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A message from Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan About Santa Fe Tragedy

Our district is in mourning today following the tragic loss of lives in our neighboring community of Santa Fe. We have reached out to Santa Fe ISD to offer our full support during this difficult time, and we will do whatever we can to help them move forward after this senseless attack.

McDonald's Launches App to Help Restaurant Employees Explore Careers that Match Their Skills and Interests

McDonald's today announced the launch of a new career exploration mobile application called Archways to Careers that will help restaurant employees nationwide maximize education benefits and take the next step in their professional journey– whether at McDonald's or elsewhere. Built with long-standing partner, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), and with support from InsideTrack, a national success coaching organization, McDonald's will now be able to offer all restaurant employees a real-time career advising tool that connects them to InsideTrack's professional and credentialed advisors to support, coach and help them chart a path to achieve the future job or career they desire.

Kristen Wiig's comedy pulls out of Georgia after anti-abortion bill signing

The creative team behind "Bridesmaids" has joined a growing movement to boycott Georgia in the wake of the signing of an anti-abortion bill.

Is this the world's most expensive cup of coffee?

Coffee aficionados are willing to shell out big bucks for the perfect cup of coffee. But Californians may be taking it to the next level.

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says moments of silence won't solve gun violence

Following Sunday's mass shooting in downtown Sacramento, California, that left six people dead and a dozen injured, the head coach of one of the NBA's most-watched teams has renewed his call for stronger gun control laws.

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Some Trump administration officials resign while others stay to prevent chaos

President Donald Trump's top national security officials received calls in the hours following a mob attack on the US Capitol urging them not to resign, according to people familiar with the matter, an effort meant to safeguard American security as aides describe Trump devolving into volatile instability.

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Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Creates New Justice of the Peace Positions in Precinct 2

Attorney Michael “Cody” Moore to Begin Term as Justice of the Peace in Needville

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a new Justice of the Peace position in Precinct 2, to better serve the residents of Needville, during its regular session meeting held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

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Hip fractures are deadly for many seniors

The news an elderly relative has broken a hip tends to sound alarm bells, perhaps more than breaking another bone would. That's because a hip fracture dramatically increases an older person's risk of death.

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Senate votes to advance foreign aid package - assistance for Ukraine and Israel

The Senate held a key vote on Thursday to advance a $95.3 billion foreign aid package that provides assistance for Israel and Ukraine after Republicans blocked a broader bill that included border security measures earlier this week.

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New TV Ad: Buzbee's Pay-to-Play Corruption Hypocrisy, Part Two

The Sylvester Turner Campaign began airing a new TV ad today: “Follow the Money.” The ad raises questions about potential corruption and influence peddling surrounding Buzbee’s arrest for drunken driving and the thousands of dollars in campaign contributions made to the district attorney by Buzbee and his lawyers.

Turning to 'Dr. Google' may not be as anxiety-inducing or misleading as believed, study finds

Have you found yourself Googling your symptoms in an attempt to soothe health-related anxieties, and then worried that you were going to accidentally misdiagnose yourself and make those anxieties worse?

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The Breakfast Klub Hosts HBCU Send-Off for College Students

Popular Houston restaurant The Breakfast Klub recognizes local students headed to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Fall with celebratory event.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country are seeing a resurgence of interest and funding in the last few years. To support incoming freshmen students at HBCUs and to encourage them as they embark on a new chapter of their lives, The Breakfast Klub is hosting a free celebratory event, HBCU Sendoff. Approximately 150 students are expected to attend. Registration is required.

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5 Things for Friday, June 30: Trump Tweets, China, Germany, Travel Ban

It's Fourth of July weekend!! Be careful out there. Some popular fireworks have been recalled after unintended explosions. Here's what else you need Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Italian officer allegedly killed by American teens was stabbed with knife brought from US, say police

An Italian policeman who was allegedly killed by two teenage American tourists was stabbed 11 times with a knife carried into Italy from the United States, according to police in Rome.

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City of Houston and Bezos Academy Open Fourth Preschool in South Houston

Community members, elected officials and Bezos leadership joined Mayor Turner to celebrate the grand opening of Houston’s fourth Bezos Academy location, located within the New Hope Housing Reed Family Center in South Houston. The fourth Bezos Academy which offers tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool education for children ages 3-5, has already achieved full enrollment for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.

DOJ charges 5 Floridians accused of attacking 7 police officers during Capitol insurrection

The Justice Department unveiled a major indictment Thursday against five Floridians accused of attacking at least seven police officers during the US Capitol insurrection.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Denounces the Racist Tweets from the President and Calls for a Resolution of Condemnation by the United States Congress

Jackson Lee: “The President’s words must immediately be taken down and he must face a Resolution of Condemnation. Short of impeachment, the Congress must take action, even though such action may play into the President’s playbook, which is to distract, demean and destroy all of the values we hold dear as America. I love America and I recognize that patriots come from all racial and religious backgrounds. That is the greatest statement made by Americans to the world: that we live harmoniously, despite our differences.”

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US Air Force test to launch ultra-fast hypersonic missile fails

The US Air Force's new hypersonic missile program suffered a blow Monday after it failed to launch from a B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft flying from Edwards Air Force Base in California.

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Barack Obama’s Name to Replace Jefferson Davis’ on Mississippi Elementary School

A public elementary school in Mississippi named after the president of the Confederacy will be renamed to honor the first black president of the United States.

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Disney honors Chadwick Boseman's birthday with tribute

Chadwick Boseman would have turned 44 on November 29 and Disney honored him in a way that was fit for a Marvel king.