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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Stands Firm Amid Uplift Harris Lawsuit

In response to the recent legal action taken against Harris County regarding its Uplift Harris program, County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has issued a resolute statement, affirming the county's commitment to supporting its most vulnerable residents.

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Robert Downey Jr. responds to Jimmy Kimmel’s joke about him at Oscars

Robert Downey Jr. was unfazed by Jimmy Kimmel’s joke about his past drug use at this year’s Oscars.

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Houston Entrepreneurs: Unlock Growth Opportunities with Comcast RISE Program

Comcast has announced the inclusion of Houston among five cities eligible for the esteemed Comcast RISE program, offering invaluable support to small businesses in Southeast Texas. With a commitment to fostering local economic resilience and community empowerment, Comcast RISE will allocate a substantial $500,000 in grants, alongside technology makeovers, marketing assistance, coaching sessions, and educational resources.

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Texas Southern University's Fine Arts Week Celebrates Alumnus Edwin Lee Gibson and Showcases Diverse Arts Performances and Workshops

Texas Southern University's Fine Arts Week honors Emmy winner Edwin Lee Gibson and features diverse arts performances and workshops.

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Boeing orders bounce back on demand for plane it can’t deliver yet

Boeing’s commercial jet orders bounced back in March, but it was due to a large order from American Airlines for a plane the Federal Aviation Administration hasn’t even approved to carry passengers yet.

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Won March Madness bets - you may owe Uncle Sam

If you won big on bets you made for the March Madness men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, enjoy the money. Just know that some chunk of it may need to go to the IRS, and possibly your state, too.

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Charles K. Njuguna Takes the Helm as CEO of The Center for Pursuit, Houston's Premier IDD Organization

The Center for Pursuit (The Center), a cornerstone organization dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and related conditions, proudly announces the appointment of Charles K. Njuguna as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 8th.

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Comcast RISE Program Offers Small Business Grants in Houston and Four Other Cities

Business support will include a total of $500,000 in grants plus computer equipment, advertising and business consulting and education

Comcast's Comcast RISE program is offering grants to small businesses in Houston and four other cities

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NFL+ Exclusive: "The Fantasy Footballers Draft Special" Brings Live Fantasy Analysis to NFL Draft Weekend

Prepare for an unparalleled fantasy football experience as NFL+ exclusively streams "The Fantasy Footballers Draft Special" immediately following the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25th. Hosted by the dynamic trio behind the acclaimed podcast "The Fantasy Footballers," this live show promises instant fantasy analysis and reactions, marking a groundbreaking moment in NFL Media history.

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Swing for a Cause: 10th Annual GHRCF Golf Tournament Benefiting First Responders' Families

Get ready to tee off for a great cause at the 10th Annual GHRCF Golf Tournament, hosted by the Greater Houston Retailers Charitable Foundation (GHRCF) on April 15th at Sweetwater Country Club. This premier event, organized by the charitable arm of the Greater Houston Retailers Association (GHRA), promises a day of camaraderie, competition, and philanthropy in support of the families of fallen first responders.

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Haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career

Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of tears.

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Why Masters champions win a green jacket

Golfers fall asleep dreaming of securing theirs, Bubba Watson was moved to tears simply reminiscing over his, and one fan was willing to shell out over $680,000 just to own one.

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Spain scraps ‘golden visas’ for foreign investors

Spain will scrap its so-called “golden visa” program granting residency rights to foreigners who make large investments in real estate in the country, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters on Monday.

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Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader

Simon Harris has become the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, officially taking office in Dublin on Tuesday after Leo Varadkar suddenly stepped down last month.

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Video of fatal shooting involving 5 Chicago police officers expected to be released today

Body camera footage of a deadly police-involved shooting is expected to be released Tuesday, an attorney for the slain man’s family and a source from Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability told CNN.

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New EPA rules for about 200 US chemical manufacturers take aim at ‘cancer alleys’

The US Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules on Tuesday to protect neighborhoods near more than 200 manufacturing facilities that release airborne toxins such as ethylene oxide, chloroprene, benzene, vinyl chloride, 1,3 butadiene and ethylene dichloride.

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Nobel Prize-winning scientist: "Why do we die" - the latest on aging and immortality

Since time immemorial, humans have done their darnedest to try and cheat death. Today, as revolutionary advancements transform the stuff of science fiction into everyday reality, are we closer to extending our lifespan or even perhaps immortality?

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What Sandra Day O’Connor’s papers reveal about a landmark Supreme Court decision; why it could be overturned soon

The newly opened papers of the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor reveal the internal deliberations of a groundbreaking Supreme Court case that gave US regulators significant latitude to protect the environment and public health – and show how the ruling almost never happened.

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James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of school shooter, set to be sentenced on manslaughter charges

James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the teenager who killed four students in the 2021 school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, are set to be sentenced to prison on Tuesday, weeks after being convicted of manslaughter.

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Norfolk Southern reaches $600 million settlement to settle East Palestine derailment suit

Norfolk Southern has reached a $600 million settlement that, if approved by a court, will resolve all class-action lawsuits within 20 miles of its 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, derailment that spilled more than a million pounds of hazardous chemicals into the soil, water and air.