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MAC Venture Capital Closes Seed Round of Award-Winning Startup AMP Global Technologies with $2 Million Vote of Confidence

Game-changing VC backed by Hollywood’s hottest new studio throws its weight behind Africa’s first blockchain-based entertainment platform

MaC Venture Capital – an LA-based seed-stage VC that invests in visionary founders – has just closed out the $5.6 Million Seed round of African startup AMP Global Technologies, with a healthy $2 Million investment. MaC is affiliated with the entertainment juggernaut MACRO, which has garnered 15 Oscar nominations and 3 wins since its inception in 2015.

SECU Foundation Awards $200,000 Grant for UNCF Emergency Student Aid Program

Earlier this month, SECU Foundation announced a $200,000 grant for UNCF (United Negro College Fund) to provide emergency financial assistance for students attending one of the state’s five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the University of North Carolina System. The grant will support UNCF’s Emergency Student Aid program to ensure college students impacted by the pandemic or other unexpected hardships remain on track to graduate.

Fire Safety Tips for July 4th

Celebrating the Fourth of July can be fun for the whole family, but the threat of fire lurks with every lit firework or grill. Here are some fire safety tips from First Alert to ensure you are prepared for the unexpected.

Blaffer Art Museum Announces Departure of Curator Tyler Blackwell, National Search for New Curator

The Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston announces the impending departure of Cynthia Woods Mitchell Associate Curator Tyler Blackwell, who will leave the Blaffer in July 2022 to begin a new position as Curator of Contemporary Art at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY. The Blaffer also announces a national search for a new curator, set to commence this summer.

Millennial Entrepreneur on Working with Sommer Ray & Tackling the Taboo of Sexual Wellness

Attorney, co-founder of Imaraïs Beauty (by Sommer Ray), millennial entrepreneur Felicia Hershenhorn is making a serum for sex AKA Play Primer (available July 2022) that’s as chic as your BFF’s designer lipstick, the next step in your self-care routine (basically a skin-serum for your vagina), and CBD-infused for bigger, better, and faster orgasms.

Harris County Attorney Introduces Regulations for Resale of Catalytic Converters

At today’s Commissioners Court meeting Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee will present an update to the Harris County metal recycling regulations to address the reselling of stolen catalytic converters.

Five secretary of state races to watch, starting Tuesday

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Walmart apologizes for selling Juneteenth ice cream

Walmart's attempt to commemorate Juneteenth with a new ice cream didn't go over so well. The company is apologizing for selling "Celebration Edition: Juneteenth Ice Cream," under its Great Value label. The branding sparked a backlash with many people on social media.

Coca-Cola is discontinuing Honest Tea

First Coca-Cola cut Tab, Odwalla and Zico coconut water. Now, Honest Tea is getting axed.

'Active shooter' incidents jumped more than 50% last year, FBI report finds

The number of "active shooter" incidents across the US increased more than 50% in 2021 compared to 2020, and those incidents resulted in the highest number of deaths since 2017, the FBI said in a report Monday.

Above-average hurricane season forecast with several major hurricanes

The official start to hurricane season is just a week away and forecasters are predicting another busy one. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center on Tuesday forecast 14 to 21 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes and three to six major hurricanes -- of Category 3 strength or greater.

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Hosts 7th Annual Wine Dinner

The aroma of rich and harmonious wine along with culinary delights and entertainment united more than 200 supporters and guests on the vine for The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency and its 7th Annual Wine Dinner at Tony’s on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The Wine Dinner, presented by The Durdin Family and Parkway Family Chevrolet, Mazda and Kia, raised more than $205,000 to ensure Houston-area women and girls have free access to tools they need to be advocates for their health through classes, workshops, lectures, and publications focused on physical, mental, financial, emotional, health, and wellness.

An off-script Biden works to bury Trump's legacy in Asia

When President Joe Biden stated unequivocally Monday he was willing to intervene militarily to defend Taiwan against a Chinese attack, it was not the first time this city has seen a US president catch his national security aides off guard.

Robert Earl Keen's World Tour of Texas Incudes Texas Uprising in Houston on August 20

The road is ending soon. Legendary Texas songwriter and entertainer Robert Earl Keen will wrap up 41 years on the road with the final leg of his final tour in his home state of Texas from August 4 - September 4.

McCormick files lawsuit to have undated ballots counted in Pennsylvania Senate race

Dave McCormick's campaign filed a lawsuit Monday evening to have all undated ballots counted in Pennsylvania's too-close-to-call Senate primary race, where he is currently narrowly trailing Republican rival Mehmet Oz.

FBI doing an internal review of possible misconduct in Trump-Russia probe

The FBI is conducting an internal review into possible misconduct related to the Trump-Russia investigation, including potentially improper handling of a surveillance warrant that was used early in the investigation, an FBI agent revealed Tuesday in federal court.

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