of ATX Frozen Treats" contest that will take place during the daytime portion of the festival on Saturday, June 23 at Fiesta Gardens along Lady Bird Lake. The judges include Chet Gardner (Host of The Daytripper on PBS), Dawn Weston (Associate Editor of Edible Austin), Simon Madera (Owner of Taco Flats and La Holly), Suzanna Choffel (local musician and former contestant on The Voice), W. A. Brenner (food writer for The Austin Chronicle), Rachel Holtin (@Austinfoodstagram) and two surprise judges from Austin Food Adventures. Shayda Torabi (www.withshayda.com) will emcee the event.

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5 Things for Friday, April 14: Bombs, Police Violence, Planned Parenthood

It's been a violent and surprising week, and today's headlines are no different. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Prosecution expected to rest its case today in Derek Chauvin's trial

The prosecution is expected to rest its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offer the defense its turn to call witnesses.

Children’s Health Defense Files Amended Motion to Stay against the FDA

14 members of the U.S. military detail the toll vaccine mandates are taking on men and women who serve our country

On September 17, Children’s Health Defense (CHD) filed an Amended Motion to Stay as a follow up to its suit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for simultaneously approving and authorizing Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in a classic “bait and switch.” The FDA’s action created mass confusion, disorder, and deception regarding the differences between the two Pfizer vaccines.

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“BroVember” Campaign Encourages Black Men Around the World to Grow Beards to Raise Money to Empower Young Black Boys

This November, Lite it Up Beard Oil is putting a new spin on BroVember by donating money to organizations that support the healthy physical, emotional and spiritual development of young black boys.

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H-E-B releases series of documentary films focused on conservation efforts in Texas

H-E-B’s Our Texas, Our Future commitment commissions docuseries of five films from award-winning filmmakers

H-E-B has teamed up with award-winning filmmakers to release a series of documentary films that highlight stories of dedicated Texans and organizations conserving wildlife habitat, landscapes, and parks across the state.

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38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Nominations Announced

Central City Productions today announced the nominees in 25 categories for the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taping on Saturday, July 15, returning to the Las Vegas Orleans Arena. The 38th edition of the Stellar Awards will premiere on the newly-launched Stellar TV between Monday, July 24 and August 6, 2023, as well as air in national broadcast syndication from August 7 through September 10, 2023. Gospel music’s most epic celebration is co-hosted this year by Gospel superstars and multiple Stellar Award winners Tasha Cobbs-Leonard and Jonathan McReynolds, who returns to share co-hosting duties for the 2nd year.

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Breast cancer grant spreads its wings

Women of color are now directly benefitting from TSU's Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention Center's (BCSPC) $1 million Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) grant. BCSPC recently launched mobile screening services at sites across the Houston region, increasing access and providing health care equity for many who have been underserved in the past.

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The 'Queens' Release Official Music Videos for "Love Still Finds Us" and Brandy's Cover of "Ain't No Sunshine" From Episode 4 of the Hit ABC Series

The new ABC series starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez, and Brandy as four ’90s hip-hop legends, now in their 40s, who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame. The 'Queens' release official music videos for "Love Still Finds Us" and Brandy's cover of "Ain't No Sunshine" from last night's episode.

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Here's why college football teams use live animals as mascots

The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl Tuesday night in New Orleans, and the clash wasn't just on the gridiron.

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Silver surges as Reddit army targets precious metals

Move over GameStop, Reddit mania is spreading to the precious metals market.

Mr. Vice President, she's speaking: How Kamala Harris beat the stereotypes during her historic VP debate

It became something of a refrain during the 2020 vice presidential debate: "Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking."

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Sandra Lindsay, First Person in U.S. to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

When Sandra Lindsay volunteered to be vaccinated for COVID-19 she had one goal in mind – to lead by example. Lindsay, Director of Critical Nursing at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, had heard all the skepticism of others leery about taking the vaccine. She also was well aware of the history of unjust, racist treatment of African Americans with medical experimentation.

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NAACP Joins Florida State Conference in Denouncing Univ. of Florida “ Aggressive” Behavior toward Black Graduates during Commencement

The NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization issued the following statement regarding the aggressive behavior shown toward Black graduates during a commencement ceremony in Gainesville, Florida:

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Rohingya Violence a 'Textbook Example of Ethnic Cleansing,' UN Chief Says

The ongoing Myanmar military operation against the minority Rohingya people appears to be a "textbook example of ethnic cleansing," the UN human rights chief said Monday.

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Houston, Add French Style to Your Summer Wardrobe I

Handcrafted espadrilles for women come to Houston, straight from France

Summer is here ! Why not beat the heat with a sense of style like French women do ? Atelier Aliénor offers stylished, high quality and comfortable espadrilles handcrafted in the South of France.

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Protesters Arrested During Marches for Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge to be Awarded Up to $1,000 in Class-Action Settlement

Nearly a year after protesters in Baton Rouge were arrested during marches for 37-year-old resident Alton Sterling – who was killed by police while selling CDs outside of a store – a federal judge approved a class-action settlement Friday, Oct. 27 that awards up to $1,000 to dozens.

BMe Community Announces $230,000 in Grants for 23 BMe Vanguard Awardees

Nonprofit recognizes unsung black leaders who help others to live, own, vote, and excel

As the Juneteenth holiday celebration of Black culture approaches, nonprofit BMe Community announces awards to 23 remarkable Black leaders whom they call BMe Vanguards. The award is given to Black people whose service and leadership have earned them the respect and trust of their communities. Each awardee is admitted into an advanced leadership program and receives a $10,000 grant to further the work they are doing in their communities.

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Fans gather to view Aretha Franklin's body in Detroit

LaTonya McIntyre made sure she was first in line outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit to say goodbye to Aretha Franklin.