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Why so many people sleep in McDonald's in Hong Kong

In just five years there's been a sixfold increase in Hong Kong's so-called McRefugees -- residents who spend their nights sleeping in 24-hour McDonald's outlets across the city -- a survey has found.

'Some remains' of Missing 10 Sailors Found After Collision, Admiral Says

'Some remains" of 10 missing US sailors have been found after the collision between the US destroyer John S. McCain and an oil tanker near Singapore, US Navy Adm. Scott Swift said Tuesday. Navy and Marine Corps divers found the remains in the sealed compartments aboard the McCain, said Swift, commander of the Pacific Fleet. The Royal Malaysian Navy has also located one body, and officials are working to determine if it is one of the missing sailors, he said. Divers have also located others.

More Pregnant Women Are Using Pot, Study Finds

More pregnant women seem to be using pot -- sometimes to ease the nausea of morning sickness or heightened anxiety -- and a new study suggests that this slight rise in marijuana use is most pronounced among those younger in age.

Navy Celebrates 2017 African American/Black History Month

Throughout the month of February, the Navy joins our nation in celebrating the history and culture of African American and Black Sailors during National African American/Black History Month.

Honors Day Convocation Reveals Amazing Level of Academic Achievement

Texas Southern University’s best and brightest students along with family and friends filled H&PE Arena March 30 for the annual Honors Day Convocation ceremony. Dr. Willie Capers served as the keynote speaker. Dr. Capers, vice-chair of Clinical and Administrative Health Sciences in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at TSU, informed students that their investment of hard work today will not only pay off in excellent grades in the present, but increased professional and/or academic opportunities in the future.

Palantir, the controversial data company, makes its Wall Street debut

Palantir Technologies, the secretive data company best known for taking on controversial work for the US government, made its Wall Street debut Wednesday.

Source: CDC director concerned Atlas is sharing misleading information with Trump

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield is concerned that White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Scott Atlas is providing President Trump with misleading information about Covid-19, a federal official told CNN.

Amalgamated Transit Union applauds Senate passage of Stimulus Bill, $25 billion in critical emergency funding for public transit

Union urges House to pass bill

Citing the $25 billion in critical emergency funding for public transportation systems, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) applauds the Senate passage of a $2 trillion stimulus package amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New rule will put more African-Americans and Hispanics at risk for COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging the nation and taking a disproportionate toll on African American and Hispanic communities. Yet the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just moved ahead with a rule that will make it more difficult for vulnerable Americans to access the medicines they need.

Fred White, Earth, Wind & Fire drummer, dead at 67

Fred White, a drummer for classic '70s superband Earth, Wind & Fire, has died, according to an Instagram post from his older brother and former bandmate, Verdine White. He was 67.

Cruise ship gets approval to set sail from the US in June

Celebrity Edge is poised to be the first major cruise ship to sail from the United States in over a year as Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease in the country.

Texas’ TikTok ban hit with First Amendment lawsuit

Texas’s ban on TikTok at state institutions violates the First Amendment, claims a lawsuit filed Thursday by a group of academics and civil society researchers.

'Right to Repair' Movement Could Risk Patient Care for Disadvantaged Communities

Cutting corners in the medical field is unacceptable

In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing life-saving and life-enhancing medical devices. Patient safety is too great a risk.

Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian and more red carpet looks from the CFDA Awards

On Monday night in New York City, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) presented its annual Fashion Awards at the American Museum of Natural History. It’s one of the biggest events of the year for industry insiders and creatives, as the ceremony aims to promote US designers on a global stage.

'Four Hours at the Capitol' grimly recounts the events of Jan. 6 in a taut HBO documentary

As the Jan. 6 Committee continues its work, "Four Hours at the Capitol" presents a methodical, up-close-and-personal tick-tock of the insurrection, exposing what a chaotic, strange and yes, violent day that was. Interviewing members of Congress, police and protestors/rioters, it's a visceral account of what transpired through the eyes -- and cameras -- of those swept up in the moment.

Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler from party chairmanship amid sexual assault investigation

Florida’s Republican Party has removed Christian Ziegler as party chairman amid a sex scandal and a sexual assault investigation.

Conductor invited refugees who’d never played instruments to join his orchestra changed his lifeed

Ron Davis Álvarez stood on a train platform in Stockholm, stunned by what he saw.

Primaries in Michigan, Kansas and Missouri: 6 things to watch Tuesday

The dog days of summer are usually a low-key time for members of Congress to be with their family and constituents back home. But this August 4, some are running for their political lives, challenged by insurgent candidates on the left and right.

The Far-Right Political Playbook Is a Threat to Our Health, Our Schools, and Our Democracy

The answer is disturbing. Our public health system is being put at risk by the same right-wing disinformation tactics that are undermining our educational and election systems.

Kurios Review

Cirque De Soleil has not only taken over the idea of the “big top” with its extravagant exhibitions of artistry, they’ve rolled out series in the name of Michael Jackson & more. KURIOS, the latest series from the performance art troupe lived up to the predetermined hype in Houston.

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