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Amrith Kaur Aakre Chosen as New Director of EEOC’s Chicago District

Civil rights advocate and seasoned attorney takes the helm to advance equal employment opportunities*

Amrith Kaur Aakre will serve as the new director of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Chicago District, the federal agency announced today. Aakre, who most recently served as the legal director for the Sikh Coalition, began her new role on Jan. 29, 2024.

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Biden has decided how to respond to attack in Jordan

President Joe Biden told reporters Tuesday he has made a decision about the US response to the drone strike that killed three US service members and injured dozens in Jordan.

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House Republicans move closer to rare move of impeaching DHS Secretary Mayorkas

House Republicans are holding a markup of their impeachment articles against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, moving closer to taking the rare step of impeaching a Cabinet official.

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Elon Musk says his Neuralink startup has implanted a chip in its first human brain

Elon Musk’s controversial startup Neuralink has implanted a chip in a human brain for the first time, the billionaire said in a post on his X platform late Monday.

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Retired conservative federal judge urges Supreme Court to disqualify Trump from office

A former conservative federal appellate judge is urging the Supreme Court to keep Donald Trump off the ballot, arguing the ex-president’s effort to cling to power after his 2020 election loss was “broader” than South Carolina’s secession from the US that triggered the Civil War.

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Florida Woman Files Lawsuit Against Lyft, Alleges Sexual Assault by Driver Leading to Birth of Third Child

A Florida woman sued Lyft earlier this month, alleging that she was raped by her Lyft driver in 2019 and that the assault resulted in the birth of her third child. The suit is the latest in a string of sexual assault allegations involving the company.

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What an Alex Murdaugh judge said about the clerk accused of jury tampering

As South Carolina Judge Jean Toal denied disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new murder trial on Monday evening, she had some harsh remarks about the county clerk at the center of the Murdaugh legal team’s jury tampering allegations.

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Social media is abuzz with Super Bowl LVIII logo theory

There are 18 weeks of action and then three rounds of playoff games to decide which two teams will compete in the Super Bowl.

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Increasing Demand for Organ Transplants Sparks Hope: Pigs Emerge as Potential Solution

Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard reality that the end of his life was near.

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5 ways to help boys cultivate friends/combat loneliness

Lori Oberbroeckling watched her son Kaden, 12, text friends about getting together, realizing he didn’t know how to execute a plan. She needed to teach him the basics, as she had done with tying his shoes or making his bed.

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South Carolina lawmaker sues Instagram after son died by suicide

About two weeks after his oldest son’s funeral, South Carolina state house Rep. Brandon Guffey says he received a private Instagram message with a laughing emoji.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink startup implants chip in its first human brain

Elon Musk’s controversial startup Neuralink has implanted a chip in a human brain for the first time, the billionaire said in a post on his X platform late Monday.

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Concern Hawaii acid attack could chill Chinese tourism

The suspect in an acid attack appeared in court Monday and will be back in court Wednesday. Sebastian Mahkwan has been charged with attempted murder and assault charges.

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What it’s like to take road trip in Saudi Arabia

Think of road trips and you might automatically imagine motoring along US highways, or roaming country to country through the mountains and vales of Europe.

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US identifies three soldiers killed in attack in Jordan

The three US soldiers killed in the drone attack on a US military outpost in Jordan were identified Monday as Sgt. William Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Georgia; Specialist Kennedy Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Georgia; and Specialist Breonna Moffett, 23, of Savannah, Georgia, according to the Defense Department.

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Chart-Topping Global Superstar A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Brining Tour to Houston (June 2)

Today, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie announced his 2024 Better Off Alone global tour – a massive 39-show run across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, and North America. The U.S. dates will feature special guests NLE Choppa, Luh Tyler, Dess Dior, and Byron Messia.

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Performing Arts Houston presents Time For Three

Performing Arts Houston presents the GRAMMY-winning trio Time For Three, performing original music, arrangements of popular songs, and covers of classics in their unique, genre-blending style at Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater on February 9. The group will also participate in a post-performance Westwood Creative Chat panel discussion open to all audience members. Tickets start at $29, at performingartshouston.org.

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Learn How to Overrule Negative Thoughts with Life Coach’s Impactful ‘Flipology’ Method

Is the secret to a happier life as simple as changing the way you think? Renowned life coach, author, and speaker Rob Cross believes so, introducing his groundbreaking "flipology" approach to challenge negative thoughts and empower individuals to transform their lives.

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Damon Brown Unveils Vibrant Drinkware in Starbucks Collaboration, Celebrating Black Culture Beyond Boundaries

Renowned artist Damon Brown infuses his signature style into the latest Starbucks drinkware collection, celebrating Black culture and community with each inspired piece. From his early days, enthralled by the vivid world of cartoons and superheroes, through the dynamic storytelling of Japanese anime and the raw energy of urban art, Brown's creative journey has been as colorful as his palette.

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The Biden-Harris Administration’s LNG Decision is the Hope Young People Have Been Waiting For

James Hiatt lives in an area along the Mississippi River in Louisiana that has been dubbed “Cancer Alley.” Teeming with chemical plants and oil and gas refineries, the air the residents of this area breathe contains more carcinogens than anywhere else in the country.