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Exxon's exit means there's just one oil company left in the Dow

A shake-up in the Dow Jones Industrial Average shows just how far once mighty oil companies have fallen in the corporate pecking order.

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MGM Resorts denies liability for Las Vegas shooting, asks courts for protection from lawsuits

The owner of the Mandalay Bay hotel says it bears no liability in last year's Las Vegas concert massacre and is asking the courts to grant federal protections that shield companies who provide anti-terrorism products and services to civilians.

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SpaceX splashdown: Four astronauts to return from record-breaking mission

Four astronauts are on their way home from the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, ending their five-month mission to the orbiting laboratory. The astronauts set a record for the longest time in space by a crew that launched aboard an American-built spacecraft.

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White House defends hiking taxes on corporations to pay for infrastructure

Faced with major blowback over its $2 trillion infrastructure proposal, the Biden administration is rolling out a campaign to justify why it needs to hike corporate taxes to fund the massive plan.

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NASA and SpaceX to send first Native American woman to orbit

The first Native American woman ever to travel to Earth's orbit will take flight this week on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. The astronaut, NASA's Nicole Aunapu Mann, will serve as mission commander.

Police chief resigns as 'inexcusable surge of violent crime' grips Louisiana city

The city is seeing a violent spike in crime, a troubling trend that experts say is largely due to socioeconomic issues exacerbated by the pandemic and one that led the police chief to resign from his position last month.

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The US economy grew at a much slower pace in the first quarter

US economic growth slowed to an annualized and seasonally adjusted rate of 1.1% in the first quarter of this year, as businesses rebalanced their inventories and pulled back on spending amid punishing rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

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4 big student loan forgiveness questions loom

Federal student loan borrowers are facing a lot of uncertainty about their future payments.

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EPA cracks down on deadly air pollution with new rule – not strong enough, experts say

The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a key update to the federal air quality standard for fine soot – a step toward reducing deadly air pollution that’s been over a decade in the making.

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Male grooming is booming. Here’s why

Men’s grooming is booming. According to data gathered by market insight company Statista this year, the global male grooming market is expected to be worth $115 billion by 2028, up from nearly $80 billion in 2022. The same market was worth an estimated $74.8 billion in 2021. So what’s behind the growth?

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RNC officials deny ‘litmus test’ related to 2020 election for current/potential staffers

Top officials at the Republican National Committee are denying reports that there is a “litmus test” for current and potential staffers related to whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen.

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Meet the Black women pushing for equality in swimming

Omie Dale has fond memories of splashing in the sea as a child, of racing through water parks and swimming in backwaters and rivers.

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Summer Accessories -- For the Woman On The Go:

This summer neon and metallic are making a comeback, and the latest collections from G-SHOCK's S Series line maximize both styles for a fun summer wardrobe. Utilizing G-SHOCK technology, including Shock Resistance and 200M Water Resistance, these watches are perfect for athleisure wear but can also transition seamlessly to work or evening. G-SHOCK recently introduced the Vivid Color and Metallic Face Collections that both retail for $130.

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Learn to 'Save A Life' at Free CPR Training Event at Houston Museum of Natural Science on June 3

It’s almost summer and time to think about playing it safe in the pool, on the field and at home. The American Heart Association (AHA) and Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center want you to learn CPR at Save a Life – a FREE CPR training event at the Houston Museum of Natural Science on Saturday, June 3.

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Governor Abbott Signs Sandra Bland Act Into Law

Governor Abbott signed SB 1849, known as the Sandra Bland Act into law. SB 1849 by Senator Whitmire is the Senate companion to HB 2702 that Representative Garnet Coleman (D-147) wrote in the House. Rep. Coleman released the following statement:

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NFL Player Turned Youth Mentor Hosts Book Signing in Houston this Weekend

Former NFL player of the San Francisco 49ers, Tyrone Smith now spends his time showing others how to score in life. His new book, “Outside the Huddle – Steps to Developing a Game Plan for Life,” recalls his journey as an at-risk, inner city youth struggling in school to graduating from Baylor University with a B.A. in Sociology, and ultimately, playing in the NFL.

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Joint Center Statement Commending Speaker Ryan and Senators Cortez Masto, Feinstein, Harris, Heinrich, and Tillis on Top Staff Diversity

Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress hired six top staff of color recently: House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) hired Jonathan Burks as chief of staff Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) hired Rey Benitez as communications director Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) hired Steve Haro as chief of staff Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) hired Clint Odom as legislative director Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) hired Virgillio Barerra as legislative director Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) hired Courtney Temple as legislative director

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County Attorney Vince Ryan Files Suit to Stop Polluting Pasadena Refinery

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed an enforcement action in state District Court Friday against Pasadena Refining Services Inc. (PRSI) seeking to hold that company responsible for repeated violations of Texas environmental protection laws.

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Office Of The Governor And Houston Crime Stoppers Offer Reward In Case Involving Shooting Of Eight Year-Old Girl

The Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division today offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting of eight year-old De'Maree Adkins. The award offered by the Governor’s office, combined with the Houston Crime Stoppers award of $5,000 will bring the total amount to $15,000. Following a car crash around 2:00 A.M. on Saturday in Houston, an unknown gunman opened fire on the vehicle De’Maree was traveling in, resulting in her death.

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Hurricane Delta slams the Gulf Coast. Here is how you can help

Hurricane Delta slammed the US Gulf Coast in the same southwestern part of Louisiana where Hurricane Laura barreled ashore six weeks earlier.