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Mardi Gras: The most fun you’ll have with a history lesson

It’s time to break out your beads and get in your last bites of king cake – Mardi Gras time is here.

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Humanity’s earliest recorded kiss adds new twist to history of locking lips

“The meeting of lips is the most perfect, the most divine sensation given to human beings, the supreme limit of happiness.”

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Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel; sets up showdown with House

The Senate passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine and Israel in a vote early Tuesday morning, setting up a showdown with the House as Speaker Mike Johnson has criticized the legislation.

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Cheese/yogurt/dairy recall: Here’s a list of items linked to Listeria outbreak

Multiple large retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have recalled items containing dairy products from Rizo-López Foods Inc. due to possible Listeria contamination.

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Inflation cooled last month; some price hikes continue to cause pain

Price hikes eased off less than expected in January but still offered a hint of relief for Americans who have suffered through some of the steepest price hikes in four decades.

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Taylor Swift mania sweeps Tokyo for sold-out concerts, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl

Long lines in snowy weather to buy merchandise days in advance. Hordes of fans, some from other countries, filling up the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome, excitedly swapping homemade bracelets. People around the world feverishly calculating time zones and watching online flight trackers.

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Patrick Mahomes won’t take consecutive Super Bowl titles for ‘granted’ as Kansas City Chiefs QB eyes ‘legendary’ three-peat

Just a day after Patrick Mahomes lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft for the second time in as many years, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback already had his eyes set on more success.

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‘Talent is global; opportunity is not’: Ghana becomes heart of one of Super Bowl’s biggest commercials - how?

No sooner had Usher delivered the final “Yeah!” of his Super Bowl LVIII half-time show, when the millions watching worldwide were transported from the cacophony of Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to the quiet of a child’s bedroom in Ghana’s capital Accra.

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Shooter at Houston megachurch had lengthy criminal history including weapons charges, police say

The shooting at Houston’s Lakewood Church over the weekend was a “completely preventable horror” as the woman who opened fire had a notable mental illness but was still allowed to own a gun, her mother-in-law said.

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San Francisco 49ers admit they didn’t know new Super Bowl overtime rules, following loss to Chiefs

Super Bowl LVIII came down to the wire. Sixty minutes of action couldn’t separate the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers and so the Super Bowl went to overtime.

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Houston: Megachurch shooter had history of mental illness; was still able to buy gun

The shooting at Houston’s Lakewood Church over the weekend was a “completely preventable horror” as the woman who opened fire had a notable mental illness but was still allowed to own a gun, her mother-in-law said.

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Surgery in space: Tiny remotely-operated robot completes first simulated procedure at space station

A tiny surgical robot in residence at the International Space Station completed its first surgery demo in zero gravity on Saturday, developers of the technology exclusively told CNN.

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Woman accused of marrying mentally incompetent husband for money

The police report reads like the plot of a movie thriller: A Georgia woman accused of marrying a man ruled mentally incompetent for his money, and his family fighting to save his life.

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Houston's Leadership Elite: Celebrating Four Visionaries Who Are Shaping the Future

Houston Style Magazine readers are in for a treat as we spotlight the remarkable achievements of four outstanding community figures: Roland Garcia, Leslie Briones, Jacquie Baly, and Sanjay Ramabhadran. This influential quartet has distinguished themselves by completing a prestigious leadership trifecta, having graduated from not one but three eminent programs: Leadership Houston, Texas Lyceum, and the American Leadership Forum (ALF).

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White House says no change to official TikTok policy

The White House on Monday said there are no changes regarding the administration’s long-standing security concerns over TikTok after the President Joe Biden

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The "Worker Shortage" Myth Depresses Black Wealth

America's business elites have used immigration as a tool to avoid hiring Black Americans for the past two centuries. This pattern of discrimination has depressed African Americans' employment and wages -- and is a significant cause of persistent racial wealth gaps.

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Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Receive Prior USPS Transparency Recommendations from the Office of Inspector General

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Congressman Al Green’s and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia’s senior staff members toured the United States Postal Service (USPS) North Houston and South Houston (Missouri City) Mail Processing Centers in response to prior and ongoing complaints from constituents regarding delayed and failed mail delivery.

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Theatre Suburbia: Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe Dipietro

Brace yourself for an evening of laughter and love as Theatre Suburbia presents "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe Dipietro. Set against the backdrop of family dynamics and Italian American culture, this heartwarming comedy promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.

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Rediscovering the Groove: PBS Presents "DISCO: SOUNDTRACK OF A REVOLUTION

Get ready to groove as PBS unveils a captivating three-part docuseries that delves into the surprising and overlooked history of disco – the quintessential music genre of the 1970s. "DISCO: SOUNDTRACK OF A REVOLUTION," announced by PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger during the network’s TCA Winter Press Tour, promises to captivate audiences with its exploration of disco's rise, fall, and enduring legacy.

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Join the 2024 Houston Walk for 1 in 100 to Support Congenital Heart Disease Research

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) for the 2024 Houston Walk for 1 in 100. This family-friendly event, scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at Memorial Park Conservancy, aims to raise vital funds for congenital heart disease (CHD) research, outreach programs, and patient advocacy efforts. With a fundraising goal of $35,000, every step you take and every dollar you raise will make a difference in the lives of those affected by CHD.