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Foundation behind network pushing election and coronavirus conspiracies had its tax-exempt status revoked. It still solicits donations

An online media network that promotes election and coronavirus-related conspiracy theories is soliciting donations and telling donors their contributions will be tax-deductible -- even though its foundation's tax-exempt status has been revoked by the IRS.

Fishermen rescued after ice shelf separates from shore in Green Bay

Ice fishermen in Wisconsin had a rare kind of scare this weekend when a large ice shelf broke off and drifted out into the water.

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Why Covid-19 tests are in short supply

The US has been on a troubling course in its fight to end the pandemic: Since the first cases of Covid-19 caused by the Omicron variant were identified in the US, case numbers have been on the rise, with hundreds of thousands of new patients diagnosed per day. Given the latest Covid spike, demand for testing is surging along with misperceptions of what it takes to perform a test, from collecting the sample to delivering a diagnosis.

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'America's Dad' Bob Saget also loved dirty jokes. He mastered both

Danny Tanner was great, but Bob Saget loved working blue.

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Driver hospitalized in turnpike shooting: Troubling trend is an “epidemic’ says criminologist

The search is on for the gunman who opened fire on the Florida Turnpike over the weekend which sent one man to the hospital. The shooting is part of a troubling trend we have been seeing on South Florida roads.

Biden raises concerns with Ethiopia's Abiy over Tigray air strikes, urges ceasefire

US President Joe Biden spoke with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday, raising concerns over air strikes in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region and urging the leader of Africa's second most populous country to negotiate a ceasefire after 14 months of war.

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Farewell, FAANGs: Big tech stocks sink and Dow falls 350 points

For some time, many investing experts have been predicting there will be a shift away from big tech towards value stocks. It might finally be happening.

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Grand Theft Auto, meet FarmVille

Zynga, the mobile game developer known for hits like FarmVille, Words With Friends and a popular Texas Hold'em poker game, is pairing up with Take-Two Interactive, the developer of the Grand Theft Auto franchise of games.

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US coronavirus surge could peak later this month, expert says, but the next few weeks are critical

The current Covid-19 surge in the US, fueled by the Omicron variant, could peak later this month -- but the next couple of weeks are critical, a health expert says.

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‘Very dangerous’: Colorado escapee Elias Buck on the run after allegedly shooting New Mexico officer

A manhunt is underway in the Four Corners area for a 22-year-old Durango resident who authorities believe shot and injured a Farmington, New Mexico, police officer during a traffic stop Friday night.

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Rockets Alperen Sengun out another week due to right ankle sprain

I missed the team. I missed playing basketball. I missed being on the court. I am sad; I’m upset because I cannot fight with the team on the court right now.

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Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood's first Black movie star, dies at 94

Sidney Poitier, whose elegant bearing and principled onscreen characters made him Hollywood's first Black movie star and the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar, has died. He was 94.

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To sir, with love: Entertainers and activists pay tribute to Sidney Poitier

"Beautiful," "brilliant," "grace" and "elegance" are just a few of the words used by those who paid tribute Friday to the late Sidney Poitier, one of the greatest actors of the past century.

HISD hiring 500 students and alumni as elementary tutors to address learning loss

In response to the unique challenges presented by COVID-19, Houston Independent School District has partnered with iEducate to hire 500 HISD students and alumni for spring semester tutoring positions at elementary schools throughout HISD. HISD students ages 15 and up and alumni currently in college are invited for this paid opportunity – no experience required and all majors welcome!

Tips to Help You Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions

Katia Designs shares tips on how to improve your resolution success rate

Every time a new year rolls around, there are millions of people who make resolutions, or set new goals they want to meet. The problem with this is that within weeks, many of them have already given up on those goals. Coming up with a resolution is one thing, but ensuring that it plays out is completely another. The good news is that there are things that you can do to help improve your success rate and keep you focused on achieving those new goals.

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NAMI Greater Houston to Spotlight Mental Illness and Honor Greater Houston Heroes

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Houston, the region's oldest grassroots, mental health organization dedicated to serving those affected by mental illnesses will host its inaugural “Heroes and Hope Across Greater Houston” virtual gala on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 6:30 pm.

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The Real On Real Estate with Your Unyielding REALtor - the Key to Getting the Keys

As we approach 2022, many of us are making those resolutions. One of the many resolutions is the goal of home ownership. As a woman of faith, my faith plays an integral part of all decisions that I make personally and professionally. Galatians 6:9 states, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Having the confidence in the promises of the God that are outlined in His word is a primary and foundational source in decision making.

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Bringing Awareness to Food Insecurity and Homelessness Is One That Is of Great Importance

Despite Houston leading the nation with the least amount of homeless people we still see about 4,000 that are without permanent shelter on any given night based on a SEARCH homeless services report. Even though we have crossed the over into the new year, the giving season lasts all year long. There is always a reason to help and give back to the lives of others.

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“Quit Playin”

In 2022 Frugal is all the Rage!

True story. When I was 30 years old, all I wanted to be was a six-figure “Nicca.” I know the N-word bothers you, but “Que es lo que es!” (It is what it is!) And that’s exactly what I wanted to be. But nowadays, $100,000 ain't enough to keep up with the "Joneses." Listen up if you're 20 to 39 and think you're a real “Henry” (high earner- not rich yet). Let me spit some real game. In 2022 you will have to get smarter. Frugalness is in vogue. It’s all the rage! “Don’t break a dollar to spend a dime” is what mama always quoted as a caveat of caution; think before you part with your hard-earned money.

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The Station Museum of Contemporary Art Present Clark V> Fox: Subversion and Spectacle

The Station Museum of Contemporary Art is proud to present Clark V. Fox: Subversion and Spectacle, an expansive survey exhibition of the work of Native American artist Clark V. Fox, opening on Saturday, February 5, 2022, through June 26, 2022.