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Hospitals grapple with shortage of crucial component for medical imaging tests

A shortage of a key component for some crucial imaging tests such as CT scans is leading to rationing within hospitals, patient backlogs and doctors across the United States making do with less-than-ideal alternatives ​across the United States.

City of Houston Wins Challenge for Water Conservation

The City of Houston, along with four other major cities, has been named the winner of its category in the 2022 Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. Houston took home the top prize for populations above 600,000, thus naming it a "Water-Wise City, " by the Wyland Foundation.

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PVAMU architecture students’ winning design could be a game-changer following natural disasters

Seeking an alternative to FEMA trailers after the next climate catastrophe visits Houston’s historically segregated neighborhoods, students in the School of Architecture at Prairie View A&M University designed a single-family accessory dwelling unit that was selected as a winner in the student category of the City of Houston ADU|HOU Design Competition.

Burger King has a 'Pride Whopper' with 'two equal buns'

Burger King's new hamburger to celebrate Pride Month has caused quite the stir on social media.

Teacher shot in Uvalde massacre recalls horror inside classroom where 11 of 19 slain students were killed

A teacher who was wounded in last month's massacre at a Texas elementary school told ABC his students were watching a movie when they heard gunshots -- and asked him what was going on.

Travel is back. And so are the influencers

Love them or loathe them, as the travel world re-opens, influencers are back on the move.

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TSU Community to Celebrate Juneteenth

Members of the Texas Southern University community will honor Juneteenth at several events throughout the month on campus and in the Houston region.

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China censored a top livestreamer on the eve of June 4. Now his fans are asking about the Tiananmen Square massacre

For decades, the Chinese government has sought to erase all memories of its bloody military crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests, especially around the anniversary on June 4.

California is about to experience a political earthquake. Here's why

An earthquake is building in Tuesday's California elections that could rattle the political landscape from coast to coast.

Schultz Family Foundation Launches $100 Million Commitment to Unlock Non-Predatory Capital for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurs Equity Fund will accelerate the growth of emerging, high-potential, diverse-owned businesses through direct investments and increased access to flexible financing

The Schultz Family Foundation, founded by Sheri Schultz and Starbucks interim ceo Howard Schultz, today announced an initial allocation of $100 million to create the Entrepreneurs Equity Fund (EEF) to invest in diverse businesses as vehicles for fostering a more inclusive economy, creating jobs, and building wealth in historically marginalized communities.

Judge rules Oklahoma's lethal injection method is constitutional following a legal challenge from dozens of death row prisoners

Oklahoma's use of a three-drug lethal injection method is constitutional, a federal judge ruled Monday following a lawsuit from nearly 30 people on death row challenging the protocol.

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More parents could have access to baby formula from abroad

The Biden administration is making it easier for low-income families to obtain baby formula being imported from abroad to alleviate the shortage plaguing parents from coast to coast.

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Black Women in Media Celebrates Juneteenth in the Hamptons

BWIM’s Juneteenth: Celebration of Liberation will include: Black Tasting Experience, Awards Ceremony, Live Entertainment, and so much more!

On Sunday, June 19th Black Women in Media will host this year's Juneteenth celebration in Long Island, NY. Over 200 guests will join BWIM for an exclusive celebration which includes luxury charter transportation to and from the Hamptons, a red carpet experience, cocktails, and a tour of the Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) which highlights the awe-inspiring and powerful Black history in the Hamptons.

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Kevin Spacey must stand trial in federal court on civil suit accusing him of sex abuse, judge rules

Kevin Spacey must face a federal lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse in a New York federal court, a judge ruled Monday.

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There are now 24 lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson

Another woman has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, bringing the number of civil suits accusing the Cleveland Browns quarterback of misconduct, including in some cases sexual assault, to 24.

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The former Wisconsin judge killed in a 'targeted attack' had sentenced the suspect to prison more than 15 years ago, court documents say

Douglas K. Uhde, the man accused of shooting and killing former Juneau County Circuit Court Judge John Roemer, had been sentenced to prison by the judge more than 15 years ago, court documents show.

Grant-funded breast cancer screening, wrap-around services available through Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University is now providing breast cancer screening, among other services, for African American and other ethnic minority women in Harris, Grimes, Matagorda, Walker, and Wharton counties, as part of a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The $1 million grant, which TSU secured in fall 2021, also provides patient navigation/barrier reduction services, and evidence-based culturally appropriate breast cancer awareness and education services for a population that has traditionally been underserved and at higher risk for breast cancer.

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Federal court blocks Louisiana's congressional map

A federal court in Louisiana on Monday blocked the state's congressional map and ordered the state legislature to draw a new map by June 20. It ruled that the state should have an additional majority-Black congressional district.

Estate of Andrew Brown Jr., who was fatally shot by North Carolina deputies last year, reaches $3 million settlement with county

The estate of Andrew Brown, Jr. has settled its lawsuit against a North Carolina county sheriff's office over his shooting death during an arrest last year, according to an attorney for the estate.

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British journalist and Brazilian indigenous affairs expert missing in the Amazon

A veteran British journalist and a Brazilian indigenous affairs expert are missing in Brazil's remote Javari Valley, in the far western part of Amazonas state.