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There will be another pandemic, infectious disease experts say. Here are 6 ways we can prepare for it

More than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reached a crossroads.

Can I get monkeypox from surfaces? Can pets get the virus? Experts answer your questions

Amid growing concern about the spread of monkeypox infections, experts around the world are working to monitor the chains of transmission and try to stem the unusual outbreak.

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'Top Gun: Maverick' brings back the Taiwan flag after controversy

"Top Gun: Maverick" is now showing Taiwan's official flag after an outcry, putting its release in mainland China in jeopardy.

Canada says Chinese warplanes are buzzing its North Korea reconnaissance flights

Canadian surveillance planes helping to enforce United Nations sanctions on North Korea are being repeatedly buzzed by Chinese jets that fly so close their crews can see each other, Canada's military has alleged.

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Paxlovid is widely available, but details on who's getting it are sparse

Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment for Covid-19, was hailed as a game-changer in the pandemic thanks to its strong performance in lowering the risk of severe disease. Early supply challenges have been overcome in the United States, and the drug is perhaps more important than ever as case counts rise and more contagious variants spread amid stalled vaccination rates.

Brazil's Bolsonaro appears to be taking a tougher stance on protecting the environment. Critics say it's just lip service

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's abysmal track record on the environment is long standing, with his policies instrumental in rolling back the country's once-stringent environmental protections and weakening its environmental agencies.

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How America is coping with inflation: Buy what's needed, nothing more

Prices are rising for just about everything, forcing millions of Americans to make increasingly difficult choices. More than 8 in 10 consumers are planning to rethink or even reduce their product spending in the next three to six months, according to a new report from market research firm The NPD Group.

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Biden is considering canceling some student debt. Here's why it might not be such a great idea

President Joe Biden is considering canceling some federal student loan debt, suggesting a once pie-in-the-sky idea is closer than ever to becoming reality.

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Brace yourselves for an economic 'hurricane,' Jamie Dimon says

Jamie Dimon is no meteorologist, but the JPMorgan Chase CEO is predicting an economic "hurricane" caused by the war in Ukraine, rising inflation pressures and interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

Assault-style weapon in deadly Tulsa medical facility shooting was bought that day, sources say

An assault-style weapon found at the scene of Wednesday's deadly shooting in an Oklahoma medical building had been bought that day, according to three federal sources briefed on the investigation.

The world may be careening toward a 1970s-style energy crisis -- or worse

The world is grappling with gravity-defying energy price spikes on everything from gasoline and natural gas to coal. Some fear this may just be the beginning.

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CNN to broadcast live Juneteenth concert featuring Jhené Aiko, Questlove, Mickey Guyton and other Black artists

A slate of Black artists and musicians are set to take the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on June 19 for an inaugural Juneteenth concert that will be broadcast live on CNN.

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Buffalo mass shooting suspect to be arraigned Thursday on 25 counts, including murder

The 18-year-old indicted in last month's racist supermarket shooting in Buffalo, New York, that left 10 people dead is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday afternoon, a spokesperson for the Erie County prosecutor said.

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OPEC agrees to pump more oil as Russian output drops

OPEC has agreed to pump more crude oil over the next two months as Russian production begins to drop because of Western sanctions.

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Foundation for Jones Hall announces $50 million renovation plans for iconic performing arts facility this summer and beyond

Will build upon earlier renovation work and improve patron and performer experiences through technology and infrastructure enhancements

The Foundation for Jones Hall (FJH) announces renovation plans for Jones Hall, Houston’s iconic performing arts center, focused on significantly improving patron, musician and artist experiences. This renewal is designed to bring the building up to the highest standards in technology and operations, while incorporating modern amenities. Renovations, which range from state-of-the-art acoustical and infrastructure improvements to new, relocated restrooms; new, wider stairways; an expanded Green Room and lobby expansion/improvements, will continue over the coming summers and will build upon the first phase of renovations completed in 2020 and 2021.

Bayou City Art Festival Announces Featured Artist for 50th Annual Downtown Festival: Cindy Olmes

Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., announced the 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown featured artist is Cindy Olmes, a mixed media artist from Cincinnati. Olmes along with 250 artists from around the country, representing 19 different disciplines, will showcase their art at Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9, 2022.

Lawsuit Against the FDA Dismissed in Light of Menthol Rulemaking Process

Joint Statement from the Plaintiffs Declaring Victory

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the FDA – Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the National Medical Association (NMA) – represented by the legal team at Pollock Cohen LLP, are proud to have spurred on this action. The lawsuit followed the 2013 Citizen’s Petition which called on the FDA to prohibit menthol in cigarettes.

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Exotic Pop, Local Entrepreneur Teaming Up to Help Prevent Child Drownings with FREE Swimming Lessons in Third Ward

Exotic Pop, a Houston, Black-owned beverage company known for their signature sodas and exotic brands, and Imaine Molo, a female CEO and majority owner of KISS Vibe Dining, have teamed up to offer FREE swimming lessons to more than 100 Houston Kids this summer in an effort to help prevent child drownings!

Houston Texans Donate $400,000 to Robb School Memorial Fund

The Houston Texans today announced the team is supporting the families of the students and teachers who tragically lost their lives in Uvalde, Texas. The Texans are donating $400,000 to the Robb School Memorial Fund, which will provide financial assistance directly to the community. Texans players led the donation effort, coming together to give $200,000 for monetary aid and wellness support through the local fund. In support of the players’ and football operations staff’s generosity, the organization is matching their gift.

Congressman Al Green Helps Secure Over $140 Million for Port of Houston’s Project 11

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: