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Jill Biden on cover of new issue of Harper's Bazaar

First lady Dr. Jill Biden appears on the cover of the June/July issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine, the first time in the magazine's 155-year history a first lady has appeared on the cover, according to a release from the magazine.

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National Facial Hotspot, Heyday, to Open in Houston

We're thrilled to announce that Heyday, the renowned national skincare services brand, is bringing their personalized 50-minute facials to Houston. On Thursday, July 13, also known as 713 Day—a day dedicated to celebrating all things Houston—Heyday will open their first location in the city, situated in River Oaks at 2024 W Gray St.

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Free Admission to Holocaust Museum Houston on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering free admission sponsored by H-E-B.

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Purpose Toys Announces Expansion of Popular Naturalistas Doll Line with Fade Collection

A line of contemporary "cultural action figures" that celebrate Black barber culture and the global influence of Black American male style

DeeDee Wright-Ward, creator of viral NATURALISTAS Natural Hair Fashion Dolls and CEO of Purpose Toys (the nation's largest and most widely distributed Black-owned CULTURE-driven international toy company, and leader in natural hair products and CULTURE-driven products for kids) announces the expansion of their flagship line NATURALISTAS, with the forthcoming release of their latest brand, "FADE COLLECTION"!

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The desperate families still torn apart by Covid rules

When the European Union recently announced that vaccinated Americans will be allowed to enter the EU this summer, many US travelers celebrated, eager to dust off their passports for a long-awaited trip abroad.

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Protesters gather at Brooklyn Center police station hours after ex-officer is charged in the death of Daunte Wright

For the fourth night in a row, protesters gathered at the Brooklyn Center police station to demonstrate over the killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb, hours after former police officer Kim Potter was arrested and charged in his death.

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More Pregnant Women Are Using Pot, Study Finds

More pregnant women seem to be using pot -- sometimes to ease the nausea of morning sickness or heightened anxiety -- and a new study suggests that this slight rise in marijuana use is most pronounced among those younger in age.

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Bounce Sets Tues. July 11 for Season Premiere of In The Cut With Two All-New Episodes Back-to-Back at 9:00 pm (ET)

Star-Studded Ed Gordon Special Premieres Mon. July 17 at 10:00 p.m. (ET)

Bounce will double the laughs by kicking off season three of its hit sitcom In The Cut starring Dorien Wilson and Kellita Smith with two new original episodes back-to-back 9:00-10:00 pm. (ET) on Tues. July 11. All-new In The Cut episodes will continue to premiere Tuesday nights at 9:00 pm (ET) through the summer.

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India Has 'Incredible' Potential. So Why Hasn't Warren Buffett Invested?

The Berkshire Hathaway chairman, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, said he'd immediately "hop on a plane" to India if the right investment opportunity came up.

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Sweden Terror Suspect 'confesses' to Stockholm Attack

The man suspected of the Stockholm truck attack has admitted to carrying out a "terrorist crime", his lawyer said.

Phoenix gym told to shut down immediately after reopening

Shut down or face criminal action. That was the notice from the Arizona Health Department given to a Phoenix gym just hours ago.

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The pandemic is turning into a super-expensive business quagmire

Businesses will need to put in place new safety measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. That will change how companies, employees, customers and the government interact with one another. And it will cost the private sector — and the customers they serve — a pretty penny.

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Coach Presents "Holiday Is Where You Find It" - A Holiday Campaign Championing the Importance of Family and Optmism

Featuring Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan and More

Coach unveils “Holiday Is Where You Find It,” its message for the 2020 holiday season, starring global faces of the house Jennifer Lopez and Michael B. Jordan with their families, as well as ambassadors Kiko Mizuhara, Jeremy Lin and Yang Zi and other members of the Coach Family.

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What the Las Vegas Killing Spree Could Mean for the Gun Industry

Gun sales slumped after Donald Trump was elected president, but that could change after Sunday's massacre in Las Vegas, the deadliest in modern U.S. history.

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Kidnappers snatch a 13-year-old South African boy and demand his ransom be paid in bitcoins

A group of South African kidnappers who snatched a 13-year-old boy as he played with friends have demanded a $120,000 ransom in bitcoin cryptocurrency, police say.

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New ‘Wakanda Forever’ Comic Book Series to Introduce the Dora Milaje to Rest of Marvel Universe

The Dora Milaje and their black girl magic are being turned into a comic book series thanks to the enormous success of the Black Panther movie. Now we’ll get a deeper look into the lives of the fierce women warriors holding things down in the world of Wakanda.

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Free HIV, hepatitis C tests offered as part of National HIV Testing Day

Screening event to reward participants with Dub Car Show tickets

The Houston Health Department (HHD) and 97.9 The Box will offer free HIV and hepatitis C tests at a three-day screening event organized to observe National HIV Testing Day.

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Houston Health Department Encourages ‘Limiting’ Holiday Gatherings & Festivities

The Houston Health Department encourages everyone to limit in-per- son holiday gatherings to household members to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent another surge this winter. People who attend a holiday gathering with people who don’t live in their home need to consider avoiding non-household members for 14-days before and after the event.

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Cool Sites and Apps to Help Connect with New College Classmates

Heading off to college can be an exciting, yet stressful time. You’ll be moving away from the friends and family you’ve known your whole life and will be living with roommates and making completely new groups of friends.

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Chick-fil-A operator has a winning recipe for employees: three-day workweek

What staffing shortage? One Miami Chick-fil-A owner/operator has been deluged with applications after switching his staff to a three-day, 14-hour workweek.