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Texas doctor: What abortion law is doing to my patients
I am an Ob-Gyn who has been providing abortions in Texas for eight years. Since September 1, my staff and I have been forced to comply with an extreme abortion ban -- SB 8 -- that has blocked patients from getting an abortion at approximately six weeks of pregnancy, before many patients know they are pregnant.
Thousands evacuated as powerful Cyclone Tauktae threatens Indian region grappling with Covid
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas in western India as a powerful cyclone is expected to make landfall Tuesday, threatening a region already struggling with a devastating second coronavirus wave.
Biden orders airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria following attacks near base holding US troops last week
President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria on Tuesday, a little over a week after a number of rockets struck near a military base in northeastern Syria housing US troops.
Prepare for a post-Roe v. Wade reality
This could be the moment when some combination of Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices agrees to break 50 years of precedent by removing the national right to an abortion recognized in Roe v. Wade.
Runner: Having Narcolepsy Is Harder Than a Marathon
For years, Julie Flygare kept her condition private. She hadn't liked people's reactions on the occasions when she had opened up and shared her story. People thought it was a joke or not important.
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Get your Apple favorites with Apple One, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and iCloud+ all in one plan, with Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband and ten-times faster speeds than 4G LTE¹ - only on Verizon.
100 Years of WOW! Miller Outdoor Theatre Announces Season Opener
As the curtain rises on the 100th Anniversary performance season at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT), The Miller Theatre Advisory Board has announced that Houstonians and visitors alike can expect eight months of exceptional cultural arts programming plus four stellar 100th celebratory events, all free of charge to the public. The 100th season kicks off March 17 when Irish eyes will smile when The Trinity Irish Dance Company brings their progressive Irish Dance to Houston for St. Patrick’s Day. The following evening transports all to 1923, the “birth” of Miller Outdoor Theatre, complete with a celebratory roaring 20s themed extravaganza with Vaudeville performers, swing dance lessons, photo opportunities and more. Additionally, the Board has launched a $12.5 million dollar capital campaign to raise necessary funds to improve the visitor experience at the theatre. Renovations and improvements will be made to the theatre’s fixed and hillside seating. Also, the creation of a signature entryway to the theatre will both welcome guests and facilitate smooth access in and out of the facility. As always, admission to MOT remains free to all. Everyone is encouraged to make Miller memories during the 100th anniversary season.
Harris County Advocacy Groups Blast DA Kim Ogg’s Push for Additional Prosecutors
Letter calls on Harris County Commissioners Court to turn down request
Ahead of the Harris County Commissioners Court’s first set of preliminary budget hearings today, a slew of advocacy groups in and around Houston slammed Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg for an expected funding request for additional prosecutors for her office and called on Commissioners to reject the request, the fifth such ask by DA Ogg’s office since the start of 2019.
Judicial complaints against Brett Kavanaugh may not go far
In the two weeks since Chief Justice John Roberts referred a series of misconduct complaints against Justice Brett Kavanaugh to a Denver-based appeals court, many experts on judicial discipline have predicted the complaints will never be resolved.
America Should Listen To Stacey Abrams’ Warnings About ‘Racist’ Election Laws
“Jim Crow Laws, Now In A Business Suit”
Stacey Abrams’ stark warning about Georgia’s new election bill being racist is shining a spotlight on a nationwide battle over whose voices will be heard at the ballot box, as Republicans around the country try to suppress voting rights.
The Life and Legacy of Peter Gerard Brown
The Houston community is a much better place because Peter G. Brown passed this way. “Pete” as he was called, was truly a unique person and known as a “gentle giant” who served his family, extended family, his friends, his church and his community at all times. His professional career was as a mechanical engineer and project manager primarily in the oil & gas industry.
McDonald's® to Serve as Platinum Sponsor of 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, Event World Premieres on Bounce Sun. Feb. 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET
McDonald's® will serve as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards with SheaMoisture and Denny's also participating in the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions which will air exclusively on Bounce on Sunday, February 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Big Pharma doesn't deserve all the hate
Americans loathe the pharmaceutical industry. It ranks dead last in a recent Gallup poll that tracks the public's opinion of 25 different sectors.
Today Was A Good Day
BIG3 opens league play in Houston, Texas
In the hip-hop community, there are a few lines from songs that are recognized worldwide. Lyrics that once you hear them can easily be associated with the person who said it.
Actress Felicity Huffman cries as she pleads guilty in college admissions scandal
Felicity Huffman broke down crying before a federal judge Monday after she pleaded guilty to paying $15,000 to a fake charity that facilitated cheating when her daughter took the SATs for college admission.
After New Jazz Sitcom Goes Live, White College Students Rant Saying “Jazz Was Saved By White People” and “Black People Don’t Listen to it Anymore”
A controversy arose on social media following a recent BlackNews.com story entitled, “Giant Steps TV Show — America’s First Jazz Sitcom Launches on Amazon” which was published on October, 31, 2017. Apparently, three white students at The New School School in New York posted that the show “sucked” and was “bad for jazz”, “not remotely funny or interesting”, and then followed with a claim that “whites saved jazz because Black people don’t listen to it anymore” and that “whites have evolved the music to be more intellectually engaging”. They further offered anecdotal proof claiming that booking agents nationwide hire more white artists than black artists.
'Not Okay' warns when it comes to fame, be careful what you wish for
The burning desire for fame, and the way people seize upon "causes" often without doing their due diligence, give a meaty foundation to "Not Okay," a dark comedy about a lie that brings unexpected benefits before, inevitably, spiraling out of control. Bearing parallels to "Dear Evan Hansen," it's a movie that puts the influencer age squarely in its satirical sights.
'The future is here.' Migrants step off buses from Texas into New York homeless shelters
Jessica Flores stepped out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal with her husband and their 6-year-old daughter into the unfamiliar heart of Manhattan, where giant billboards sparkled under a sweltering late summer sun.
What E. Jean Carroll had to prove to win her case against Donald Trump
E. Jean Carroll has prevailed in her civil trial against Donald Trump with a federal jury finding the former president liable for battery and defamation and awarding the writer $5 million.
Guatemalans struggle to recover the dead buried by volcano eruption
Maria Leticia has been grappling with the fear that her relatives didn't escape from the hot gases, rock and ash that killed dozens as the deadly mixture raced down Guatemala's Fuego volcano.

