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Government Shutdown Threat Appears Over, But Obamacare Fight Remains

The battle over a government shutdown appears to be over for now, with the push over paying for a border wall sidelined. But one key sticking points remains before a deal is finalized -- on health care, again.

New trade agreement good for US digital products, says Baker Institute expert

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) sends a clear and welcome message acknowledging the enormous importance of digital products produced in the U.S. for sale around the world, according to a report from the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Miss America 2019 is Nia Franklin

The new Miss America is Nia Franklin. Representing New York, Franklin was crowned the 92nd Miss America at Sunday's event in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Top CFOs are being targeted by a sophisticated email scam

A group of hackers based in Nigeria is trying to trick thousands of top executives across the globe into sending them company funds

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Top 10 Most Beautiful Black-Owned Hotels and Resorts Around The World

When traveling, accommodation is one of the first things to consider. There are thousands of hotels to choose from in every destination for every type of experience. In a Black-owned hotel, you get to explore a new destination, experience great service, while patronizing a Black hospitality business as well!

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Teaching “Those Kids”

3 Easy Signs to Identify “Those Kids” in a Deficit Mindset Culture

Who are “those kids”? They are the love interest of a deficit mindset culture. They are the kids that never seem to “fit in”. They are group of kids that schools get frustrated with the most in every kind of imaginable way and the data reflects that frustration. When you see a child and you are only able to see the negative attributes about them, or you are unable to see them beyond typical stereotypes or biases.

AmeriHealth Caritas Names Karen Dale as New Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Appointment will further cultivate diverse perspectives to drive a more inclusive business culture

Advancing its ongoing commitment to linking diversity, equity, and inclusion with performance excellence, AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, announced today that Karen Dale has been named to the newly created position of Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO). She will report directly to CEO and Chairman, Paul A. Tufano, and will join the CEO’s Executive Council.

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Maldives to open 'world's first' underwater hotel residence

A luxury Maldives resort is about to take the sleeping under-the-sea phenomenon to a whole new level.

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Greece and Macedonia sign agreement on name change

Greece and Macedonia signed an historic agreement Sunday to rename the latter the Republic of North Macedonia, possibly putting end to a dispute that has soured relations between the two countries for decades.

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Toni Braxton’s Formerly Autistic Son Now Signed Model

Toni Braxton has always been a proud parent, always sharing how great her sons are. But she took to Instagram recently to celebrate one of her son’s, Deizel, extra special milestone. “Congrats Diezy @diezel.braxton on signing to Wilhelmina Modeling Agency,” the celebrity mom exclaimed.

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Starbucks will start paying employees to give back

Starbucks is paying employees to give back. The company announced on Thursday that it is testing a program that will allow some employees to spend half of their workweek at a local nonprofit.

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Toni Braxton’s Formerly Autistic Son Now Signed Model

Toni Braxton has always been a proud parent, always sharing how great her sons are. But she took to Instagram recently to celebrate one of her son’s, Deizel, extra special milestone. “Congrats Diezy @diezel.braxton on signing to Wilhelmina Modeling Agency,” the celebrity mom exclaimed.

Rouxbe Offers World-Class Culinary Instruction For High Schools

New platform helps educators raise a new generation with advanced understanding of cooking, nutrition, local sourcing and reducing food waste

Rouxbe, the world's leading online culinary school, recently introduced an updated platform designed to bring a modern approach to cooking courses in high schools across the country. The new offering is an expanded, more accessible, and innovative version of what Rouxbe has provided hundreds of high schools to-date with great success. As of today, any educator can use the online culinary instruction to complement their existing classroom curriculum or provide courses school-wide as an extended learning opportunity. The cost is just $399.99 a year per school.

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“Black is the Body: Stories From My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s Time, and Mine” by Emily Bernard

Your mother dealt with things you can’t imagine. It was a different time when she was your age, with societal issues you’d never tolerate and rules you wouldn’t abide. Same with your grandma: scrapbooks, history books and museums are the only places you’ll see what she lived. So what will your children know?

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Biden administration launches $10 million ad campaign, leaders' network to encourage vaccination

The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled a large-scale effort to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, rolling out its first national ad campaign and announcing a national network of community organizations, sports leagues and other leaders to boost confidence in the vaccines.

Bayou Preservation Association’s virtual gala “20 Reasons to Celebrate Our Bayous in 2020” raises funds for ongoing programs

The Bayou Preservation Association’s virtual gala, “20 Reasons to Celebrate Our Bayous in 2020,” raised nearly $65,000 to help support ongoing programs, including stream restoration, trash-free bayous, bayou citizen science and bayou appreciation.

5 Tips For 2021 Graduates to Prepare for A Fiercely Competitive Job Market

Colleges may return to normalcy in a few months as the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines continues. Meanwhile, in sharp contrast to that positive news, millions of college students will graduate this spring facing bleak employment prospects.

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"Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book" by W. Kamau Bell & Kate Schatz

You're almost out. Out of energy, ideas, motivation, totally depleted from all you've been doing lately. Seeing racism, acting against inequality, speaking out against it, fighting for your friends and family, it all takes a toll and when you're just plain tired, you need something to help you focus. You need "Do the Work!" by W. Kamau Bell & Kate Schatz to energize you.

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Top lawmakers renew call for DHS IG to step aside from investigation into missing texts, citing CNN reporting

Key House Democrats have issued a new call for the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general to recuse himself from a probe of missing Secret Service text messages after a CNN exclusive report showed investigators knew for more than a year texts had been erased.

Tinder parent Match Group sues Google, alleging anticompetitive app store behavior

The dating-app company behind Tinder, OkCupid and Match.com sued Google on Monday, alleging that the technology giant runs an illegal monopoly in the Google Play Store and that its in-app payment policies, including its 30% cut of some in-app purchases, are anticompetitive.