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Biden orders airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups

President Joe Biden directed military forces to conduct defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region on Sunday evening, according to a news release from the Department of Defense.

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More people looking for -- but not taking -- jobs after their unemployment benefits end early

Jason Smith thought he'd have an easier time filling jobs at his three auto repair shops after Indiana's governor announced that pandemic unemployment benefits would end in mid-June.

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Madison Cawthorn, self-described 'big history buff,' keeps getting historical facts wrong

Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a freshman Republican from North Carolina, has called himself a "big history buff" and a "lover of history."

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Supreme Court revives case about man's death in police custody

The Supreme Court on Monday revived a case brought by parents who said their son, Nicholas Gilbert, died in police custody in St. Louis after law enforcement officers placed their weight on his back as he was shackled face down.

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US airstrikes follow a spate of sophisticated attacks by Iran using new drones that can avoid US surveillance

President Joe Biden's decision to conduct airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups on the Iraq-Syria border Sunday night follows a recent spate of attacks against US military assets in Iraq by a new class of Iranian-made drones that US officials say can evade US surveillance and defenses.

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Supreme Court gives victory to transgender student who sued to use bathroom

The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a decision that allowed a transgender student to use the bathroom that corresponded to his gender identity, a victory for the LGBTQ community that has been fearful the high court would take up the case and reverse a lower court opinion.

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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in death of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who killed George Floyd on a Minneapolis street last year, was sentenced Friday to 22 and half years in prison.

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How Galveston Is Honoring Its Role As the Birthplace of Juneteenth

As Galveston historian Samuel Collins III, whose own ancestors were freed as a result of the Juneteenth order, raised funds and installed a historical marker at the former Osterman Building—ravaged by Hurricane Carla and razed in the ’60s—but few people ever stopped to read it. Then, last year, amid the tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor and Houstonian George Floyd and massive protests over civil rights, Collins noticed a change. “All of the sudden, Juneteenth just exploded in popularity.

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A Local Black Father Wants the Narrative Changed That Black Men ARE In Their Son’s Lives

As June comes to a close we still want to shine a light on good Black men who are good fathers.

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Should rare cases of heart inflammation put your COVID-19 vaccine plans on hold?

A possible link between some COVID-19 vaccines and heart inflammation bears close monitoring, but it's no reason for parents or their teenage children to avoid vaccination.

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June Deadrick Elected to Board of Trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation

June Deadrick, Director of State & Federal Relations (Government Affairs) for CenterPoint Energy has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Texan Voters Unsure If State Can Tackle Power Grid Issues, Survey Says

Latest Survey Shows Texan Voters Want Weatherization/Winterization of Electric Grid But Doubt Legislated Policy Will Deliver

When Winter Storm Uri hit, many Texans lost power from February 14-20, resulting in losses of lives and economic activity, and damages to their homes that for some are still not completely repaired. Now, four months later as demand for electricity has increased at the start of the summer amid tight supply, Texans continue to prioritize improvements to the power grid, albeit with doubt as to whether the Texas Legislature and Governor can get the job done.

Houston Grand Opera Hosts Renowned Tenor Jonas Kaufmann in One Night Only Concert and Gala Event

International Star Jonas Kaufmann Takes the Stage in Texas for the First Time Ever on October 6

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce An Evening with Jonas Kaufmann, a special, one-night event with international tenor Jonas Kaufmann on October 6, 2021, at the Wortham Theater Center. Kaufmann’s highly anticipated HGO debut, and first-ever Houston performance, is the chance of a lifetime for opera lovers.

Crystalized Your Style with the Metaphysical Gemstone Healing Powers of Swimspiration Swimwear

Sustainable swimwear embellished with healing crystals to help you feel beautiful, sexy, and confident

Good feeling gemstone vibes on Swimspiration high-quality sustainable resort and swimwear styles have modern bathing beauties of all ages from around the globe, look and feel their best in trendy retro-inspired one, two-piece, or dare-to-bare bikinis.

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The Capital Grille is Still Open for Business

Since the spring of 2020, many of our beloved businesses have closed their doors for good or have been forced to change operations due to the pandemic. Now that life has begun to come back to our city, so has the restaurant traffic.

Fort Bend County Leads the State's Vaccination Rate

Fort Bend County is the First Urban County to Vaccinate over 95% of its 65 and older population in the State

Fort Bend County Judge KP George today announced that Fort Bend is the first urban county to fully vaccinate 86% of its population 65 and older and the first County to have over 95% of its population 65 and older vaccinated with at least one dose.

Flight Club, A London-based Concept, Debuts Immersive Bar and Restaurant in Houston Later This Year

Flight Club brings high-tech Social Darts™ to Regent Square for First Concept Based in Texas

Flight Club is proud to announce Houston as the third location of the immersive bar and restaurant concept. A British import which has revolutionized the traditional game of darts, Flight Club Houston is set to open in late 2021 and features semi-private game areas, eclectic bar program led by award-winning Peter Vestinos, and menu curated by acclaimed Chicago Chef Rich Gresh.

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Luby's finds buyer to acquire cafeteria brand and 32 Texas restaurants

It turns out you may not have to hoard Luby's LuAnn platters like they're toilet paper during a pandemic because the restaurant has found a buyer for a majority of its business, keeping the company alive.

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There's a chicken wing shortage. So this chain wants you to start loving thighs

Chicken wing prices are going through the roof. So Texas-based Wingstop, a chain known for, well, wings, is now selling chicken thighs. But getting Americans on board could be a challenge.

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Sha'Carri Richardson Is Now One of the Fastest Women in America

Texas Track Athlete Sha’Carri Richardson Wins the Women’s 100 meters at U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials After Mother's Death

Whether watching from Jamaica, Japan or the U.S. it was hard to miss that shock of flowing, orange hair that came streaking across the finish line first in Eugene on Saturday night.