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Up Norway’s New Nordic Wellness Journey through Scandinavia Combines Pioneering Happiness Traditions, Sleep Therapy, Nature-Inspired Spa Treatments, Forest Bathing, Underwater Sauna, Soft Adventure &

Norway’s Leading Sustainable Luxury Travel Curator Now Extends Planning Services into Denmark and Sweden

Up Norway, a leading curator of sustainable luxury travel, is now offering a 15-day Nordic Wellness Journey through Scandinavia. Exploring some of the most sustainable destinations in the world, including Gothenburg, Bergen, and Copenhagen, Up Norway now extends its planning services beyond the Norwegian borders. The heralded company’s newest offering invites travelers to experience the traditional Nordic wellness practices that contribute to the region’s consistent ranking atop the Global Happiness Index alongside unique gastronomic experiences, mental and physical activity, sleep therapy, and more.

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Support Black Owned Business: New Rendezvous Date App

Rendezvous Date is a new dating service with the goal of bringing matches together in-person sooner than later.* (Since the outbreak of Covid-19, Rendezvous is installing a video service w/in the App that is going live soon.) Rendezvous is for singles who are serious about a relationship and fed up with ghosting, catfishing and penpals. Founder Jason Paul created Rendezvous after one to many frustrating online dating experiences and incorporated features into his app he wished he’d seen in others. What sets Rendezvous apart?

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Domestic Violence Survivor Launches Fragrance Line -- BU -- Beautiful Unapologetically®

Domestic Violence Survivor Monique Plair launches a new line of fragrances -- BU -- Beautiful Unapologetically® -- to honor the strength and perseverance of women. 10% of the proceeds from each purchase will be donated to Our Safe House, LLC. - a profit organization dedicated to supporting domestic survivors.

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Amanda Seyfried says Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence is ‘fair’ as former exec reports to prison

As Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison on Tuesday, Amanda Seyfried shared her thoughts on the disgraced Theranos founder’s sentence.

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She was 'everything you'd want your daughter or friend to be.' Here's what we know about the Michigan State University shooting victims

Alexandria Verner was kind, positive and "everything you'd want your daughter or friend to be," a family friend said.

HISD students can apply now for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer

Up to $285 available for families who lost access to no-charge school meals

HISD families can now complete the applications necessary to receive Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), a one-time benefit for families who lost access to free or reduced-price meals due to school closures.

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Texans Host Patriots, Cowboys In Preseason

The Houston Texans announced their opponents for the 2017 preseason Monday, which features a matchup against the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots at NRG Stadium.

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Bravo Announces New Top Chef "Cheftestants" and Houston Chef Evelyn Garcia is in the mix!

Emmy-Winning Digital Companion Series “Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen” Returns Thursday, March 10

Houston, we have “Top Chef!” Bravo’s “Top Chef,” will call Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city, home for season 19, launching with a supersized premiere on Thursday, March 3 from 8:00 – 9:15 pm ET/PT. The Emmy and James Beard Award-Winning series, produced by Magical Elves, returns with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. Expect the unexpected as 15 talented chefs from across the country vie for the coveted title bringing their unique skillsets, variety of cuisines and gamut of flavors.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $4.8 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.8 million dollars in grants funding 17 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state.

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Pediatricians Warn About Dangers of Kids Using Marijuana

My kids are in elementary school, a little young for the "weed talk," but I wonder whether the fact that recreational pot use is now legal in a number of states will complicate things once we start having those conversations.

To Stop the Coronavirus, Continue Animal Research

Scientists are working on dozens of potential treatments and vaccines for the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. Virtually all of them have one thing in common -- they're the product of animal research.

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People vaccinated against Covid-19 can go without masks indoors and outdoors, CDC says

People fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under certain circumstances, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.

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Harris heads to rapidly draining Lake Mead to make the case for Biden's climate priorities

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Lake Mead in Nevada on Monday to make the case for Congress to fund "the largest investment in climate resilience in US history" by passing President Joe Biden's sweeping economic agenda, according to a White House official.

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Popular OTC medicines for colds and allergies don’t work, FDA panel says

Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration unanimously agreed on Tuesday.

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Former Utah school bus driver accused of setting bus on fire with students onboard

A former school bus driver in Utah faces both federal and state arson charges for allegedly lighting his school bus on fire in two separate incidents, including at least once with students onboard.

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Hoping Christmas Comes Early: Houston Faces New England in the Season Opener

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” I sing loudly as I write this article. Yes, I know those are lyrics to a Christmas song and we are in the month of September, but what better song is appropriate for what’s about to take place this weekend. Football is back!

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Theatre Under the Stars Postpones Fall Musicals Due to Cornavirus

1776 AND ROCK OF AGES WILL CONCLUDE THE 2020/2021 SEASON, WHICH NOW OPENS IN DECEMBER WITH DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

Astros Announce 2019 Minor League Players of the Year

The Houston Astros player development department has named IF Abraham Toro the 2019 Astros Minor League Player of the Year, and RHP Cristian Javier the 2019 Astros Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

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Houston City Council Candidate Sues to Hold New Election, Citing Opponent’s Felony Conviction

Questions remain about whether a Houston candidate with a felony conviction is eligible to be on the runoff ballot for a city council seat.

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James Harden Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Today, the NBA announced that Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, March 18 through Sunday, March 24 (Week 22). It is Harden’s fourth Player of the Week award of the season and the 22nd of his career, all coming as a Rocket.