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Judge suggests 'gamesmanship' at play with CDC's latest eviction moratorium

A federal judge suggested Monday that "gamesmanship" was at play with the eviction moratorium the Biden administration rolled out last week, but also expressed skepticism about the legal arguments being put forward by landlords who are seeking to block the moratorium.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces no further action over 'Partygate' scandal

Campaigners have branded a decision to take no further action against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the "Partygate" scandal a "terrible insult." Downing Street revealed on Thursday that Johnson has revealed no further fines over his alleged breaches of lockdown regulations after the Metroplitan Police announced that it had concluded its investigation.

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Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Edward Albee’s Seascape

Alley favorite Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play centers on mature, loving relationships

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play – Seascape, written by Tony-Award Winner Edward Albee. This provocative and fantastical story featuring an encounter between two couples, one human and one sea creature, runs October 14 – November 13, 2022, in the Neuhaus Theatre and is directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

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Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Edward Albee’s Seascape

Alley favorite Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play centers on mature, loving relationships

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play – Seascape, written by Tony Award Winner Edward Albee. This provocative and fantastical story featuring an encounter between two couples, one human and one sea creature, runs October 14 – November 13, 2022, in the Neuhaus Theatre and is directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

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Covid-19 outbreaks in 3 leagues postponing games and forcing key players to miss games

With winter almost upon us and people spending more time indoors, Covid-19 cases have been rising.

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Can Megyn Kelly Succeed at NBC?

NBC News succeeded in luring Megyn Kelly away from Fox News. Now comes the hard part.

New Sharon Begley-STAT Science Reporting Fellowship Aims to Increase Racial and Ethnic Diversity Among Next Generation of Science Journalists

STAT, MIT's Knight Science Journalism Program Launch the Fellowship with Support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

STAT, the nation's leading health, science, and medicine publication, and the Knight Science Journalism Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced today the launch of the Sharon Begley-STAT Science Reporting Fellowship, with the goal of diversifying the ranks of science and health journalists and fostering better coverage of science that is relevant to all people. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) will provide $225,000 to support the first two years of the program, named in honor of Sharon Begley, an award-winning science writer for STAT, who died in January 2021 at 64, from complications of lung cancer.

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U.S. Department of Education to Launch Application Process to Expand Federal Pell Grant Access for Individuals Who Are Confined or Incarcerated

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) tomorrow will launch a new process through which institutions of higher education can apply to offer postsecondary programs to confined or incarcerated individuals. For the first time in nearly 30 years, as a result of statutory changes enacted through the FAFSA Simplification Act, individuals enrolled in approved prison education programs (PEPs) will be eligible for Federal Pell Grants outside a limited pilot program known as the Second Chance Pell Experiment. The Department will begin accepting applications on July 3, 2023, and will approve applications on a rolling basis.

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Primaries in Michigan, Kansas and Missouri: 6 things to watch Tuesday

The dog days of summer are usually a low-key time for members of Congress to be with their family and constituents back home. But this August 4, some are running for their political lives, challenged by insurgent candidates on the left and right.

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Trump savors Mueller victory, but opens new 2020 front with Obamacare fight

A shock push by the Trump administration to invalidate the whole of Obamacare appeared to hand Democrats a major opening even as the President celebrated the end of the Mueller investigation.

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Microsoft Updates The Surface Pro, But Don't Call It A Tablet

Microsoft wants you to think of its new Surface Pro as a laptop with a touchscreen -- not a tablet with a keyboard.

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Toyota’s ‘Juntos Somos Imparables’ Salutes Latino Achievement at Hispanicize 2017

Award-Winning Journalist Neida Sandoval to Serve as Celebrity Ambassador in Miami

Toyota will debut its Juntos Somos Imparables (Together We Are Unstoppable) community engagement series at Hispanicize 2017, the nation’s largest gathering of Latino professionals in digital content, marketing, journalism and entertainment.

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The NFL will feature social justice statements stenciled in each team's end zone during games, league says

The NFL, which until recently had restricted its players from protesting on the field for social change, is going all in for the 2020 season.

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Vermont will pay you up to $10,000 to move there

Do you dream of lush landscapes, beautiful fall foliage, maple syrup on tap and ski trails on your doorstep?

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Levy Park Conservancy to Host Healthy Bites to Save Lives with Famed Chef and Author Rocco DiSpirito on Oct. 21

Individuals and families encouraged to attend this free festival at Levy Park

The Levy Park Conservancy (LPC) presents Healthy Bites to Save Lives, a festival headlined by award-winning chef, author and lifestyle crusader Rocco DiSpirito and featuring Houston-area celebrities, chefs and experts to “Celebrate All that is Houston” on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The public is invited to this free event at Levy Park, 3801 Eastside St., which is sponsored by Dr. Mehmet Oz’s HealthCorps.org and will raise funds to assist students in Texas who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

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Einstein's 'God letter' breaks record and sells for $2.9M at auction

A letter penned by Albert Einstein in which he challenges the concept of religion has broken sale records at auction, fetching close to $2.9 million.

Houston Community College Creates Community Partnership to Address Protective Gear Shortages in Houston

Houston Community College (HCC) announced that San Jacinto College, University of Houston at Sugar Land, Fort Bend County Judge’s Office, TX/RX Labs, Alief ISD and Houston ISD have joined efforts to help address personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for local area medical professionals and first responders in the fight against COVID-19.

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Buffalo Wings & Rings Launches Menu for Lent for Lenten Season Beginning March 6

Elevated Sports Restaurant Brings Back Popular Meat-Free Menu

As many across the country are preparing to observe the Lenten season by abstaining from meat on Fridays, Cincinnati-based elevated sports restaurant Buffalo Wings & Rings is once again providing guests with a variety of delicious meat-free options. Beginning on March 6 through the end of Lent on April 18, Buffalo Wings & Rings is bringing back its popular Lent menu which features seafood and vegetarian dishes at all participating U.S. locations.

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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to wear iconic Tiffany Diamond

Beyoncé has made fashion history as the first Black woman to wear the iconic 128.54 carat Tiffany Diamond.

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Humanity Health and MedTech Color partner to expand career advancement for their member communities

Humanity Health, the premier career acceleration and talent sourcing platform for underrepresented leaders in healthcare and life sciences, is delighted to announce a pioneering partnership with MedTech Color. Through this partnership, MedTech Color, a community of leaders of color in the medical device industry, and Humanity Health will coordinate efforts to provide senior leaders in the industry with expert community, executive development and career accelerating opportunities.