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Nick Cannon welcomes 8th child

Nick Cannon is a dad again. The actor and talk-show host welcomed a son with model Bre Tiesi.

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The EU has agreed to ration gas, but some countries put up a fight

The European Union has agreed to ration its natural gas this winter to prevent a severe supply shock. But the bloc has watered down its ambitions by offering countries some significant leeway.

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Biden says he's 'feeling great' as Covid symptoms begin to wane

President Joe Biden is "feeling great" as his symptoms from Covid-19 begin to wane, he said Monday, projecting a relatively simple bout with a disease that continues to infect millions of Americans.

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Joni Mitchell does a rare performance at the Newport Folk Festival

Seeing Joni Mitchell perform these days is a rarity, but this weekend she made it happen. Mitchell made a surprising return to the stage Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival, an annual folk music festival in Newport, Rhode Island. The iconic singer -- known for '70s hits like "Amelia" and "Big Yellow Taxi" -- joined Brandi Carlile on stage, for a set that included "A Case of You," "Carey" and the Gershwin classic "Summertime."

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The Pope went to Canada to apologize. For some indigenous school survivors, he triggered more pain

Victoria McIntosh unfurls a little girl's white winter coat from her handbag and smooths it out on the table.

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Flashy Brooklyn pastor and his wife robbed of more than $1 million in jewelry while preaching, NYPD says

A flashy Brooklyn pastor known for wearing designer outfits and extravagant jewelry was robbed along with his wife of more than $1 million while he was preaching at church Sunday, police said.

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Diapers cost families a fortune, but now some states will stop taxing them

Diapers are a notoriously large expense for caregivers of newborns, toddlers and adults suffering from incontinence.

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This delivery startup was valued at more than $11 billion. Then it slashed thousands of workers

In early March, after two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in New York City in a single week, a self-proclaimed pioneer in the space appeared to see an opportunity for some media attention.

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White House expected to name monkeypox coordinator

The White House is working on naming a monkeypox coordinator, two sources familiar with the internal discussions say, but has not yet settled on an individual to help coordinate the federal government's response to the outbreak.

A Focused Future: Lee College Rebrands Mascot to Navigators

Board of Regents Voted for Change, Effective Immediately

The Lee College Board of Regents voted unanimously to rebrand the college mascot to the Lee College Navigators. The change is effective immediately with the board vote and will be implemented during the 2022-23 academic year.

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Parkway, Local Businesses join Houston Random Acts of Kindness to Launch ‘RAK Rooms’ with HISD WrapAround Programs

Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) Founders, Treveia and David Dennis, today announced a very special initiative to celebrate Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day today, July 25, 2022! The RAK Day founders are teaming up with Parkway, Inc., and other local businesses to launch “RAK Rooms” that encourage and reward good behavior and academic achievement among students at HISD Schools!

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Taco Flats announces Austin-area expansion with two new locations, Taco Flats Riata and Taco Flats Lakeway

Traditional Mexico City-inspired beloved Austin taco joint unveils plans to open two brand new locations following the recent purchase of the Riata Bar and Grill and Castro’s Bar & BBQ in Lakeway

The visionary team behind Taco Flats, East Austin’s mezcal bar La Holly, and Smithville bar and Smoked Meat Taco concept Carne Lenta, announce the recent purchase of the Riata Bar and Grill and the opening of their latest location, Taco Flats Riata.

Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network, (HSPVA BAN) to Host 50th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend of Events “CELEBRATING THE GOLD STANDARD” Friday, August 5th - S

Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network (HSPVA BAN) to host a 50th-anniversary homecoming, “Celebrating The Gold Standard” with 3-days of networking, performances, and class reunion events with acclaimed alumni from Friday, August 5th - Sunday, August 7th, 2022 at various venues with historical significance to the school's existence including its original building.

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Google fires engineer who contended its AI technology was sentient

Google has fired the engineer who claimed an unreleased AI system had become sentient, the company confirmed, saying he violated employment and data security policies.

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Pope apologizes for 'deplorable evil' of Indigenous abuse in Canadian Catholic residential schools

Pope Francis has spoken of his "sorrow, indignation and shame" over the Catholic Church's role in the abuse of Canadian Indigenous children in residential schools, as he kicked off a weeklong "penitential pilgrimage" to the country.

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It's hot as hell, and this meteorologist isn't taking it anymore

I'm hot as hell and I am not going to take it anymore! It's my version of the infamous line from Paddy Chayefsky's 1976 movie, "Network."

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Top US general says China's military has become more aggressive to US over last 5 years

The most senior US general has issued a stark warning about China's military intentions toward the US and allies in the region, saying Beijing has become more aggressive and the number of Chinese intercepts at sea and in the air have "increased significantly" in recent years.

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Tesla subpoenaed over Elon Musk's tweets ... again

The Securities and Exchange Commission apparently isn't done with Elon Musk and his tweets quite yet.

The Propel Center and The Walt Disney Company Announce A New Collaboration Designed to Curate the Next Cohort of Storytellers and Innovators at HBCUs

The Propel Center, a first-of-its-kind ideation hub for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), today announced an exciting new collaboration with The Walt Disney Company designed to prepare promising young innovators for careers in the arts, media, entertainment and hospitality industries.

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Police shoot woman who had fired shots into ceiling at Dallas Love Field Airport, authorities say

A woman allegedly fired several gunshots into the air at Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas on Monday before police shot her and took her into custody, Dallas Police said.